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Something Extra | Tuesday

Updated December 9 2025 1 min read

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  • SiiM (left) shares a smile as media personality Fae Ellington warmly embraces her in celebration of her big moment.

    SiiM (left) shares a smile as media personality Fae Ellington warmly embraces her in celebration of her big moment.

  • Fashion and editorial content creator Husani Dixon keeps it simple in classic black and white. Fashion and editorial content creator Husani Dixon keeps it simple in classic black and white.
  • Jaleel and Shakira Handal, directors of The Organising Store, out and about at the ‘Gallivant’ book launch. Jaleel and Shakira Handal, directors of The Organising Store, out and about at the ‘Gallivant’ book launch.
  • From left: Kristina Nigbur-Sammy, deputy head of mission; Stefanie Meyruhn, assistant attaché; and Taru Brügemann, head of legal and consular affairs at the German Embassy in Jamaica, are spotted enjoying the literary flair. From left: Kristina Nigbur-Sammy, deputy head of mission; Stefanie Meyruhn, assistant attaché; and Taru Brügemann, head of legal and consular affairs at the German Embassy in Jamaica, are spotted enjoying the literary flair.
  • DJ Hot Lipz kept the energy high. DJ Hot Lipz kept the energy high.
  • The cover of SiiM’s debut memoir ‘Gallivant’. The cover of SiiM’s debut memoir ‘Gallivant’.
  • Tiana Chung of Wonga Media strikes a pose for our lens. Tiana Chung of Wonga Media strikes a pose for our lens.
  • Left: A joyful Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, enjoying a moment inspired by ‘Gallivant’ and its celebration of human connections and cultural depth. Left: A joyful Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, enjoying a moment inspired by ‘Gallivant’ and its celebration of human connections and cultural depth.
  • Natalie Fagan, head of talent acquisition and employee experience at the GraceKennedy Group, pairs a Zara vest and classic Old Navy denim with her Polène bag. Natalie Fagan, head of talent acquisition and employee experience at the GraceKennedy Group, pairs a Zara vest and classic Old Navy denim with her Polène bag.

Gallivant, the debut travelogue and memoir by Jamaican architect, designer, and creative director, Michelle Simone Clarke, affectionately called SiiM, made its official entry into the Jamaican literary landscape last Thursday, offering a vibrant blend of humour, reflection, and cultural insight. At a time when many Jamaicans are reflecting on personal resilience and collective strength, the themes of Gallivant resonate even more deeply. Something Extra brings you the social highlights.