Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer

She is an eligible bachelorette, works hard at Sandals during the days, and parties hearty at night. A belle of the Pineapple Ball, Michelle Rousseau was a hit.

WESTERN BUREAU:

Jamaica's favourite fraction, 'One Third', put some punch into the dance floor of Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall last Saturday night, infusing electricity into the loins of the socialites who turned out for the annual Pineapple Ball.

The event, organised by the Jamaica Committee, was oversubscribed, and many had to be turned back at the door, while those who registered their J$10,000 at the welcome desk became slaves to the tone, instruments and percussion that Errol Lee and the Bare Essentials released.

Michele Rollins and the Ritz-Carlton team this year again proved they were philanthropists of no mean order, while the Jamaica Committee's Moyra Fitzroy, Sheona Muschette and Jacky Shepherd renewed their zest to making the lives of Jamaicans better.

The United States-based non-profit organisation honoured Dr. Mercedes Dullum and its many contributors this year, having raised millions annually for their worthy cause.

A silent auction with pieces from some of Jamaica's best, including artists Cleve C. Bowen, Israel Delmonte, Keirena Chang-Fatt and David Dunn, musical interlude with Montego Bay's Paul Hurlock and feast cooked to perfection by the Ritz-Carlton culinary masters were enough deliver the title 'Ball of the Year' to the organisers.

The Jamaica Committee directors, Jacky Shepard (left) and Moyra Fitzroy (right), with the Pineapple Ball 2007 honoree for excellence in the field of medicine, Dr. Mercedes Dullum, originally from Montego Bay. - Contributed

Pineapple Ball patron, Michele Rollins (left), and Paula Kerr-Jarrett placed the stamp of approval on to the best Pineapple Ball since its inception. The two were among the guests refusing to leave the dance floor last Saturday night as Errol Lee and the Bare Essentials tore the house down with musical energy at Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall.- photos by Janet Silvera

Daisy and James Brouwer could have easily walked away with the 'best dancers' title had there been a competition.

One of Montego Bay's best dressed couples, Rejesh and Neha Kriplani, of 'Déjà Vu', were among the large turnout of guests.