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IF YOUR ACTIONS INSPIRE OTHERS TO DREAM MORE, LEARN MORE, DO MORE AND BECOME MORE, YOU ARE A LEADER.
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- JOHN QUINCY ADAMS -
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AT A GLANCE 09
6 Ways to Have a Good Relationship With Your Boss
Style Moment
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Sandals Regency La Toc Sandals Montego Bay
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GM Spotlight Christopher Elliot Beaches Negril
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Express yourself
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Hi Friend
My Best Friends Sandals La toc
Sandals Grande Antigua
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NEW PARENT Lisa Jean Sandals Grande St. Lucia
The Buzz
Negril Region Sandals Antigua Sandals Grande St. Lucian Sandals Emerald Bay Beaches Ocho Rios Sandals Ochi Beach Resort Sandals Royal Plantation
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Sandals Grenada
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Professional Development
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
6 WAYS TO HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BOSS Just keeping your head down staying out of the way and getting your job done is not a relationship. Yes, ultimately you want to complete your job duties, but it is equally important to be seen, especially if you are interested in taking on additional job responsibilities or advancing in the organisation.
Having a good relationship with your manager is
some want lots of information while others only
also key to being happy at work. So, let’s look at
want the essential details; some bosses relate
some ways that you can improve your relationship
in a casual relaxed style while others are all
with your manager and increase your work
business. Part of your job is to figure out how
happiness.
your manager operates and relate to him or her
One of the most basic but important things
accordingly. 3. Make your manager look good
that you can do is to show up for work on time.
Your job is to make your manager look good.
This action alone can count for a large part of
Avoid falling into the trap of not wanting to
having a good working relationship with not only
perform a particular task because it does not
your manager, but also with your co-workers.
fit your job description. If you are unhappy with
Punctuality and dependability show respect and
the tasks you are performing, set up a meeting
trust. Your manager and your co-workers need to
and discuss your concerns with your manager.
know whether they can count on you.
If changes in your job duties cannot be made,
2. Know your manager’s communication style Some bosses passively sit back and listen while others probe you with one question after another;
you may need to accept that or look for another place of employment. As a side note, I don’t know too many people whose job duties haven’t changed over time.
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1. Perform the basics
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4. Know your manager’s communication methods
set you apart from other employees. Managers
communication method? Is it via email, mobile
value employees who not only do their jobs, but
phone or an organized meeting? Find out
look for and carry out new and better ways of
what works best for him or her and mostly do
accomplishing tasks. Be proactive, come up with
that. Limit impromptu visits to his or her office.
solutions and schedule time to present them to
Unannounced visits can take the focus away
your manager. This will reflect wonderfully on you.
from what your boss is currently working on. It
Also, volunteering yourself for projects can be a
wastes time as your boss has to then regroup
great way to show your initiative and interest in
and shift his focus back to his prior engagement
going above and beyond.
4. Avoid making excuses
6. Ask for feedback Asking for feedback is a big one. Schedule a
Not only does your manager not care about your
“catch-up” meeting to inform your boss about
excuses, he or she doesn’t want to hear them. It
what you have been working on. You can also
is your job to get your tasks done and to meet
submit bi-monthly status reports so your boss
the deadlines set by him or her. Your manager
knows exactly what I am doing.
does not have the time to continue to prod you to do your job—a job that you are being paid
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Just doing what is expected of you does not
Do you know your bosses favorite
after you have left.
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5. Do more than expected
for. Managers already have enough to deal with without additional work being created for them.
All relationships take work, including the one that you have with your boss. Communicate often, be respectful, ask questions when you are not clear about what is expected of you and you will be well on your way to working happy.
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MAKING THE NEWS
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STYLE MOMENT
SANDALS REGENCY LA TOC Loyalty and Travel Consultant Kersanny was all smiles as she greeted our returning guests during Sandals Regency’s Reunion Week Fire
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& Ice Welcome Cocktail.
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SANDALS MONTEGO BAY Our ladies at Sandals Montego Bay are trendsetters and display panache and luxury in their own inimitable style whether they are at work or strutting their stuff at a social event.
Gamilia from Food & Beverage may
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be a star at the omelette station
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but when it comes to fashion she is simply WOW. Annakay from Operations exudes charm and
Sigourney is all about Training but she sure
sophistication no matter the occasion.
makes her own fashion statement.
