UBT&R TAKES MONTEGO BAY

THE WORLD-RENOWNED franchise Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records (UBT&R) has officially opened the doors of its third restaurant in St James Place Plaza on Montego Bay’s revived Hip Strip.

The grand opening welcomes Christopher Issa and the Crissa Entertainment Group to the Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records family as the newest franchisee.

Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records neighbours new addition to the Montego Bay tourism scene, the high-end urban Spanish Court Hotel. Both facilities invite guests to explore and experience the best of Jamaica.

In fact, Montego Bay businessman Mark Hart describes life on the Hip Strip best.

“The investment being made by the Crissa Entertainment Group into Tracks & Records has contributed to the renewal of Montego Bay’s Hip Strip, which has, for a long time, had several hotels and other entertainment facilities that were not in operation. This new addition lends great potential to a prime area where persons can have access to a local experience. The strip should be a place that has a great variety of food, entertainment and accommodation. We still have a long way to go and hope to see a continued trend where investors will bring other properties along the strip back into the tourism product,” he said.

The new 5,300-square foot space

honours the quintessential Tracks & Records vibe with vibrant colours, Jamaican tunes and delicious Jamaican flavours. As the centrepiece of St James Place Plaza, the new UBT&R features a 10ft statue crafted by German artist Diedel Kloever.

Gary Matalon, franchiser and director of Kingston Live Entertainment, which operates of UBT&R, speaking of the growth of the brand, said it was a significant milestone. “Montego Bay has always been somewhere we felt would be ideal for this concept. We are very excited about entering the tourism capital at this time and are looking forward to working and growing with the Crissa

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY ANGUIN Pepsi’s promotional agents repping the company with style.

Kathi-Cooke (left, Sweet Cooke Creations) poses with Debra Hill.

Robert Dunbar shares lens with wife Tina.

Evelyn Harrington looking lovely in green at the grand opening.

From left: Julaire Hall poses with Brian Brown & Gloria Henry.

From left: Debra Kerr-Haughton poses with Tanya Martin and Taihia Becker.

Natalee Ellis shares lens with Andre Hudson.

Tamarah Pryce (left) and Natasha James at the official opening of Tracks & Records, Montego Bay.