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who recognized that entertainment is amongst the most consistently and aggressively demanded consumer products in the Jamaican economy. This makes entertainment a good foundation for a company which was set up to achieve the long term corporate goals of the principals.
The KLE Group is redefining the standard of premium entertainment in Jamaica by creating revolutionary brands that cater to new dimensions of a contemporary lifestyle. Through unique innovation, unparalleled service and an astute business management approach, The KLE Group delivers top quality.
In 2008, seven young entrepreneurs - Kevin Bourke, David & Stephen Shirley, Gary & Tina Matalon, Craig Powell and Zuar Ard Jarrett - merged minds and defined how entertainment should be.
Out of our common vision, the KLE Group (aka Kingston Live Entertainment Group) was born. The dynamic of the group and the collective expertise has been our strength. Focused on nightlife entertainment, we launched our first venture in December 2008, the uber-chic Fiction Lounge in Kingston.
Out of our common vision, the KLE Group (aka Kingston Live Entertainment Group) was born. The dynamic of the group and the collective expertise has been our strength. Focused on nightlife entertainment, we launched our first venture in December 2008, the uber-chic Fiction Lounge in Kingston.
Dedicated to delivering a full sensory VIP experience combined with outstanding décor and design, Fiction Lounge surpassed expectations.
On the heels of Fiction’s success, we went in pursuit of our 2nd venture developing a brand that perfectly blended music, food, culture, sports and entertainment in one destination. This idea was brought to life in partnership with one of the world’s most marketable athletes and ‘Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records’ opened in April 2011.
Our Vision
To be the premier entertainment and lifestyle group in Jamaica and beyond. The KLE Group is now pursuing exciting new projects in gaming, tourism and real estate development.
Our Mission
Building dynamic lifestyle brands that will evolve the landscape of entertainment, satisfy our customers, inspire our team, enhance our community and deliver exceptional shareholder value.
To be the premier entertainment and lifestyle group in Jamaica and beyond. The KLE Group is now pursuing exciting new projects in gaming, tourism and real estate development.
Our Mission
Building dynamic lifestyle brands that will evolve the landscape of entertainment, satisfy our customers, inspire our team, enhance our community and deliver exceptional shareholder value.
KLE Supports Jamaica
We are not only bringing entertainment to the Jamaican people, but we also give back to the growth and development of our country. The KLE Group supports charitable organizations and efforts that seek to better our nation. For many years, we have made contributions and donated our products and services to The Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation to support its outstanding fundraising efforts for The Bustamante Hospital for Children.
Other beneficiaries of our support include The Chain of Hope Jamaica, The Sow-A-Seed Foundation and The Yendi Phillips Foundation, among others. In support of our nation’s development, our partnerships and donations also span into the business fraternity and include hosting young professional organizations and associations to spark networking and giving of our establishments to film business TV programmes and publish magazine products in an effort toward stimulating our economy and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit. We will continue on our path of social responsibility and our mission to make a difference in Jamaica.
We are not only bringing entertainment to the Jamaican people, but we also give back to the growth and development of our country. The KLE Group supports charitable organizations and efforts that seek to better our nation. For many years, we have made contributions and donated our products and services to The Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation to support its outstanding fundraising efforts for The Bustamante Hospital for Children.
Other beneficiaries of our support include The Chain of Hope Jamaica, The Sow-A-Seed Foundation and The Yendi Phillips Foundation, among others. In support of our nation’s development, our partnerships and donations also span into the business fraternity and include hosting young professional organizations and associations to spark networking and giving of our establishments to film business TV programmes and publish magazine products in an effort toward stimulating our economy and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit. We will continue on our path of social responsibility and our mission to make a difference in Jamaica.
Zuar Ard Jarrett, B.A., M. Arch.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Jarrett’s main responsibilities within the KLE Group include marketing, new business development and architectural and interior design. Mr. Jarrett is also the founder and Managing Director of Zuar Limited, a premier architectural, planning and interior design firm. Founded in 2004, Zuar Limited’s portfolio spans government, corporate and a host of well-appointed residences.
His extensive portfolio of work includes the Company’s very own Fiction Lounge as well as forming part of the senior design team for Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records.
Mr. Jarrett brings tremendous experience in the entertainment industry, being a founder/ director of DNA entertainment since 2004, an entity instrumental in the hosting and execution of the ATI Negril weekend and a host of other premium events.