STYLE MOMENT Gerdeen from the Dining Room turns head wherever she goes.
Shamonice is hard to miss at the Front Toni-Ann is the social media guru but
Office. She has a style all of her own.
Our Finance manager Joan Wright shows that when it comes on to fashion and haute couture she is right on the money.
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socially she still makes a special splash.
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GM SPOTLIGHT
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GM SPOTLIGHT
Christopher Elliot GENERAL MANAGER BEACHES NEGRIL
Chris’ tenure with Sandals has been quite eventful
1. Chris celebrated his 50th birthday
and his journey tracks will show just that. He
recently, but many people often believe he
started with the company in June 2006 at Sandals
is still in his 30s. Real example – he went with
La Toc as Operations Manager and later on
the PR team to deliver some toys over the
moved to Sandals Halcyon as Hotel Manager.
Christmas holiday and during an introduction between him and the principal of one of the
He then went back to Sandals La Toc as Hotel
resort’s supported school, she whispered
Manager and then to Sandals Carlyle as Acting
to the PR manager – “yuh GM young eeh”
General Manager. He move to Antigua for a short
best believe she is still in shock that he
stint as Hotel Manager at Sandals Antigua but
was 49 going on 50. Chris says he owes his
it seems St. Lucia truly likes to have him there
youthfulness to good genes and a whole lot of
as he moved back again to Halcyon as General
laughter. “Laughter is a big stress reliever so I
Manager. Since August of last year, he has been
don’t take myself too seriously. What would
appointed General Manager at Beaches Negril.
bother most people doesn’t affect me. I go to the gym and I am a big sports fanatic. Soccer,
A son of the soil, Chris was born in Kingston and
tennis and any watersports is a sure shot for
raised in Christiana Manchester. He was educated
me.”
at the great Munro College in St. Elizabeth – cue the MC chant (Bobo ski wan talla all ski wa!!!!!).
2. Chris shares that wherever he lives, he
There is so much to share about
has to see the ocean. He has been a water
with intrigue but we had to narrow this down to some interesting things about him that many persons may not have the privilege of knowing. Here goes!
lover all his life with most of his childhood holidays being spent on his grandfather’s fishing boat
3. He is from a musically inclined family. His grandmother, mother and sister are music teachers and his father an avid jazz pianist.
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our prized GM because he is filled
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He probably would have been a star piano player if he didn’t switch over to soccer instead of piano lessons at Munro. He still has the ear for music though and can tell immediately when someone’s pitch is off.
4. A big dream of his is to learn to fly. St. Lucia didn’t have an aviation academy so he wasn’t able to meet his goal of getting his pilot’s license by age 50. But he says he will definitely have it by age 55.
5. And finally, he is a lover of the outdoors. His father took them hiking a lot so exploring the island is a joy for him. He would typically jump
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in his car on his off days and just tour. He has
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already been to most caves on the island, and we know in Jamaica there are many.
“Laughter is a big stress reliever so I don’t take myself too seriously. What would bother most people doesn’t affect me.”
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EXPRESS YOURSELF
My Best Friends Marvin St Juste LANDSCAPING/ Sandals La toc
Indeed, dog is man’s best friend There’s no other way of putting it, they’re genuine, they don’t pretend Every morning I’m greeted with a melodious bark. No matter the troubles I’m facing or the time I get home, My dogs just know me… even in the dark Fuzz and Pouchinee; the greatest pair one could have Fuzz; a slightly sun-bleached golden colour Pouchinee; vanilla-white, short and smooth the other I love my dogs, they are my best friends When we play, we feel the same love transcend At times I call Fuzz Caramel and Pouchinee Snow White And although they’re tiny bred dogs, they’re always ready for a fight They’re part of my family; I care for them with
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all my might!
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HI FRIEND!
SANDALS GRANDE ANTIGUA Sending greetings to our friends
ALEX
HERVE
IT MANAGER
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LOYALTY & TRAVEL
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KAFI
SPA MANAGER
NEW PARENT
LISA JEAN
AND BABY KELISA Seeing this lovely one brings such a joy to my life. It fills me with purpose to work hard for her.
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Sandals Grande St. Lucia Food and Beverage
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THE BUZZ
NEGRIL REGION Food inspired by the Earth The Sandals and Beaches Negril Food and Beverage Team came all the way through for Mother Earth during the EHS and Sandals Foundation Earth Day celebrations. We just have to show the earth-
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inspired delectable that were teasing the palates of many a guest who participated in the celebrations.
