Lifestyle August 26 2026

Something Extra | Wednesday

Updated August 27 2026 1 min read

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  • Adrian Atkinson, voice and speech trainer for the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation, adds a pop of colour to his classic black-and-white suit. Adrian Atkinson, voice and speech trainer for the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation, adds a pop of colour to his classic black-and-white suit. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Adrian Atkinson, voice and speech trainer for the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation, adds a pop of colour to his classic black-and-white suit. Adrian Atkinson, voice and speech trainer for the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation, adds a pop of colour to his classic black-and-white suit. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Kennya Young commands attention in a sultry animal-print look, punctuated by daring cut-outs and delicate straps. Kennya Young commands attention in a sultry animal-print look, punctuated by daring cut-outs and delicate straps. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Miss Supranational Caribbean 2026 Rasheda Green swipes right on this Dermoth Williams Couture creation. Miss Supranational Caribbean 2026 Rasheda Green swipes right on this Dermoth Williams Couture creation. Nathaniel Stewart
  • A lover of fashion, Tia Dryden turns up the heat in a black dress with a daring thigh-high slit.
A lover of fashion, Tia Dryden turns up the heat in a black dress with a daring thigh-high slit. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Model Emily Hall is stunning in red as she gives her support to the contestants. Model Emily Hall is stunning in red as she gives her support to the contestants. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Miss Grand Jamaica 2025 Matea Mahal Smith poses for our lens. Miss Grand Jamaica 2025 Matea Mahal Smith poses for our lens. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Shiann Excell catches the light in a figure-hugging black mini. Shiann Excell catches the light in a figure-hugging black mini. Nathaniel Stewart
  • Luz Tejada, founder and chief executive officer of Solvex International, steps out in a figure-hugging brown gown . Luz Tejada, founder and chief executive officer of Solvex International, steps out in a figure-hugging brown gown . Nathaniel Stewart

The AC Hotel Kingston ballroom provided the backdrop for the Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 coronation on Sunday night. A total of 35 delegates from across the island competed for the coveted national title, which ultimately went to Portland’s Celine Hall. The 25-year-old will represent Jamaica at the 75th anniversary of the Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico later this year. Beyond the crowning, past contestants, relatives, friends and specially invited guests turned out to support the women while taking in the spectacle. Something Extra spotlights some of the social moments from the audience.