Scores turnout for UTech Western Jamaica Open House

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The University of Technology Jamaica, (UTech) boasted a tremendous turnout at their Western Jamaica Campus Open House held last Thursday at the St John’s Methodist Church Hall in Montego Bay.

Over 300 students turned out for the Open House from 10 schools in and around western Jamaica for information on the school’s course offerings.

Each faculty was represented with creatively set-up booths in which sat knowledgeable UTech representatives who were more than happy to answer the students’ queries. There

were lively presentations from representatives of the faculty of law, school of business, Caribbean School of Nursing, among others. Students were then quizzed on the content of some of the presentations, which made for an exciting activity.

There was also a brief session with the teachers and guidance counsellors who accompanied the students. The brief rap session was led by Renae Blackwood-McIntosh, a representative from

the faculty of education and liberal studies.

Blackwood-McIntosh invited the teachers to forge a partnership with UTech, whether through inviting members of the university’s faculty to speak at the schools’ careers days or through other channels.

The well-organised open house culminated with an outside broadcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon on Mello FM, which consisted of a rousing game of brainstorm.

Assistant Registrar of UTech Western Jamaica, Stacey-Ann Gayle-Gardener was pleased with the event.

“The open house was great. The turnout was more than we anticipated. We are hoping that the attendance is manifested in the number of applications we receive,” she argued.

Schools in attendance were Brown’s Town Community College, Herbert Morrison Technical High, Montego Bay High, Frome Technical, Cambridge High, St Hilda’s High, Rusea’s High, William Knibb Memorial, Irwin High and Anchovy High.

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Scores turnout for UTech Western Jamaica Open House

Good turnout for Guinness Bembe

Scenes from Guinness Bembe in Kirkvine, Manchester last Saturday. – Contributed Photo

Scenes from Guinness Bembe in Kirkvine, Manchester last Saturday. – Contributed Photo

Last Saturday’s staging of Guinness-sponsored Bembe made Kirkvine, Manchester, the place to be.

Patrons came out in numbers to enjoy all-inclusive Guinness, live performances by Capleton, Biggaton, Gage and entertainment by some of Jamaica’s finest selectors, DJ Kentucky, Fire Links and Bad Ras.

Bad Ras started the party with reggae mixes from the 80s, 90s and popular alternative hits.

DJ Kentucky and Fire Links showcased their famous turntable skills with the latest dancehall hits. Songs such as Louis V and Broad Daylight by Vybz Kartel had patrons dancing.

To top off the night, Capleton came to the stage to cheers and jubilation, minutes after 5 a.m. The ‘fireman’ performed hits such as Jah Jah City and Nuh Stop Wi, that had fans raving and dancing up a storm.

The high-energy entertainment did not end there, but continued with a female dance competition between two dance groups, Nitro Girls and Kandi Crush.

The event was well attended and consumers were, indeed, pleased with Guinness stout flowing all night. Patrons were provided with branded buckets and crates while they partied.

“It is always a pleasure to provide patrons with memorable and unforgettable experiences where they can enjoy themselves while consuming our products,” said Racquel Nevins, Guinness brand manager, Red Stripe.

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Good turnout for Guinness Bembe

Good turnout for Guinness Bembe

Scenes from Guinness Bembe in Kirkvine, Manchester last Saturday. – Contributed Photo

Scenes from Guinness Bembe in Kirkvine, Manchester last Saturday. – Contributed Photo

Last Saturday’s staging of Guinness-sponsored Bembe made Kirkvine, Manchester, the place to be.

Patrons came out in numbers to enjoy all-inclusive Guinness, live performances by Capleton, Biggaton, Gage and entertainment by some of Jamaica’s finest selectors, DJ Kentucky, Fire Links and Bad Ras.

Bad Ras started the party with reggae mixes from the 80s, 90s and popular alternative hits.

DJ Kentucky and Fire Links showcased their famous turntable skills with the latest dancehall hits. Songs such as Louis V and Broad Daylight by Vybz Kartel had patrons dancing.

To top off the night, Capleton came to the stage to cheers and jubilation, minutes after 5 a.m. The ‘fireman’ performed hits such as Jah Jah City and Nuh Stop Wi, that had fans raving and dancing up a storm.

The high-energy entertainment did not end there, but continued with a female dance competition between two dance groups, Nitro Girls and Kandi Crush.

