Negril sizzles, Non-stop ATI partying

Thousands of skimpily clad Jamaicans and tourists jostled for space at the Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) Impy Skimpy kick-off party in Negril Friday night, setting the pace for three more days of non-stop partying.

The usual pile-up of traffic that his almost become synonymous with the staging of the annual events in Negril was absent on Friday night as the no-parking-along-the-roadway rule was strictly enforced. This was excellent news for partygoers, who were able to get to their respective parties in time with little or no hassle.

As avid partygoers tossed their shoes aside and massaged their toes in the sand, DJ Kentucky took patrons back to basics with the classics of hip hop and dancehall favourites.

Out partying were Olympic and World champion track star Usain Bolt, among other stars. Entertainer Tony Matterhorn had the capacity-filled Wavz Beach dancing to hits of his own, as well as hits from Vybz Kartel and Beenie Man.

Among the list of ATI activities that are expected to offer an exhilarating experience over the July 30-August 2 weekend are Tempted Glow, Pretty in Pink, Wildsides, Stages and Dolce.

Now 10 years old, ATI has matured with the excellent production and quality of parties that it offers to its patrons and drawing thousands of Jamaicans and tourists to the town of Negril annually to participate in what is described as the best parties on one weekend.

– Sheena Gayle