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“I ALWAYS DID SOMETHING I WAS A LITTLE NOT READY TO DO. I THINK THAT’S HOW YOU GROW. WHEN THERE’S THAT MOMENT OF ‘WOW, I’M NOT REALLY SURE I CAN DO THIS,’ AND YOU PUSH THROUGH THOSE MOMENTS, THAT’S WHEN YOU HAVE A BREAKTHROUGH.”
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AT A GLANCE Vox Pop
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Making the News
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Express Yourself
Barbados: Dario Howell- Photographer
Sandals Negril hosts Challenger’s Quiz
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Style Moment
Welcome breakfast
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Hi Friend
Sandals Grande Antigua donates to the country’s prison
Celebrating the Legend
Making the News Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International
Sandals South Coast
Sandals South Coast
Health check for St. Lucia team Turks and Caicos buzziinng!
GM Spotlight
Mr. ‘G’”: General Manager of Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa
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January in Photos!
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Beaches Turks and Caicos
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MAKING THE NEWS
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CELEBRATING THE LEGEND
THE HON. GORDON “BUTCH” STEWART O.J. 1941-2021 Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International, the world’s leading all-inclusive resort company, has died at the age of 79. An unstoppable force, who delighted in defying the odds by exceeding expectations, Stewart single-handedly built the world’s most awarded vacation brand from one resort in Jamaica to over two dozen distinct resorts and villas throughout the Caribbean.
Certain from the start that he wanted to run his own company, at the tender age of 12, Stewart first stepped into the hospitality industry selling fresh-caught fish to local hotels.
A son of Jamaica, Butch Stewart was born in island country’s North Coast, a tropical paradise that now boasts several of his Luxury Included® Sandals and Beaches Resorts and where his love of the sea, dominoes and free enterprise were sown. Certain from the start that he wanted to run his own company, at the tender age of 12, Stewart first stepped into the hospitality industry selling fresh-caught fish to local hotels. His
chance. With no collateral but recognizing the comfort that would make air conditioning an essential service, Stewart convinced American manufacturer Fedders Corporation to allow him to represent their brand in Jamaica. With that, Stewart’s foundational business - Appliance Traders Limited (ATL), was born and he was on his way.
success got him ‘hooked’ and his enthusiasm for
At ATL, Stewart developed a simple business
entrepreneurship never waned.
philosophy he articulated many times: “Find
After completing his secondary education abroad, Stewart returned home to Jamaica where he demonstrated his innate talent as master salesman at the renowned Dutch-owned Curaçao Trading Company, quickly rising to the position of sales manager but itching to start his own company. In 1968, Stewart took his
out what people want, give it to them and in doing so - exceed their expectations.” This would become the standard for every Stewart enterprise and practiced by every employee of the many companies Stewart would go on to found, including and perhaps most importantly, Sandals Resorts International.
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Kingston on July 6, 1941 and grew up along the
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Stewart Founds Sandals Resorts In 1981, with a gift for recognizing opportunity, Stewart found one in Bay Roc: a rundown hotel on a magnificent beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Seven months and $4 million in renovations later, Sandals Montego Bay would open as the flagship of what is today the most popular award-winning, all-inclusive
prices covered gourmet dining options, premium brand drinks, gratuities, airport transfers, taxes and all land and watersport activities. The competitors’ meals were buffet-style, so Stewart created on-property specialty restaurants with
While Stewart never laid claim to inventing the
Sandals Resorts also was the first Caribbean
for his tireless effort to elevate the experience, delivering to his guests an unsurpassed level of luxury, and to share his certainty that a Caribbean company could successfully compete with any organization in the world. He accomplished both. “I had heard of the concept, yet at the time, the services and rooms were very basic. Contrary to that, I envisioned we could bring forward a luxury resort to offer customers so much more. So, we perfected it. Only the most comfortable king size four poster beds, fine manicured gardens, cozy
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meals and rooms at a set rate, Sandals Resorts’
resort chain in the world.
all-inclusive concept, he is recognized worldwide
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Where other so-called “all-inclusives” offered
hammocks and the kind of warm, refined service the Caribbean has become known for. Just as important was to be located on the absolute best beach, because that’s what everyone dreams of.”
