The Spirit Of Rose Hall - Issue 0001

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SPIRIT O F

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OCTOBER 2019

ISSUE 0001

MISS ROSE HALL DEVELOPMENTS WINS MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA

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ana Tickle Garcia sponsored by Rose Hall Developments won the Miss Universe Jamaica title at the National Arena in Kingston on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Iana was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica North West 2019 on June 28, 2019, held at Rose Hall Great House, she then went on to the National Pageant as an automatic finalist where she took the most coveted Crown. Tickle Garcia topped a field of 18 contestants to ensure her trip

WEDDING TIPS Start Wedding Planning Early

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ou might have summer 2021 in your mind as the ideal wedding date, but don’t think that means you have to wait two years before you start planning. The earlier you get onto it, the easier, and less stressful it will be as your day approaches. Having a clear plan before you start will help you keep on top of everything and be sure that you don’t forget something important.

A venue, rough guest list numbers and your budget should always be your first three items of focus.

to the 69th edition of the Miss Universe pageant in London in December. The beautiful Jamaican ambassador was all smiles as she gracefully accepted her honour while being cheered on by the audience and her fellow contestants. “I am honoured and will use this opportunity to help others as I

go along... I hope to represent Jamaica well in December,” Tickle Garcia said.

She promised to promote Jamaica through the youth. “They are the best resource, and they are the future,” she declared. Iana’s Charity includes SOS Children’s Village which is near and dear to Michele Rollins.

What’s Happening At Rose Hall Name of Event

Date

Location

Member’s Club Championship

Oct. 6

Cinnamon Hill

Halloween 6, 6 and 6 Golf Tournament

Oct. 27

White Witch

TBA

Aqueduct

Jamaica Invitational ProAm

Nov. 20-24

White Witch Cinnamon Hill

Annee’s Revenge

Nov. 21-23

White Witch Cinnamon Hill Half Moon

Temperature

Dec. 8

Cinnamon Hill

Code Black

Dec. 15

The Aqueduct

RHDL New Years Eve Party

Dec. 31

RHGH

RHDL Inter Department Football Tournament

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I I welcome the introduction of this quarterly newsletter and look forward to the sharing of information with the entire team and our partners. The year to date has had some challenges, however, noticeable success has been seen in most areas of our operations.

We are seeing positive progress in several departments and in this regard, I must mention the Golf, Great House and Water Reclamation Departments, which despite external regulations continue to make positive contributions to the company’s revenue base.

Recent announcements speak of increased hotel rooms in this area over the next two to three years and this augurs well for all aspects of our business. Let us then, continue to provide a high level of service to our clients and customers at all times. This will position us to capitalize on the opportunities which increased visitor arrivals will bring.

We’ve had some changes to our staff compliment and we welcome the newest additions to our Rose Hall family. I look forward to working with them as we steer the company in its quest for continued growth and development.

Let me take this opportunity to thank you all for your invaluable contribution and continued support.

Wyley Sweeney President of Rose Hall Developments Limited

GOLF: PUTT’ing UP WITH GOLF

n the summer of 2018, Matt and the White Witch team took on an exciting project to remove the back 9 greens of their Bermuda grass to replace and grow in a new type of grass called Primo Zoysia. This was done to help the turfgrass better withstand the busy winter season that tends to have less sunlight, something that Bermuda grass needs. The project went very well, and after some very positive reviews from industry experts and guests alike, the front 9 greens were tabbed to undergo the same process in the summer of 2019. That project is well underway and looks to be completed by October 1st; at that point, White Witch will have all 18 holes opened once again and looks primed for a great 2019-20 season.

The Cinnamon Hill team under the guidance of Clive Anderson has

been hard at work as well. Greens aeration, fairway aeration and a lot of cart path work have been done at the Cinnamon Hill golf course this summer which our guests are sure to enjoy. The smooth ride on our new back 9 cart paths will be a treat, especially for those guests that prefer golfing with an ice-cold beverage in hand!

In early October, we will have our 2nd iteration of the Member’s Club Championship! This event lets our members test their skills against one another to see who will be this year’s champion in four different divisions. It’s always a pleasure to see our members compete for the right to be named a Rose Hall Golf Club Champion!

Hope to see you on the course soon!

WHO WAS HERE?

Councelor of Public Affairs at the US Embassy Jeremiah Snr Director of Operations at Rose Hall Developments Knight, Chairman of Rose Hall Devleopments Michele Richard Burrowes and CEO Blue Diamond Shopping Mall Rollins and Rose Hall Great House Manager Angele Nunez- Lachu Ranchandani Rhoomes.

Jamaican Athlete and Olympian Asafa international model wife Alyshia Powell.

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and Chairman of Rose Hall Devleopments Michele Rollins and Honorable Attorney General of Jamaica Marlene Malahoo Fort

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ROSE HALL HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

ose Hall Developments Limited on Saturday, August 31, 2019, hosted it’s very first Back to School fair and fun day for the members of staff and their children at the Palms.

More than 250 back to school gift bags were prepared for the children filled with books, pencils, space savers, lunch bags and other essential stationery. The Rose Hall Recreational Committee expressed their satisfaction with being able to provide this aid to the children and their parents.