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THE BUZZ
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SANDALS ANTIGUA Executive Chef at Sandals Grande Antigua Sandeep Supakar hands over two of the fruit baskets that he prepared for the winners of the Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean’s (CCEC) 2nd Annual Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. First place winner, Oncology Nurse and Clinical Coordinator Melissa Telemaque, accepts the healthy treats after having lost 31 pounds in the three-month period.
SANDALS GRANDE ST. LUCIAN Throughout the month of April, the Leaders at Sandals Grande have been taken on a journey of the outdoors. Shift Line-up has been given a face lift. Managing Director Winston Anderson has taken the plunge out of the offices, and every morning, conjures up clues that best suit the outdoor location. Leaders, working together, combine the clues and through networking and a process of deduction, find the correct location. Shift line up
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starts on time at 9:00am, daily…
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Leaders at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort bask in the shade of casuarina trees for the morning briefing.
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THE BUZZ
SANDALS EMERALD BAY
Supporting vaccine efforts in Exuma The Bahamas Ministry of Health officials are
responsible and respectful thing to do, both for
on the island of Exuma to administer the
my health and for that of my family and friends
Astra Zeneca vaccine. There were two allotted
around me. I’m grateful that I had two locations
locations which provided the vaccine; location
to choose from here in Exuma. I managed to go
one The Exuma Medical Center and location
over on my lunch break from work. I’m getting
number two Sandals Emerald Bay. The staff of
it before some of my friends and family in other
Sandals Emerald Bay and other residents of
countries! The website was easy to use to sign
Exuma were stationed at the resort waiting with
up. I’m looking forward to the freedom to travel
anticipation for their vaccines. A number of the
again and hope to return to the way things were
onlookers shared their happiness to have some
soon.”
resolution to the pandemic.
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As the MOH team quickly and carefully
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Rebecca Lightbourne a tour operator shared,
administered the vaccine, the group of nurses
“I’m getting the vaccine, and signed up as soon
was warm and welcoming giving the islanders a
as I could. I work in hospitality and come in
scene of reassurance in taking the vaccine.
contact with many people daily. I think it’s the
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THE BUZZ
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BEACHES OCHO RIOS Celebrating Earth Day Earth Day awareness is one of the annual Environment Sustainability activities undertaken by the EHS Department and Sandals Foundation. Earth Day 2010 at Beaches Ocho Rios was epic, the team of Earth Guardians and Sandals Foundation volunteers were starving for projects to do, as a result they created a loud buzz among their colleagues and guests. A few of the activities offered to team members and guests over the two-days include: - Earth Day Scavenger Hunt, sand castle construction competition, Earth Day trivia, Earth Day awareness display board, Tree Planting, Sandals Foundation /Earth Day Awareness hour, Lion fish hunt and the most popular of all was the Department Hat & Tie competition. The Hat & Tie competition was the icing on cake, 9 departments participated showcasing the talent, skills, and creativity of the team. The hats were judged by
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three groups; the guest who participated
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Winner for the Hat & Tie competition Tavia, Kids Camp confidently models her hat for the judges in the audience.
by making a donation towards the SF tree
Another highlight for the guests was the Earth
planting project, the team members and a
Day Beach Party without electricity, lanterns,
special panel of judges. Kudos to the First
candles and bon fire serving sumptuous
place winner Tavia Jugar, Kids Camp and
delicious pastries and cocktails with earth
Sheryl Ellis, Resort Shop Manager emerge
based colors, names and presentations.
2nd place winner.
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Latoya Timoll, Environmental Health & Safety Manager said, “The aim is to build awareness among our guests and staff on ways to Restore the Earth and reduce our impact on climate change. Our valued guests and team members were very supportive and actively engaged in all activities and well informed”. The participants and the others are planning to make Ocean Day celebration in June even bigger.
4th place winner Team Accounts rocking their hats and tie in the Hat & Tie competition at Beaches Ocho Rios
Sheryl Ellis, Resort Shop Manager at Beaches Ocho Rios emerge 2nd place winner in the Hat & Tie competition. Here she displays her hat on a doll for the
Johnar Williams, Landscaper at Beaches Ocho Rios pause for a pic during the tree planting exercise at Bogue Forest Reserve on Earth Day. Two hundred Blue Mahoe Seedlings were planted in the Rain Forest.