high culinary standards and white-glove service. hotel company to offer whirlpools and satellite television service, the first with swim-up pool bars and the first to guarantee that every room is fitted with a king-size bed and a hair dryer. More recent innovations have included a signature spa concept – Red Lane® Spa, signature luxury suites designed for privacy and ultimate pampering, complimentary WiFi, and signature partnerships with iconic organizations such as Microsoft Xbox® Play Lounge, Sesame Workshop, PADI, Mondavi® Wines, Greg Norman Signature Golf courses and the London-based Guild of Professional English Butlers. And in 2017, Stewart introduced the Caribbean’s first over-the-water accommodations, which were quickly expanded to include Over-theWater bars and Over-the-Water wedding chapels.
MESSAGES Stewart As Statesman Stewart’s leadership helped resurrect Jamaica’s travel industry and earned him the respect of his peers and the admiration of his countrymen. He was elected President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica in 1989 and was inducted into its “Hall of Fame” in 1995. He served as a Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board for a decade and as President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association in the mid80s, ably balancing government and private sector priorities, reconciling the concerns of large and small Jamaican hotels, and raising public understanding of the tourism industry. In 1994, Stewart led a group of investors to take leadership of Air Jamaica, the Caribbean’s largest regionally based carrier. It was a daunting task - planes were dirty, service was indifferent and on-time schedules were rarely met, causing market share to plummet along with revenues. When Stewart stepped in, he insisted on a passenger-friendly approach: on-time service, reduced waiting lines, increased training for all personnel, and signature free champagne on flights to accompany an emphasis on better food. He also
principle of pleasing his guests, Stewart fostered a company free to imagine and free to consistently raise the bar. This ethos earned him the title of “King of All-Inclusives,” changing the face of the allinclusive format and establishing Sandals Resorts as the most successful brand in the category – boasting
opened new routes in the Caribbean, brought on new Airbus jets and established a Montego Bay hub for flights coming from and returning to the United States. Just as with ATL and Sandals Resorts, Stewart’s formula proved successful and in late 2004, Stewart gave the airline back to the government with an increase in revenue of over US$250 million.
year-round occupancy levels of more than 85
It was not the first time Stewart would come to
percent, an unequaled returning guest factor of 40
the aid of his country. In 1992, he galvanized the
percent and demand that has led to unprecedented
admiration of Jamaicans with the “Butch Stewart
expansion including the creation of additional
Initiative,” pumping US$1 million a week into the
concepts such as Beaches Resorts, now the industry
official foreign exchange market at below prevailing
standard for excellence in family beach vacations.
rates to help halt the slide of the Jamaican dollar.
Butch Stewart loved Sandals. At the time of his passing, he was hard at work on plans for the recently announced expansions to the Dutch island of Curaçao and St. Vincent.
Dr Henry Lowe, at the time president and CEO of Blue Cross, wrote to Stewart saying: “I write to offer sincere congratulations to you for the tremendous initiative which has done so much, not only for the strengthening of our currency, but more so, for the
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By steadfastly adhering to the “we can do it better”
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new feeling of hope and positive outlook which is
including Jamaica’s highest national distinctions:
now being experienced by all of us as Jamaicans.”
The Order of Jamaica (O.J.), and Commander of
Less well-known may be the extent of Stewart’s considerable philanthropy, where for more than 40 years he has helped improve and shape the lives of Caribbean people. His work, formalized with the creation in 2009 of The Sandals Foundation, offers support ranging from the building of schools and paying of teachers to bringing healthcare to the doorsteps of those who cannot afford it. This in addition to his tireless support of a wide range of environmental initiatives. Beyond the work of the Foundation, Stewart has given millions to charitable
Award at the annual Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS), hosted by the Burba Hotel Network, marking his significant contribution to the hospitality industry. “The success of Sandals has helped to power the growth of the tourism industry and economies not only in Jamaica but throughout the Caribbean,” said BHN president Jim Burba. “The word ‘icon’ certainly applies to Butch Stewart.” It delighted Stewart whenever he was dining
and first responders and helping those in the wake
anywhere in the world and an excited staff
of devastating hurricanes.
member would share with him, “Thank you. I got
University, aimed at providing professional development for employees through reputable education and training programs. With access to more than 230 courses and external partnerships with 13 top-ranking local and international universities, every staff member can apply, broaden
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honored with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement
causes such as celebrating the bravery of veterans
In 2012, Stewart founded the Sandals Corporate
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the Order of Distinction (C.D.). In 2017, Stewart was
my start at Sandals.”
