Lifestyle November 27 2025

Something Extra | Saturday

Updated December 9 2025 1 min read

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  • We spotted gospel artiste Chevelle Franklyn in the audience rocking along to the music. We spotted gospel artiste Chevelle Franklyn in the audience rocking along to the music.
  • Pausing their confab for a quick photo are Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, and reggae singer George Nooks. Pausing their confab for a quick photo are Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, and reggae singer George Nooks.
  • Ian Forbes, custos of St Andrew, soaks up the lively atmosphere inside the National Indoors Sports Centre. Ian Forbes, custos of St Andrew, soaks up the lively atmosphere inside the National Indoors Sports Centre.
  • Centre: Sean Wallace, head of commerce at Red Stripe, shoots a smile for the camera. Centre: Sean Wallace, head of commerce at Red Stripe, shoots a smile for the camera.
  • Below: Floyd Green (left), minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, greets reggae artiste Abijah following his performance. Below: Floyd Green (left), minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, greets reggae artiste Abijah following his performance.
  • Reggae/dancehall artiste Tanya Stephens (right) captures the moment with Andi Green. Reggae/dancehall artiste Tanya Stephens (right) captures the moment with Andi Green.
  • Live on the I Love Jamaica telethon scene is dancehall artiste Govana. Live on the I Love Jamaica telethon scene is dancehall artiste Govana.
  • Decked out in their Jamaican colours are (from left) media personalities Nadine Blair, Markland Edwards and Jennifer ‘Jenny Jenny’ Small. Decked out in their Jamaican colours are (from left) media personalities Nadine Blair, Markland Edwards and Jennifer ‘Jenny Jenny’ Small.
  • Kadeem ‘Kenzic’ Wilson, actor and musician, was out to show his support. Kadeem ‘Kenzic’ Wilson, actor and musician, was out to show his support.
  • Sharee McDonald-Russell, singer and actress, flashes her signature smile. Sharee McDonald-Russell, singer and actress, flashes her signature smile.

The I Love Jamaica telethon and virtual concert brought a surge of hope and solidarity as entertainers rallied to uplift those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Throughout the production, artistes blended soulful moments with spirited performances, encouraging Jamaicans everywhere to give what they could. Staged at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Sunday, the event reflected compassion, community and a united push toward national renewal. Something Extra has the second dose of social highlights.