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judges.
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SANDALS OCHI BEACH RESORT SANDALS ROYAL PLANTATION Reunion Week Fun One of the most exciting and happiest week for team members at Sandals Royal Plantation & Sandals Ocho Rios was Reunion Week 2021. In total over 120 couples returned to celebrate the grand affair, reunion among themselves and to be back to interact with their ‘extended family’ the team
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members.
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Playmaker Casene Walker modeled ‘the angel’ during the Grand Gala Dinner theme ‘A night in Paris’ at Sandals Ochi.
The French Epicurean Escape luncheon at Sandals Golf & Golf and Country Club was another hit during reunion week at Sandals Ochi. Chef Kevin and team cooked mouth-watering savory dishes for the returning guests.
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It is always a pleasure to have Dewayne from
Sandals Ochis Entertainment Manger, Nakoy Asher and his dynamic team put
Sandals Ochi F&B team serving your beverage.
on a brilliant show for the resorts returning guests during the resort’s week
Reunion Week guests all had great review of him
Grand Gala Dinner.
during the VIP tired member’s luncheon at SG&CC.
Their conversations express genuine concern for
“Reunion Week at Sandals Royal Plantation was
the staff and their family. “How have you been?’
a resounding success and saw the participation
How is your family?” “We are so happy to be back
of a number of satisfied returning guests.
and can’t wait to make up on all these hugs and
Every event hosted featured our usual ‘Royal
handshakes we are missing now?” The guests
Panache’ and were all executed without a hitch’.
were truly concern about the staff and happy to
Said Roxanne Brown, Training & Development
be home.
Manager.
The team was even happier especially when
Sandals Ochi’s Travel & Loyalty Manager,
occupancy increased as they continued to
Gayonne Campbell was elated as she
deliver service excellence while maintaining the
commented, “The week of activities were well
platinum protocols to their happy guests.
received both by our valued guests and team
as they transformed their spaces and rolled out
member which solidifies our big increase in booking return business for the period”.
their itinerary and theme in fine style. The grand
Reunion Week 2021 will certainly be a one
gala dinners, catamaran cruise and sip and paint
of those special weeks for the resorts history
were a few of the many highlighted events for the
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week.
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Both resorts had their own identity and creativity
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The fabulous Nataki gave a stunning performance at Sandals Ochi’s ‘Night in Paris’ Grand Gala dinner during reunion week
Travel & Loyalty Manager, Gayonne flashes the sophisticated and chic look as she struts the deck of Catamaran during the off property excursion at Sandals Ochi.
The fabulous Nataki gave a stunning performance
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at Sandals Ochi’s ‘Night in
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Paris’ Grand Gala dinner during reunion week
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Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has resumed business for just about a month, how does it feel to be back at work? Amanda Benjamin ( HR Coordinator) Although I am excited that the resort has finally reopened- it’s not about me. Whatever I can do within my role to assist in every way possible is my priority. I am more excited that I am able to reach out to my fellow team members to ensure they are happy at work so that they can give their best every day.
Glenroy Stafford (Houseman) It feels really good to back. I look forward to better occupancies in the coming months because we really need it. I hope COVID eases up out there, so we can get back to normalcy.
Gayvon Charles (Landscaper) The low occupancy is frustrating. Especially because we came back to a really heavy workload. But I know better will come. So I’m coming in with more passion and drive than ever before. COVID can’t stop me.
Londa George (Loyalty & Travel Consultant) Although the occupancy is low, my team and I saw this as an very successful in securing bookings. We’re in uncertain times, but fingers crossed we continue business with some stability.
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opportunity to reach every single couple on resort and we have been
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An awesome shot of the equally awesome food and
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beverage management team at Sandals Negril
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Watersports Manager at Sandals Royal Plantation, Jermaine Anderson an all-rounder in the department steers his guests to safety during the grant reunion week celebration.
The team from Sandals Montego Bay displaying social distance during a
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recent clean up exercise.
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Learning more about our ecosystem are representatives from Beaches Ocho Rios’ Red Lane Spa; Marland NEGRIL2 Thomas, Julicia Nelson and Tracey Keene as they listen to the presentation being made by the SF Wardens.