Over the last eight years, DNA entertainment has hosted over 80,000 local and international patrons. Mr. Jarrett received various certifications in business from the Institute of Management and Production in Jamaica.
Mr. Jarrett brings tremendous experience in the entertainment industry, being a founder/ director of DNA entertainment since 2004, an entity instrumental in the hosting and execution of the ATI Negril weekend and a host of other premium events.
Over the last eight years, DNA entertainment has hosted over 80,000 local and international patrons. Mr. Jarrett received various certifications in business from the Institute of Management and Production in Jamaica.
He then received qualifications as a designer in the areas of Architecture, Planning and Interior Design from the Caribbean School of Architecture, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies with second class honours in 2000.
He further received the European Union scholarship to pursue a Masters of Architecture, which was completed in 2004.
He further received the European Union scholarship to pursue a Masters of Architecture, which was completed in 2004.
Craig Anthony Powell
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Powell has over twenty-four years experience in management, event marketing and promotions. Mr. Powell’s work experience spans operations management at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Hotel, regional sales and marketing at Amalgamated Distributors Limited and management at Midel Distributors Limited.
Mr. Powell also has a wealth of experience in the event-planning and entertainment industry, having been a principal in many of Jamaica’s premier entertainment attractions and events, such as The Appleton Estate All-Jamaica Grill-Off, which is perhaps the only event of its kind in Jamaica.
Mr. Powell also has substantial agricultural investments, which includes the production and export of produce and has an interest in Jamaica Hydroponics Ltd., a company that grows and distributes vegetables to hotels and retail outlets. Jamaica Hydroponics Ltd. owns and operates the largest hydroponics farm in Jamaica.
Mr. Powell also has substantial agricultural investments, which includes the production and export of produce and has an interest in Jamaica Hydroponics Ltd., a company that grows and distributes vegetables to hotels and retail outlets. Jamaica Hydroponics Ltd. owns and operates the largest hydroponics farm in Jamaica.
Gary C. Matalon, M.B.A., P.M.P.
Director and CEO
Mr. Matalon is a Director of Neustone Ltd, a project management and business process outsourcing company, founded in 2006. Mr. Matalon is also a Director of Construction Systems International Limited, a company specializing in construction and development.
Upon returning to Jamaica in 1992, Mr. Matalon joined his family’s group of companies as a project supervisor to multiple affordable housing development projects at West Indies Home Contractors Ltd. (WIHCON).
After gaining invaluable experience with the group, including Operations Manager at Redimix Concrete Limited and the return to project management for WIHCON, Mr. Matalon took the bold step in leaving the group to pursue his own ventures in project management and business development.
After achieving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Lynn University in Florida, Mr. Matalon went on to complete his Master’s degree in Business from The University of Liverpool.
Mr. Matalon has also continued to specialize in the field of project management as he completed training with the Project Management Institute (PMI) at Boston University and has achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from PMI, which is the highest credential offered in the field of project management.
Mr. Matalon has also continued to specialize in the field of project management as he completed training with the Project Management Institute (PMI) at Boston University and has achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from PMI, which is the highest credential offered in the field of project management.
Stephen Orlando Shirley, A.S.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Shirley has served as Chairman of the KLE Group Board of Directors for the past two years. Mr. Shirley is also CEO of StoneLeigh Coffee Processors Limited, which processes high quality blue mountain coffee for both export and local consumption.
Mr. Shirley has been the Managing Director of Celli-Shac Limited for the past twelve years, which operates three branches of Digicel Stores and a subsidiary DVD rental store, Movie-Shac.
Mr. Shirley is also a Founder and Director of Velle Sports International Limited, Locker Room Sports and Jamaica Coffee Corporation. Mr. Shirley was conferred with an Associate’s degree in Business Management from Miami Dade Community College.
Mr. Shirley has been the Managing Director of Celli-Shac Limited for the past twelve years, which operates three branches of Digicel Stores and a subsidiary DVD rental store, Movie-Shac.
Mr. Shirley is also a Founder and Director of Velle Sports International Limited, Locker Room Sports and Jamaica Coffee Corporation. Mr. Shirley was conferred with an Associate’s degree in Business Management from Miami Dade Community College.
David Alexander Shirley, B.A.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Shirley is a businessman who, in addition to his role as director of the Company, also holds the following posts: Mr. Shirley is a businessman who, in addition to his role as Director of the KLE Group, is also Founder and Chairman of Locker Room Sports, Founder and Director of Velle Sports International Limited, Director of the Jamaica Coffee Corporation, Director of Stoneleigh Coffee Processors Limited, Director of Road Maintenance Fund and Director of Tennis Jamacia.
Mr. Shirley was conferred with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Florida International University. Mr. Shirley is also Treasurer of the Barbican Football Club, and a member of Tennis Jamaica and The Jamaica Boxing Board.
Mr. Shirley was conferred with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Florida International University. Mr. Shirley is also Treasurer of the Barbican Football Club, and a member of Tennis Jamaica and The Jamaica Boxing Board.
Kevin Sean Bourke, B.A
Executive Director
Executive Director
Mr. Bourke is a marketing executive with over twelve years experience in marketing and building brands through calculated above the line and below the line campaigns.
Mr. Bourke also possesses multi-faceted management experience in planning, executing and reviewing management plans and enhancing the culture and increasing the profitability of companies. Mr. Bourke is currently responsible for Marketing and Brand Development for the KLE Group. Mr. Bourke’s work experience includes, Marketing Manager at Island Jamaica Ltd.,
Brand Manager at J. Wray & Nephew Ltd. and Head of Sales and Marketing for the Multimedia Division at The Gleaner Company Limited. Mr. Bourke was conferred with a Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies (Business/Marketing) and Economics from Dalhousie University (BA) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Brand Manager at J. Wray & Nephew Ltd. and Head of Sales and Marketing for the Multimedia Division at The Gleaner Company Limited. Mr. Bourke was conferred with a Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies (Business/Marketing) and Economics from Dalhousie University (BA) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Joseph M. Matalon, C.D., B.Sc. (Hons.) Econ.
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Non-Executive Director
Mr. Matalon is Chairman of ICD Group Limited and its subsidiaries and holds directorships on a number of other boards including The Gleaner Company Limited, West Indies Home Contractors Limited, WIHCON Properties Limited, Prime Asset Management Limited, Matalon Homes Limited and The Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies.
Mr. Matalon serves as Honorary Chairman of St. Patrick’s Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hillel Academy in Kingston Jamaica, a member of the regional Investment Advisory Committee of the University of the West Indies, and was recently appointed to the Boards of the US based International Youth Foundation and Scotiabank Group Jamaica.
Since 2007, he has been the Chairman of the Development Bank of Jamaica and serves as the immediate past-president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) in 2009; while serving on a number of special national committees established to advise the Government on financial and economic matters.
Since 2007, he has been the Chairman of the Development Bank of Jamaica and serves as the immediate past-president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) in 2009; while serving on a number of special national committees established to advise the Government on financial and economic matters.
In 2010, Mr. Matalon was appointed by the Government of Jamaica to the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (C.D.), in recognition of his contributions to the public and private sectors, and to community service.
N. Patrick McDonald, LL.B. (Hons.)
Non-Executive Director
Mr. McDonald is an Attorney-at-Law and partner in the law firm Hart Muirhead Fatta (HMF), prior to which he was a senior executive at FINSAC Limited in a supporting and advisory role to the Managing Director. Following FINSAC’s substantial completion of rehabilitative and divestment activities in the financial sector, Mr. McDonald resumed private practice
in 2002 specialising in general commercial practice; corporate law; financial services
and regulation and real estate.
in 2002 specialising in general commercial practice; corporate law; financial services
and regulation and real estate.
Prior to joining FINSAC, he practised law at Myers, Fletcher & Gordon (Kingston, Jamaica) between 1993-1999, specialising in commercial litigation and he currently serves as a director of First Global Financial Services Limited, Independent Radio Company Limited and the Postal Corporation of Jamaica Limited. He has also served on the Caribbean Technical Working Group on Corporate Governance in St. Kitts, and is a featured speaker.
Mr. McDonald is a Member of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Best Practices Awards Committee
of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and regularly carries out public-sector corporate
governance training in Jamaica. Mr. McDonald is an Associate Tutor,
Norman Manley Law School.
Ambassador Audrey P. Marks, B.A., M.B.A
Non-Executive Director
Ambassador Audrey Patrice Marks served as Jamaica’s tenth and first female Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) from March 2010. Ambassador Marks started and operated six previous businesses, including a venture capital company with investments in a range of enterprises including manufacturing, travel and entertainment.
Prior to her entrepreneurial endeavours, Ambassador Marks spent twelve years in management capacities at Air Jamaica Ltd. and Cable & Wireless Ltd., respectively. Ambassador Marks’ last major business venture is Paymaster (Jamaica) Limited, a multi- transaction company which she conceptualized and started in 1997, that operates from 150 locations locally and is the first multi-transaction agency in the Caribbean.
Prior to her appointment as Ambassador, Ms. Marks chaired several private and public sector Boards, including the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. and the Central Wastewater Treatment Company Limited (CWTC). She also served as Deputy Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Director of the Board of Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago Securities Jamaica Limited, Jamaica Trade and Invest Ltd., National Health Fund and the University of the West Indies (Mona School of Business).
She is the first female President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM). Ambassador Marks holds both Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in Business Administration from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, and Nova South Eastern University (School of Business & Entrepreneurship), Florida, USA, respectively; and is the recipient of numerous awards and citations from her peers and various organizations. These include: Ernst & Young Nominee for the “Caribbean Entrepreneur of the Year 2000”; the Jamaica Observer Business Leader of the Year Award nominee for 2000; the Florida International University Business Leader of the Year Awards for 2003 and 2010.
Prior to her appointment as Ambassador, Ms. Marks chaired several private and public sector Boards, including the Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. and the Central Wastewater Treatment Company Limited (CWTC). She also served as Deputy Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Director of the Board of Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago Securities Jamaica Limited, Jamaica Trade and Invest Ltd., National Health Fund and the University of the West Indies (Mona School of Business).
She is the first female President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM). Ambassador Marks holds both Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in Business Administration from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, and Nova South Eastern University (School of Business & Entrepreneurship), Florida, USA, respectively; and is the recipient of numerous awards and citations from her peers and various organizations. These include: Ernst & Young Nominee for the “Caribbean Entrepreneur of the Year 2000”; the Jamaica Observer Business Leader of the Year Award nominee for 2000; the Florida International University Business Leader of the Year Awards for 2003 and 2010.
This high end gaming lounge is where the world of luxury meets gaming. A collection of beautifully tailored spaces spread over 2 levels where gaming is fused with elegance and avant garde technology.
The Zuar Ard Jarrett architecture and design accents the most sophisticated social and single player gaming. It is serviced throughout by elegant wait staff providing cocktails and eats to stimulate your pallet, together with the unique characteristics of mystery, luxury, technology, service, gaming and celebration. Culminating in one majestic landmark “The Secret Room” (name subject to change).
In partnership with Jamaica’s leading gaming company, Supreme Ventures Ltd.,
the first gaming lounge will be strategically located between Fiction Lounge and
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in the Market Place.
The Zuar Ard Jarrett architecture and design accents the most sophisticated social and single player gaming. It is serviced throughout by elegant wait staff providing cocktails and eats to stimulate your pallet, together with the unique characteristics of mystery, luxury, technology, service, gaming and celebration. Culminating in one majestic landmark “The Secret Room” (name subject to change).
In partnership with Jamaica’s leading gaming company, Supreme Ventures Ltd.,
the first gaming lounge will be strategically located between Fiction Lounge and
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in the Market Place.
Featuring two of the world’s strongest and most recognised brands, Brand Jamaica and
Usain Bolt, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records opened in April 2011 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Highlighting the best of brand Jamaica with authentic Jamaican cuisine, an array
of live music and culture by some of the island’s top entertainers, coupled with
the worlds most powerful athlete, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records is a dynamic
and explosive brand that will far surpass your expectations.
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records comes to life with the viewing of a big sports game, a nail biting race or the main event.
Every seat is the best seat in the house with over forty TV screens, a 20 foot high definition retractable screen and interactive
tables in booth seating that you can transform into your own
customized technology zone.
Top it all off in the Gears Zone where exclusive merchandise
awaits patrons in the gift shop, featuring signed copies of
Usain’s book, Puma gear, or signature
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records coffee.
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records is a true representation
of the person it represents and stands for power, excellence,
limitless drive, top quality and outstanding execution.
Poised for growth locally and globally, brand
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records is going ‘to the worl’!
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records comes to life with the viewing of a big sports game, a nail biting race or the main event.
