Lifestyle December 17 2025

Something Extra | Wednesday

Updated December 17 2025 1 min read

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  • Shanice Castle, attorney at law and first-time reveller with the Yard Mas band, can’t wait to chip down the road.

    Shanice Castle, attorney at law and first-time reveller with the Yard Mas band, can’t wait to chip down the road.
  • Attorney-at-law Nick Ranger hits pause on work to enjoy some fun at the cineplex. Attorney-at-law Nick Ranger hits pause on work to enjoy some fun at the cineplex.
  • We spotted Chantele ‘DJ Nova’ Roye, keeping it cool and sweet. We spotted Chantele ‘DJ Nova’ Roye, keeping it cool and sweet.
  • Carnival lover Janne-Marie Ollivierre was not going to miss the opportunity to show up and lay eyes on the costumes for the coming carnival season. Carnival lover Janne-Marie Ollivierre was not going to miss the opportunity to show up and lay eyes on the costumes for the coming carnival season.
  • Tori Haber, Yard Mas sponsorship and marketing manager, looks quite ‘cutesy’ as she smiles for the camera. Tori Haber, Yard Mas sponsorship and marketing manager, looks quite ‘cutesy’ as she smiles for the camera.
  • Miqueal-Symone Williams, Miss Universe Jamaica 2020, says she’s ready to jump in the Starry Night costume for Carnival Sunday 2026. Miqueal-Symone Williams, Miss Universe Jamaica 2020, says she’s ready to jump in the Starry Night costume for Carnival Sunday 2026.
  • Reggae artiste Simon ‘Skygrass’ Bowen proudly holds his fiancée, Nicole Arbour, close. Reggae artiste Simon ‘Skygrass’ Bowen proudly holds his fiancée, Nicole Arbour, close.
  • Zhané Robinson, marketing officer at Scotiabank, caught the camera, keeping her look simple yet cute. Zhané Robinson, marketing officer at Scotiabank, caught the camera, keeping her look simple yet cute.
  • Alnastazia Watson, project manager, will be dazzling in blue, planning to wear the striking Starry Night costume. Alnastazia Watson, project manager, will be dazzling in blue, planning to wear the striking Starry Night costume.
  • Andrew Bellamy, managing director of Yard Mas Carnival, is flanked by Rachel Silvera (left), Miss Universe Jamaica 2024, wearing Dali, and Canadian model Nicole Arbour, wearing Ebony. Andrew Bellamy, managing director of Yard Mas Carnival, is flanked by Rachel Silvera (left), Miss Universe Jamaica 2024, wearing Dali, and Canadian model Nicole Arbour, wearing Ebony.
  • Anna-Lisa Guthrie, Yard Mas creative director, is all smiles as the 2026 costumes were unveiled on Sunday. Anna-Lisa Guthrie, Yard Mas creative director, is all smiles as the 2026 costumes were unveiled on Sunday.

Yard Mas kicked off Carnival 2026 with a hybrid Galleria costume presentation on Sunday at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, Kingston. The event showcased eight costumes—seven full looks and one Monday wear—designed by creators from Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados. Inspired by famous works of art, the collection turns iconic paintings into wearable designs for the road. With complimentary popcorn and drinks in hand, specially invited guests came out to see the release up close and personal. Something Extra has the social highlights.

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