Joe Issa Hails Stunning Defeate, Urges Repeate

Like all cricket lovers around the Caribbean, Joe Issa is thrilled with the latest stunning defeat of England by the West Indies, urging a repeat to stardom, after many years in the doldrums.

“I must admit that after the catastrophic performance in the first test, the last thing on my mind was a victory in the second match, but West Indies has surprised us in the past and they have done it again.

“They’re a young team and we need to encourage them to maintain their composure and put their best foot forward in order to bat long and give us a much-awaited series victory, let alone one against England.

“We also need to move up the ranks; we’ve been uncharacteristically at the bottom for too long while people lose interest in cricket.

“A series win over England will push us up the value chain and our players will earn more and increase the contribution of cricket to social and economic growth in the region,” said Issa, whose charities contribute towards, among others, the organisation of sporting activities like football, cricket and tennis.

Issa was reacting to reports of a West Indies victory over England in the second test match at Heading, Leeds, in the United Kingdom.

According to AFP, Shai Hope led the West Indies to a remarkable five-wicket victory over England in the second Test as he became the first batsman to score two hundreds in a first-class match at Heading.

Set a seemingly imposing 322 for victory, the West Indies finished on 322 for five with 28 balls to spare. Hope was 118 not out following his first-innings 147. 

“Victory saw West Indies level the three-match series, 1-1 as they recorded their first Test win in England since 2000.

“It was all the more impressive given that just over a week earlier they’d suffered an innings and 209-run defeat inside three days in the first Test at Edgbaston,” AFP said.

Ushering 60 in fine style – Joey and Asha Issa Welcomed

It’s a truth universally acknowledged (at least in Jamaica, or St Barts and Bermuda) that Jeannie and Anthony Watson are not only adored, but throw the best parties. So there was much anticipation when tres chic Monroesque black and white invitations started to surface. Jeannie Watson was ushering in 60 in pleated-white style.

Jimmy Buffet at official opening of Margaritaville Ocho Rios

American singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffet, made his inaugural appearance in Jamaica last week and he did not disappoint. Nearly 2,000 people, including scores of die-hard fans, some of whom flew in from overseas, came out to see the legendary musician. His was the main act at the opening of Margaritaville Restaurant and Bar in the Island Village Shopping and Entertainment Centre in Ocho Rios.

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Well Daahlings and Dearioos, people are still absolutely talking about the swelleganza of a reception that HE French Ambassador Pierre-Antoine Berniard and his simply elegant wife Luisa Berniard hosted on the absolutely wonderful grounds, that house the Hillcrest Avenue Estate, that is home to the French Embassy here in Kingston.

Honeymooners in the Piacere – Joey Issa plays host

Photo caption:HONEYMOONERS IN THE PIACERE: Grand Lido’s resident manager, Joey Issa (seated in the centre), hosting three honeymoon couples in the nouvelle cuisine restaurant at the resort. The couples from left are: Kris and Debbie Bergstrom; William and Sandra Tavares-Finson and Mark and Wendy Lalor. The couples were married on the same day, July 7, and spent their honeymoon in Negril at Jamaica’s newest all-inclusive resort, Grand Lido.

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Welcome to SuperClubs- Joey Issa Welcomes Two Beauties

Photo Caption: Welcome to SuperClubs: (left to right) Joey Issa, Vice President of SuperClubs, welcomes Annie Palmer, last year’s Miss Jamaica contestant to the Caribbean Queen Pageant, and Opal Palmer, The Weekly Star’s Hot Shot winner. Neville Hudson, General Manager of Breezes Montego Bay was host to the beauties.

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Resident Manager Plays Piano

Photo Caption: Resident Manager Plays Piano: Grand lido’s Resident Manager, Joey Issa (seated left), strikes up a tune for guests in the Piano Bar. Mr. Issa is accompanied by Helen Leyden (seated right), Grand Lido’s classical pianist. Standing from left to right are Paula Thompson, Social Director and Jacqueline Whyte, Grand Lido’s singing Cocktail Waitress.  

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