Every seat is the best seat in the house with over forty TV screens, a 20 foot high definition retractable screen and interactive
tables in booth seating that you can transform into your own
customized technology zone.
Top it all off in the Gears Zone where exclusive merchandise
awaits patrons in the gift shop, featuring signed copies of
Usain’s book, Puma gear, or signature
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records coffee.
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records is a true representation
of the person it represents and stands for power, excellence,
limitless drive, top quality and outstanding execution.
Poised for growth locally and globally, brand
Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records is going ‘to the worl’!
The doors to Fiction Lounge were opened in December 2008 and the face of nightlife in Jamaica was changed forever. Within the first few months of opening, the lounge achieved what we had set out to establish, the first hybrid lounge/club space with an international look and feel. Fiction broke the barriers of expectations of nightlife in Jamaica.
This new entertainment playground has an uber-chic design, offering an upscale and intimate space for its sophisticated crowd to enjoy a high energy atmosphere. Delivering the VIP experience to all patrons, Fiction introduced a new level of experience of bottle service, VIP booths and elite membership.
Fiction is perfectly placed in the popular Marketplace on Constant Spring Road in Kingston, amongst a wide variety of premium restaurants and an overall locale that speaks to an upscale clientele with a special taste for the exquisite.
This new entertainment playground has an uber-chic design, offering an upscale and intimate space for its sophisticated crowd to enjoy a high energy atmosphere. Delivering the VIP experience to all patrons, Fiction introduced a new level of experience of bottle service, VIP booths and elite membership.
Fiction is perfectly placed in the popular Marketplace on Constant Spring Road in Kingston, amongst a wide variety of premium restaurants and an overall locale that speaks to an upscale clientele with a special taste for the exquisite.
The Fiction experience includes comfortably mingling in a variety
of ambient spaces, lavish VIP booths and luxurious seating areas
while enjoying the premium audio visual equipment and superior
bar experience.
This lifestyle-themed villa community will complete the north coast boutique destination of Oracabessa, Jamaica. On 8 acres of beautiful ocean and riverfront property, Bessa’s magical collection of natural beauty is simply unparalleled. Unconventional activities are fused with timeless tropical architecture that help to define the Bessa lifestyle which is serviced without complication.
It’s where the mature cool kids with cool kids hang out in an enviro-friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy planting a tree, observe the mesmerizing turtle nesting grounds, dance, sing or just lie in the sand and connect the stars. It’s pure, it’s real, it’s an authentic modern tropical community that will be the new standard in boutique living.
The combination of tailored villas, sophisticated condos and swim up living spaces frame views of nature and shape a seamless environment of luxury that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. Bessa’s savvy indulgence will be the young sophisticated traveller’s dream, a contemporary playground where you can connect while you disconnect. Your mind will be free as you reinvent yourself at Bessa.
It’s where the mature cool kids with cool kids hang out in an enviro-friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy planting a tree, observe the mesmerizing turtle nesting grounds, dance, sing or just lie in the sand and connect the stars. It’s pure, it’s real, it’s an authentic modern tropical community that will be the new standard in boutique living.
The combination of tailored villas, sophisticated condos and swim up living spaces frame views of nature and shape a seamless environment of luxury that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. Bessa’s savvy indulgence will be the young sophisticated traveller’s dream, a contemporary playground where you can connect while you disconnect. Your mind will be free as you reinvent yourself at Bessa.
A one of a kind experience in a spectacular new space in Portmore, Jamaica. More than 6000 square feet of unparalleled decor, sound and lighting to create an unforgettable club vibe.
This coliseum style setting will have a magnificent dance floor in the centre where patrons can marvel at LED screens and projection walls that will bring the vibe to life! Famous will feature over-the-top extravagance and promises to truly impress.
With multiple VIP destinations, Jamaica’s top DJ’s spinning, a stage for LIVE shows and unlimited service... Famous will unleash the hottest nightclub destination for Portmore patrons night after night in an incredibly powerful atmosphere unlike any other.
This coliseum style setting will have a magnificent dance floor in the centre where patrons can marvel at LED screens and projection walls that will bring the vibe to life! Famous will feature over-the-top extravagance and promises to truly impress.
With multiple VIP destinations, Jamaica’s top DJ’s spinning, a stage for LIVE shows and unlimited service... Famous will unleash the hottest nightclub destination for Portmore patrons night after night in an incredibly powerful atmosphere unlike any other.
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