Countdown To Gold!

On Sunday, August 5th, 2012, D.T. Ventures under the patronage of the Trelawny Homecoming Association and the Trelawny Chamber of Commerce presents, "Countdown 2 Gold" -Pre Jamaica 50 and Olympic Gold Celebration, dubbed a National Homecoming Festival. 

Jamaicans and Jamaica well-wishers will gather on the scenic banks of the Martha Brae River at, The Water Wheel in Martha Brae, Trelawny, for this spectacular event, which has been endorsed as an official 'Jamaica 50' event.

"Countdown 2 Gold" is a dual mega celebration. An all day party, whose highlights include a countdown to Jamaica's GOLDEN 50th Anniversary which takes place at midnight. Revelers will also share the comradery, as Jamaica takes the gold in the 100m finals in the 2012 London Olympics. Live Olympic coverage on jumbo T.V. screens all night long.  With three of our athletes; Trelawny's son Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powel all competing in the same event, a GOLD medal is inevitable. Yes Jamaica, we are confident to bring home the GOLD.

At minutes to midnight, the party will pause as we begin the official countdown. We will raise our country's flag and sing our national anthem with pride. Attired in our black, gold and green, we'll proudly celebrate our countries 50th year of independence. Two GOLDEN celebrations in one historic night! 

With music by a trio of legends, Killamanjaro, the people's champion sound, Merritone Disco, Jamaica's premier vintage party sound, and D.J. Cancer formerly a senior selector of the world renowned Stone Love sound, Jamaicans and lovers of Jamaica will undoubtedly have a musical experience to remember for decades.  

Special invites include Mayor of Falmouth, Trelawny's members of Parliament, business and private sector leaders, and distinguished citizens. With the shimmering water of the scenic Martha Brae River, providing the backdrop, The Water Wheel venue in Martha Brae, Trelawny, is the ultimate location to provide the ambiance and enchantment for the "Countdown 2 Gold" celebration fest.

Simultaneously, these two events will surely send patrons into a state of euphoria. Patrons leaving this event will take with them a feeling of extreme pride, and great joy.  August 5^th will be a memorable experience with superb entertainment and an even greater love for our country JAMAICA.

Tobago Celebrates 50 Years of Independence!

Tobago, known as the Allure of the Caribbean™ offers a 3 day, 4 night exclusive holiday destination to international tourists and locals as the island readies to welcome the world in celebration of its Golden Jubilee!

Marking 50 years of independence from Great Britain, Tobago, the twin island to Trinidad plans a 3 day, 4 night extravaganza called the Plymouth Music, Culture and Trade Festival which includes a welcome reception for locals and visitors to the island on Thursday August 30^th and Music performances as well as Pavilion presentations on Friday August 31^st, Saturday September 1^st and Sunday September 2^nd, 2012.

In partnership with airlines, cruise ships and travel agencies, Tobago will offer visitors exceptional travel and accommodation packages designed to make Plymouth an annual travel destination!

The music festival, a culmination of the biggest, best and brightest talents in music will include popular contemporary artists as well as Spanish, French, and Dutch.  “We’re including music from all backgrounds which reflect the melting pot of culture and people here on the island” said Natasha Thomas, one of the events planners.

In addition to the welcome reception and Music Festival, organizers have incorporated activities for children which include art and craft workshops using material ancestors would have used at the time of British colonialism.  For parents, pavilions of French, Spanish and English influence will also be on display, highlighting each countries contribution to the culture of the island.

As for the location of the festival, the Plymouth Recreational Grounds is picturesque and sits slightly elevated above the Caribbean Sea, making the view and the back drop of artists’ performances stunning.  Locals say it is one of the most romantic locations in the Caribbean, thus making it alluring!