WHAT A GWAAN? - JAMAICA TOURIST ISSUE 17
What’s happening, friends of Jamaica? You have reached one of the most unique and beautiful places on earth. Enjoy its picturesque landscape, people, food and attractions to the max. Keep abreast of local happenings, gossip and other exciting things taking place on ‘The Rock’ with a little help from the Jamaica Tourist.
PETER LLOYD RELEASES ALBUM
Songwriter, recording artist and reggae superstar Peter Lloyd has just released a new album titled “Stories from I Father’s Country”. The long anticipated compilation includes Lloyd's chart topping “Oh My Darling”, and the world wide mega hit “Searching” which captured the coveted pole position both internationally and on Jamaica’s own FIWI Choice chart. Covering every aspect of the reggae genre the album boasts the production skills of the legendary Dean “Cannon” Frazer, Grammy twins Robbie Lynn and Sly Dunbar, chart topping Rohan “Snowcone” Fuller and creator & remix king Paul Lewis. The recording is available at select stores worldwide as well as all major online stores including iTunes, Amazon.com, CDNow and The Orchard.com. (Album cover: Gina Rey Forrest)
R&B SINGER JEFFREY OSBORNE IN JAMAICA
Newly appointed Chairman for Victoria Mutual Wealth Management Michael McMorris recently bumped into R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne at The Palmyra Resort & Spa, Montego Bay. The singer, who continues to call Jamaica home, thrilled the audience with a great pre-Valentine show at Montego Bay’s Black Pearl Sky Lounge.
REGGAE JAMMIN PLUS ALBUM RELEASE
Produced by Tad A. Dawkins and Tad A. Dawkins Jr., Tad’s Record has surpassed all its previous successes with a free bonus disc album 'Reggae Jammin Plus Vol. 2'. A unique and commendable selection of 40 reggae and dancehall tunes, the album features smashing hits such as I’m Drinking Rum and Red Bull by Beenie Man & Fambo, Stulla by Mavado, Dumpa Truck by Vybz Kartel, Two Places by Shaggy and Hezron, Bonefide by Maxi Priest and Straight Jeans and Fitted by Vybz Kartel featuring Russian. ‘Reggae Jammin Plus Vol.2’ is available at Tad's Record Int’l, Sangster International Airport Montego Bay, or can be downloaded from iTunes or from www.tadsrecord.com.
DREAM WEDDING RECEPTION AT THE PALMYRA Stunning in a beautiful Vera Wang wedding dress, blushing bride Monique Mitchell looked absolutely radiant at her nuptials to Haresh Daswani Saturday February 12, 2011. The couple celebrated their reception at the fashionable Palmyra Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, the couple’s favourite hide-away.
SHAGGY TO BE HONOURED BY THE AFJ
Diamond-selling Grammy reggae performer Orville “Shaggy” Burrell will be honored as the 2011 International Humanitarian by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ). One of the biggest crossover success stories between reggae, dancehall, pop and R&B hits, ‘Shaggy’ lives according to the principle of “to whom much is given, much is required”. Commented Ambassador Sue Cobb, AFJ’s Chairperson; “Shaggy is the essence of the charitable spirit we celebrate in our continued support of the Jamaican society and its people.”
ATL BRITANNIA WINS ANNUAL HANOVER CHARITIES POLO MATCH
Chukka Caribbean Adventures held it’s 4th Annual Hanover Charities Polo Match at the Chukka Blue Ranch Polo Grounds in Sandy Bay Hanover in February. Winning team ‘ATL Britannia’ consisting of James Robertson, Andy Vernon, Kurt Chin and Paul Laylor, defeated the ‘ATL Audi’ team represented by Mark Waites, Jason Waites, John Byles and Shane Chin by 7 – 6.
CELEBRATE CARNIVAL IN JAMAICA
The carnival season in Jamaica is on and continues until May 1, 2011. With costume parades and fetes, residents and visitors are drawn to listen and dance to the vibrant calypso, soca and reggae rhythms. A series of roving parties will take the carnival experience to several major towns in Jamaica:
DATES & LOCATIONS
Saturday, March 12: Socapalance UDC Field New Kingston
Friday, March 25: Socapalooza Negril
Saturday April 9: Soca Mania Montego Bay
Saturday April 16: Socaholics, Ocho Rios
Saturday, April 23: Beach Jouvert in Ocho Rios
Friday, April 29: Bacchanal Jouvert in Kingston
Sunday, May 1: Road March in Kingston
For more information visit www.bacchanaljamaica.com
BIG PALMYRA BEACH BASH, APRIL 2, 2011
Stay tuned for the upcoming beach party with DJ Crazy, artists and entertainment at The Palmyra Resort & Spa.
