Back Row (left to right) Sang Park (PURE), Kenville Doughty, Maxine Clarke, (Sunrise) Mark Purai (Pure)Front Row (left to right) Verona Seale and Patrick Waithe.
Sang Park of Pure engaging 102-year-old Elsie Hinkson in conversation.
Partnership with the Sunrise Community Club The PURE BEACH RESORT & SPA’s spirit of the Season shone through when it partnered with the Sunrise Community Club to spread some Christmas cheer among the less fortunate within the Rices and Foul Bay community. Over 14 persons throughout the neighbourhood were presented with Christmas hampers. Among the recipients was the oldest resident, 102 year old Elsie Hinkson. Hinkson was in good spirits when the party arrived. Explaining that she loved sewing and working in the ground but noting that she couldn’t get around anymore since breaking her hip a year ago, she certainly charmed Sang Park, Head of Capital Acquisitions from PURE. He was overcome with emotion, on meeting a centenarian for the first time. He remarked “Barbados is truly rich and blessed with a wonderful culture and people. I am really happy that we are going to be able to work here.” PURE’ s Chief of Operations, Mark Purai, said “Our philosophy is one of community involvement and we take our social responsibility very seriously. Wherever possible, we plan to work with the artisans, farmers, clubs etc. from the area to help grow St. Philip.” Verona Seale, President of Sunrise, remarked that the club was thrilled to have PURE on board and looked forward to many more years of partnership. “Our club has been giving out Christmas hampers for a couple years now and we are very happy that PURE came onboard especially in these tough economic times,” she said.
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Community Development PURE continues to ensure the development of its surrounding community. In January, PURE presented a donation to the Sunrise community group. This time the donation was to assist the group with their annual Sunrise Tapeball Tournament. The tournament runs from January to March at the Rices Community Pavillion, a well-kept cricket field close to the PURE Resort. President of the Sunrise Community Club, Verona Seale expressed her thanks on the club’s behalf to PURE. “We are truly grateful for the support which PURE has been giving us and this donation will go a long way to assist us in securing much needed equipment for the competition.”
Famous Faces
Rhianna
Simon Cowell
Lamann Rucker
Prince Edward and Princess Sophie
Barbados has always been a hideaway for the rich and famous from all over the world. The home away from home for many celebrities continues to welcome top celebrities such as Simon Cowell, Myleene Klass and Mark Wahlberg to our shores. International singing sensation and Barbadian-born celebrity Rihanna is a regular visitor to her homeland. Despite her busy schedule she can often be seen relaxing with friends and family on the island’s platinum coast. An ambassador for the island, Rihanna is always touting the beauty of Barbados. In one of her most recent videos “Cheers” she features several scenes from the island’s day and night life, including last year’s annual Crop Over festival. In February this year, the Earl and Countess of Wessex – Prince Edward and Princess Sophie graced the island with their visit. The couple’s visit was a part of the celebration of the Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee. The royals attended several functions while on the island. Most noteworthy is their address in the House of Parliament and a grand banquet hosted by the Acting Governor General of Barbados, the Hon. Elliott Belgrave; at his official residence.
The beautiful and multitalented Queen Latifah was also spotted at the popular West Coast Restaurant Cin Cin. While, ‘Why Did I get Married 1 and 2 Star?”’ Lamman Rucker was recently in town chasing his Barbadian roots. In an interview with the local press he indicates that while his family history is still a bit sketchy; he knows his grandfather Ebenezer Ray lived in St Michael before emigrating to the United States. Rucker was in town for a promotional affair held at the high-class Limegrove Lifestyle Centre.
Tribute to Elsie Hinkson
Elsie Hinkson relaxing at her home in December The management of the Pure Beach Resort and Spa would like to extend their condolences to the family of Ms. Elsie Hinkson. The centenarian passed away at the beginning of March; at the age of 102. Sang Park, Head of Capital Acquisitions for PURE had the fortune of interacting with Ms. Hinkson last December. He described her as a very knowledgeable woman, whom he enjoyed speaking with immensely. “ For the brief period that we spoke, Ms. Hinkson was an absolute joy to speak with, she was a wealth of information on Barbadian culture and customs and she seemed to enjoy interacting with the PURE team as well. I am blessed to have been able to meet her and I wish to extend my condolences to her family and friends in this time of grief.”