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Who's In!

Published:Sunday | January 30, 2011 | 12:00 AM
United States Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater
Senator Aundré Franklin
Mark Linehan
Police Commissioner Owen Ellington:
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  • Who's In!

1 Police Commissioner Owen Ellington: Rose to the occasion in disciplining those within his ranks and in going after organised crime!



2. Kingston Mayor Desmond McKenzie: Needs to take back the entire streets of the city from vendors and pedestrians who put themselves and others at risk with their free-for-all approach to the city's streets!


3 Indian High Commissioner Mohinder Grover: Forging and strengthening links between India and Jamaica through cultural and bilateral exchanges and grants!


4 Barry Moncrieffe: The National Dance Theatre Company's artistic director.


5 Mark Linehan: An exemplar of an interactive boss and customer-friendly organisation.


6 Custos Marigold Harding: Now, if we could only get her to give lessons in protocol and order to those wishing to entertain.


7 Kerron Stewart: Olympian with a mission!


8 Jeneil McKenzie: Pulse International modelling sensation burning up global runways.


9 Sedene Blake: Proved wrong her detractors who questioned her being named fashion model while still a teen-ager by going on to capture the cover of the world's leading fashion magazines!


10 Germaine Gonzales: Coming into his own!



  • People To Watch in 2011

1 Transport Minister Mike Henry: May hold the balance of power in his party.


2 Industry Minister Karl Samuda: At the forefront of keeping the Jamaica Labour Party as a viable political option.


3 Senator Aundré Franklin: In the ideal place to reposition the Jamaica Labour Party.


4 Spanish Ambassador Celsa Nuño: Hit the ground running in 2010 and her posture augurs well for the strengthening of ties between Spain and Jamaica.


5 United States Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater: A career diplomat with a sense of duty and activism.


6 Attorney-at-law Abe Dabdoub: Created a constitutional nightmare for the Bruce Golding administration.


7 Marilyn Bennett: Doyenne of promotional marketing and the social savvy.


8 Information Minister Daryl Vaz: Let's see what happens after that severe thrashing from Aundré Franklin.


9 Jason Henzel: Pioneering young entrepreneur.


10 Usain Bolt: Has to prove he has the fortitude and discipline to curb his enthusiasm for partying!



  • Hot spots

1 Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston: a cosmopolitan breath of fresh air!


2 Hedonism II, Negril: one of the world's hottest resorts!


3 Jake's, Treasure Beach: living on the edge of fabulousness and nature!


4 Round Hill Hotel and Villas: continental elegance!


5 The Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios: a beacon of style and prestige!


6 The Terra Nova All Suite Hotel: a pillar of style.


7 Studio 38: a contemporary alternative to kiddies night out!


8 Susie's Bakery: a confectioner's delight:


9 Jo-Jo's: it's the food and music!


10 Shades Nite-Club, Ocho Rios: living on the risqué side of life!


  • The year's must-invites!

1. Siblings Zein Issa Nakash and Muna Issa: heiresses and beauty with active social consciences!


2. Gassan Azan: business leader and pioneer.


3. Mark Hart: The new face of industry and commerce.


4. Professor Carolyn Cooper: Dialogue above the ordinary!


5. Lorna Myers: social grande dame.


6. Chris Berry: charting a course in the world of high-finance!


7. Jessica Yap: fabulously talented!


8. Ann Chen Euker: the epitome of elegance!


9. Sandra Kennedy: simply regal.


10. Deika Morrison: Unequalled passion for performance and not window-dressing posturing.