Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter
Canadian political and economic counsellor Chris Duggan (second left) and wife, Marion (left), hang out with Tom Millar and Amy Unander at the election-night party at the US Embassy, 142 Old hope Road, on Tuesday. - photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer
It was a packed house at the United States Embassy's atrium on Tuesday, but it wasn't for July 4; it was all about November 4.
The US Ambassador Brenda LaGrange Johnson hosted anelection-night party to see history in the making. Either it was going to be the first African American in office, or the oldest first-term president. Whatever the outcome, guests streamed in to watch history unfold.
The atrium was adorned in the typical red, white and blue, and large-screen plasma televisions and a huge projector were added so guests could see the votes come in. There were life-size images of both candidates, with which guests could have their photos taken. Facts and trivia about the candidates were also readily available.
Despite the fine food and wine that was on offer, there was no hiding the essence of the event. Some guests never left their seats, watching the results intently. Sure, there were other topics of conversation, but the eyes always went back to the screens, especially when another state was declared.
Among those counting down were Canadian High Commissioner Denis Kingsley; Honduras Ambassador José Eduardo Norris; German Ambassador Jurgen Engel and wife, Ana Martha; Aubyn and Tamara Hill, Lorna Myers, Robert MacMillan and Candy DePass, Angela Patterson, Jennifer Lim, Wyvolyn Gager, Thalia and Michael Lyn, Clelia Barreto de Hunter, Ramon and Deidre Corvera, Morin and Verla Seymour, Eleanor Jones, Kent Pantry, Arthur and Madge Barrett, Danville Walker, Jean and Hubie Chin, Mark Shields, Peter and Velia Espeut, Errol Brennan, Gilou Bauer, Evon Williams, Dennis Hickey, Charles Ross and Dr David McBean.
From left: Elvis James, Nathan Carter and Sidjae Robinson taking it easy at the election-night party.
Ultra-fab couple Chris and Alicia Dehring find the funny side of what was at times a nervy election night.
