Lifestyle September 10 2026

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  • From left: Winsome Gibbs, branch manager for Jamaica, CG United, wears a sleeveless wide-leg jumpsuit as she poses with Donna Brown, chief executive officer of Caribbean Assurance Brokers, in a light blue strapless mini with a plush feather trim, and BCMG From left: Winsome Gibbs, branch manager for Jamaica, CG United, wears a sleeveless wide-leg jumpsuit as she poses with Donna Brown, chief executive officer of Caribbean Assurance Brokers, in a light blue strapless mini with a plush feather trim, and BCMG Company Secretary Kimm Daley in a maxi-length kaftan dress.
  • Camille Campbell, senior manager, marketing and communication, Guardian Group, keeps it chic in a tan tiered-fringe midi dress. Camille Campbell, senior manager, marketing and communication, Guardian Group, keeps it chic in a tan tiered-fringe midi dress.
  • Shanoy Roberts, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica broker solutions associate, stuns in a teal off-the-shoulder mesh maxi. Shanoy Roberts, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica broker solutions associate, stuns in a teal off-the-shoulder mesh maxi.
  • Rohan Harrison, acting senior director of insurance, Financial Services Commission, steps out in a slate blue suit, while Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Consultant Sheraley Bridgeman is chic in a white mini dress and pink heels. Rohan Harrison, acting senior director of insurance, Financial Services Commission, steps out in a slate blue suit, while Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Consultant Sheraley Bridgeman is chic in a white mini dress and pink heels.
  • Peter Lampert (left), vice-president of client success and investment at Admark, and Admark Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Arnold ‘JJ’ Foote (right) flank Guardian Group Head of Marketing and Communication Ayesha Boucaud-Claxton, who looks elegan Peter Lampert (left), vice-president of client success and investment at Admark, and Admark Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Arnold ‘JJ’ Foote (right) flank Guardian Group Head of Marketing and Communication Ayesha Boucaud-Claxton, who looks elegant in a black strapless evening dress.
  • Guardian Group Chief Operating Officer Greer Quan looks elegant in a flowing white halter-neck maxi as saxophonist Verlando Small serenades her. Guardian Group Chief Operating Officer Greer Quan looks elegant in a flowing white halter-neck maxi as saxophonist Verlando Small serenades her.
  • Merline Smith-Higgins, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica technical claims advisory representative, wears a green ruched midi with a high side slit. Merline Smith-Higgins, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica technical claims advisory representative, wears a green ruched midi with a high side slit.
  • Latoya James-Stewart, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica claims associate, makes a statement in an emerald green one-shoulder maxi gown, paired with a black rectangular clutch. Latoya James-Stewart, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica claims associate, makes a statement in an emerald green one-shoulder maxi gown, paired with a black rectangular clutch.
  • Nakeisha Bell, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica client solutions associate, is perfectly polished in a black co-ord featuring a draped batwing-sleeve blouse and matching straight-leg pants. Nakeisha Bell, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica client solutions associate, is perfectly polished in a black co-ord featuring a draped batwing-sleeve blouse and matching straight-leg pants.
  • Headline performer Tarrus Riley cuts a stylish figure in a black-and-white vertically striped shirt, paired with dark trousers and accessorised with jewellery and shades. Headline performer Tarrus Riley cuts a stylish figure in a black-and-white vertically striped shirt, paired with dark trousers and accessorised with jewellery and shades.

Guardian General Insurance Jamaica (GGIJ) marked its 25th anniversary with an elegant celebration at the Hope Botanical Gardens on Friday, bringing together various stakeholders for an evening honouring the company’s legacy and its contribution to Jamaica.

The occasion also welcomed Guardian Group regional executives from the Trinidad and Tobago office, led by Group CEO Ian Chinapoo, alongside local leadership and guests who have played a part in the company’s journey over the years.

The event production was handled by Martin Lewis and décor by Shikima Hinds, transforming the Hope Botanical Gardens into a fitting backdrop for the milestone occasion.

Guests are greeted by the smooth sounds of saxophonist Verlando Small and reggae star Tarrus Riley, accompanied by his band Blak Soil and renowned saxophonist Dean Fraser.

Something Extra brings you the highlights.