Something extra

Published: Wednesday | October 7, 2009



'Lifestyle' Editor Barbara Ellington (left) is happy to get her final question about the 'birds and the bees' answered by famed American sex-therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer (centre), as Hummingbird Humanitarian award recipient shared the moment. Read Sunday's 'Outlook' for details of the event held at the Plaza Hotel in New York.

FUN-FILLED WEEKEND - From New York to Montego Bay, the weekend has been a busy one and we have all the highlights for you.

PINEAPPLE FASHION - When it's time for a ball, Jamaican women certainly know how to dress. Check out these gowns.


Peter Ashbourne poses with German soprano Nastassja Nass at the German Embassy's reception at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Monday. - Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer


The big three (from left): Jamaica's ambassador to the United States, Anthony Johnson; former American ambassadors to Jamaica Brenda LaGrange Johnson and J. Gary Cooper at Monday night's American Friends of Jamaica Gala in New York, where Johnson received the Hummingbird Humanitarian Award. - photo by Olubode Brown. - photo by Olubode Brown


A stunning Carla-Risha Wright is radiant as she poses for 'Something Extra' at Saturday's Pineapple Ball at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Montego Bay. - photo by Sheena Gayle


Dr Paula Dawson is on her way to something interesting at the Golden Reception hosted by Prime Minister Bruce Golding and wife Lorna for Jamaica's World Championships athletics team, held at the Jamaica House grounds, last Friday night. - Winston Sill/ Freelance Photographer


The always fabulous Sophia Max Brown sparkles in this gown at the annual Pineapple Ball. - photo by Janet Silvera

 
 
 
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