Mandela Park gets "A Betta Tomorrow"

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Kevin Smith, the brainchild of ‘A Betta Tomorrow’, was in high spirits as his hard work bore fruit at Mandela Park, St Andrew, which was transformed into a worship centre at the weekend.

Gospel artiste Goddy Goddy, now a minister of religion, paused his witty lyrics to minister to the people and bring souls to the Kingdom of God.

He closed by delivering some of his hit songs. Goddy Goddy, dubbed the ‘Ghetto Priest’, because of his work with unfortunates in downtown Kingston, said he turned a blind eye on touring and the luxury lifestyle to minister to a congregation and do God’s work.

He admitted the money was far less than when he was a gospel artiste, but its more fulfilling to him.

“‘A Betta Tomorrow’ started in Montego Bay, St James, in 2010, and it has been to places such as Junction, St Elizabeth; and the inner-cities of the Corporate Area,” said Smith.

“The main purpose of the initiative is to bring the church to the street. Sometimes people are busy at work and school, and don’t have the time to be in church, so we bring the church to them.”

“‘A Betta Tomorrow’ means that we have Jesus Christ in our lives and, if that is realised, then we will have better homes, better communities and a better country.”

He made reference to Matthew 6:33, to reiterate his stance.

Artistes such as Ryan Mark and wife, Chrissy D, Kareem, Omari, and others, gave notable performances.

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Holness to name new shadow cabinet tomorrow

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | 5:45 PM    

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Andrew Holness is expected to name a new shadow cabinet Thursday morning at the party’s Belmont Road headquarters.

At 11:00 am, Holness will name a reshuffled council of spokespersons. Members and their deputies are expected to be present for this event a media advisory from the party said Wednesday.

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Gasolene retailers, RUBIS Energy Company to negotiate tomorrow

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | 6:57 PM    

KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Leonard Green, is hopeful that retailers will get a fair deal on Wednesday at the meeting to be chaired by Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell, between itself and RUBIS Energy Company.

However, he told the OBSERVER ONLINE that the matter would “remain unsettled” if the dealers are not treated fairly.

The dealers and the marketing company have been at loggerheads since late last year, over the stringent terms in their new contracts, which the JGRA head said could put some dealers out of business.

“We believe that it’s not really settled until we come to an equitable solution and that is what we are fighting for. We are not unmindful of the interest of the company. Our arguments are very well grounded,” he contended.

Green said the dealers are prepared to negotiate as long as there is progress in the negotiations.

RUBIS marketing manager, Raymond Samuels, is insistent that the contracts are not one-size-fits-all, and that the company is prepared to negotiate new contracts with each dealer.

“Each dealer is different, so clearly you have to manage them individually. So those terms such as whether they pay cash on delivery, secured or unsecured credit, those have to be done on an individual basis,” he said.

Meanwhile, Paulwell told the OBSERVER ONLINE that he is aiming to broker a long-lasting settlement between the parties.

“We just can’t afford to have any disruption in the industry at this time,” he said, adding, “Eventually we are going to involve all the marketing companies, because we need to have a long-term solution.”

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5th Annual Pro-Am Golf Meet begins tomorrow

On January 16 and 17, the Tryall Club will host its Fifth Annual Tryall Invitational Pro-Am Golf Tournament in partnership with Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum.

The tournament features a line-up of stellar golfers from Jamaica and overseas.

Ewan Peebles, director of golf at the Tryall Club, is elated about the great turnout for this year’s event. “We are so excited to have Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum sponsoring the event. I have no doubt that the combination of the Tryall Club’s renowned hospitality and Appleton’s famous product will ensure that our members and guests playing this week will have a spectacular time both on and off the course.”

The tournament will feature 15 teams, with each team consisting of one professional and three amateurs playing in both gross and net flights over 36 holes. In addition, the professionals will play an individual stroke-play tournament amongst themselves for a separate purse of US$3,500.

Florida-based Jamaican professional Peter Horrobin will be back to defend the title he won in 2014. But he will likely face some stiff competition from another two-time winner, Kirk Satterfield from New York City; last year’s runner-up Scott Reilly from Philadelphia; and Montego Bay’s own pride and joy, Paul Warren from Half Moon.

One of the most exclusive villa resorts in the world, the Tryall Club is home to one of the Caribbean’s finest golf courses. Featuring 18 holes, the course winds its way around the estate through the hills and down to a mile-and-a-half stretch of scenic coastline. In the past the Tryall Club has hosted many tournaments, most notably the Johnnie Walker World Championship from 1991 to 1995.

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All Dogs Health Fair and Expo for Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre tomorrow

The Purina-sponsored Goode Promotions/GPKennelsAll DogsHealth Fairand Expowill move to the Ranny WilliamsEntertainment Centre in St Andrew tomorrow.

The next two shows are onSunday, July 27, at the Jarrett Park Sport Complex in Montego Bay, St James, then the eastern parish of St Thomas at Colonel’s Cove on Sunday, August 17.

Coby, a three-year-old bulldog, walked away with two titles, Best of Show and Best Bulldog, during the first show at the Portmore Community College, Old Harbour Campus, St Catherine, on Sunday, June 29.

During the show, various breeds of dogs, including Pitbulls andRottweilers, were trained inaggressionbyprofessional trainers. The dogs were also trained to be obedient to their owners and taught a few nifty tricks.

CVM TV’s Rohan Daley, the host, advised the patrons not to “try this at home as these are trained professionals” who facilitated the demonstrations.

Morris Goode, CEO of Goode Promotions, promoter of the show, was pleased with the overall event and expects the show at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre to be “bigger and better”. Apart from the dogs being in the spotlight, children can play in the bounceabout and other attractions. Music will be by a popular disco.

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Red Stripe Absinthe slated for tomorrow

Red Stripe, the world’s coolest beer, is well known for amazing events, especially during the summer.

This weekend will feature one of the brands’ signature and highly anticipated parties, Absinthe. The Hope Botanical Gardens will be the location for the seventh summer edition of Red Stripe Absinthe tomorrow to be held in association with Syndicate Events.

This year’s theme, Asian Sunset, will be depicted in the d?cor of the venue, along with the Asian cuisine, all courtesy of Patsy Lyn Caterers.

Patrons can look forward to enjoying Shrimp Tempura, Sweet and Sour Fish, Mallah Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Crispy Roast Pork, Vegetable Spring Roll, Spicy Noodles, and Fried Rice. Also in store is high-energy entertainment by some of Jamaica’s top DJs from Coppershot and Chromatic disco as well as DJ Johnny Kool.

Dwayne Dacres, a member of Syndicate Events, promises a great night for all guests.

“Absinthe always tries to exceed patrons’ expectations. They can, therefore, look forward to having a great time with premium beer, premium food, and great entertainment at an affordable price,” said Dacres.

Erin Mitchell, brand manager, Red Stripe, said: “We are thrilled to be part of an event that continues to give its patrons great value. This year, we have changed our offer to ensure we are able to keep the price point accessible.”

Patrons can gain entry to the event for $2,000 presold and $2,500 at the gate, while reserved lounges and bottles services will also be available.

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Red Stripe Absinthe slated for tomorrow

Red Stripe Absinthe slated for tomorrow

Red Stripe, the world’s coolest beer, is well known for amazing events, especially during the summer.

This weekend will feature one of the brands’ signature and highly anticipated parties, Absinthe. The Hope Botanical Gardens will be the location for the seventh summer edition of Red Stripe Absinthe tomorrow to be held in association with Syndicate Events.

This year’s theme, Asian Sunset, will be depicted in the d?cor of the venue, along with the Asian cuisine, all courtesy of Patsy Lyn Caterers.

Patrons can look forward to enjoying Shrimp Tempura, Sweet and Sour Fish, Mallah Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Crispy Roast Pork, Vegetable Spring Roll, Spicy Noodles, and Fried Rice. Also in store is high-energy entertainment by some of Jamaica’s top DJs from Coppershot and Chromatic disco as well as DJ Johnny Kool.

Dwayne Dacres, a member of Syndicate Events, promises a great night for all guests.

“Absinthe always tries to exceed patrons’ expectations. They can, therefore, look forward to having a great time with premium beer, premium food, and great entertainment at an affordable price,” said Dacres.

Erin Mitchell, brand manager, Red Stripe, said: “We are thrilled to be part of an event that continues to give its patrons great value. This year, we have changed our offer to ensure we are able to keep the price point accessible.”

Patrons can gain entry to the event for $2,000 presold and $2,500 at the gate, while reserved lounges and bottles services will also be available.

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68 Cuba-trained doctors join health sector tomorrow

A batch of 68 doctors, who finished training recently in Cuba, will be deployed into Jamaica’s health sector starting tomorow.