Butch Stewart, The Man With his easy pace, infectious warmth and trademark striped shirt, Stewart exuded an approachability that belied the complexity of his
their knowledge, and advance their career.
character. While he was an acute businessperson,
Stewart’s successes in business and in life have
for a Jamaican-based empire that includes two
earned him more than 50 well-deserved local, regional, and international accolades and awards
who at the time of his death was responsible dozen diverse companies collectively representing Jamaica’s largest private sector group, the
...our father was a singular personality; an unstoppable force who delighted in defying the odds by exceeding expectations and whose passion for his family was matched only by the people and possibility of the Caribbean, for whom he was a fierce champion. Nothing, except maybe a great fishing day, could come before family to my dad... his first and most important devotion was always to us. We will miss him terribly forever.”
MAKING THE NEWS and the consensus among those who knew him best is that he did it by leading by example. “If you are going to lead, you have to participate,” Stewart was fond of saying. He believed that if everyone in the organization recognized that the man in charge was working as hard as they were, they’d have an infinite amount of respect and motivation. “It’s about instilling a spirit of teamwork, defining a purpose and then rolling up your sleeves to get the job done better than anybody else,” Stewart said. The company Butch Stewart built remains wholly owned by the Stewart family, who, in honor of Mr. Stewart’s long-term succession plans, has named Adam Stewart Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, extending his formidable leadership of the brands he has shepherded since he was appointed CEO in 2007.
- Adam Stewart
Speaking on behalf of his family, Adam Stewart country’s biggest foreign exchange earner and its largest non-government employer, he was an extremely private man whose deepest devotion was to his family.
said, “our father was a singular personality; an unstoppable force who delighted in defying the odds by exceeding expectations and whose passion for his family was matched only by the people and possibility of the Caribbean, for whom
24-year-old son Jonathan was killed in a car accident in Miami. Stewart recalled the incident in a 2008 interview, “For two months after he died, I was absolutely useless, and after that I was sort of running on remote control. Things were a blur. It’s
he was a fierce champion. Nothing, except maybe a great fishing day, could come before family to my dad. And while the world understood him to be a phenomenal businessman – which he was, his first and most important devotion was always to us. We will miss him terribly forever.”
every parent’s nightmare. After a year or so, I started
Gordon “Butch” Stewart is survived by his wife,
to see things in vivid detail. You have to get busy,
Cheryl, children Brian, Bobby, Adam, Jaime,
be close with your family. It did a lot in terms of me
Sabrina, Gordon, and Kelly; grandchildren Aston,
getting closer. There’s a lot more satisfaction.”
Sloane, Camden, Penelope-Sky, Isla, Finley, Max,
Stewart was able to return to his relentless pace,
grandchildren Jackson, Riley, Emmy and Willow.
Ben, Zak, Sophie, Annie and Emma; and great
Visit the dedicated Sandals 360 page at the link below to view tributes and more. https://infonet.sri.sandals.com/Pages/legacy.aspx
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His greatest test came in 1989 when his beloved
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ADAM STEWART NAMED EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart’s appointment as the resort company’s Executive Chairman. Stewart becomes just the second Chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He is preceded by his late Father and Chairman, the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, a pioneer in Caribbean tourism who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxury after founding the organization in 1981 and played a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s popularity. Executive Chairman Adam Stewart assumes the role after working alongside his father for more than two decades, serving as Chief Executive Officer and most recently Deputy Chairman. He has helped oversee the continued rapid expansion of Sandals Resorts International throughout the Caribbean, including the recent announcement of two new island resort destinations, the future Sandals Curaçao and Beaches® Resorts in St. Vincent. “Some people are dreamers, and some
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are doers; my dad was the magical
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combination of both. He was fiercely passionate about offering a product that would exceed expectations, and we are incredibly honored to continue his
“My Father’s shoes are impossible to fill, but we will follow in his ground-breaking footsteps to continue the important work we all set out to do together. As a company and as a team, we are poised for the future.”