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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Junior one of the top bartenders at Sandals Royal Plantation is always ready to make drinks for his valued guests.
Marlon is always ready to make that specia smiling eyes at Sandals Ochi.
(From left) Watersports Manager Mikhael Watson, Loyalty & Travel Manager Alex Clarke and General Manager Matthew Cornall at the Sandals Foundation Regatta during Sandals Antigua’s Reunion Week
Delectable treats from Sandals Antigua anyone?
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al concoction cocktail for his guests with
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Beaches Negril General Manager – Chris Elliot (centre) joined
Playmaker Chamoya still couldn’t be outdone by her leggy friend n
the ladies in Café De Paris for a ‘hoppy’ pic during the resort’s
for Beaches Negril’s Grand Carnival Parade.
Easter preparations.
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Management Trainee Keran Campbell prepares a drink during the competition.
Loyalty & Travel Manager at Sandals Antigua Alex Clarke rejoices after completing the Wallings to Signal Hill hike on Earth Day.
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nearby as the two got ready
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Training and Development Manager Matara Murphy showcases drinks from the Natural Drink Competition which was held at Sandals Antigua on Earth Day
Financial Controller at Beaches Negril Shiline
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Deair-Graham (right)
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thanks admin assistant Natasha with a goodie basket during Admin Professional’s Day celebrations.
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Simone’s sweet personality coupled with her yummy treats from Beaches Negril’s Café can only put folks in a great mood. Chief engineer at Beaches Negril Wilbert Harding (right) presents a token of appreciation to his administrative assistant Kimesha during Admin Professional’s Day celebrations
Beaches Negril HR admin accepts her goody basket from General Manager Chris Elliot. A gift in honour of Admin Professional’s Day
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assistant Christena (left)
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Food and Beverage Director at Sandals Grande Antigua Marco Battisti (left) and Chief Engineer Kevin Winters serving up a storm.
The real buzz at Beaches Ocho Rios is all about the ‘hat and tie’ competition and the creativity and skills used to show the final product.
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Team Animation and Front Desk were not to be left out and showed up.
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We’re gonna call this one the Helicocktail…just one of the many creative dance moves the ever-entertaining Fitzroy McInnis brings to
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the bars at Sandals South Coast.
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(From left) Watersports Supervisor Maurice Watson and Management Trainee Keran Campbell are pumped and ready for the Natural Drink Competition at Sandals Antigua.
Reneal representing the Red Lane Spa models hat and tie created by his team during the department hat & tie competition at Beaches
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Ocho Rios.
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Representing Sandals Golf and Golf Country Rushane and other
Financial Controller at Sandals Grande Antigua
volunteers planted 200 Blue Mahoe Seedlings at the Dunn’s River
Aqualia Alexander (left) and Finance Manager
Water Shed. A start in succeeding the SF goal of planting 10000
Julietta Rhudd enjoy the ambience during the
trees by June 2022.
Black Tie Gala Dinner during Reunion Week
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Mother Earth has blessed us with some beautiful ladies and Chamoya certainly falls in that
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category. This Beaches Negril playmaker was all decked out for Earth Day celebrations at the hotel.
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Meet Shaniek Wright, Kimani Pinnock and Akera Douglas our beautiful ladies from room service department at Sandals Ochi. Service in a jiffy.
Shenelle Coore, present at Sandals Grande St Lucian from 2008 – 2021. From Admin Assistant at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, to Executive Assistant at Sandals Halcyon. Shenelle will now call Sandals Halcyon Beach her new home, starting
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This is Sandals Grande St Lucian training at ano
Compton having a day in the sun. And next to hi King, who was incognito – she thought.
Sandals Montego Bay Watersports Manager Anthony England
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showing off his diving skills out in the deep blue yonder.
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other level. L-R: Watersports Manager Terroll
im, no less than the Training Manager, Marsha
Shenelle’s last hoorah at Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. Although she just moves to her sister resort, Sandals Halcyon Beach, she left many a wet eye, as she said
2018 Diamond Team Member at Sandals Montego Bay, Annet, is all smiles as she receives special prizes from SRI from Regional Public Relations Manager Ian.
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her good byes.
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General Manager at Sandals Montego Bay Carl Beviere is d
Simeon represented team Sandals Royal
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Plantation & Sandals Foundation volunteer
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during the Earth Day Tree Planting at the Bogue Forest Reserve. 200 Blue Mahoe Seedlings we planted at the Dunn’s River Watershed a partnership with SF and the Forestry Department.
