By Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter 
A member of the Dance Factory in performance at the launch of Radio Mona recently. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
THE LAWNS of the Visitor's Lodge at the University of the West Indies, was the scene of fond memories and excellent performances as Radio Mona FM93 was officially launched.
The 'station that grows your mind' is actually two years into its current run, although it was conceptualised 22 years ago. Radio Mona was around when there were only two radio stations. The station has had its fair share of changes. In 1981, it broadcasted from 12 noon to 5 p.m. five days each week. Now, the station can be heard islandwide 24 hours a day.
Those who gathered to witness the launch were reintroduced to the sounds that make the station a hit.
The L'Acadco Drummers got things off to a thumping start. The persistent pounding of the drums gave the impression that there were more than the two players behind the foot-tapping rhythm.
The Dance Factory Performers, who were also on the line-up, showed great professionalism in continuing their piece even when the sound chipped out. Alex Martin on guitar and Seretse Small on keyboard, proved a dynamic duo. The evening was punctuated by the acappella melodies from the male members of the University Singers.
Radio Mona took time to recognise the contributions of different individuals who either conceptualised the station or helped it in its fledging days. The organisation was grateful to sponsors such as FIMI Wireless, UWI Credit Union, Monarch Pharmacy and Heart Trust/NTA.
At the function, The Gleaner saw Principal of The UWI Mona campus , Professor Kenneth Hall; Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Professor Aggrey Brown; Executive Director of the Broadcast Commission, Cordell Green; Chief Communication Engineer at the Post and Telecommunications Department, Roy Hume; veteran broadcaster, Alma MockYen; Ruth Wilson; Easton Lee; Professor in the History Department, Roy Augier; Dr. Carolyn Cooper; CARIMAC lecturer, Dr. Hopeton Dunn; veteran broadcast technician, Mel Blake; veteran theatre director, Brian Heap; managing director of The Observer, Trevor Riley; Radio Mona staff including Dane Lewis, Stephanie Shaw of JIS; Dennis Brooks; Head of Radio Education Unit, Angela Barbour and Owen Banton.
