JFDF 2026 Presents Decade 2.0
On Friday, March 6, the hallowed ground of Sabina Park Cricket Ground in Kingston was at fever pitch for Decade 2.0, the centrepiece of the 2026 Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF). It was a true celebration of a decade of Caribbean culinary mastery, featuring over 20 talented culinarians. Guests indulged in a diverse range of flavours across four signature stations — Pork Palooza, Chopstix, Crisp, and Picante — while five premium bars, including Select Brands, Appleton Estate, Pepsi, CPJ and Legend Beer, provided quality pours. Between the cuisine and the infectious beats of DJs Narity and Bloodline Franco, it was clear why Decade remains the festival’s most anticipated event.
Thursday Social presents more highlights.
Caribbean Blue Skies Energy Limited Assistant Manager Ashley Goulbourne (left) and her sister-in-law, JCAN Freight Forwarders Assistant Manager Felicia Goulbourne captured the moment with an ussie. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Papped on arrival were Wisynco Chairman William Mahfood and his nutritionist wife Frances. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Taking in the scene were (from left) Bank of Jamaica Business Development Officer Stephanie Myrie, Amase Marketing Managing Director Sadiki Bolt, Amase Marketing Director Ronique Satchell and physiotherapist Nicole Reid.Joseph Wellington
Catching up with Scotiabank Wealth Manager, Private Banking Kisha Walker (left) were obstetrician-gynaecologist Dr Sara Lawrence Lewis (second left), Jampro Senior Officer, Film Commission Kevin Jackson, and his wife anaesthetist Dr Roxanne Johnson-Jackson.Joseph Wellington
Seprod Group CFO Damion Dodd (right) marked his 50th birthday with Caribbean Producers Jamaica CEO Juan Baez. Joseph Wellington
Among the attendees at Decade were (from left) PayNow Investments Limited Company director Rory King, CB Group CEO Matthew Lyn, Wisynco Head of Finance Leilani Hunt and her husband Euan.Joseph Wellington
Ready to enjoy a night of flavours were content creator Leighann Dacres-Jones (left) and model Maria Hetey. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Seprod Junior Legal Counsel Kendra Wellington shared the frame with her partner Horizon Lending CEO Adam Vassell.(Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Spotted at Decade were Angelie Spencer Home principal Angelie Martin-Spencer (left) and nurse practitioner Kisha Wallace-Grant. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Facing the Thursday Social lens were (from left) JN Bank Head of Sales and Relationship Management Mishka Francis, JN Group Head of Product and Brand Management Josette Smith Scott and First Global Bank Assistant Vice-President, Strategy Apryl-Ann Walker.(Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Enjoying the event were NCB Head of Wealth Management Dr Karrian Hepburn Malcolm (left) and marketing executive Kaysia Vaughan.(Photo: Joseph Wellington)
Entrepreneur Sashell Williams (left) and MyCart Express co-founder Sade Callaghan paused for a quick snap.(Photo: Joseph Wellington)
