Wayne Lewis: Born for the water

Wayne Lewis: Born for the water

A visionary from the hills of Buff Bay, Portland, Wayne Lewis had a dream to become a leader in watersports — a dream he was adamant he would accomplish. Seven years ago, Lewis walked through the gates of Beaches Ocho Rios as an eager participant in the Sandals and...
DENISE WATSON: Purpose driven

DENISE WATSON: Purpose driven

Getting the proverbial foot in the door was all Denise Watson needed to forge her way in the tourism industry and boost her professional development. When the opening for a sales representative came up at Sandals South Coast more than 15 years ago, she grabbed the...
‘Big up Ms Gia!’

‘Big up Ms Gia!’

Starting as a HEART trainee at the front office, moving through to middle management and now at the helm of a team of more than 70 housekeepers at Beaches Ocho Rios resort, Gia Redway has remained humble and committed. She strives to always give more than expected by...
Lavene Duncan— Autism advocate

Lavene Duncan— Autism advocate

When Lavene Duncan was contracted to work as a babysitter at Beaches Ocho Rios 20 years ago, she had no idea that one day she would be the one in charge of the property’s Kids’ Camp — and an advocate for autism. She did know, though, that she loved children and that...
Nathalee Ramsay: On track at RED LANE®SPA

Nathalee Ramsay: On track at RED LANE®SPA

Nathalee Ramsay, like many other mothers of two young children, once grappled with the question: How do I find work that is fulfilling and near to home so that I can still be able to take care of my babies? That was 14 years ago and the answer was the food and...