The Miami Heat celebrated Caribbean Night on Jan. 13 at Kaseya Center during their game against the Phoenix Suns.
The special evening spotlighted Caribbean pride while raising funds to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica.
According to Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, the evening featured a special halftime performance by global dancehall icon Sean Paul, “whose music and influence have helped bring Caribbean culture to the world stage.”
Tomlinson, CEO of New York-based Destine Media, Inc., told Caribbean Life that the celebration was also hosted by internationally respected DJ and cultural ambassador Walshy Fire, alongside South Florida’s own DJ Kvass, with additional sounds by DJ Copper Shaun.
“At the core of the evening is the humanitarian work of Sean Paul, which has been actively supporting Jamaican communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa, week after week, along with the Sean Paul Foundation team,” Tomlinson said.
“Through sustained on-the-ground efforts, the Foundation has assisted families with home repairs, solar panel installations for sustainable power, and the distribution of food and essential supplies, focusing not only on immediate relief, but long-term recovery and resilience,” she added. “The Foundation continues to collaborate with local leaders and international partners to ensure affected communities are supported well beyond the initial crisis, helping families rebuild safer and stronger futures.”
Tomlinson said proceeds from Caribbean Night, including ticket sales and in-arena activations, will further support these relief initiatives in partnership with trusted humanitarian organizations Food For The Poor, Global Empowerment Mission, and Caribbean Strong Group.
“Caribbean Night stands as a celebration of culture, resilience, and community, demonstrating how sports and music can unite people and drive meaningful, lasting impact,” she said.