Ladies, in Jamaica we say parson christen him pickney first, so from North Street, we bring you our own hot hunk. You read his witty rovings every Thursday but there's more to this scribe than meets the newsprint. This week, you don't have to wait until Thursday. Here is the first of our 30 most eligible bachelors.
Christopher Blythe
Age: 22
Education: St. George's College; University of Miami.
Profession: Director, Paradise Communications; investment officer.
Hobbies: Football, listening to music, playing pool.
Favourite colour: blue
Ideal woman: Honest, down-to earth, easy to talk to. Petite girls who are poised and well-dressed.
Favourite female body part: The 'butt'.
Ideal first date: Probably dinner at a laid-back restaurant, depending on what kind of cuisine the lady prefers.
More about me: I'm persistent, stubborn at times. I go after what I want, strongly believe in attaining success without giving up. I can be shy, but have a sense of humour.
Deane Shepherd
Age: 29
Height: 6'
Profession: Commercial manager special projects, Red Stripe; marketing consultant, midfielder, Shortwood Football Club.
Hobbies: Football, clubbing, playing video games.
Education: Campion College; UWI, Mona; UWI, St. Augustine.
Favourite colour: Blue.
Ideal woman: Independent, goal-oriented, well-dressed, a little feisty and is no pushover, appreciates sports.
Favourite female body part: Her mind.
Ideal first date: You learn a lot about a person's personality at sporting events, where you can see how down-to-earth they really are. A nice quiet restaurant where we could talk.
More about me: I set high standards for myself and will not stop until I have attained all goals.
Delano Forbes
Age: 28
Height: 5'11"
Profession: Television director, filmmaker and Director of Phase 3 Productions.
Education: Campion College and St. Georges College; New York University.
Hobbies: My job is my hobby.
Favourite colour: Blue
Ideal woman: I don't have a "type". I'm attracted to a woman's brain; someone who challenges me, who is constantly on her toes.
Ideal first date: Some activity where I get to test my date's intellect, definitely involving food.
More about me: I am ambitious and hardworking but I play hard as well.
Jeffrey 'Assassin' Campbell
Age: 23
Height: 6' 1"
Profession: Entertainer - Deejay
Education: Sixth form Camperdown College; granted a full scholarship for a three-year degree from the Resource Development International (RDI) Jamaica. Scholarship tenable the University of Sunderland (U.K.).
Hobbies: Playing basketball, football, and watching movies
Favourite colour: Blue
Ideal woman: Proportionally balanced with a "likkle bit of everything". Honesty is most important, is intelligent with decent morals and values.
Favourite female body part: The entire woman is attractive to me.
Ideal first date: Any setting that would allow a decent conversation without many distractions.
More about me: Assassin does not possess the hardened demeanour that characterises many of our local entertainers. Instead, his boyish good looks, intoxicating charm and articulate manner have melted many hearts.
Darryl Wehmeyer
Age: 37
Height: 6' 3"
Occupation: CEO of Copia Wireless.
Education: Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham, Massachusetts; Mount Wachusett College in Gardner, Massachusetts; Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.
Hobbies: Cooking, fishing, poker, partying, travelling, reading, sports.
Favourite colour: Red
Ideal woman: "Smart, fun, educated, has a good sense of humour, beautiful, opinionated, independent and successful."
Favourite female body part: Her smile.
Ideal first date: "My ideal first date isn't some special place or activity. As long as we have a good time, I think that's ideal. "
More about me: "I am outgoing and I like to have fun. I'm a bit of an adrenaline junky. I live by the motto: work hard, play harder."
These three brothers are part of the 'Super Plus Clan'. They make excellent catches; are handsome and possess strong family values. In spite of his recent challenges, the 'baby' Jeremy continues to strive for the best. And, as we know, a man who loves his family will take care of his wife.
Bobby Chen
Age: 44
Height: 5' 9"
Occupation: Doctor
Education: University of the West Indies, Mona.
Hobbies: playing the piano, cooking, travelling and reading.
Favourite colour: blue
Ideal woman: A well-rounded, conversant, open-minded and energetic woman who likes to laugh.
Favourite female body part: The same part all other men like.
Ideal first date: With my ideal woman, the one I described above. To a nice restaurant where we can sit and chat, that is not noisy.
Weirdest dating experience: None. I don't pick up strange women.
Describe yourself: I try not to fool myself or anyone about who I am. I also try not to be judgmental. I am just a happy guy who spends time at home relaxing, enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Jeremy Chen
Age: 34
Height: 6' 1.5"
Occupation: Businessman.
Education: Howard University.
Hobbies: Travelling, listening to music, hanging out with my dogs.
Favourite colour: blue
Ideal woman: Nothing in particular, as long as she is physically attractive.
Favourite female body part: Legs. Her body should also be well proportioned, not necessarily a small waist.
Ideal first date: It depends on the woman's personality. It could be wine and dine. I am very jovial, fun-loving, mostly quiet, not the going-out type, more relaxed and chill, shy to some extent.
Charles E. Chen
Age: 41
Height: 6'
Occupation: Businessman
Education: B.Sc. in computing, Florida International University.
Hobbies: Water sports, motor racing, bird shooting, cycling.
Favourite colour: Light brown
Ideal woman: Pleasant, independent, responsible, energetic.
Favourite female body part: The ankles.
Ideal first date: A long country drive stopping at any points of interest, followed by a cool evening on the yacht.
What is your weirdest dating experience, if any?: That time with Mike in Santa Cruz ...
Describe yourself: Reserved, quiet, conservative, enjoys the outdoors.
