Despite the stormy weather on Saturday, August 3rd,

Consul General R. Oliver Mair attended the STUDIO 45 | Jamaica 62nd Independence

Celebration at Truck Stop in Weston, Florida. The Consul General engaged hundreds of

revelers and then took to the stage to recognize the patrons and congratulate promoters Gary

Hart and Omar Shoucair on their successful event.

(Consul General R. Oliver Mair and Gary Hart)

During the celebration, Consul General Mair presented two seasoned South Florida promoters,

Marco Brown and Tyrone Robertson, with the Consulate General of Jamaica One Love Award.

This prestigious award honors their contributions to the Jamaican Diaspora through their tireless

efforts in producing events and entertainment that keep the Jamaican culture alive.

(Tyrone Robertson, Consul General R. Oliver Mair and Marco Brown)

Marco Brown, a pioneer in the entertainment industry, opened the first Broward County-based

Jamaican Night Club in the 1970s. He is renowned for producing unforgettable events like

Sundays on the Bay and Rancho Grande. Brown expressed his gratitude, saying:

“I have been in the entertainment business for a long time, and I still get a feeling of satisfaction

when I see patrons enjoying themselves at events that I have produced.”

Tyrone Robertson, who began his career with smaller events in Kingston Jamaica and Miami

Lakes FL, drew inspiration from the success of Sundays on the Bay and clubs like Hungry

Whale. He went on to produce the popular First Fridays of Florida monthly event, which served

the community from 2000 to 2016. Robertson is also the co-producer of the Atlanta Caribbean

Jerk Festival, co-founder of CaribTix.com, and Caribbean streaming service Caribcast. He

stated:

“Seeing the success of Sundays on the Bay and clubs like Hungry Whale served as a

foundation for me to produce events and platforms that cater to the Caribbean community.”

Brown and Robertson have collaborated on several events, including SeaBreeze Sundays and

the annual Pluto & Friends concert. Their dedication to promoting Caribbean culture and

entertainment has kept the Diaspora engaged and vibrant.

The Consulate General of Jamaica One Love Award is a testament to the outstanding

contributions of Marco Brown and Tyrone Robertson to the Jamaican community in South

Florida.