Sandals Montego Bay General Manager Carl Beviere taking local community.
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delighted to be handing our care packages to the community
Ashwanna Gordon of Island Routes at Sandals Emerald Bay throwing caution to the wind while enjoying the weekly Sandals Foundation tie-dye event.
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g time out to assist with preparing care packages for kids from the
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Hannif, Sheneika and Marcia from Sandals Montego Bay
Shaneila from the Resort Shop at San
wishing the Sandals Foundation a Happy 12th Birthday.
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. Sandals Montego Bay’s Landscaping Manager Beverly shows off her
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skills with the machete
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while chopping coconuts.
It’s a blessed time at the Loyalty and Travel Department as Sandals Montego Bay as they get ready to welcome a new bundle of joy to the family
Monneice from the Front Desk receives a special gift during a breakfast from for the Sandals Montego Bay night team from HR’s Recruitment Manager Mesha.
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ndals Montego Bay bonds with her turtle at her display booth.
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Zedrine, 2018 Diamond Team Member formerly of Sandals Inn but now at The Flagship Sandals Montego Bay receiving special prizes from regional Public Relations Manager Ian on behalf of Sandals Resorts international.
Monneice from the Front Desk receives a special gift during a breakfast from for the Sandals Montego Bay night team from HR’s Recruitment Manager
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Mesha.
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Sandals Montego Bay’s F and B Director Nana is proud to show that he
It turns out that not only does Sandals South Coast Hotel Manager,
received his first vaccine shot.
Carl Ainscough have a keen eye for detail, he also has quite the green thumb and he’s about to show off his skills during the Earth Day Tree Planting activity.
(L-r) Sandals South Coast EHS Manager, Vilma, Sandals Foundation Ambassador, Sandra, Travel Partners; Jan and Lynne and General Manager, Adrian don’t play up the beach, here they showcase some of the debris they collected with resort EHS Guardians recently.
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when it comes to cleaning
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Team members of Sandals Montego Bay cutting the c
Coming in hot were Sandals Negril Managers Rosalind Brooks (left) and Tessian Todd-Bandoo at the resort’s Burlesque 20’s themed Gala Dinner, one
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of the most anticipated events during the Sandals hosted Reunion Week.
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Front of House Manager at Sandals Montego Bay, Sharee, helping to serve team members at the cafeteria.
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cake to mark the 12th birthday of the Sandals Foundation.
Sandals Negril Photoshop Manager Simone Black-Woodley came all the way through in her cowgirl garb for the resort’s Reunion Week Wild Wild West 1800’s Silent Headphone
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Party.
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Their talent piece was a hit and they sure had fun with it! Here Sandals Negril Entertainment Manager Rosalind Brooks (left) and her co-star Executive Chef Delroy Haye performs their
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number ‘I’ve got a woman’ at
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the My Retro Playlist Managers’
Annakay and Noresia from Sandals Mon
Talent Show for Reunion Week.
from the nearby community.
The ladies of the Spa at Sandals Montego Bay strike a pose while showing off their latest products.
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ntego Bay preparing care packages to assist students
Well who wouldn’t enter this party for some wild wild fun? Sandals Negril General Manager David Latchimy had his cowboy game on point as from The Green Team at Sandals Montego Bay ensure the property is kept spanking clean.
he welcome guests to the Wild Wild West 1800’s Silent Headphone party during their Reunion Week celebrations.
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Annastacia and Kimberly
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Chef Junique at Sandals Royal Caribbean serving up a tasty treat.
Sandals Negril bartender Cion rocking her blue bunny ears and presenting us with her Monday Blues, the famed cocktail for Reunion Week Jazz and Blues 40 Welcome
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event.
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Crystal showing off her skills at the microphone at Sandals Royal Caribbean.
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Looking like burlesque performers are members of the Loyalty and Travel team at their Reunion Week Gala
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Dinner at Sandals Negril.
The star chefs at Sandals Royal Caribbean pose for the lens.
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Sandals Royal Caribbean’s General Manager Dawn Sm prowess at a recent SSG event at the resort.
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 The tennis pro at Sandals Royal Caribbean is the king of the court.
