A candid moment was shared between Jamaica Observer Managing Director Dominic Beaubrun and his HR consultant wife Angelique Beaubrun. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

Lifestyle, Social

December 11, 2024

Farewell, Angie

Wednesday Social returns to the official residence of the Dominican Republic ambassador for the 60th Diamond Gala held on Friday, December 6.

The reception celebrated 60 years of bilateral relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic and also served as the official send-off for Dominican Republic Ambassador Angie Martinez and her husband Edward Perez, Dominican Republic’s permanent representative to the International Seabed Authority.

Here are more highlights from the festivities.

Among those celebrating were (from left): IMCA Jamaica Limited Country Director Jose Sasso, his wife Agnes, Archbishop of Kingston Kenneth Richards and Reverend Deacon at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Barthlomiej Kleczynski.Karl Mclarty

Dominican Republic Ambassador Angie Martinez and her husband Dominican Republic permanent representative to the International Seabed Authority Edward Perez (left) warmly greeted United States Ambassador Nick Perry.Karl Mclarty

Taking time for a quick snap before going on the dance floor were Sunshine Snacks Marketing Manager Shantell Hill-Afonso (left) and Sunshine Snacks Brand Manager Jorja Clark.Karl Mclarty

Strutting their stuff were (from left): Club Cubana co-principals Jessica Chang and Aneya Montoya and educator Cary Diaz.Karl Mclarty

Enjoying the festivities were Scotia Private Banking Wealth Manager Andrew Philips (left), Scotia Private Banking Senior Financial Advisor Karelle McKenzie and Scotia Private Banking Centre Director Oral Heaven.Karl Mclarty

Displaying smiles for the camera were business consultant Morgan Azan and Doctor Bird Services principal Adrien Lemaire.Karl Mclarty

Sharing in the electric ambience were Major Barrington Gayle of the Jamaica Defence Force and his wife, social worker Janise Gayle.Karl Mclarty

Looking sharp and elegant were (from left): German Ambassador to Jamaica Jan Hendrik Van Thiel, his wife Marina Siniavskaia and Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of the Dominican Republic Miguel Balaguer.Karl Mclarty

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