Consulate General of Jamaica Honors South Florida Promoters Marco Brown and Tyrone Robertson with One Love Award

Jamaican-born event promoters Marco Brown and Tyrone Robertson were honored with the Consulate General of Jamaica One Love Award during the STUDIO 45 Jamaica 62nd Independence Celebration at Truck Stop in Weston, Florida, on Saturday, August 3rd. The award was presented by Consul General R. Oliver Mair in recognition of their significant contributions to the Jamaican Diaspora through their work in promoting and preserving Jamaican culture.

Marco Brown, a pioneer in the South Florida entertainment scene, began his career in the 1970s by opening the first Jamaican nightclub in Broward County. Over the years, he has become known for producing iconic events such as Sundays on the Bay and Rancho Grande, which have become staples in the community. Brown expressed his gratitude upon receiving the award, noting the continued satisfaction he feels when seeing patrons enjoy the events he has organized.

Tyrone Robertson, who started with smaller events in Kingston, Jamaica, and Miami Lakes, FL, has also made a lasting impact on the community. Inspired by the success of events like Sundays on the Bay and clubs like Hungry Whale, Robertson went on to produce the popular First Fridays of Florida monthly event, which served the Caribbean community from 2000 to 2016. He is also the co-producer of the Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival and co-founder of CaribTix.com and the Caribbean streaming service Caribcast.

Throughout their careers, Brown and Robertson have collaborated on various events, including SeaBreeze Sundays and the annual Pluto & Friends concert, helping to keep Caribbean culture and entertainment alive in South Florida.

The Consulate General of Jamaica One Love Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of Marco Brown and Tyrone Robertson to the Jamaican community, acknowledging their dedication to fostering a vibrant and engaged Diaspora.