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JAM | Sep 29, 2024

Jamaica Food and Drink Festival countdown begins!

ABIGAIL BARRETT

ABIGAIL BARRETT / Our Today

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Stunning couple alert! Effortlessly blending casual chic with understated elegance,
Alyshia and Asafa Powell graced the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival launch, ready to enjoy
great vibes, music, and delicious food. (Photo: Contributed)

Jamaica is renowned for its mouth-watering food and rich spirit, two elements that the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival effortlessly unites. Now in its 10th year, the festival is celebrating ’10 Years of Flavour’—a journey that transcends both cultures and time.


On Wednesday, September 25, major sponsors like Heineken, along with devoted fans, gathered to kick off the countdown to the highly anticipated event, scheduled for November 7-10. Guests indulged
in an array of culinary delights, as lively music set the tone for the exciting flavours and fulfilling
experiences awaiting them in the weeks ahead.


Photo from the event:

Food content creators Shenelle Harris James (left) and Tiana ‘Wonga Gyal’ Chung
(right) raised their Heineken Original and Heineken Brewed Passion cocktails as they savoured
a delightful evening! (Photo: Contributed)
Chefs Samantha George (left) and Mathieu Masson-Duceppe (right) kicked off the
night at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen on September 25, sharing bright smiles as they
embraced the fun and flavours of the evening. (Photo: Contributed)
What’s a festival without a plate of jerked chicken? Entrepreneur Dejeana Greene
stopped to sample some freshly cooked jerked chicken with roasted breadfruit.
(Photo: Contributed)
Food, good vibes, and dancing filled the kitchen! Digital content creator Rushane
‘Rushcam’ Campbell was fully immersed in the lively atmosphere at the launch of the Jamaica
Food and Drink Festival. (Photo: Contributed)
Georgia Bayley’s chic brown leather ensemble was perfectly complemented by her
Heineken Silver, turning heads at the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival launch on September 25. (Photo: Contributed)
We’re here for the food! Retiring his chef coat for the evening, Garfield Seivright took a
moment to savour the authentic flavours of the Jamaican breadfruit and jerked chicken
combination. He immersed himself in the culinary experience at the launch of the Jamaica Food
and Drink Festival on September 25. (Photo: Contributed)
Networking at its finest! Director of Tourism Linkages Network Carolyn McDonald
Riley (left) and Heineken Junior Brand Manager Hanna Turner (right) shared a moment of
camaraderie at the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival launch. (Photo: Contributed)
Catching up with amazing partners! As she mingled with the crowd, Heineken Junior
Brand Manager Hanna Turner (left) spotted Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and
Exporters’ Association, Kathryn Silvera (right), and they both enjoyed the vibrant ambience of
the event. (Photo: Contributed)
Laughter and drinks abound! Host Debbie Bissoon (left) challenged Kareem ‘Bwoya
Tingz’ Weathers (right) to an exhilarating dance-off on the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen
patio. (Photo: Contributed)

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