Saturday April 11, 2026
Braywick Road, in Jack’s Hill, St Andrew, was party central, Thursday last, as Frenchmen shut down the strip with its signature soca street party Blocko.
Pulsating beats met flowing libations for the ultimate prelude to Carnival Weekend. Driven by the infectious rotations of DJs Marc Chin, Heavy D, and Papi Jae, the tempo never wavered, keeping partygoers on their feet throughout the night.
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Photographer: Karl Mclarty
fête-tastic Four Catching a breather from the soca vibrations were (from left) music video producer Leah Barnett, business consultant Tonicia Williams, creative strategist Shara Morris and health care professional Laurie-Ann Campbell. Karl Mclarty
In The Mayne Frame Spotted at Blocko were real estate developer Gregory Mayne and his wife, Restaurants of Jamaica Limited director Michelle Myers Mayne. Karl Mclarty
Feel The Beat The Life Store CEO Natalie Murray (left) and Bijoux Marketing Manager Lara Morin were found amidst the evening’s high-energy revelry. Karl Mclarty
Cups Up Bringing street chic to the party were (from left) finance specialist Teresa Barnett in Zara, entrepreneur Kayla Bahri in Windsor and administrative associate Kyla Prudent in Oh Polly. Karl Mclarty
Perfect Alignment Captured on arrival at Blocko were dentist Dr Adam Lau and his sales specialist wife Yesenia. Karl Mclarty
The Front Line Fyah105 host and producer Orett “DJ Bambino” Hart (left) was in the party spirit alongside his brother, businessman Jason Hart and paralegal Nicola Burke. Karl Mclarty
The Big Picture Coppershot Sound co-founder Matthew Gray snapped an ussie with radiographer Ashley Dunbar. Karl Mclarty
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Gold For Blocko Jamaica National Senior Manager, Data Analytics Gillian Jackson was glittering in a metallic corset bodice with shorts. Karl Mclarty
Wi Ready! Blaize Petroleum director Britney Williams (left) turned heads in a Lola Playsuit from Outcast Clothing while Beauty Society Ja principal Diana Lawson was eye-catching in an ensemble from Baby Boo. Karl Mclarty
