At 95, there ought not to be many surprises left for Rev Hustin Patterson, but his family arranged just that for him at a party, held to mark his birthday at Waterfalls, Liguanea, St Andrew, last Saturday. Here he receives a congratulatory kiss from Iris Salmon. - Rudolph Brown/Chief Photographer

Jamaicans love to celebrate special occasions and Something Extra captures it all for you.

The Gleaner's Mel Cooke has a satisfied look as he signs a copy of his book of poems, '11/9' at its launch at Red Bones on Tuesday. - Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer

Vanessa Reid-Boothe (left), of Scotiabank DBG Investments, takes time out for a little friendly banter with Tracey-Ann Chin at the Scotia Wealth Management's Round Table, 'How to remain relevant in a changing marketplace', at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew on Tuesday. - Rudolph Brown/Chief Photographer

President Tarja Halonen (left) of Finland congratulates Prime Minister Bruce Golding on his maiden speech to the 63rd General Assembly of the United Nations on Friday, September 26, in New York. Lorna Golding shares the spotlight. - Contributed

Christopher Whyms-Stone (left), has Transport and Works minister Mike Henry absorbed in this picture at the opening of the Jamaica Institute of Architects (JIA) exhibition, at the Courtleigh Corporate Centre and Auditorium, St Lucia Avenue, New Kingston, on Monday. Whyms-Stone is the president of the JIA. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer