JAMAICA'S PRIME Minister loves to throw a party and not even heavy afternoon showers would spoil this one.

On Tuesday, July 12, on the unfortunately muddy lawns of the prestigious Vale Royal, he hosted a reception (and subsequently a mini concert) to commemorate the visit of John Kufuor, President of Ghana. African garb (if you have any in your wardrobe) was a must for this one and members of the audience, especially the ladies, endeavoured to do so.

Some time around 8:30 p.m. there were some live performances. For a show of this nature, music from the homeland mixed with our local reggae was the perfect blend. Jahmel performed two of his originals before giving way to the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari who drummed up some classics including There Is No Night In Zion. They were then joined by 'Cat' Coore on cello and together they performed Rivers of Babylon and The Rastaman Chant. Songbird Sharon Tucker chipped in with an item.

Throughout the performances there were the usual chants of 'Jah' followed by the inevitable response 'Rastafari'. All the performers ended the 'show' with the universal song of unity One Love.