In an intimate and joyous setting befitting the occasion, The University of the West Indies, Mona director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) and Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judge Professor Lloyd Waller stepped into a surprise 50th birthday party at the Trio Wine Grill Bar on Saturday, January 11.

Friends, guests and well-wishers gathered to applaud Professor Waller’s significant milestone, savouring delicious fare, unlimited libations, and exceptional polished service from the Trio team.

Heartfelt toasts for Prof Waller came from Prime Minister Andrew Holness; Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett; Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton; The UWI, Mona Principal Professor Densil Williams, among others, ahead of a sparkling delivery of the decadent chocolate gateau courtesy of Guess Hoo’s Catering.

Formalities out of the way, guests danced the night away to old-school dancehall hits injected with soca faves.

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