The doctors, all Jamaicans, represent the latest and largest batch of medical graduates to have been trained in the Socialist Republic since the Cuba/Jamaica Bilateral Programme began over 30 years ago.The doctors, who graduated from the University of Santiago de Cuba’s medical faculty in July, will be deployed to hospitals across the island, with the bulk of them assigned to the Kingston Public Hospital and the Cornwall Regional Hospital, as well as the Spanish Town Hospital, May Pen Hospital, Mandeville General Hospital, St Ann’s Bay Hospital, Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, and Annotto Bay Hospital.Graduate Heron Grant is anxiously awaiting the day when he will be able to give back to residents in his community in Byndloss, Linstead, St Catherine, by offering affordable and quality care to children.The 27-year-old doctor said he also plans to positively impact the locals there, so “as soon as I am able I would like to see how I can serve my community in paediatrics and make it as affordable as possible”.Grant and his collegues spent seven years at the university.The newly trained doctors were officially welcomed and congratulated by Health Minister Fenton Ferguson and outgoing Cuban Ambassador Yuri Gala Lopez during a reception hosted by the ministry of health at its office in downtown Kingston on Thursday.Minister Ferguson, who abandoned his speech and instead opted to have a conversation with the doctors, urged them to display the skills that they had learned and to add value to the current work of the local doctors.The minister also implored the doctors to recognise that their position comes with tremendous responsibility and urged them to serve with humility.“I know that many of you want to wear that doctor (title) on your forehead but that’s not it, that is just like a person who walks around and boasts that he is a Christian and Christianity must be manifested,” he said.“Being a good doctor should be manifested by your compassion, how you see your patients, how serious you take your oath. It’s not about how quickly you’re going to drive the Mercedes Benz or live in Cherry Gardens or Beverly Hills,” Ferguson stated.He advised the doctors that once they are steadfast and have a sense of mission and fixity of purpose, all the material things that they desire will be achieved.“Becoming a doctor is a great achievement, but becoming a servant of the people is a greater achievement,” said the minister, who also expressed gratitude to the Cuban Government.Ambassador Gala Lopez for his part said that Cuba is committed to continue assisting Jamaica.Over 200 Jamaican students are currently studying in Cuban universities as a result of the programme, Gala Lopez said.The ambassador said that although the current economic condition had impacted the programme, it will not be discontinued, as four students left the island in July to study medicine.“For Cuba, it is not just giving others what we have to spare, but moderately sharing with them the little resources that we have,” he said.Chief medical officer in the health ministry, Dr Michael Coombs, told the doctors that they were joining the health system at a critical time, but urged them to call on God for guidance and strength when the job becomes too much for them to bear.Dr Matthew Lloyd O’Connor expressed gratitude to the Cuban and Jamaican government which made their studies possible.“The group is determined to revolutionise medicine in Jamaica and in the Caribbean. We have decided to turn our backs on the commonplace and the ordinary and drastically improve health care across the 14 parishes of the island,” Dr O’Connor said.Dr Jean Dixon, permanent secretary in the ministry of health, shares a light moment with Dr Shaneque Thompson and Dr John Neville Wright during a reception hosted for the doctors at the ministry of health in downtown Kingston.Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson welcomes doctors (from left) Tionette Allen, Kerri Young, Alicia Webster and Kristoffer Williams during a reception hosted for the doctors at the Ministry of Health in downtown Kingston on Thursday. Beside Dr Ferguson is outgoing Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica Yuri Gala Lopez. (PHOTOS: JOSEPH WELLINGTON)

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Free annual tennis camp for children begins tomorrow

Sport

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Former national lawn tennis player Errol Campbell will be in the island conducting a six-day training camp as he continues to give back and develop the sport he loves so much.Campbell, who played, captained and coached the Jamaican team, is currently the senior tennis coach at Midtown Tennis Club in New York, and has been doing this for the last four years.The free training camp begins tomorrow and concludes on Saturday at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) tennis courts between 10:00 am and 2: 00 pm daily.As an added bonus this year and to round off the six-day camp, there will be an exhibition match on Saturday at 2:00 pm, featuring five former national representatives — and Victor Rutherford, Errol and Peter Campbell and Kenneth Lawson.Errol Campbell, who now lives and works in New York City, started playing tennis and learning his trade by making his own board racquet and playing tennis with his wall.Along with his brothers and a few other children, they got summer jobs as ball boys at the very same UWI tennis courts where they did the honours for the likes of Michael Manley, Eric Bell, Carlyle Dunkley, Barclay Ewart, and Dick Pixley.The beneficiaries of the annual tennis camp are all children from the August Town area, and as Campbell says: “They just show up every year, learn tennis, enjoy themselves and have a ball in the process.”

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