MAKING THE NEWS Stewart has also played an integral role in managing the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including launching its creation of the respected Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness to ensure guests’ and team members’ safety, and consulting with industry groups, government entities, health organizations and international associations alike. His work guaranteed Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts are at the forefront of providing a safe and enjoyable destination for
pursuit of innovation, raising the bar, and creating
international travelers during this time and is
landmark moments for our valued guests,” stated
keeping thousands of team members across all
Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals
its Caribbean destinations employed. Earlier this month, the Hon. Gordon “Butch”
Countless organizations have recognized Adam
Stewart’s passing was marked by a global
Stewart for his leadership in the travel industry and
outpouring of support from Sandals team
his substantial contributions to the destinations
members, guests and industry partners around
where Sandals Resorts International operates. As
the world, sharing thousands of memories. As
part of this commitment, in 2009, Adam Stewart
an industry pioneer, he helped to establish the
launched the Sandals Foundation with a mission
tourism sector across the Caribbean through
to lift communities through education, healthcare,
building first of its kind luxury resorts, chartering
and environmental protection. The foundation and its activities have helped millions across the region through various impact-focused programs, where he will continue to serve as President. Stewart is also a strong proponent of the direct investment and development of team members. His work through the Sandals Corporate University brings continued learning, mentorship and invaluable skills training to thousands of employees throughout the Caribbean. In 2016, Stewart was also bestowed the national honor of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class by the Government of Jamaica for outstanding contribution to tourism.
flights to bring international visitors when no major airline service was offered and a relentless commitment to backing the Travel Agent community. Over the years, the brands have become respected for its Luxury Included® model that changed the face of the all-inclusive segment and built a loyal following; affording it the highest return guest rate of any hospitality brand in the western hemisphere. “My Father’s shoes are impossible to fill, but we will follow in his ground-breaking footsteps to continue the important work we all set out to do
He added, “We could never have imagined the
together. As a company and as a team, we are
monumental impact that our resorts have had
poised for the future. We are already leading the
around the world. It has been a remarkable journey
industry in recovering from the greatest setback
to have built brands that play a part in so many of our customers’ happiest moments. Our team is the best in the world, and I am incredibly proud of the work they do every day of life to put our customers first, as we carry forward.”
in the history of travel. We will continue to lead not just by saying, but by doing. And at the heart of it all, we are solely focused on what we do best: delighting our guests,” Stewart concluded.
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Resorts International.
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BARBADOS
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It is clear, Epix photographer Dario Howell has an eye for capturing any moment, and any subject. Dario is a ‘go getter’ with a passion for drawing, photography, martial arts and hiking.
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STYLE MOMENT
BLACK AND WHITE STYLE For (L-r) Promotions Director, Jean Podbielski; Radio DJs, Taylor Jukes and
Mel Taylor and Sandals South Coast PR Manager, Rochelle black and white
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was the order of the night and a stylish one at that.
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HI FRIEND!
BEACHES TURKS AND CAICOS Sending greetings to our friends
JILLIAN ALLEN “I just want to send a big shout out to the entire kitchen team at Sandals South Coast. Big up!”
PATRICE BECKFORD “Huge shout out to Mr David Latchimy, O’Brian Heron and the entire team at Sandals Negril. I also want to say hi to Giselle Bradshaw, guest experience manager at Beaches Negril and Shavana Watson from loyalty and travel at Beaches Negril. Big ups to Jonique and Ms Sheryl from SRI.”
VENESE SIMMS-MARSHALL “I’d like to say hi to all Sandals and Beaches staff in the caribbean especially from my forer resort, Sandals South Coast. Big up my friends Shelly, Little Miss and Momo
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from the kitchen and the alliance boss himself, Chef
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Andre Palmer. Nuff love and miss you all.”
