9 Aubrey Campbell/Gleaner Writer WEEKS AFTER the pronouncement by a trio of officiating ministers, it remains the talk of town and country, the marriage of Joan Myers and Orville Byfield on Saturday, April 29, at the Holiday Inn All Inclusive Resort, Montego Bay. The exchange of vows between Myers, a f inancial controller and formerly of Montego Bay, now residing in Orlando, Flor ida, and Byfield, a lecturer at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston, is being described as one of the best of its kind. “This wedding was certainly a Godidea. I pray your lives going forward will be as beautiful. Those who never knew God got an opportunity to experience Him in His fullness. The pastor was excellent, not to mention your song was so powerful. Love you both,” offered Judy Mowatt. Myers, a noted recording gospel artiste, left the audience spellbound and spirit-filled as she entered and walked up the aisle while singing The One He Kept For Me by Maurette Brown Clark. After the ceremony, she would exit with See What The Lord has ONE DANCE DID IT: Mr and Mrs Byfield share the ceremonial first dance during the reception. Big brother and respected reggae/jazz recording artiste Benji Myaz served as musical director. TOGETHER. FOREVER: Joan and Orville sharing the same focus shortly after saying ‘I do’. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Joan and Orville Byfield A WEDDING FOR THE AGES Aubrey Campbell/Gleaner Writer NEW YORK, NY: A NUMBER of individuals, organisations and businesses which have supported the Montego Bay Comets Athletics Club over the years will be spotlighted during a receptionmarking its 45th anniversary on Saturday, July 15, at the Meet Conference & Event Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay. “Getting this far is by no means an easy undertaking, and so as we celebrate this milestone, we want to take the time to say ‘thank you’ to as many persons as we can for supporting the vision and the mission,” Andrene Thomas-Brutus, event chair, said. She says that to date, the committee has identified well over 35 honorees , “who will be contacted in the coming days and weeks to be present and to accept our token of appreciation”. Topping the list is Cornwall College, where the idea of a track club was born in the fall of 1977, when a group of final-year students huddled in the dormitory to decide how best to preserve their love for the sport after enjoying some success at ‘Champs’, the local sprint fest for student athletes. The national governing body Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), the Social Development Commission, and the Trelawny Striders Track Club along with media outlets, the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC Radio West), Beacon (Western Mirror) and The Gleaner Company – Western Bureau, also make the list. Lloyds of Montego Bay and the Pelican Restaurant, two of the city’s iconic establishments, are grouped with CustomMarble & Design, St James Bakery, Montego Bay Safety Company, and the St James Parish Library. Veteran sports administrator Jerry Reid along with Alva ‘Second’ Gordon (Boys’Club), Leroy ‘Bulla’McKenzie, Roy Saunders, Loxley Buchanan and Angela McIntosh (sports medicine) are some of the individuals who have helped the journey to this milestone. “The list is by no means final but it’s a start, as we journey on for another 45 years,”according to Thomas-Brutus, who said that she is encouraged by the response so far. Acclaimed jazz soloist Myrna Hague will serenade the honorees after remarks and commendations from Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association, and Michael Campbell, president of Comets Club Int’l. Karen‘KT’Taylor of MORE FM, media partners of the event, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Tickets for the event are on sale at select outlets in Montego Bay. Comets Track Club to honour 35 at anniversary ceremony Michael Campbell, president of Comets Club Int’l. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association. THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JUNE 1 - JULY 5, 2023 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS Done by Nathaniel Bassey, showcasing the musical genius of brother Benji Myaz, himself an outstanding reggae/ jazz musician. Other highlights of the well-coordinated ceremony and reception included a sand ceremony performed by Joan, Orville and Daniel, son of the groom, and a tribute to the parents - past and present. Pauline Byfield, the only parent, was duly recognised. Themed ‘Our friendship has blossomed into love andmarriage’, the couple was deliberate in ensuring that above everything else, the presence of God was foremost in the proceedings. Linton Atkinson and Dave Myers served as masters of ceremony.
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