The event was well attended and consumers were, indeed, pleased with Guinness stout flowing all night. Patrons were provided with branded buckets and crates while they partied.

“It is always a pleasure to provide patrons with memorable and unforgettable experiences where they can enjoy themselves while consuming our products,” said Racquel Nevins, Guinness brand manager, Red Stripe.

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Good turnout for Guinness Bembe

Huge turnout expected for Wett Nipplez

Wett Nipplez promotional girl

The organisers of Wett Nipplez, dubbed as central Jamaica’s official water party, are expecting to see a bumper crowd this Sunday in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth.

Event co-ordinator, Shelly Ann Taylor, says increased security and parking arrangements will be put in place to deal with the expected bumper crowd.

Taylor says that over the past week, their office has been receiving calls from as far as Miami and New York in the United States, from persons who have indicated that they will be flying in for Wett Nipplez.

attractions

“Wett Nipplez has attracted a lot of local and international press this year. The event will be recorded and broadcast locally and internationally via TV shows Street Link and Campus Vybz,” Taylor said.

This year’s attractions at Wett Nipplez will include foam pits, water slides, water trucks and paint guns.

Taylor says that Wett Nipplez will have patrons excited from start to finish, with juggling by ZJ Chrome, Ice Berg Million, Pink Panther, Mad Rass, Bad Rass, Niney Badness, Worm from Bass Oddysey, Big Pun, Jacks International, Ratty and Bones, Reggae “Clart It” Rogers(MC) and Super K International.

Wett Nipplez will be held at the Miguel’s Cafe Car Park in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth (in front of KFC).

The Admission will be – $299; VIP – $500. Gate prizes will include smart phones. Taylor is encouraging patrons to come out early and benefit from an entrance deal. For more info contact 966-2897/276-3001.

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Huge turnout expected for Wett Nipplez

Big turnout for vote on Mugabe"s fate

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In an election that poses one of the biggest threats to President Robert Mugabe’s 33-year grip on power, Zimbabweans flocked to polling stations Wednesday despite suspicions that vote-counting could be rigged in a nation beset by bitter division and economic hardship.

Bundled against the winter chill, thousands of voters stood patiently in long lines in the poor Harare township of Mbare and other areas. Observers said turnout was high, reflecting the critical stakes of a race that was relatively peaceful in contrast with violent elections in 2008.Activists believe a big turnout is likely to favour Mugabe’s popular challenger, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, by blunting the impact of any manipulation of voters’ rolls. Mugabe, who barred Western observer missions, says allegations of vote-rigging amount to mudslinging by opponents.“Things are going well at this stage of the process,” said Nikita Buturlin, an observer from the Russian Federation. “The numbers are impressive. If there are difficulties, they will come later.”Some voters were wary, bringing their own pens into the voting booth after hearing rumours that the ink in state-provided pens would disappear after several hours, enabling ballot manipulation.Ten public buses from South Africa carrying expatriate voters from Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change party were impounded at the border to Zimbabwe, said party member Gilbert Maganda.In a telephone interview with The Associated Press, Maganda speculated that police stopped the buses in order to prevent people from voting. His allegation could not be confirmed, but security forces have used similar tactics in past elections.Mugabe, 89, has said he would step down if he loses. Many Zimbabweans find it hard to believe that the wily politician, who led the country to independence in 1980 and has the backing of the security forces, would relinquish control even if the vote doesn’t go his way.“So far, so good,” Mugabe said after voting in Harare’s western Highfield township. He said he expected to be re-elected.“We will have lots of things to do to get our economy back on its feet,” he said.Tsvangirai, who had been in an uneasy power-sharing arrangement with Mugabe, cast his ballot in northern Harare.“We have come to complete the change we have always fought for,” he said. “It is an emotional moment for me but I am filled with a sense of calmness.”The coalition between the two rivals was forged by regional leaders after Zimbabwe’s last disputed election in 2008.Zimbabwe’s shaky government was effectively dissolved on Wednesday; Mugabe and Tsvangirai have each predicted outright victory that would avoid the formation of another coalition.Half the population of 12.9 million is eligible to vote. The state election body has said administrative, logistical and funding problems hindered voting arrangements, but said the problems have been fixed at the more than 9,000 polling stations nationwide.Previous elections in 2002 and 2008 were marred by allegations of vote-rigging and political violence. Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserverFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver

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Big turnout for vote on Mugabe"s fate