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Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026

Friday, February 6, 2026

“We are doing this for a very serious cause. Hurricane Melissa devastated the western part of the island. We have a target of $150 million, but if we can get $250 million wi good. Wi nah limit wi self. The schools dem need it. Donate as much as you can. Give as much as you can.” This was the rallying cry from dancehall artiste Kemar “Ding Dong” Ottey, who joined fellow Sigma Corporate Run patron and world 100m champion Oblique Seville for Sagicor Foundation’s brunch experience at Broken Plate, Barbican, on Sunday, February 1. Amidst playful banter between the patrons regarding a bet on who would reach the finish line first, the event stayed focused on its vital mission: Raising $150 million to restore five western Jamaican schools devastated by Hurricane Melissa last October.

Page 2 brings more highlights.

Team Spirit United for the cause were Sagicor Sigma Run 2026 patrons World 100m Champion Oblique Seville (left) and dancehall artiste Ding Dong.Karl Mclarty

Team Spirit United for the cause were Sagicor Sigma Run 2026 patrons World 100m Champion Oblique Seville (left) and dancehall artiste Ding Dong.Karl Mclarty

Brunch Besties Before the event, Sagicor Group Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Megan Edwards (left) and Sagicor Group Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications Vanessa Reynolds had time for a photo-op. Karl Mclarty

Brunch Besties Before the event, Sagicor Group Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Megan Edwards (left) and Sagicor Group Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications Vanessa Reynolds had time for a photo-op. Karl Mclarty

Curated Connections Business consultant Tarun Handa (left) and his wife Project STAR Administrator Catherine Craig shared the frame with Sagicor Assistant Marketing Manager, Insurance Evan Benjamin. Karl Mclarty

Curated Connections Business consultant Tarun Handa (left) and his wife Project STAR Administrator Catherine Craig shared the frame with Sagicor Assistant Marketing Manager, Insurance Evan Benjamin. Karl Mclarty

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Sunday Best Ready for a fun afternoon were (from left) Sagicor Group Jamaica Vice-President Communications, Digital Media and Corporate Social Responsibility Nicole Campbell-Robinson, Broken Plate co-principal Kwasi Henry, and Sagicor Bank CEO Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham.Karl Mclarty

Sunday Best Ready for a fun afternoon were (from left) Sagicor Group Jamaica Vice-President Communications, Digital Media and Corporate Social Responsibility Nicole Campbell-Robinson, Broken Plate co-principal Kwasi Henry, and Sagicor Bank CEO Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham.Karl Mclarty

Connoisseur’s Touch Relaxing at the brunch was Select Brands Luxury Wine Specialist Meaghan McConnell. Karl Mclarty

Connoisseur’s Touch Relaxing at the brunch was Select Brands Luxury Wine Specialist Meaghan McConnell. Karl Mclarty

Bubbles And Beauty From the Ravers dance crew, Mickayla “Kayla Ravers” Young paused for a pic with the Page 2 lensman.Karl Mclarty

Bubbles And Beauty From the Ravers dance crew, Mickayla “Kayla Ravers” Young paused for a pic with the Page 2 lensman.Karl Mclarty

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