Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Friday | December 4, 2009
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Birthdays, celebrities and parties - cheers!
Chester Francis-Jackson, Gleaner Writer


( l - r ) Bartlett, Golding, Chin, Mckenzie

As Sagittarians continue to celebrate, we say happy birthday to businessman, Lascelles Chin; former director of tourism, Fay Pickersgill; Jean Lowrie-Chin; media personality Carrie Sigurdson; and Gerald Belnavis - who are all celebrating their birthday today, December 4.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, who celebrates his birthday tomorrow, December 5.

Former European Union official here Felice Zac, now based in Brussels, celebrates on Sunday the 6th.

Media personality David Geddes and former model, the lovely Michelle Campbell, share the 8th.

Artist David Pinto; the stunning Lydia Cherry, Kevin Clarke and event planner Bevon Bennett - all celebrate on the 10th.

Belated wishes to Mayor of Kingston and St Andrew Desmond McKenzie, who celebrated on Tuesday, December 1.

Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett, who celebrated yesterday, December 3.

And belated wishes to Sharon Reyes, who celebrated her special day, on November the 13th.

Champagne toasts all around with beluga treats!

My daahlings, it's still all about destination Jamaica and then some, as last weekend it was all about celebrity sightings here in Jamaica, as American celebrities and leading members of the upper classes from both sides of the pond seek to get away from it all, and where better to chill out than destination Jamaica, particularly the high-glam celebrity playground known as the Round Hill Hotel and Villas near Montego Bay.

Dears, among those spotted at Round Hill over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend were: Michael Smith, the famed West Coast interior designer to the stars as well as the Obamas private wing, at the White House and friends, including the fab Nina Garcia of Marie Claire magazine and judge of Project Runway, who is visiting with her family.

United Kingdom actress who plays Hermione in the Harry Potter movies, the lovely Emma Watson, who is with an unidentified beau.

United States sprint sensation Michael Johnson, who held all world records until Usain Bolt came along.

Socialites

New York socialites Paul and Daisy Soros; Ali and Monica Wambold; Bob and Veronique Pittman; the fabulous Leslie Klotz and partner, the lovely Mary McBride (the charming couple tied the knot in a very exclusive ceremony at Round Hill two years ago, in what was a celebrity-studded event, covered by every major society column, including the New York Times!

Nicole Miller (fashion designer) and her husband Kim Taipale with their son Palmer and friends.

Dears, this weekend it's all about the sensational international track superstar and double world and Olympic record holder, Usain Bolt, and his 9:58 Super Party, being hosted this here Saturday, just outside of Priory, St Ann, and pumpkins, how!

Dears, Johnson is just one of the many sporting legends already here for the event, with a slew of others expected to join a parade of Bolt's teammates from Berlin and Beijing, plus a number of Jamaican musical luminaries. It is being billed as a good-time charitable do, which will see the health clinic of his hometown being the primary beneficiary from the proceeds earned from the event.

Luvs, there's talk that tennis icon and fashionista Serena Williams is slated to put in an appearance. The talented Wallace Spearmon, Debbie Ferguson and Richard Thompson are just a few of the stars expected for the musical extravaganza. It promises to be a great event at Richmond Estate tomorrow.

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