Left: Donna Chen seems pleased with this work she successfully bid for at the Jamaicans for Justice fund-raising dinner and art auction, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, on Saturday. Right: British High Commissioner Jeremy Cresswell and Dr. Barbara Munske examine this piece of art, which was one of the items at the Jamaicans for Justice fourth fund-raising dinner and art auction. - PHOTOS BY COLIN HAMILTON/FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
THERE WERE no squabbles about the constitution or anything legal for Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ), last Saturday, as the group presented its fourth Gala Dinner Art and Collectibles Auction at the Knutsford Court Hotel, St. Andrew.
Chairman Michael Lumsden said that this was the organisation's biggest fund-raising event. He praised the efforts of the persons who came to seek their help saying, "without their determination, I doubt we would have the courage to press on in the areas we have".
Monsignor Richard Albert endorsed the JFJ, stating that whenever they defend the poor, they are doing God's work. He called them "the finest and most effective human rights organisation" he had seen in 30 years in Jamaica.
ENTERTAINMENT
The lamb was simply delicious, while Warm 'N' Easy kept guests entertained with their selections, including Moon River, I Wanna Love You and Little Genie. But, this was all about the auction and guests ensured they had their paddles ready.
Fifty-nine pieces were for the taking at some bargain prices. Auctioneer to the stars, William Tavares-Finson, was at it again coaxing every spare dollar out of the bidders. In other words, doing his job effectively.
The works were from a variety of artists, including veterans Seya Parboosingh, Maria Layacona, as well as P.J. Stewart and Katrina Abrahams who were both in attendance.
Executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, Dr. Carolyn Gomes, shares a joke with Monsignor Richard Albert at the organisation's fund-raising dinner and art auction.
