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Olympics wknd guide Our track and field athletes will take centre stage this weekend at the London Olympics as Jamaica goes for gold. As your official weekend guide, the wkndr has compiled a list of the events that Jamaicans will be participating in over this Independence weekend.
Saturday, August 04 Men’s 400m (Heats) Men’s 100m (Heats) Men’s 400m Hurdles (Semi-finals) Women’s 100m (Semi-finals) Women’s 400m (Semi-finals) Women’s 100m (Finals) Sunday, August 05 Women 400m Hurdles (Heats) Women’s Triple Jump (Final) Men’s 100m (Semi-finals) Men’s 400m (Semi-finals) Women 400m (Finals) Men’s 100m (Final)
4:35am 6:30am 1:00pm 1:35pm 2:05pm 3:55pm 1:00pm 1:35pm 1:45pm 2:40pm 3:10pm 3:50pm
Monday, August 06 Men’s Discus (Qualification) Women’s 100m hurdles (Heat) Men’s Discus (Qualification) Men’s Discus (Qualification) Women’s 200m (Heat) Women’s 400m Hurdles (Semi-finals) Men’s 400m Hurdles (Final) Men’s 400m (Final)
Cover photograph by Ryan Lue-Clarke | Model: Chantal Zaky | Makeup Stephanie Chang
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Golden Jubilee Village showcases Jamaica’s history The National Stadium has been transformed into the Golden Jubilee Village from August 1, Emancipation Day, to the 6th, Independence Day. Numerous activities will be taking place throughout the week to get our patriotic hearts pumping as we celebrate our country’s great milestone together. This grand village will showcase fun activities fit for the entire family. Enjoy tonnes of entertainment, authentic Jamaican cuisine, amusement rides, shopping, exhibits and so much more. There is no charge to enter the Golden Jubilee Village. Just bring your national pride. The Golden Jubilee Village Exposition – Displays by organisations showcasing their journey through Jamaica’s pre and post indepedence years
Parish Square – Exciting and informative displays from each of the 14 parishes
Grand Indepence Market – Purchase official Jamaica 50 merchandise
Food Courts – Three different eating spots, including a food vending village that recreates the Faith’s Pen experience
Children’s Village – Storytelling, quizzes, amusement rides, a magic show and tonnes more to excite the little ones about our heritage Art and Craft Village – This display will take you on a journey through Holland Bamboo with real Jamaican road-side bargains and sales.
On the Big Stage – Live entertainment between 12:30pm and 6:30pm
A special feature in the Village is the Jam50 Shop, designed by a young graduate of the Edna Manley School of the Visual and Performing Arts. The shop will feature all of the official licensed Jamaica 50 merchandise and memorabilia. For more information, check out http://www.jamaica50.com/.
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spf wknd guide VACATION! ALL I’VE EVEr wanted While in Ocho Rios for the SPF Weekend, there is plenty to see and do outside the hotel. Saturday morning is the perfect time to play tourist. The sea, sand and sun that Jamaica is world-renowned for are all within your reach and the Jamaica Tourist Board is a great place to start when looking for activities nearby. You’re already at one of the best vacation locations in the world, so take advantage of it!
DRINKS, ANYONE? Caribbean Producers Jamaica has been providing Jamaica with wines and spirits since 1994, so naturally, they are a go-to brand for beverage satisfaction. Sponsoring this year’s SPF Weekend, along with other beverage providers like Pure Country, Coca-Cola and Schweppes, means the drink possibilities are almost endless. For the less fussy drinkers, beer will also be in abundance. However, it is a beach weekend and dehydration is a serious threat, so ensure you stay hydrated with WATA!
I’M SEXY AND I KNOW IT! With any beach party weekend, a key ingredient is the right wardrobe and All Wet Beachwear is the perfect place to get your look right; there’s something for everyone, from swimsuits to beach party-worthy cover-ups. Complement your sexy beachwear with iPANEMA sandals and flip-flops. What isn’t sexy, though, is sunburn, so be sure to use Australian Gold sun care products to get a safe tan.
FIND THE JEWEL This gem of a hotel is the hotspot for the SPF Weekend. Located in Mammee Bay, just outside of Ocho Rios, it is in the centre of all the action, making it a convenient place to stay. You can also benefit from great deals, including special bookings via the SPF Weekend website and exciting hotel events just for the weekend.
#listings spf (summer. playground. fantasy.) Ocho Rios, August 3-6 catamaran cruise the dock, jewels dunn’s river resort Friday, August 3
marco polo ray’s beach Sunday, August 5
bnm: eye candy cary island, ocho rios Friday, August 3
chug it udc car park Monday, August 6
fiction beach mammee bay beach club Saturday, August 4
heatwave concert jungle night club Monday, August 6
soiree spf 05 the cove, drax hall estate Sunday, August 5 rti (rumbar tropical island) Negril, August 3-6 impy skimpy jungle night club Friday, August 3 pretty in pink chances pink paradise beach Saturday, August 4
rhythm and booze jungle night club Sunday, August 5
dream week Negril, August 3-6 igloo cayenne beach Friday, August 3 twisted spiritz the rainforest Friday, August 3 daydreams long bay beach 2 Saturday, August 4 yush dream village Saturday, August 4
xtreme wet n wild kool runnings water park Sunday, August 5 miami j’ouvert long bay beach 2 Sunday, August 5 bere vibes cayenne beach Sunday, August 5 smirnoff x.clusive boardwalk village Monday, August 6 shorts circuit bourbon beach Monday, August 6 ati (appleton temptation isle) Negril, August 3-6 naked waves beach, negril Friday, August 3 colours j’ouvert long bay beach park Saturday, August 4 wildsides cosmos, negril Saturday, August 4 water party
water world, negril Sunday, August 5 stages waves beach, negril Sunday, August 5 full moon risky business Monday, August 6 other parties liv white dragon club Friday, August 3 Admission: Ladies $1,000; Men $1,500 skylife ‘we heart ja’ top floor, quad Saturday, August 4 Admission: Ladies $1,500; Men $2,000 test cricket – west indies versus new zealand sabina park August 2-6 If the game isn’t really your thing, the Appleton Mound is where the party is at. seduction satdaze white dragon club Saturday, August 4
Admission: Ladies $500 before 12am and $1,000 2-for-1 after; Men $800 before 12am and $1,000 after sweet and wild: the costume edition club privilege Saturday, August 4 Ladies in costumes $500; after 12am $1,000; men $1,500 JA50 EVENTS street dance stony hill square Friday, August 3. Begins at 8pm independence sunday brunch pegasus hotel Sunday, August 3 Admission: $2,000. From 11am3pm jamaica praise golden jubillee village (national arena) Friday, August 3. Begins at 8pm street dance st lucia road, waterhouse Saturday, August 4. Begins at 8p denbigh agricultural show denbigh, clarendon August 4-6
world reggae dance championship at the national indoor sports centre Saturday, August 4 gold rush and street dance - jamaica 50 satellite location mandela park, half way tree Sunday, August 5. Begins at noon independence nostalgia golden jubilee village Sunday, August 5. Begins at 8pm
independence fun day Pembroke Hall Community Centre. Monday, August 6. Begins at 10am
western jamaica independence street parade Monday, August 6. Begins at 1pm
street dance port royal square Monday, August 6. Begins at 6pm
western jamaica independence gala dump-up beach Monday, August 6. Begins at 5pm
ms red hills pageant red hills square Monday, August 6. Begins at 7pm grand indepence gala the national stadium Monday, August 6
the jcdc independence show portmore parkway Monday, August 6. Show begins at 8:30 pm. Admission: Free
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