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GM SPOTLIGHT
Ever the hands-on leader, Mr. G welcomes the first guests to Sandals La Toc after the reopening in August 2020.
“Mr. G”
General Manager of Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa
He is the embodiment of a hands-on leader; Gaurav Sindhi, the General Manager of Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa, is known simply as “Mr. G”.
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He rivals the energizer bunny. From hauling luggage during departure to collecting used glasses on the pool deck in the midday sun, Mr. G is always on the move and always leading by example. His energy is second to none and he is as sharp as a razor; he can tell you everything that’s happening on the resort and the name of every team member.
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Here are some more fun facts about Mr. G.
GM SPOTLIGHT
Mr. G posing with Resort Shop Manager Jeanine during a
Mr. G helping to prepare care packages for team members at
Team member sunrise breakfast before social distancing and
the start of the covid-19 shut down in March 2020.
mask wearing were a thing.
1. He has an insatiable sweet tooth. Drop by his office and you’re sure to find a bowl of sweets to dip into. His favorite candy is the Cadbury Fruit & Nut. Ironically, despite his love for sweets, he is not a fan of junk food.
3. He has a travel bug. It all began after finishing High School. Mr. G left his native India and has been travelling the world ever since. From Australia to North America, Mr. G has visited every continent on the planet except Antarctica, which, unsurprisingly, is on his bucket list. His philosophy is “the world is too small not to see
2. His favorite drink is Jamaica Blue Mountain
it.”
coffee which he absolutely enjoys. He loves the
4. He comes from a military family. His father
combination of its rich aroma and bold taste. No matter where in the world Mr. G travels to, he only reaches for Blue Mountain.
served as a doctor in the Indian Air Force. While his family may have wanted him to follow in his father’s footsteps, Mr. G choose to follow his passion.
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The Inside Scoop
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Sandals Royal Caribbean Are there any positive takeaways you have of the Covid-19 pandemic? DAIN MCCORMACK - Club Sandals The pandemic has made us better users of technology. Now we are able to go online and do our training sessions as opposed to having it face to face all the time. This is much more convenient. Most Jamaicans have also become more technologically advanced, for example on line banking and such because we were not able to go out in public as much as before.
GEORGETTE EVANS - Front Office The fact that we were unable to work for a long period of time meant that were able to spend much more time with our families and develop closer bonds. It also made us appreciate our jobs much more and how stable and caring Sandals is as a company.
YVONNE REID I’m good with the sanitising of hands and I understand the wearing of masks. However, I want us to get to the point where we can get rid of the masks and be able to wear lipstick again :)
LESA MILLER - Club Sandals The pandemic made us find out who the people who really care about
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us were, as they rallied around us and helped us through the really
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difficult times. I also appreciated Sandals more as they assisted us with care packages and section of our salaries when we were laid off. Many companies would have abandoned us and made us redundant and rehired some, but Sandals kept us all employed. I also got the time to build a closer bond with my children.
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DIABETES HEALTH CHECK FOR ST. LUCIA TEAM More than 80 team members were screened for diabetes and hypertension at Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in January. The Environment Health and Safety Department organized a health and wellness fair to educate team members on what has been described as a silent killer in St Lucia. The event also included a presentation by Dr. Merle Clarke, President of the St Lucia Medical and Dental Association. St Lucia has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world.
Michael from Landscaping was excited about the opportunity to be
Yasmine took a quick break from the Bar to get her temperature taken
receiving the medical care.
Team members assemble for a Diabetes and Hypertension; considered a silent killer in St Lucia.
