MBJ celebrates anniversary in style

MBJ Airports Limited, operator of Sangster International Airport (SIA), pulled out all the stops in celebration last Friday.

MBJ culminated year-long celebrations of its 15th anniversary as SIA’s operator by hosting the 24th Art of Reggae Exhibition, a ‘Trashion Show’, as well as dance and musical performances headlined by Agent Sasco.

The exhibition displayed the top 100 entrants in the International Reggae Poster Contest.

The Trashion Show presented apparel made from recycled materials designed by members of the airport staff.

The performance segment saw a dance troupe from the Edna Manley College, Tennshann Invasion Band, and headliner Agent Sasco all thrilling fans.

The courtyard outside the departures terminal surrounding the new ‘I Love Montego Bay’ sign was transformed for the soirée with a stage and red carpet and tents displaying the reggae posters.

“The collaboration with the International Reggae Poster Contest fits perfectly with our vision of creating the ‘Irie Airport Experience’,” said MBJ Airports CEO Raphael Echevarne. “As the leading entry point for visitors to Jamaica, it’s only natural that we should showcase the work of talented artists from across the world as they pay tribute to this island’s singular music and culture, finally recognised ... by UNESCO for its invaluable contribution to the world’s musical heritage.”

He said MBJ also found the event to be the perfect medium to involve the staff of the wider airport community.

“The Trashion Show was a great way to showcase the talent and creativity of the airport employees. We do hope to have more events to incorporate staff as part of our continued drive to deepen our engagement with the wider Sangster International Airport family,” Echevarne added.

Patrons in attendance were treated to a number of giveaways, including Samsung tablets and items from Bijoux Jewellers and World Duty Free, after following and liking @mbjairport on social media and correctly answering questions posed by the MC.

The event was sponsored by SIA concessionaires.

Tamesha Patterson of VIP Attractions took second place. American Airlines’ Joan Pennicott struts her stuff to a third-place finish in the ‘Trashion Show’.

Agent Sasco performs for the crowd. Jamelia Myers of Express Catering took first place in the ‘Trashion Show’.