Lifestyle October 20 2026

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  • Judine Campbell-Stevenson (left) and Monique Daley coordinate in elegant black Mac Duggal gowns. Judine Campbell-Stevenson (left) and Monique Daley coordinate in elegant black Mac Duggal gowns. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Judine Campbell-Stevenson (left) and Monique Daley coordinate in elegant black Mac Duggal gowns. Judine Campbell-Stevenson (left) and Monique Daley coordinate in elegant black Mac Duggal gowns. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Lisa Lake, group chief executive officer of the Lake Group of Companies, and her husband, Yoni Epstein, chief executive officer of itel, share the spotlight at the American Friends of Jamaica Hummingbird Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Friday. Lisa Lake, group chief executive officer of the Lake Group of Companies, and her husband, Yoni Epstein, chief executive officer of itel, share the spotlight at the American Friends of Jamaica Hummingbird Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Friday. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Model Dani Scott flaunts her fro in a one-shoulder maxi dress, featuring a daring side slit with a gold inset, paired with a matching clutch. Model Dani Scott flaunts her fro in a one-shoulder maxi dress, featuring a daring side slit with a gold inset, paired with a matching clutch. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Right: Nancy Fong, nurse practitioner at Longevity Society Wellness Lounge in Miami, commands attention in a black one-shoulder evening gown with a thigh-high slit and a layered mermaid skirt. Right: Nancy Fong, nurse practitioner at Longevity Society Wellness Lounge in Miami, commands attention in a black one-shoulder evening gown with a thigh-high slit and a layered mermaid skirt. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • TR Sports’ Tim Ralph and Caron Chung, executive director of American Friends of Jamaica, strike a pose for our lens. Ralph sports a black tuxedo while Chung stands out in a draped, lime-green one-shoulder gown. TR Sports’ Tim Ralph and Caron Chung, executive director of American Friends of Jamaica, strike a pose for our lens. Ralph sports a black tuxedo while Chung stands out in a draped, lime-green one-shoulder gown. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Chris Benjamin, community relations officer at the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, and Naomi Francis, assistant director of international affairs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, pose for our lens. Benjamin opts for a traditio Chris Benjamin, community relations officer at the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, and Naomi Francis, assistant director of international affairs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, pose for our lens. Benjamin opts for a traditional tuxedo while Francis stuns in a floor-length burgundy one-shoulder gown. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Columbia University professor Rachel Grace Newman makes a shimmering statement in a silver Norma Kamali dress at the American Friends of Jamaica Hummingbird Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Friday. Columbia University professor Rachel Grace Newman makes a shimmering statement in a silver Norma Kamali dress at the American Friends of Jamaica Hummingbird Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Friday. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Philip Rose, deputy director of tourism, cuts a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo. Philip Rose, deputy director of tourism, cuts a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • From left: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness; Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International; and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett look sharp in their black tuxedos. From left: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness; Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International; and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett look sharp in their black tuxedos. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Entrepreneur and television personality Camille McDonald, a former America’s Next Top Model contestant, embraces vintage glamour in a white feathered sequin gown. Entrepreneur and television personality Camille McDonald, a former America’s Next Top Model contestant, embraces vintage glamour in a white feathered sequin gown. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Ryan Reid, executive chairman of First Rock Group, sports a Carlton Brown design as he poses alongside Stephanie Harrison, founder of Wynx 876, who wears House of CB. Ryan Reid, executive chairman of First Rock Group, sports a Carlton Brown design as he poses alongside Stephanie Harrison, founder of Wynx 876, who wears House of CB. Photo - Ashley Anguin
  • Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (left), recipient of the International Humanitarian Award, and Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, recipient of the International Achievement Award, pose for the camera at the Americ Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (left), recipient of the International Humanitarian Award, and Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, recipient of the International Achievement Award, pose for the camera at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Hummingbird Gala on Friday. Photo - Ashley Anguin

Celebrating its 45th year, the sold-out American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Hummingbird Gala transformed Manhattan’s iconic Plaza Hotel into a dazzling showcase of elegance, influence, and Jamaican excellence. The prestigious black-tie affair drew an illustrious gathering of Jamaica’s political leaders, distinguished guests, celebrated philanthropists, and influential New York powerbrokers. It was an evening where glamour met generosity, with impeccable fashion, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to Jamaica taking centre stage. Four and a half decades on, the AFJ gala has evolved into more than a fundraising event. It is a coveted invitation and a celebration of the enduring bond between Jamaica and its diaspora.

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