Posts tagged Mark Henry

The Grand opening of the Cool Runnings Restaurant, at the Jamaica Association of Montreal, was held on Saturday, May 28. It was a wonderful moment to welcome members of the Asociation, organizations, community associations, elected officials and members of the public to formally inaugurate this new restaurant. The event included blessing the restaurant and offering a toast to its success. Organizers also took the opportunity to thank the many individuals and chefs who graced the kitchen over the years. Jamaica Pride was one of the original restaurants that started with Rupert Edwards and Courtney Allen as early as 1997. They …

Cue strains of Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’ with wisps of smoke carrying the smell of jerk seasoning and other delightful scents in the mid-summer sunshine and breeze on the island that is Parc Drapeau…. For the past four decades or so, Jamaica Day, the annual celebration of music, food, arts and crafts and everything Jamaica has been ‘nicing-up’ Montreal, as one of the biggest outdoor festivals in our community. However, the event has been in jeopardy because of some sour notes and out-of-timing ruminations as two competing groups of organizers claim ownership of The Day and the rights to host …