Posts Tagged: Joe Issa

Joe Issa underscores concerns of craft vendors

Hotelier and former president of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce, Joe Issa, is urging craft vendors to stand-up and fight for their rights, but to do so in a professional manner. Mr. Issa, who was invited by the vendors…
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Sandals and SuperClubs opening new properties

Both SuperClubs and Sandals Resorts reported rapid recovery in their operations at the recently concluded Jamaica Product Exchange in Ocho Rios. While the world travel industry is only slowly recovering from last year’s terrorist attacks in the United States, both…
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Jimmy Buffet at official opening of Margaritaville Ocho Rios

American singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffet, made his inaugural appearance in Jamaica last week and he did not disappoint. Nearly 2,000 people, including scores of die-hard fans, some of whom flew in from overseas, came out to see the legendary musician. His…
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Jimmy Buffet…

Jimmy Buffet was on the North Coast last week guesting with his partners Brian Jardim and Ian Dear as they toured the Ocho Rios site for the new Margueritaville locale. He later guested with old pal Chris Blackwell, (whose Island…
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Spectacular Show indeed but crowd was poor

What should have been one of the biggest cabaret concerts in Ocho Rios was a total disappointment although very good performances came from the performers on the bill. The Cabaret Spectacular held at the Ruins At The Falls in Ocho…
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Networking

Stopped by a St. Ann Chamber of Commerce function at Dolphin Cove last week and had a wonderful time. Dubbed an evening of networking, scores of business people turned out for the event, which lasted for several hours into the…
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