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presentation on
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TURKS AND CAICOS BUZZZIIINNG! Heya folks! So Beaches Turks and Caicos is definitely buzzing again! It is the latest on the block to be reopened and there’s already so much going on. The Turks and Caicos Football Association’s Masters League 2021 has commenced and of course, Beaches has entered two teams. They are the Beaches Tsunami and the Beaches Tornadoes. When you hear those names you know it’s daaaaanger! So far, they have been on a winning streak...well somewhat. They lost one match but to be fair, they played against folks who have been to the actual World Cup before. But for sure, they have a buzz! Our sales team is currently hosting Back to the Beach Fams and based on feedback, the experience has been buzzy! And because we are so big on philanthropy, we continue to give back to entities in Providenciales, courtesy of the Sandals Foundation. The PR team recently donated items to the children of Firm Foundation Ministries International and we are all set to donate some well needed items to the Benevolence
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Ministry at Community Fellowship also in
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Providenciales. If that’s not buzzing, then what is?
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SANDALS NEGRIL HOSTS CHALLENGER’S QUIZ Much is a-buzz at Sandals Negril as January started off with the team firing on all cylinders. Not only are team members 100% committed to catering to the guests in house whilst ensuring the Sandals Platinum Protocols are carried out without fault – the team also committed themselves to having some healthy competition and good ole fun in the mix. Let’s just say, that Learning and Development Department led SNG Challenger’s Quiz has everyone charged and ready as the first set of matches kicked off in January. Rumour has it that defending champions landscaping/security will be unseated by rival departments, but the rumour mill also has it that land/sec has no plans to give up bragging rights, not this year, not ever. Only time will tell and we will know when the last bell tolls, signaling the end of another nail biting competition
Sandals Negril Challenger’s Quiz competitions launch captured
Defending champions in the Sandals Negril competition did their winning entrance, trophy in hand at the launch of the competition.
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Challenger’s Quiz
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WELCOME BREAKFAST Sandals Negril managers, in their own special way of thanking team members for their dedication and commitment served up breakfast to the team and dare we say, it was a deliciously fun morning – who doesn’t like a huge spread of all your Jamaica breakfast treats along with an onsite DJ to entertain and set the tone? The team members definitely felt appreciated.
Sandals Negril Executive Chef Delroy Haye, demonstrates the easiest and best way to serve
Weddings Manager at Sandals Negril Tessian Todd paused from serving for a
porridge. Chief Engineer Claude Walkers looks and
quick pic.
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Sandals Negril Managers and the SRI HR team serves up breakfast to team members. General Manager at Sandals Negril, David Latchimy busily plates a meal for Vivian Ramsay at the team member breakfast.
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SANDALS GRANDE ANTIGUA DONATES TO THE COUNTRY’S PRISON In keeping with its community relations mandate, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa donated 300 bath towels to the country’s prison on Monday, January 18. One of the senior prison officers accepted the items on behalf of the prison superintendent. Antigua & Barbuda’s prison was built in 1735 and is the lone
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penal facility in the twin-island-state.
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Beaches Negril bartender Rojaye has a Shark Bite ready and waiting for anyone who dares to try it.
Yes! We’ve coined a new term fo
Crystal from Entertainment, for
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sexy Sandals South Coast.
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Now that’s a ‘Fire Roasted Burger’! Just ask for Ayesha at Neptunes in Sandals Barabados.
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or the number one bacchanalist herself,
r whom it’s just another regular day at the
makings of the pepperoni pizza. If you ever need one, stop by Dino’s Pizzeria at Beaches Negril and place your order.
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Kenique sure is tempting us with the
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The male team members in the Beaches Negril Entertainment Department are always fun to watch and NEGRIL2 interact with – the guests will tell you that every chance they get.
Peter Rodd Butler Manager at Sandals Grenada specifies the details of Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness in a weekly forum with hospitality
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stakeholders.
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What is Jamboree at Beaches Turks on a M Epix photographer at Sandals Barbados Brian gives new meaning to the phrase ‘by any means necessary’!
team? They don’t just show up, they show o
out.
Beaches Negril Chief Engineer Wilbert Harding (left) and Spa Supervisor Amanda Mathe (right) stops to hand a refreshing drink to photographer Keno on their daily rehydration walk.
Brittany’s passion? Mixing that special ‘treat’ for guests at Sandals Barbados.
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Monday afternoon without the resort shop
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Things heated up, literally, during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Sandals Grande Antigua. Fire breather Kerry Vital captivated
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the audience with his performance.
