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prompting emcee Terri-Karelle to hail him as “one of the greatest opera singers to come out of the Caribbean.” Carole Reid in turn was obviously enjoying the event and performed several pieces including Ave Maria and Tell Him with Carla Tulloch. Her joy, experience and expertise in delivery was quite inspiring. Tulloch too, demonstrated her tremendous talent with her rendition of Whitney Houston’s I will always love you. A rendition that garnered a standing ovation from her audience and queries about when she would be releasing her album as the audience wanted to hear more of her. Andre Shephard as always never disappoints and had the audience eating out of the palm of his hands. Overall, it was an evening of great musical feasting and Harold Davis brought the curtain down with a festive gospel medley that had Christchurch on its feet dancing. A fitting end to an outstanding show.
- Review by Indi Mclymont-Lafayette.
The three gave short performances at the event before receiving their awards. The audience could not get enough of Lester Lewis and his wife, Singing Rose as he performed song such as Winner man and Everytime I read my Bible . Shirley Willis, who has not been seen in Jamaica for some time, said that many persons thought that she was dead because she has been so quiet but she was on stage in Jamaica on Saturday, January 4 only because of God’s Grace. She then started singing, Jesus the Sweetest name I know to the audiences delight. Throughout her performance she was supported by headliner at the show, Chevelle Franklin, who ensured that she had a chair for Willis to sit if she so desired. But Willis was having none of it, as she sang and danced during her performance.
The third honouree, Sandra Brooks, gave a resounding performance reminding the audience of why her music was so successful. Songs such as That’s Enough , I found the answer down on my Knees ensured that she was called back for an encore.
All the honourees were called back on stage at the end of the concert for special prayers by another veteran in both the gospel and secular music world, Papa San. A part of his prayer that more and new music would come from these artistes to continue touching lives. In turn, Papa San gave a riveting performance that saw young and old on their feet dancing, prancing and giving praise. Papa San indicated that he had worked closely with the event organizer, Annoleah Wynter and her team to get the event done as it was very important to him to honour the gospel stalwarts who had laid the ground for him and other artistes.
His sentiments were echoed by the other show headliner, Chevelle Franklyn, who said that she had been praying for someone with a similar vision to work with to honour the artistes as well as to take back the music industry with more positive wholesome content. She expressed gratitude to Wynter and called her on stage for a special prayer at the end of her performance. Franklyn gave a soul stirring, foot stomping 45 minute set that fully satisfied her fans.
The Reset event was well organized and promoted and patrons got their money’s worth. While the turnout was not as robust as it could have been, the event set a good precedent for starting 2025 and many shared the thought that they hoped it would be the first of many such events.
“The support of organizations like Golf View Hotel enables us to provide enhanced care to our patients. We are grateful for their continued assistance in addressing the healthcare needs of our community,” said Mr. Miller. He highlighted the importance of private-sector partnerships in the health sector.
In turn, Mr. Campbell, responded that the donation, demonstrates the hotel’s ongoing commitment to community health and well-being. The funds were raised from the Leo/Virgo birthday party put on at the hotel for Mr. Campbell and his wife, Kemilee, held on August 24, 2024.
The Renal Unit at the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) serves patients suffering from kidney-related illnesses, offering critical dialysis and nephrology services to a growing number of residents in the central Jamaica region (Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth).
In a formal presentation at the hospital on October 2, Mr. Campbell handed over the donation in the presence of key members of the MRH team, who expressed their appreciation for the timely support. Also representing the Mandeville Regional Hospital were Ms. Tonia-Ann Hollingsworth, Nephrology Nurse; Mrs. Marika Davis, Nurse Manager of the Renal Unit; and Ms. Mernel Genus, Departmental Nurse Manager.
“This donation will go a long way in helping us improve our services to better care for our patients,” said Mrs. Davis, Nurse Manager of the Renal Unit. The hospital staff were hopeful that this partnership would inspire other businesses in the central region to support healthcare initiatives and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
The Golf View hotel has been under new management since 2019 and operates under the motto, “In the heart of Jamaica from the hearts of Jamaicans.”
For further information, please contact: David Murray, Marketing Officer. Email: Davidalexander.gvh@gmail.com Tel: 1(876) 503-5612
