Wednesday February 18, 2026
“Another Sugar Cane Ball is upon us. What an auspicious date it is — February 14 — the day of love. It couldn’t be more perfect,” were the opening remarks of Round Hill Hotel and Villas Managing Director Josef Forstmayr, which resonated with the nearly 300 guests who converged on the property Saturday last for the 69th iteration of the Sugar Cane Ball. The annual gala, hosted by Hanover Charities, serves as a cornerstone of the organisation’s fund-raising to provide essential support to communities across the parish. Reflecting on a year marked by both hardship and the incredible resilience of the local community, Forstmayr set the tone for an evening in which generosity and glamour went hand in hand.
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Page- Turner Rizzoli senior editor Philip Reeser certainly made his own sartorial statement in Lilly Pulitzer trousers. Garfield Robinson
Strong Foundation In the mix were Rose Hall Developments President Rick Burrowes and Property Manager Sareika Jamieson. Garfield Robinson
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Best Foot Forward Getting into the giving spirit were attorneys-at-law Brian Facey and his wife Julie. Garfield Robinson
In Tandem Amongst the notables at the Sugar Cane Ball were Jamaican Ambassador to the United States Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson and Calabash International Literary Festival co-founder and film-maker Justine Henzell. Garfield Robinson
Touch of Whimsy Proven Wealth Assistant Vice-President Tanisa Hofer stepped out in a botanically inspired midi from Flawless Boutique. Garfield Robinson
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Bloomin’ Fab! Financial accountant and part-time University of Technology, Jamaica lecturer Tashyana Kerr was absolutely stunning in a Floral Metallic Print Jacquard gown from Marchesa Notte. Garfield Robinson
My Valentine Enjoying the festivities were finance executive Matthew Tinari and his wife Molly. Garfield Robinson