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It’s Jamaica Day and the Entertainment team at Sandals South Coast are moving their office outside and
‘Coconut Wata good fi di soul’…so says Sandals South Coast Waiter Romaine as he serves them up at a recent cocktail party at the luxury-included resort.
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going back in time.
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The Sandals Resorts International Team in Saint Lucia came together at the Sandals Golf & Country Club, to reminisce on the life of our Chairman and to help each other to process the
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news of his passing.
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Jerk chicken roti anyone? Bon appetit from the Executive Chef at Sandals Grande Antigua Sandeep Supakar.
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Guests at Sandals South Coast never want to leave the show thanks to the South Coast Song Bird herself, Super Shelly, who thrills them with modern mixes and heart-warming collections of timeless oldies-but-goodies.
decided to settle in Jamaica and become a Bartender and Sandals South Coast Bar Manager, Anthony couldn’t be more pleased.
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So apparently Radio DJ, Mike has
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The team from Neptune’s Restaurant is always ready for their Kodak moment
Beaches Negril managers and assistant managers along
at Sandals La Toc.
equally triumphant photo after wrapping up their work ou
All our Sandals South Coast Stewards are superstars but these three – Jerene, Jennifer and Patrick really captured our hearts with their unwavering support and commitment this past month. Terrific Trio! (L-R) Jessica, Jimmy and Warm were quite
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busy at Jamboree at Beaches
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Turks. But not too busy to pose for a quick pic when the PR-razzi shows up.
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with their fitness trainer share in a sweaty, tired and
to book our guests for the next amazing excursion.
Sandals Resorts International’s Sophia Mckenzie, Joanne Pearson, Simon Dickson and Fitzroy Walker came together to bid farewell to our Chairman Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart at Sandals Montego Bay recently.
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ut session.
Elsa from the Island Routes desk at Sandals La Toc is always ready
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Sandals Montego Bay General Manage
a special award to Carla from Loyalty f Sandals South Coast newly minted Weddings Manager, Valecia Galbraith was super
All our Sandals South
happy to share lovely cake
Coast Stewards are
options with visiting radio DJ,
superstars but these
Bounce out of Omaha.
three – Jerene, Jennifer and Patrick really captured our hearts with their unwavering support and commitment this past month.
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EHS Manager Haniff
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looks every bit the movie star while being interviewed on local television at a recent event.
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Deneisha Birch (left) and Monique DeSouza from the front office at Beaches Turks and Caicos are always
er Carl Beviere and Loyalty Manager Shanica Duncan proudly presenting
PR-razzi showed up to snap a quick pic. Can you see from their eyes that they’re smiling?
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for outstanding performance.
happy campers. The two were all smiles when the
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January 19 was National Popcorn Day and Philandra from Bobby Dees Restaurant at Beaches Turks and Caicos will tell you that they serve the best Popcorn ever.
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painting skills at a recent Managers Pain
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Kimberley from the Spa at Sandals Mont prize from Spa Manager Tamika.
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s Manager Herbert Richards showing off his vaunted
nt and Sip event.
ensuring that everything is secured for the evening.
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tego Bay is pleased at punch while receiving a special
Sandals Barbados’ Watersport’s team member, Sion Barrow
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Sandals Negril Hotel Manager O’Brian Heron (right) looks on as Bethel Primary students
Members of the Sandals Montego Bay
Leary Lawrence (left) and Aaliyah Cooper get familiar with tablets they received from
contribution to keeping the resort cle
the Sandals Foundation.
All our Sandals South Coast Stewards are superstars but these three – Jerene, Jennifer and Patrick really captured our hearts with their unwavering support Sandals Montego Bay Social Media Coordinator Toni-Ann Solomon (left) and Director of Sales
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Annastasia McBean are
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pretty as pictures as they assist at a recent staff welfare event.
and commitment this past month.
ean.
All That’s Good. It was a regular balmy afternoon when Sandals Grande Managing Director Winston Anderson happened upon a cricket game. It became a cricket match when he was called to the crease‌ it did not go for 6. He was caught off the boundary.
Sandals Montego Bay Operations Manager AnnaKay is ready for action while service guests on the beach recently.
