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Fashion and culture from Old Havana, Cuba — a 1982 UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site — served as inspiration on Saturday, February 15 when the Sugar Cane Ball hosted its annual fund-raising gala at Round Hill Hotel and Villas. A revisit of past Chair Lyn Aust’s 1998 soirée, the charity ball — traditionally held on the second Saturday of February — was dedicated to raising funds for the Hanover Charities.

Page 2 was on hand. Here are some of the looks captured on arrival.

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Photographer: Garfield Robinson

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Walking On Sunshine Business owner Josh Ford and his interior designer wife Julianna were quite the stylish pair. Garfield Robinson

Perfect Pair In from The Six were business owner Jeffrey McCain and his wife, business development professional Shantel McCain.Garfield Robinson

In Sync Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith and her husband, developer Jason Smith, made a combined statement in white. Garfield Robinson

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Super Nova In from New Orleans was interior designer Boo Randle in a statement dress: The Sau Lee Nova Cut-out Gown. Garfield Robinson

Sparkle Queen American Friends of Jamaica, Inc Executive Director Caron Chung dazzled in sequins. Garfield Robinson

Blooming In Old Havana Hanover Charities Operations Manager Dantae Oliver struck the right notes in a floral Calvin Klein design. Garfield Robinson

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