Lifestyle September 29 2025

Something Extra | Wednesday

Updated December 9 2025 1 min read

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  • Proud parents Terry Roman (left) and Simone Ormsby hug their daughter, Kalea Roman (centre), the newly crowned Miss Jamaica World Eastern. Proud parents Terry Roman (left) and Simone Ormsby hug their daughter, Kalea Roman (centre), the newly crowned Miss Jamaica World Eastern. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Proud parents Terry Roman (left) and Simone Ormsby hug their daughter, Kalea Roman (centre), the newly crowned Miss Jamaica World Eastern. Proud parents Terry Roman (left) and Simone Ormsby hug their daughter, Kalea Roman (centre), the newly crowned Miss Jamaica World Eastern. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Donna Smith, managing director of Rituals Coffee House, the sponsor of Kalea Roman, is all smiles. Donna Smith, managing director of Rituals Coffee House, the sponsor of Kalea Roman, is all smiles. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Daindra Harrison, media personality, rocks a blue mini for the occasion. Daindra Harrison, media personality, rocks a blue mini for the occasion. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Marketing manager Donnielle Robe opts for a colourful co-ord, paired with a locally made clutch from Stush by the Pound. Marketing manager Donnielle Robe opts for a colourful co-ord, paired with a locally made clutch from Stush by the Pound. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Keneil McLean, co-founder of K&J Travel, and Empress Johnson pose for our lens. Keneil McLean, co-founder of K&J Travel, and Empress Johnson pose for our lens. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Krystle Daley Thompson, director of marketing and client relations at the Overseas Examinations Commission, takes a break from her role as judge to show off her style. Krystle Daley Thompson, director of marketing and client relations at the Overseas Examinations Commission, takes a break from her role as judge to show off her style. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Pageant enthusiast Kelsie Spaulding is spotted at the Miss Jamaica World Eastern Region grand coronation in a Zara bodysuit and sunshine yellow Shein skirt. Pageant enthusiast Kelsie Spaulding is spotted at the Miss Jamaica World Eastern Region grand coronation in a Zara bodysuit and sunshine yellow Shein skirt. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Brithney Clarke, regional manager, Miss Jamaica World Eastern, is stunning in a black-and-gold number she picked up from Mini’s Fashion in York Plaza. Brithney Clarke, regional manager, Miss Jamaica World Eastern, is stunning in a black-and-gold number she picked up from Mini’s Fashion in York Plaza. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Miss Jamaica World Western 2025 Shanté Jarrett is poised to perfection, showing her support for the ladies of the eastern region.  Miss Jamaica World Western 2025 Shanté Jarrett is poised to perfection, showing her support for the ladies of the eastern region. Nathaniel Stewart

Heavy rainfall couldn’t dampen the excitement at the Miss Jamaica Eastern Region grand coronation last Saturday night at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). Family, friends, sponsors and well-wishers turned out in support as 16 beautiful contestants who vied for the crown. Under the theme ‘The Stars of the East’, the brightest star was 21-year-old UTech student Kalea Roman, who captured the coveted title. Something Extra has the social highlights.