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y Earth Guardian team were recently honoured for their outstanding.
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Photo and Video Operations Manager at Sandals Grande Antigua Levor Ricketts doing what he does best.
Team members spanning various departments at Sandals
through the Sandals Foundation Lessons Alive Initiative. S
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Members of the Sandals Montego Bay management team i
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s Negril show off tablets they received for their child/children
Sharing in the moment is General Manager David Latchimy (centre).
These beautiful female managers from Beaches Negril Nickesha Greenfield (left) and Kahadeesha Warsop are enjoying some down time during the resort’s managers outing recently.
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in a training session on how to relieve stress recently.
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Kerry Ann from the Sandals Montego Bay Resort shop is always ready to assist.
A member of the Watersports team at Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart.
All our Sandals South
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Coast Stewards are
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Managers and assistant
superstars but these
managers at Beaches
three – Jerene, Jennifer
Negril paused from
and Patrick really
all the fun for a group
captured our hearts with
photo during their
their unwavering support
managers outing
and commitment this
recently.
past month.
Front Office Supervisor at Sandals Negril Kemorine Beeput collects a tablet from General Manager David Latchimy. Beeput is a part of a group of employees who applied for and received tablets for children through the Sandals Foundation Lessons Alive Initiative.
Butler Danelle from Sandals La Toc stopping for a quick photo before running off to attend of his guests.
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t Sandals Montego Bay signing the condolence book for our late
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Sandals Royal Caribbean General Manager Dawn Smith, fla
catches her breath during a managers’ work out session on
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Sandals Resorts International team members queuing up to say
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their goodbyes to the Chairman at Sandals Montego Bay.
Sandals South Coast Waitress, Tashanna will keep your lov
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anked by trainers Sigourney and Haniff,
n resort.
Shaneika from the Concierge desk at Sandals Royal Caribbean having a great time attending the weekly General Manager’s Power Lunch.
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vely libations coming all night long.
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Chef Ingrid Lowe at Sandals Royal Caribbean on the line making sure all is well
Managers at Sandals Royal Caribbean pose for the camer
with her guests.
Departing members of the Sandals Royal Caribbean team cut the cake in their honour at a function staged by the
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resort.
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Christmas and love a
the EPIX team at San
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ra following a recent work out session on the island.
ndals South Coast. LOL
Lawrence (left) share in a photo op with Sandals and Beaches Negril Regional Public Relations Manager Jervene Simpson during the presentation of 42 tablets to his school. The tablet donation was made possible through the Sandals Foundation Lessons Alive campaign.
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are in your heart so they really never have to end...just ask
Head boy at Bethel Primary School Leary
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Director of Sales, Groups and Conventions at Sandals Grande Antigua Nadi Alphonse and Executive Chef Sandeep Supakar
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in the heart of a zoom presentation with travel agents.
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Sandals Montego Bay Managers Haniff, Patrica and Angella having a whale of a time while serving drinks to guests on the beach.
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Sandals Montego Bay Social Media Coordinator Toni-Ann getting some sound advice
Sandals Negril wedding team member Crystal Tennant
at a recent training seminar.
makes for a pretty picture and our photographer could not resist.
Hotel Manager at Sandals Negril, O’Brian Heron (2nd right) speaks to Claremont Primary School principal Narval Hall (2nd left) , teacher Charlene Binns-Leon (right) and student Kevelia Smalling during the distribution of 16 tablets to the school recently. More be able to get online for classes and take advantage of distance learning instructions following the donation of digital tablets through the Sandals Foundation Lessons Alive campaign.
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than fourteen hundred students across the island will
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Shanelle from Sandals Royal Caribbean is ready to dig in during a recent General Manager’s Power Lunch.
Weddings and photo shop at Sandals Negril work hand in hand‌ of course they would
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also hang and we have the photos to prove it.
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Sashae from the Front Office at Sandals Royal Caribbean is a picture of radiance and charm as she gets ready to attend to guests at the resort.
Sandals Royal Caribbean Butlers Manager Samantha taking time to create a special
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moment for a member of the community.
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