Port Royal Destroyed June 7, 1692 Port Royal, Jamaica, once described as “the most wicked city in the world” and the New World headquarters for piracy, was destroyed by a series of three violent earthquakes and the tsunami that followed. While the focal point was Port Royal, tremors were felt all across the island.
Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters! June 8, 1984 The classic comedy starring Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis was released in theatres across the US to much critical acclaim.The late film critic, Roger Ebert called it “an exception to the general rule that big special effects can wreck a comedy... one of those rare movies where the original, fragile comic vision has survived a multimilliondollar production.”
Bustamante, Knight Bachelor June 9, 1955 Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II recognises the contributions of Alexander Bustamante towards Jamaica’s development and confers knighthood upon him. He is given the position of ‘Knight Bachelor’. Bustamante headed the government under Jamaica’s new constitution granted in 1944.
Luca Khouri Name:
Luca Khouri Game:
Photographer Where To Spot Him:
East Japanese, PULS8, CRU and Fiction Nightclub Luca’s currently working on magazine covers with some “cool and iconic people” and plans to spend the summer revamping his portfolio with “test shoots” from some favorite J’can models: Jaunel McKenzie, Jeneil Williams, and Alysia Francis. We tapped into this young yet accomplished photographer for his wknd hangout recommendations.
Most photogenic wknd spot? The Pelican Bar, St. Elizabeth.
Best wknd?
Frenchman’s Cove with the family. Also, whenever I’m in Portland I make sure to visit the Blue Lagoon to take pictures, it’s definitely one of Jamaica’s most beautiful spots. I promised myself that if I ever get to shoot the campaign for Dolce and Gabbana’s “Light Blue” fragrance, I would do it there.
Most interesting location visited?
I’ve only ever gone to Miami and New York for work, but Paris and Italy were definitely the most interesting because of the art and history.
Recommendations for a first-timer to Jamaica?
Stay away from the traditional all-inclusive resort/hotel. Do instead Dunns River Falls, the Blue Lagoon, Blue Hole and River Rafting on the Martha Brae or the Rio Grande.
Hidden jewel of Jamaica?
Treasure Beach is the PERFECT Jamaican getaway - quiet, relaxing, and a view to die for.
Budget-friendly wknd spot?
The Blue Mountains. It’s far from glamorous and staying overnight in a cabin is very economical. Bonus: hiking the mountain really allows you to soak up all the beauty that Jamaica has to offer.
How would you spend a wknd on your bucket list?
An impromptu road trip around the country with good people and a camera. I would love to do a shoot in the hills in Mandeville and Black River in St. Elizabeth. Locations off the beaten path are the most interesting.
If money was no objection, where would you take a group of friends?
A weekend at GoldenEye definitely! That place holds, no doubt, a great deal of history and of course, iconic beauty.
Grill 71
Nestled in a corner of The Courtyard at 71 Hope Rd, Grill 71 facilitates a culinary journey without having to leave the city. The Moroccan Lamb Burger, Jalapeno-Cheese Quesadillas and the Hoisin Beef Burger bring international flavour using mostly local products and are among the top-requested menu delights.
Grill 71 wkndr Special: Pop by this Friday or Saturday, and mention the wkndr to your waiter. Use the #mywknd hashtag to check in, tweet or Instagram and you’ll be able to unlock the burger special.
Reasons We Recommend Grill 71: • The super-relaxed, chic atmosphere allows patrons to relish the entire experience. • An open kitchen setup allows you to see the chefs as they prepare your fresh, delicious meals. • The varied menu ups the attraction to families with small children. • Open from Monday to Saturday from 12noon until 10pm. • Grill 71 is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner or anything in between. • Reserved parking spaces.
Really, really, really easy one as this “Interesting Shandy” has only two ingredients. Surely you can’t mess this one up? Pardon us Red Stripe, you’re still our favorite beer.
The Interesting Shandy Courtesy of Ike Francis Asst. Food & Beverage Manager Cru Bar & Kitchen
what how
1 bottle Dos Equis 1 bottle Ginger Ale
Pour beer into a glass with ice. Top off with ginger ale. Interesting.
recipe
Chicken Salad Wrap Here’s a recipe for those of you working on the daily lunch-making bucketlist challenge!
ingredients flaked chicken ½ tablespoons chopped onion ½ tablespoons mayonnaise ½ tablespoons salsa salt and pepper to taste 4 lettuce leaves 2 flour tortillas
prep In a small bowl combine chicken, onion, mayonnaise, salsa, salt and pepper. Line each tortilla with two lettuce leaves. Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly between each tortilla and then roll up your wrap.
Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com
rain a fall, breeze a blow... A “very active” hurricane season has been predicted this year, blah blah. If your house is situated on the bank of a gully or river, stay right there. #WeJustLikeLivingOnTheEdge. Carve out some time this week to prep a placard with an assault on your MP so you’re ready for the News crew. Make sure it rhymes or whatever and has viral potential, you never know, you could become the next LIME Ambassador! The hurricane season is always a very exciting time to be living in the Caribbean, but Jamaicans have THE most fun. Dodging hurricanes like a boss...or not. Prayer-warriors unite! To prep you for the possibility of being hit by “the big one”, here’s a list of essentials. Be sure to wait until the very last minute to stock up so you can fight over the very last pack of Lucky Strike, tin boom or sliced bread. Fun times.
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AA Batteries. For the single folks who’ll have all the time in the world on their hands. Laying in the dark and such. Candles. Especially for those of us who live in timber homes outside of the Golden Triangle where electricity never, ever goes down. Drinking water. The flood passing through your homes and flowing down your walls won’t be potable. Plus, NWC will interrupt our sanitary conveniences even before the storm passes over the Lesser Antilles. Radio. Up to the minute reports on which gully banks have overflowed washing away bridges. You care. Generator. The sweet, low hum of the engine will attract well needed neighbourly company wanting to charge their Nokia flashlight phones.
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Friday Energy Entrepreneurship for National Economic Growth Montego Bay Convention Centre 3:30pm-5pm ADM: Free World Reggae Dance Championships 2013 Elimination 2 Sean Lavery Faith Hall, Westmorland 4pm-8pm Open Mic: Underground Summer Entertainment Session Bookophilia 7pm-9pm ADM: FREE CFW 2013 - Emerging Designers National Indoor Sports Centre 7pm ADM: $1,500 (General), $2,000 (VIP), $2,500 (Appleton Party Bar), $3,000 (Runway) *Performance by Voicemail & DJ Major
5IV3 Quad 10pm-4am ADM: $1,000 and $1,500 (Guestlist: female and male); $1,500 and $2,000 (Regular: female and male) College Fridayz Quad 10pm-4am ADM: Uber Club Privilege 10pm ADM: $1,000 (Ladies); $2,000 (Gentlemen)
saturday JAYA Community Yoga Class Hope Gardens 6:45am Indoor Market Cafe What’s On, 133 Barbican Rd 10am-5pm
CFW 2013 - After Party MVP Puls8
Jamaica Cancer Society Relay For Life Police Officer’s Club 12noon Info
Downstairs & Acmatic Live Redbones Blues Cafe 9:30pm ADM: $1,000
MJW 2013 - Final Auditions Spartan Health Club 1pm-3pm
Children Story Time w/ Deborah Bissoon Bookophilia 1pm-2pm ADM: FREE Nanook Seminar Sat’days Copyright and Laws of Creativity Nanook, 20 Burlington Ave 2pm-6pm ADM: $1,000 JAVAA’s 10th Anniversary Show 11 Springvale Avenue 6pm-8pm ADM: $500 CFW 2013 - Caribbean’s Best Designers National Indoor Sports Centre ADM: $2,500 (General), $3,500 (VIP), $4,500 (Appleton Party Bar), $6,500 (Runway), $10,000 (Front Runway) *Performance by Kelly Rowland CFW 2013 - After Party Zen Lounge The Company Dance Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Gala Courtleigh Auditorium 8pm ADM: $2,500 Dress: Formal
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#PayAttention Club Indulge (Upstairs South Beach Cafe) 8pm ADM: $500
Afya Wellness Fair Afya Yoga Studios, 2D Bamboo Ave 11am-4:30pm ADM: Free Register at afyajamaica@gmail.com
Wildfire Pier One, Montego Bay 9pm-2am
All Jamaica Grill Off 2013 Hope Gardens 12noon ADM: Free (children 7 and under); $2,000 & $2,500 (children 8-16, presold and at the gate); $2,500 and $3,000 (adults, presold and at the gate)
Tipsy Satdaze QUAD 10pm-2am ADM: $1,000 (ladies 2 for 1 until 1am) Cameo Saturdays Top Floor, QUAD 10pm-2am ADM: $1,000 (Ladies), $2,000 (Gentlemen) Ultra ++ Fiction Nightclub 10pm-4am ADM: $2,000 Starlife Saturdays Famous Nightclub 10pm ADM: $1,000
sunday 2hr Yoga Session Fit Farm 10am ADM: $1,500
Wet Sundaze AutoVision 6pm-2am Gal Flex Sundays Club Ntyce, Oak Park Plaza, Portmore 9pm-4am ADM: Free (females before 12); $500 (male and females 2 for 1 after 12) CFW 2013 - Caribbean’s Best Designers National Indoor Sports Centre ADM: $2,500 (General), $3,500 (VIP), $4,500 (Appleton Party Bar), $6,500 (Runway), $10,000 (Front Runway) *Performance by Sizzla, Ninja Man, Sheila E CFW 2013 - After Party Puls8