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"Ole Years Night" or as it is also known, "New Years Eve"... the kinda night where if you didn't see someone wearing a suit for the entire year, you bound to catch them in one on this night. So de TJJ crew had to deck off for this occasion as well, with fellas in suit and tie and de ladies in their elegant classy evening attire. Yea no Jungle Juice T's tonight :-)

We made our way into the party around minutes to ten and were warmly greeted by the promoters. The first area we came across was the dining area, where folks we well seated and seemed to be enjoying their meals. We kept the cameras in the off position as we strolled through, not wanting to seem rude and interrupt folks during their meal. After ordering ah quick drink, we made our way over to the dance floor area. Here we noticed another bar, a creatively erected stage over the swimming pool and last but not least, the one thing that no one could possibly miss...... THE VIEW!! Yuh talk about view, up Fort George hill have view!!

By about 11 PM most people were finished having dinner and were now on the dance floor. Some live entertainment had begun on stage and they were all soaking in the activity. Closer to midnight Orange Sky was introduced to the stage. The band kicked things off by welcoming in the new year at the stroke of midnight as fireworks lit up the night's sky. Doing a performance a bit different from the norm, their repertoire consisted of songs form the late great Kitchener, The Mighty Sparrow and many other veterans in the calypso fraternity. They even sang some classics of the late Robert Nester Marley. The audience seemed to love it and at times even sang along as their favorites were being played. Soca Chutney artist Chris Garcia also came on stage and did a small performance, hitting some high notes in his rendition of some oldies but goldies.

At about 2 AM the DJ returned to setting the pace. Folks continued to dance the night away while sippin on Champaign and the many other types of alcohol available at the bar. One thing is for sure, drinks was flowing like water! At a little after 4 AM we decided to make our way out, but not before running into de Doubles man who fixed us up quite nicely. As usual "Everything, slight pepper... to go!” Yes people, it was rather enjoyable way to bring in the new year and TJJ definitely will look forward to the next one, seeing that things went so well the first time around. Special thanks to Anita and her husband for welcoming Trini Jungle Juice with open arms.

Happy New Year folks!! We are looking forward to another God Blessed Year!!