Just out of a busy Christmas or festive season, Executive Committee members and employees at every level at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla joined in a mass party at Royale Caribbean on Saturday evening, January 11.
Well-attired for the occasion, many in formal wear, the delighted employees were entertained with cocktails in the reception area of the locally-owned Royale Caribbean Hotel before entering the large dining area to a sumptuous dinner spread and music.
There, following the dinner, the employees were welcomed by Four Seasons’ Resort Manager, Mr. Billy Cueto, who said 2019 was “an incredible year” for Four Seasons “and one for the books”. He went on: “When I arrived in Anguilla in 2018, the Resort was just getting back on its feet [following Hurricane Irma] and where it is today, compared with where it was when we reopened in March 2018, is unbelievable. The men and women who are standing around here, right now, contributed to where we are – and the success that we have. Thank you on behalf of Jose’ [the General Manager] and the Planning Committee.”
Earlier, at the commencement of the event, Mr. Jose’ Adames, who was travelling back to Anguilla from the United States, addressed the employees by video link. “I just want to say thank you so much for 2019. What you were able to accomplish was unprecedented,” he told them, mentioning in particular their work during Thanksgiving and the Christmas and Festive Season. He added: “I hope that 2020 will be better that 2019 – and I look forward to spending another amazing year by your side. Thank you and Anguilla stronger forever. Love you guys.”
The employees gathered around the Resort Manager, Mr. Cueto, as he announced the names of Front of the House nominees for December; the Heart of the House nominees also for December; the Employee of the Year 2019 nominees – as well as cash prizes and trips won by a number of employees. He was assisted by Ms. Marynka Ruan, Assistant Manager, People & Culture (Human Resources).
The December Front of House nominees were: William Rogers, Bamboo Bar & Grill, Assistant Server; Sunzahra Banks and Taura Maynard, Guest Experience Specialists; Lucette Davis, Core Agent; Chhaya Halley, Front Desk Agent; Sharod Morton, Airport Greeter; Shamkisha Webster, KFAS Attendant; Angelique Laurent, Residential Coordinator; Tuan Dominique, Salt PM Server; Tristan Hazel, Receptionist; Tiandra Gumbs, Server Assistant; Jeffrey Adams, Sunset Pool Supervisor; and Omari Bourne, Overnight Security Supervisor.
The winner was Jeffrey Adams.
The Heart of House Nominees were: Hyacinth Gumbs, Johanna Heredia and Juliette Pinard Guest Room Attendants; Kevin Tappin, Overnight Public Area Attendant; Cindy Rose, Turndown Attendant; Nikesha Fabian, Guest Room Attendant; Ramon Gumbs, Laundry Attendant; Romique Webster, Landscaper; Mayrol Carty, Steward; and Daniel Lann, Reservations Agent.
The winner was Daniel Lann.
The Employee of the Year 2019 Nominees were: Denyinabid Heredia; Esther Ruan; Jahvon Gumbs; Wilson Carter; Delano Gumbs; Sonni Gumbs; Cindy Wathey; Caressa Phillips; Kenneth Webster; Juana Taveras Abreu; Shenise Bryan Webster; Mario Connor; Mark Gokarran; John “Diamond” Gumbs; Keithroy Proctor; Jonathan Polanco; Angelique Laurent; and Carlton Ebanks.
The winner was Mario Connor.
Other activities included some exciting circus performances – and the best dressed male won by Hue Carty; and the best dressed female won by Bridgette Hughes.
The End of the Festive Employee Party continued for several hours and was a delightful occasion for all.
