Betsy Williams (right), collects a certificate of merit from Letha Gayle-Brissett on behalf of her husband, Evon Williams, of Redbones Blues Café fame. Caribbean Design magazine had a cocktail and awards reception for many supporters at the café on Braemar Avenue last Saturday. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
WHEN YOU'RE doing well, you should thank those who helped you get to where you are.
The people behind Caribbean Design magazine took this view when they had a cocktail and awards reception at the Redbones Blues Café on Saturday, April 2. Under the candlelight glow of the terrace, the small gathering witnessed the show of appreciation from the fledgling magazine.
I say fledgling because Caribbean Design is only published once a year and its main focus is on architecture. But before you think reading a copy would help an insomniac sleep, there's more to it. The magazine happens to be very educational as it also highlights cultural heritage and brings out the history of the region. Readers are also introduced to the lifestyle of the Caribbean people via the architectural images that reside in the pages.
SUPPORT
Editor and publisher, Albert Vernon, and his staff handed out certificates of recognition, appreciation and merit to those who have assisted the magazine's growth in whatever area. Everyone named (most didn't turn up, unfortunately) either advertise or give some type of support to Caribbean Design. Some had been there from the beginning while others chipped in over time. Ironically, founder of Redbones, Evon Williams, was among the awardees.
Caribbean Design is based in Jamaica with Novelty Trading as main distributor. There are affiliate distributors in New York and throughout the Caribbean. Approximately 120,000 persons read the publication.