JAMAICA AIR SHUTTLE STARTS CUBA AND HAITI SERVICE
Jamaica Air Shuttle has recently added Santiago de Cuba and Port-au-Prince, Haiti to their gateways. The Thursday and Sunday flights into the Antonio Maceo Airport Santiago de Cuba originate in Montego Bay and connect through Kingston Tinson Pen while the Haitian route originates from Kingston Norman Manley into Port-au-Prince every Monday and Friday. The 1 hour (Cuba) and 1 1/2 hour (Haiti) flights are serviced by a Beechcraft Model 99 twin turbo prop engine, reconfigured for 12 passenger. Contact Jamaica Air Shuttle at 906-9025-30 or visit www.jamaicaairshuttle.com
PETER LLOYD RELEASES ALBUM
Songwriter, recording artist and reggae superstar Peter Lloyd has just released a new album titled “Stories from I Father’s Country”. The long anticipated compilation includes Lloyd's chart topping “Oh My Darling”, and the world wide mega hit “Searching” which captured the coveted pole position both internationally and on Jamaica’s own FIWI Choice chart. Covering every aspect of the reggae genre the album boasts the production skills of the legendary Dean “Cannon” Frazer, Grammy twins Robbie Lynn and Sly Dunbar, chart topping Rohan “Snowcone” Fuller and creator & remix king Paul Lewis. The recording is available at select stores worldwide as well as all major online stores including iTunes, Amazon.com, CDNow and The Orchard.com. (Album cover: Gina Rey Forrest)
R&B SINGER JEFFREY OSBORNE IN JAMAICA
Newly appointed Chairman for Victoria Mutual Wealth Management Michael McMorris recently bumped into R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne at The Palmyra Resort & Spa, Montego Bay. The singer, who continues to call Jamaica home, thrilled the audience with a great pre-Valentine show at Montego Bay’s Black Pearl Sky Lounge.
REGGAE JAMMIN PLUS ALBUM RELEASE
Produced by Tad A. Dawkins and Tad A. Dawkins Jr., Tad’s Record has surpassed all its previous successes with a free bonus disc album 'Reggae Jammin Plus Vol. 2'. A unique and commendable selection of 40 reggae and dancehall tunes, the album features smashing hits such as I’m Drinking Rum and Red Bull by Beenie Man & Fambo, Stulla by Mavado, Dumpa Truck by Vybz Kartel, Two Places by Shaggy and Hezron, Bonefide by Maxi Priest and Straight Jeans and Fitted by Vybz Kartel featuring Russian. ‘Reggae Jammin Plus Vol.2’ is available at Tad's Record Int’l, Sangster International Airport Montego Bay, or can be downloaded from iTunes or from www.tadsrecord.com.
DREAM WEDDING RECEPTION AT THE PALMYRA Stunning in a beautiful Vera Wang wedding dress, blushing bride Monique Mitchell looked absolutely radiant at her nuptials to Haresh Daswani Saturday February 12, 2011. The couple celebrated their reception at the fashionable Palmyra Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, the couple’s favourite hide-away.
SHAGGY TO BE HONOURED BY THE AFJ
Diamond-selling Grammy reggae performer Orville “Shaggy” Burrell will be honored as the 2011 International Humanitarian by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ). One of the biggest crossover success stories between reggae, dancehall, pop and R&B hits, ‘Shaggy’ lives according to the principle of “to whom much is given, much is required”. Commented Ambassador Sue Cobb, AFJ’s Chairperson; “Shaggy is the essence of the charitable spirit we celebrate in our continued support of the Jamaican society and its people.”
ATL BRITANNIA WINS ANNUAL HANOVER CHARITIES POLO MATCH
Chukka Caribbean Adventures held it’s 4th Annual Hanover Charities Polo Match at the Chukka Blue Ranch Polo Grounds in Sandy Bay Hanover in February. Winning team ‘ATL Britannia’ consisting of James Robertson, Andy Vernon, Kurt Chin and Paul Laylor, defeated the ‘ATL Audi’ team represented by Mark Waites, Jason Waites, John Byles and Shane Chin by 7 – 6.
CELEBRATE CARNIVAL IN JAMAICA
The carnival season in Jamaica is on and continues until May 1, 2011. With costume parades and fetes, residents and visitors are drawn to listen and dance to the vibrant calypso, soca and reggae rhythms. A series of roving parties will take the carnival experience to several major towns in Jamaica:
DATES & LOCATIONS
Saturday, March 12: Socapalance UDC Field New Kingston
Friday, March 25: Socapalooza Negril
Saturday April 9: Soca Mania Montego Bay
Saturday April 16: Socaholics, Ocho Rios
Saturday, April 23: Beach Jouvert in Ocho Rios
Friday, April 29: Bacchanal Jouvert in Kingston
Sunday, May 1: Road March in Kingston
For more information visit www.bacchanaljamaica.com
BIG PALMYRA BEACH BASH, APRIL 2, 2011
Stay tuned for the upcoming beach party with DJ Crazy, artists and entertainment at The Palmyra Resort & Spa.
JAMAICA AIR SHUTTLE STARTS CUBA AND HAITI SERVICE
Jamaica Air Shuttle has recently added Santiago de Cuba and Port-au-Prince, Haiti to their gateways. The Thursday and Sunday flights into the Antonio Maceo Airport Santiago de Cuba originate in Montego Bay and connect through Kingston Tinson Pen while the Haitian route originates from Kingston Norman Manley into Port-au-Prince every Monday and Friday. The 1 hour (Cuba) and 1 1/2 hour (Haiti) flights are serviced by a Beechcraft Model 99 twin turbo prop engine, reconfigured for 12 passenger. Contact Jamaica Air Shuttle at 906-9025-30 or visit www.jamaicaairshuttle.com
