Saturday June 20, 2026
From thought-provoking perspectives to moving accounts of triumph over adversity, the 2026 Jamaica Observer Foodie Seminar delivered a day of profound impact. Held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on Tuesday, June 16, the forum brought together industry stakeholders who shared their knowledge with students from the University of Technology, Jamaica School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, HEART/NSTA Trust, and Holy Trinity High School. As the countdown to the 27th staging of the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards intensifies, Page 2 relives more moments from an inspiring day.
Catching up on the latest headlines from the Jamaica Observer ahead of the presentations were the Rainforest team of (from left) Chef Manford Walker, Digital Marketer Mandie Guthrie, and Food and Beverage Manager Daniel Bronkhorst. Garfield Robinson
Meeting of the Minds Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judge Professor Lloyd Waller (left) exchanged ideas with entrepreneur Peter-Jason Wright and director of the Tourism Linkages Network Carolyn McDonald-Riley.Garfield Robinson
Absorbing Insights Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judges (from left) Selena Mohammed-Wilson, Adolph Raynor and Josina Jackson were ready to immerse themselves in the day’s conversations.Garfield Robinson
All In The Family Wrapping up an inspiring day, Jamaica Observer Media Group Managing Director Dominic Beaubrun was all smiles with his HR consultant wife Angelique and their son Luc at the conclusion of the foodie seminar.Garfield Robinson
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A Lasting Impression Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judge Christopher Reckord congratulated EITS Café principal Robyn Fox on her riveting presentation.Garfield Robinson
Words of Wisdom Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards scholarship recipient Kia Campbell (left) received invaluable advice from Food Awards conceptualiser Novia McDonald-Whyte.Garfield Robinson
Brewing Ideas Starbucks Store Manager Khamel Allen shared the frame with Flame in Thyme Events Managing Director Petra Edwards.Garfield Robinson
Corporate Connections Entrepreneur Jimmy Joseph (left) caught up with Carreras Limited Chairman Patrick Smith.Garfield Robinson
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A Keen Interest CHEW principal Zoë Dawkins paused for a quick photo-op before the afternoon session. Garfield Robinson
