Ringing it in at GoldenEye

Queen Latifah, Grace Jones, Jimmy Fallon, and Mary-Kate Olson were just a few of the celebrities who upped the style ante for the Chris Blackwell-hosted New Year’s Eve shindig at the flippie-chic GoldenEye Hotel and Resort in St Mary.

The evening commenced with dinner beneath a blanket of stars, just shy of the shore. Then, as the clock ticked closer to midnight, event curator, award-winning music video director and choreographer Fatima Robinson, led the smooth transition into partymode, spinning a mix of classic and contemporary dancehall,reggae, hip-hop and neo-soul hits

— against a backdrop of videos featuring dancers repping eras ranging from burlesque to rocksteady.

With bonfires on the beach, dancers dressed in rhinestonestudded leotards atop platforms, Blackwell Rum— amongst other free-flowing spirits — on deck, and Chinese paper lanterns illuminating the night sky as the year 2016 was born, the excitement was positively palpable! SO fuels your FOMO with highlights from the fabulous affair!

(With 0926)Guests celebrated wildly as the clock struck midnight.

Screen and fashion icon Grace Jones boogied down with long-time confidant, mentor and best friend, hotelier Chris Blackwell.

(Establishing shot, to be used as background)

Dancer Sara Bivens commanded the attention of our lensman from her platform.

Screen and fashion icon Grace Jones shared the magic of the moment with her granddaughter Athena Goude.

Photos: 0773, 0774, 0775 & 0776Renzo Bowleg, (front row, second right), son of Island Outpost General Manager Ricardo Bowleg led the pack in a kid’s only dance party.

Renzo Bowleg, (front row, second right), son of Island Outpost General Manager Ricardo Bowleg, led the pack in a kid’s-only dance party.

(with Photos: 0948, 0979, 0996 & 1036)In the earliest moments of 2016, guests made their wishes for the New Year before releasing them — in the form of Chinese paper lanterns — into the night sky.

Guests filled up on ‘festive spirits’ throughout the night.

CEO of Emerald Waste Industries William Rennalls enjoyed the festivities with his wife, teacher Renee Rennalls.

Receptionist Clover Powell enjoyed the party from the upper deck.

(Establishing shot, to be used as background)

<TextBoldItalic>The Fast & the Furious</TextBoldItalic> actress Nathalie Kelley showed off her dance moves.

Grammy Award-winning rapper and actress Queen Latifah welcomed the new year from the shores of GoldenEye.

Photos: 0773, 0774, 0775 & 0776Renzo Bowleg, (front row, second right), son of Island Outpost General Manager Ricardo Bowleg led the pack in a kid’s only dance party.

Spin doctor Fatima Robinson ushered in 2016 with finesse

Athena Goude (right), grandaughter of Grace Jones, marvels at jewellery designer Laura Wass’ stunning geodesic headdress from her WXYZ collection.

(with Photos: 0948, 0954, 0979 & 1036)In the earliest moments of 2016, guests made their wishes for the New Year before releasing them — in the form of Chinese paper lanterns — into the night sky.

Guests celebrated wildly as the clock struck midnight.

Miami-based make-up artist Hanic Arias channelled her inner Greek goddess in a dress of her own design, and jewellery designed by Laura Wass of WXYZ.

(with Photos: 0948, 0954, 0996 & 1036)In the earliest moments of 2016, guests made their wishes for the New Year before releasing them — in the form of Chinese paper lanterns — into the night sky.

In the earliest moments of 2016, guests made their wishes for the new year before releasing them — in the form of Chinese paper lanterns — into the night sky.

Photos: 0773, 0774, 0775 & 0776Renzo Bowleg, (front row, second right), son of Island Outpost General Manager Ricardo Bowleg led the pack in a kid’s only dance party.

Ringing it in at GoldenEye

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives