Posts By: Chetna

Bronze for a Couples’ Cook

Photo caption: Christopher Darlington, a cook at Couples Hotel, St. Mary, recently won two bronze medals at the ‘Taste of Canada’ competition, in Toronto, Ontario. Mr. Darlington was part of the Jamaica team to the contest, and he is seen…
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Couples chef takes top JCDC culinary honours

For the second time in eight years, Pierre Battaglia of Couples Hotel has walked away with top honour at the JCDC’s Professional Culinary Arts Competition – Chef of the Show. The prestigious award is sponsored by Facey Commodity Company Limited…
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100 years of Issa

The Issa family marked the 100th anniversary of their arrival in Jamaica on August 11, 1993, according to Mrs. Bertha Issa-Ghisays, a direct descendant of the first Issas to come to Jamaica. Originally from Bethlehem, Palestine, the first two Issa’s…
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Two-getherness

Ocho Rios, Jamaica- The folks who gave us “two-getherness” are finding out that the all-inclusive vacation concept is paying off in more places than one would expect. For instance, where would you think this resort is located from the description…
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Three Hills All Age being twinned with Florida school

The Three Hills All Age School in St. Mary is being twinned with the Broward Elementary School in Tampa, Florida, USA, in continuation of an education thrust by the SuperClubs resort group. The latest exercise is being spearheaded by SuperClubs…
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In Pleasant Company

Photo caption: SUPERCLUBS’ Boscobel Beach Hotel, St. Mary, venue of the Cabinet Retreat, hosted a special cocktail party and dinner to welcome the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on April 27, 1993, at the hotel’s Barbecue Park. Photographed from left are…
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