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KFC Morant Bay comes alive for KFC’s grand opening

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Ding Dong and the Ravers take the stage with KFC dancers, turning the Morant Bay Urban Centre all the way up.

KFC’s Morant Bay grand opening unfolded as a full-day experience at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, beginning with a private ceremony that brought together invited guests, partners and stakeholders representing both national and local leadership on Saturday, January 17.

The occasion marked a key milestone for the brand in St Thomas, building on the restaurant’s soft opening in December 2025 and setting the tone for what was to follow.

The ceremony, hosted by Debbie Bissoon, featured remarks from Managing Director Mark Myers, Member of Parliament for St Thomas Western James Robertson, and Rupert Anderson, who delivered remarks on behalf of the Member of Parliament for St Thomas Eastern, Yvonne Shaw.

From left: Mayor of Morant Bay Louis Chin, Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, KFC Jamaica Managing Director Mark Myers, Marketing Director Tina Matalon, Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western James Robertson, and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Lyttleton Shirley share the ribbon-cutting moment marking the official opening of KFC Morant Bay.
A moment during the restaurant tour, Senator Minister Aubyn Hill meets the hardworking team behind the ever-buzzing KFC Morant Bay location.
The faces behind KFC Morant Bay, with Managing Director Mark Myers sharing in a proud opening-day moment with the team.

Municipal leaders were also in attendance, featuring remarks from Mayor Louis Chin, reflecting wide support for the new location and its role within the Morant Bay Urban Centre and the wider St. Thomas community.

Following the official ribbon cutting, guests were invited to tour the new restaurant, getting a closer look at the $350 million investment and the spaces designed to serve the community. The walkthrough was brought to life by the restaurant’s team members, whose pride and enthusiasm were evident as guests sampled familiar KFC favourites and interacted across the floor.

All part of the fun as children from the community enjoy the merry-go-round and trampoline while the Morant Bay celebrations roll on.
The energy shifts after the ceremony as host and content creator Daindra Harris turns the Morant Bay Urban Centre into a full celebration.
High energy in the Morant Bay Urban Centre as Kaka Highflames lights up the stage for the community.

By afternoon, the atmosphere shifted into a different rhythm as activities rolled into a fun-filled community experience. Children enjoyed rides, while longstanding partners Best Dressed Chicken and Pepsi added to the excitement with gift voucher giveaways and baskets.

The stage show, hosted by content creator and host, Daindra Harrison, kept the crowd on its feet, with dancing carried through the afternoon. With EDGE FM on site, the energy of the occasion carried well beyond the venue.

From the turnout to the atmosphere on the ground, the day reflected the heart of the St Thomas community and what keeps the parish moving.

Another longstanding partner moment with Pepsi, as the KFC team is joined by William Myers, Supply Chain Project Manager; Kandine West, Marketing Officer at KFC; Stephan Bennett, Brand Coordinator at Pepsi; and Tina Matalon, Marketing Director for Restaurants of Jamaica, during the Morant Bay opening.
Longstanding KFC Jamaica partners Best Dressed Chicken share a moment with the KFC team, including Andrei Roper, Marketing Manager at Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ); Ricardo Nembhard, Sales Manager; Arielle Oliver, Brand Manager; Ava Sinclair, Regional Marketing Manager; Yanique Chambers-McGregor, Sales Development Specialist (QSRs) at Best Dressed Chicken; and Anthony Gordon, ROJ Distribution Manager, as they celebrate the Morant Bay opening together.

The celebrations closed with performances from Ding Dong & The Ravers and Kaka Highflames, sealing a lively and memorable occasion. The people of St Thomas were promised a treat, and from start to finish, the day delivered.

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