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A 'Grande' party

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Sandra Thompson (right), general manager pose with Kerry Ann King-Douglas (left) and Lucy Schloss-Smith for Outlook.
Donald Jones has a word with Yvonne Purcell.
Dehandro Braithwaite (left) and Vinnett Myers are in the party mood.
Lois Cooper (left), human resource manager, spends time with Blanch Hylton.
Clifton Reader (left), general manager, Sunset Jamaica Grande and Jason Peart, sales manager, Diageo, toast the the partnership of Diageo brands Heineken, Red Stripe and Guinness with the hotel. - Contributed
Guest performer Tanto Blacks (centre) gets close to dancers on the floor. - Contributed
Rochelle Perry from the Bars department, Sunset Jamaica Grande dressed for the theme of the night, 'Jamaica Mi Crazy' at the hotel's annual Christmas party. - Contributed
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Carl Gilchrist, Outlook Writer

Tanto Blacks read his 'budgeeeett!' at the recent Sunset Jamaica Grande's staff party bringing much delight to the crowd that came out to celebrate another successful year at the hotel.

The performance by the former Magnum Kings and Queens of the Dancehall contestant was a captivating as his bright green pants, yellow T-shirt and yellow cap and trademark oversized glasses.

His performance complemented music by guest selectors Illusion and Timeless and the numerous fun-and-game activities provided by the hotel's entertainment department, as well as the delicious meal.

Tanto Blacks' performance apart, some of the highlights of the evening included a fashion show featuring designs crafted from garbage bags, and the Jamaica mi Crazy contest that featured the most outrageous outfit.

Although there were only two contestants in this category, they delighted the audience with the outfits.

Red Stripe, Heineken and Guinness partnered with the hotel to host the treat for the employees.

Photos by Rudolph Brown/Photographer