LOOKING WELL rested and sporting a new hairdo, Wyvolyn Gager, former editor-in-chief of The Gleaner took to the dance floor with Garfied Grandison, new editor-in-chief at a reception Saturday night hosted by public relations consultant Don Creary.
Members of the diplomatic corps, media representatives and friends of both Miss Gager and Mr. Grandison gathered around the swimming pool at Mr. Creary's Jacks Hill residence to wish the guests of honour all the best in their new endeavours.
Robert Montague, Councillor for the Carron Hall Division of the St. Mary Parish Council and Mr. Grandison's schoolmate, congratulated the Gleaner's newly-appointed editor-in-chief on being the youngest to hold that post. Mr. Montague said it was commendable that Mr. Grandison had moved from being a rural correspondent to the top position in the Editorial Department.
Consultant editor at the Jamaica Herald, Franklyn McKnight also congratulated Miss Gager on her achievements as Gleaner editor and wished Mr. Grandison success.
Mr. Grandison was joined by his wife Prudence at the function. Kerry-Ann Paulwell, wife of the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Technology looked radiant. Christopher Bovell accompanied his wife Michelle, who was dressed in trendy black leather pants and tank top.
Mother of the host, Norma Creary, her beau Dr. Roy Saunders and Don's belle Ayesha Singh, assisted in hosting the function.
Guests selected from a spread of chicken in hoisin sauce, seafood medley, stir fried beef with mushrooms and special fried rice, prepared by Don and Johnny Chuck.
Some watched the chefs prepare the dishes to order, while they sipped glasses of wine, scotch, gin and Irish cream.
Soca music rang out, which lured the guests to the dance floor. By popular demand the selectors played and replayed the controversial 'Chi-Chi Man' song by TOK, which was met with cheers.
Also present were Ambassador of Colombia, Alfonso Munera; Ambassador of the Netherlands, Erik Klipp; JLP's Shahine Robinson; director of community relations in the Ministry of Water and Housing, Christopher Castriota; managing director, of Mitchell's Auto Supplies, Tanny Shirley; Erin Cosby, daughter of American superstar Bill Cosby and Richard Toyloy.