“We appreciate and value our staff and a big part of our commitment to

fostering a healthy work environment is to assist them in meaningful ways. This was our first back to school assistance Programme and our primary objectives were to offer assistance with the basic and necessary school items as well as plan a fun day that would help both parents and children to relax and unwind before the first day of school. ” Said Nicole Fennell, Executive Assistant Rose Hall Developments Limited.

In addition to school supplies, staff and children were treated to a day by the pool filled with food, music, games

TOURS: SEEK YOUR AFTER DARK THRILLS AT THE ROSE HALL GREAT HOUSE The Legend of the White Witch comes alive in this interactive experience of the Rose Hall Great House during the plantation era. risking a chance encounter.

Enhancing this daring adventure is the night tour which guides your exploration of this place of Jamaican myth and legend, weaving the tale as things around you go bump in the night. It’s not for those with delicate temperaments, the xperience the legend of the White young or for those unable to run Witch and Jamaica’s plantation should the need arise. Climb the years as you are immersed in the stairs, turn each corner and hold on to story of the property’s infamous past each other’s hands as you never know mistress - Annie Palmer. The Rose what apparition may be lurking just Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour out of sight. is filled with chills and thrills and is After 45 minutes of your journey back definitely not for the faint of heart. in time, fortify yourself with the famed In the past, visitors were told to exit Witches Brew. This smoking drink is the grounds before the night fell sure to calm your rattled nerves, as and Annie’s restless spirit began her you all dissolve into nervous laughter haunting vigil. Nowadays, the doors and begin to debate if you really saw have been thrown open wide to those what you think you saw! who dare walk the halls and gardens,

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and entertainment.

A huge part of Rose Hall’s mandate is to always give back and empower the community through programs that provide opportunities for growth and development.

If you’re a parent, you’re probably somewhere between overwhelmed, back on a strict budget and relieved that the kids are out of the house again! Now, you just have to make it to Christmas without falling apart right?

RIGHT! The Rose Hall family wishes everyone a blessed and productive semester!

LAUGH OUT LOUD RASTAMAN AT BANK A Rastaman goes to the bank with a 25kg bag of marijuaa and hands it over to the cashier...shocked the cashier asked “what is this for?”

The Rastaman replies, “I man is here to open a joint account”

WORK ON THE WEEKEND Boss: Do you think you can come in on Saturday? I know you enjoy your weekends but i need you here.

Employee: Yeah, no problem. I’ll pobably be late though as public transportation on weekends is slow.

Boss: What time will you get here?

Employee: Monday

WHAT’S COOKING?

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ur in House Chef, Chef Anderson and his team are bringing a unique perspective to our local everyday used ingredients. Rose Hall Royale caught up with the kitchen and enjoyed a simple plate that not only looked elegant, but that was bursting with flavours! Here’s how you can prepare and enjoy a Chef Anderson special of your own: Fresh seafood sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onion, finish with chopped tomatoes, parsley and lime juice.

Accompanied by pineapple mashed sweet potato with a hint of ground cinnamon and sour cream, pureed sautéed callaloo and carrot pinwheels.

WHO WAS HERE?

Recipe

The Legend of the White Witch comes alive in this interactive experience of the Rose Hall Great House during the plantation era.

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Add rice, turmeric, vegetables and sausage to make seafood paella.

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amaica has always been a favourite location for the James Bond films and several of the 007 films are brimming with an abundance of Jamaican Landmarks. Over the years, guests have travelled to our waters to tour some of these beautiful and sometimes lesser-known featured locations in Bond films such as “Dr. No and Live and Let Die” Here’s a Rose Hall fact, that’s also in the top 25 facts of things to note about the Bond movies filmed in Jamaica.

The Grounds of the Rose Hall Great House and the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course was used in filming Live and Let Die. A makeshift Graveyard was also built around our Cinnamon Hill Golf Course Waterfall at Hole #15 for the

graveyard scene. Also, the scene of the poppy field was shot in the hills directly behind the Great House. If you wish to see any of these scenes or can’t even remember seeing it at all, when next you watch “Live and Let Die” skip to 00:54:51 seconds and enjoy the scenery of what Rose Hall would have looked like in the 70’s up to 00:57:58 seconds.

HOW TO: PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE Prepare Your Family And Home • Monitor radio and television newscasts for information.

• Fill vehicle fuel tanks.

• Prepare and practice a family emergency and evacuation plan.

Plan where you will go. If you have no transportation, arrange with a relative, friend, or neighbor to transport you and your family if you need to evacuate.

• Preparations for your home and property: • Check condition of roof.

• Remove dead trees and branches.

• Clean gutters.

• Secure loose objects in and around your yard.

• Be prepared to leave your home if you live in an evacuation zone, which includes: • A storm surge area.

• An area prone to flooding.

• Other vulnerable housing.

• Restock basic emergency supplies, such as: • Water • Flashlights • Battery-operated radio • Nonperishable food

• Batteries.

• First aid kit.

• Medical prescriptions.

• Never drive into flooded areas; if flood waters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground.

• Avoid contact with electrical equipment, cords, metal and water.

• Hurricanes can cause massive flooding.

• Contact your local emergency management agency for information (E.g. Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management).

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