Lifestyle September 07 2026

Something Extra | Monday

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  • Rhona Morgan-Burchenson, legal and compliance director at J. Wray and Nephew, unwinds from her workday with a refreshing Aperol Spritz.

    Rhona Morgan-Burchenson, legal and compliance director at J. Wray and Nephew, unwinds from her workday with a refreshing Aperol Spritz.
  • Radiant in red for the welcome reception is Samara South, public affairs and government relations manager at J Wray and Nephew Limited. Radiant in red for the welcome reception is Samara South, public affairs and government relations manager at J Wray and Nephew Limited.
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Marco Peronaci. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Marco Peronaci.
  • Catching up at the reception were Ambassador Shorna-Kay Richards, under-secretary for multilateral affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (left), and Ambassador Sandra Grant-Griffiths, chief of state protocol at the Office of the Prim Catching up at the reception were Ambassador Shorna-Kay Richards, under-secretary for multilateral affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (left), and Ambassador Sandra Grant-Griffiths, chief of state protocol at the Office of the Prime Minister.
  • Italy’s Honorary Consul to Jamaica, Cecilia De Santis, made a statement in gold. Italy’s Honorary Consul to Jamaica, Cecilia De Santis, made a statement in gold.
  • Antoine Simenel (left), deputy head of mission at the Embassy of France in Jamaica, and his lovely wife, Daiana. Antoine Simenel (left), deputy head of mission at the Embassy of France in Jamaica, and his lovely wife, Daiana.
  • Fashion-forward in an emerald green suit is Garfene Grandison, corporate communications manager at J. Wray and Nephew. Fashion-forward in an emerald green suit is Garfene Grandison, corporate communications manager at J. Wray and Nephew.
  • Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, pairs a classic white midi dress with a floral clutch and blue pointed-toe shoes. Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, pairs a classic white midi dress with a floral clutch and blue pointed-toe shoes.
  • Tamara Cox, operations manager at Uncorked Ochi in St Ann, dons a white blazer with a asymmetrical dress and strappy sandals. Tamara Cox, operations manager at Uncorked Ochi in St Ann, dons a white blazer with a asymmetrical dress and strappy sandals.
  • Suited in navy blue and with a winning smile to match is Robert Hill, chief executive officer of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation. Suited in navy blue and with a winning smile to match is Robert Hill, chief executive officer of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation.

Thursday was a truly buona notte, or good night, for the ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Marco Peronaci, who received the warmest welcome during a private cocktail reception held at the JWN Head Office on Dominica Drive in New Kingston.

Hosted by the J. Wray and Nephew and Campari family, the occasion, which was attended by government officials, dignitaries and other specially invited guests, marked the ambassador’s inaugural visit to the island. He remained in high spirits as he expressed immense gratitude for the hospitality experienced from the moment he landed to this unforgettable social gathering.

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