Trisean from the Loyalty and
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Travel Department at Sandals
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Montego Bay engaging her guests with a determination to make that booking.
past month.
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mith showing off her singing Entertainment Coordinator Lee shows off his versatility by playing the saxophone at Sandals Royal Caribbean.
Lee, Entertainment Coordinator at Sandals Royal Caribbean shows off his idea of recycling at a resort.
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recent fashion event at the
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Palmer from Loss Prevention at Sandals Royal Caribbean taking time out to pack care packages for kids from the nearby
Oneisho assis
Flankers community
Caribbean.
Tenneil representing Club Sandals and Lewin from the Landscaping department celebrated Earth Day at SOBR by planting sea grapes trees at the Ochi Beach
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Club.
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Trudi Gae making sure all the gifts for her Loyalty guests are picture perfect at Sandals Royal Caribbean.
sting with Sandals Foundation charity work on behalf of Sandals Royal
Entertainment Coordinator par excellence at Sandals Royal Caribbean Krazy Warren ensuring his guests are having a whale of a
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time.
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Sandals Royal Caribbean’s Loyalty and Travel Manager
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Hermione shows that when it comes to fashion she is
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simply unbeatable.
She makes outfits from newspapers, that’s how Sandals Royal Caribbean’s Entertainment Coordinator Jonique lends her support to recycling.
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Sandals Royal Caribbean’s Bartender Shevoy shows off his mixology skills.
Kimono’s Chefs from Sandals Emerald Bay smiling for the camera. From left; Sous Chef Edgardo Nicer, Tappanyaki Cook Tahj Ram Rai.
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Delien and Sous Chef
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Weddings, Dining Room and Watersports new comers in the Beaches Ocho Rios’ Hat and tie competition made their debut in fine
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One of Sandals Ochi’s super F&B supervisors Taneesia continue to lead her team from the front.
The team from Loyalty & Travel from Sandals La Toc travelled back in time with a 1960s themed dinner for Reunion Week 2021. L&T Manager Luke posed for a photo with his team of 60s trendsetters at the Sandals Select Returning Guests dinner.
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Cornelia from Sandals La Toc went for the white gloves look.
Loyalty & Travel Consultant Pat from Sandals La Toc channeled her 60s afro chic look.
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The SSG Dining room team from Sandals La Toc also got in on the 60s action for returning guest dinner.
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If yu need Mr. Cool Guy himself, Loyalty & Travel Manager, Russell Jackson came bearing gifts for our radio DJs during a recent radio remote at Sandals South Coast and of course we had to snap a pic.
Tevar Foster formally of Restaurant Services gets ready for a brand new chapter as he receives his
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certificate of completion
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from Sandals South Coast General Manager, Adrian Whitehead and Felicia AllenMyers of Sandals Resorts International.
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d a jelly coconut to wash off yu heart, Landscaper Keniel Campbell’s got
red. Here he gets to work cutting coconuts during a welcome cocktail
Sandals South Coast. One tree at a time. Assistant Training and Development Manager at Sandals Grande Antigua Carlene Spencer is playing her role as the Sandals Foundation pledges to plant 10,000 trees by June 2022.
Sandals South Coast Training Manager, Peta-Gaye Tain and Smith are extra careful as they situate this little lime tree in its big new home.
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Administrative Assistant, Sani
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It’s all about the trees for these members of the Sandals South Coast EHS Guardians team who paused for a quick photo with this adorable little plant in celebration of Earth Day 2021.
With several weeks of intensive training behind them and their certificates of completion in hand, Sandals South Coast newest fleet of Butlers are ready to provide the
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highest level of service
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to travelers from near and far.
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Sandals South Coast Ex-Photographer, Recardo James proudly shows off his certificate following a graduation ceremony for the resort’s newly minted Butlers.
Is it just us or is the Sandals Foundation HorseRacing activity quickly becoming a favorite at Sandals South Coast. Here Super Shelly swoops in for day’s big winner.
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a quick photo op with the
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Some call it drinking on the job, some call it an “educational experience”, but no matter how you slice it the Radio DJs from Orlando/West Palm Beach certainly had a rum-ble of a time when Sandals South Coast Bar Manager, Anthony dropped in on their show.
Winston Anderson – forever the actor, strides along the hallowed walls of Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, to a rehearsal, for his performance during the 2021 epic Reunion Week events. And yes, he choreographed the “Bob” Marley
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