Monday, May 11, 2015

Hotel Rates in Kingston

Here are some hotels around Kingston along with their daily rates.
  1. Altamont Court
    1-3 Altamont Terrace, New Kingston, Kingston 5
    Tel: (876) 929-5931/929-4497-8 Fax: (876) 929-2118
    Email: Altamont@n5.com.jm
    Economy US$112 J$12,320
    Deluxe Special Rooms (Based on Availability)
    Single OccupancyUS$123.76J$13,613.60
    Double OccupancyUS$133.76J$14,713.60
    Standard/Exec Rooms
    Single OccupancyUS$147J$16,170
    Double OccupancyUS$159J$17,490
    Junior Suites (Living room with one single bed, mini fridge; Microwave, 32” TV, balcony, private bathroom, loft bedroom with two double beds 32” TV, Cable, AC)
    SuitesUS$171.76J$18,893.60
    Superior Suites (Living room with one single bed, mini fridge; Microwave, 32” TV, balcony, private bathroom, loft bedroom with two double beds 32” TV, Cable, AC)
    SuitesUS$181.76J$19,993.60
    ALEXUS$204.12J$22,453.20
  2. The Courtleigh
    85 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, Kingston 5
    Tel: (876) 929-9000
    Fax: (876) 906-3224
    Website: www.courtleigh.com
    SingleUS$177J$20,355
    DoubleUS189.65J$21,809.75
  3. Knutsford Court & Suites
    16 Chelsea Avenue, New Kingston, Kingston 5
    Tel: (876) 929-1000
    Fax: (876) 960-7373
    Website: www.knutsfordcourt.com
    SingleUS$160J$18,400
    DoubleUS$172.65J$19,854.75
  4. Spanish Court
    Suite 28, 1 St. Lucia Avenue, New Kingston, Kingston 5
    Tel: (876) 926-0000
    Website: www.spanishcourthotel.com
    Single/DoubleUS$250J$28,750

Tentative list of activities

Thursday (August 6, 2015)
Meet and greet (Location: Kingston)
Registration: 4:00-5:00 PM
Dress: Informal
Collection of reunion kit, which includes:
  • Name card
  • T-shirt
  • Itinerary
  • Keepsakes
  • DVD with family logo, theme song, photo gallery, contact names
Main feature, 5:00 PM
Lecture on our family roots by Prof. Maureen Warner-Lewis
Meal
Dress: Casual
Type of food: Jamaican “yard” food (catered)
Venue: Poolside/ Family home/ a local eatery
Music: Caribbean
Theme: "Dis Long Time Mi Nuh See Yu"
Location: Kingston
Friday
Morning: free
Evening: Family appreciation dinner buffet. Location: TBD
Saturday
Beach Lyme “Fun, Frolic, Games, and Talent Show”
Type of food: Barbecue
Location: Private villa or private beach, St. Mary/ St. Ann/Portland
Bus departs: 6:00 AM
Bus returns: 7:00 PM
Sunday (Kingston)
Church service at UWI chapel @ 7:00 AM
Sunday brunch at Rupert Lewis's home.

First News Bulletin

Monteith Family Reunion


Date:August 6—9, 2015
The Invitation:Extended to every branch of the Monteith Family Tree, including first, second, and third cousins.
Local Event Planners:Delaine McFarlane and Jean Monteith
Local Committee Members:Those who will volunteer for assignments to be named.
Team Leaders:Need team leaders to be in charge of each nuclear family.

Activities to include

  • Welcome party
  • Meet and greet
  • Registration and collecting your memorabilia including T-shirts, itinerary, and gate passes to accommodation and final payment of late fees
  • Talent show and games
  • Talk on our genealogy and visit historic sites and landmarks as we celebrate our forefathers and parents.
  • Family memorabilia display and family photo gallery slide show
  • Gift exchange (pixie) -- no more than USD 5.00
  • "Guess who?" -- email baby photographs of yourself and children.
  • Family dinner and entertainment
  • Church service -- inviting God's continued blessings on the family