Lifestyle August 10 2026

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  • Bryan Sykes, chief justice of Jamaica, arrives with his wife, Dr Annette Crawford-Sykes, in coordinated Jamaican-flag-inspired outfits.

    Bryan Sykes, chief justice of Jamaica, arrives with his wife, Dr Annette Crawford-Sykes, in coordinated Jamaican-flag-inspired outfits.
  • Above: Brithney Clarke, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025 and communications practitioner, adds a pop of colour with a CAW Accessories Hibiscus Flair statement belt from the brand’s Culturally Aware Cawlection.

    Above: Brithney Clarke, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025 and communications practitioner, adds a pop of colour with a CAW Accessories Hibiscus Flair statement belt from the brand’s Culturally Aware Cawlection.
  • Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and his wife, Juliet Holness, speaker of the House of Representatives, showcase their patriotic pride, embracing the colours of the Jamaican flag in their Grand Gala looks. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and his wife, Juliet Holness, speaker of the House of Representatives, showcase their patriotic pride, embracing the colours of the Jamaican flag in their Grand Gala looks.
  • Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his wife, Sandra Golding, make a stylish statement, with Sandra in a flowing black skirt and yellow camisole, and Mark in an all-black look, accented with green and yellow.

    Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his wife, Sandra Golding, make a stylish statement, with Sandra in a flowing black skirt and yellow camisole, and Mark in an all-black look, accented with green and yellow.
  • Left: Christina Williams, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2026, makes a regal official appearance in a black-and-yellow maxi dress, accessorised with a Jamaican flag-coloured brooch. Left: Christina Williams, Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2026, makes a regal official appearance in a black-and-yellow maxi dress, accessorised with a Jamaican flag-coloured brooch.
  • The always stylish Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman (right), chief of defence staff of the Jamaica Defence Force, pairs a high-low halter with a raffia top-handle bag. She was photographed with Lorraine Dobson, deputy mayor of Kingston, who showcases h The always stylish Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman (right), chief of defence staff of the Jamaica Defence Force, pairs a high-low halter with a raffia top-handle bag. She was photographed with Lorraine Dobson, deputy mayor of Kingston, who showcases her Jamaican pride in a flag-inspired maxi.
  • Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, dons a horizontally striped tie-dye maxi dress in the colours of the Jamaican flag. Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, dons a horizontally striped tie-dye maxi dress in the colours of the Jamaican flag.
  • Olivia Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, promised a great Grand Gala and did not disappoint. She attends the event in a green pleated dress with fringe details. Olivia Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, promised a great Grand Gala and did not disappoint. She attends the event in a green pleated dress with fringe details.
  • Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information, wears a tiered dress with a yellow-and-green strap detailing. Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information, wears a tiered dress with a yellow-and-green strap detailing.
  • Rose Tavares-Finson, fitness professional and wife of Tom Tavares-Finson, president of the Senate, arrives in a green satin shirt-style maxi tunic with a crystal pin and black slingbacks. Rose Tavares-Finson, fitness professional and wife of Tom Tavares-Finson, president of the Senate, arrives in a green satin shirt-style maxi tunic with a crystal pin and black slingbacks.
  • Left: Troy-Ann Anderson, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 and Miss Universe Jamaica first runner-up 2025, wears a green wide-legged jumpsuit with a cowl neck and halter straps. Left: Troy-Ann Anderson, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 and Miss Universe Jamaica first runner-up 2025, wears a green wide-legged jumpsuit with a cowl neck and halter straps.
  • Dr Kevin Blake, commissioner of police, wears a Jamaican-flag button-down shirt with black trousers. Dr Kevin Blake, commissioner of police, wears a Jamaican-flag button-down shirt with black trousers.
  • Juliet Holness, speaker of the House of Representatives, puts her best foot forward in a vibrant green gown with a large brooch detail, a high slit and strappy golden sandals. Juliet Holness, speaker of the House of Representatives, puts her best foot forward in a vibrant green gown with a large brooch detail, a high slit and strappy golden sandals.
  • Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen arrive at the Grand Gala at the National Stadium, with Sir Patrick in a black suit and Lady Allen in florals accented with yellow accessories. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen arrive at the Grand Gala at the National Stadium, with Sir Patrick in a black suit and Lady Allen in florals accented with yellow accessories.

Patriotism took centre stage at Jamaica’s 64th Independence Grand Gala on Thursday, with guests bringing their fashion A-game to the sold-out National Stadium. From vibrant greens and flag-inspired looks to pops of black and gold, the evening’s arrivals embraced the national colours with plenty of style.

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