Our Team
Janelle Patrick
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CEO
Janelle Patrick is a family oriented Jamaican born young woman, who is originally from the beautiful city of Montego Bay Jamaica. She migrated to the United States of America at the age of 14 where she completed high school and then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at Bridgewater State University and then achieved a Masters of Social Work from Simmons University.
Jannelle enjoys helping others learn about themselves and the world around them so they can effectively cope with the many challenges of life and become productive members of society.
Her involvement with Karibbean Vibes Radio Network is a testament of her commitment to using her knowledge and skills to develop empowering, uplifting content for KVRN; ensuring the station remains true to it’s core values and principles.
She’s most comfortable when she’s hanging out with friends and family in intimate family settings where she can tune out the background noises and focus on what matters most, “family”
Jannelle enjoys helping others learn about themselves and the world around them so they can effectively cope with the many challenges of life and become productive members of society.
Her involvement with Karibbean Vibes Radio Network is a testament of her commitment to using her knowledge and skills to develop empowering, uplifting content for KVRN; ensuring the station remains true to it’s core values and principles.
She’s most comfortable when she’s hanging out with friends and family in intimate family settings where she can tune out the background noises and focus on what matters most, “family”
Robert Samuels
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/ STUDIO ENGINEER
Robert Samuels aka 'Dj Robert' born and raised in Sellington, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica with his grandparents, where he attended Brompton Primary and was a member of the school choir.
Church on Sunday’s was a regular activity for Robert and his grandparents and that is the place where his love for music grew.
He began attending Sunday School, Boys' Club and youth meetings. Robert drew closer to christ through his extra curricular activities and in July 2002 at the South Eastern Youth Arm (SEYA) Camp he gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ.
In October 2002 he was brought into fellowship after his baptism and became very active in the Assembly. As a young adult he recorded music on cassettes for music clashes with his friends, he became a DJ on a sound called 'Body Lover’, owned and operated by his uncle-in-law.
Due to Robert's overwhelming love for music he began helping out on ABC Gospel Sound owned and operated by his friend & church brother Garth Riley, and would often play at sporting events such as SEYA Sports Day, church functions and weddings.
In 1998 at the age of fourteen, Robert moved to Vineyard Town in Kingston, where he attended a church called Galilee Gospel Hall after being invited by a neighbour he affectionately calls auntie Jackie.
In early 2009 he migrated to the Cayman Islands, where he met and became friends with Christophel Stewart. As a music lover with the desire to win souls; Robert and Christophel was compelled to start an online radio ministry, called Prosperity FM in August 2010. He became one of the directors of the radio ministry and has since then partnered with and has played on numerous radio stations and ministries.
In 2012 Robert won the ''International Radio Personality of the Year’' radio award, he then went on to win “Disk Jockey of the Year” and “Best International Gospel Program” in The Love Gospel Station International Gospel Awards held in 2014. In March 2015, Robert won “Best On Air Personality” at the Gospel Xplosion Awards in the UK, and has again been nominated for “Disk Jockey of the Year 2015”.
Soon after winning the 2014 awards, he and his his wife Lorlaine launched his very own radio ministry called DJ Robert Ministries. Their goal was to fulfill their promise to God through radio ministry by bringing the undiluted gospel of Jesus Christ to people all over the world.
He hosts the programs “Praise Without Limit”, aired on Friday’s and Sundays “New Music Tuesday” aired on Tuesdays and “Request Hour” aired on Mondays and Saturdays.
Robert’s life motto is based on Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. He is passionate about ministry and ministers the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever he goes, he strives to become the man that God has ordained him to be.
Church on Sunday’s was a regular activity for Robert and his grandparents and that is the place where his love for music grew.
He began attending Sunday School, Boys' Club and youth meetings. Robert drew closer to christ through his extra curricular activities and in July 2002 at the South Eastern Youth Arm (SEYA) Camp he gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ.
In October 2002 he was brought into fellowship after his baptism and became very active in the Assembly. As a young adult he recorded music on cassettes for music clashes with his friends, he became a DJ on a sound called 'Body Lover’, owned and operated by his uncle-in-law.
Due to Robert's overwhelming love for music he began helping out on ABC Gospel Sound owned and operated by his friend & church brother Garth Riley, and would often play at sporting events such as SEYA Sports Day, church functions and weddings.
In 1998 at the age of fourteen, Robert moved to Vineyard Town in Kingston, where he attended a church called Galilee Gospel Hall after being invited by a neighbour he affectionately calls auntie Jackie.
In early 2009 he migrated to the Cayman Islands, where he met and became friends with Christophel Stewart. As a music lover with the desire to win souls; Robert and Christophel was compelled to start an online radio ministry, called Prosperity FM in August 2010. He became one of the directors of the radio ministry and has since then partnered with and has played on numerous radio stations and ministries.
In 2012 Robert won the ''International Radio Personality of the Year’' radio award, he then went on to win “Disk Jockey of the Year” and “Best International Gospel Program” in The Love Gospel Station International Gospel Awards held in 2014. In March 2015, Robert won “Best On Air Personality” at the Gospel Xplosion Awards in the UK, and has again been nominated for “Disk Jockey of the Year 2015”.
Soon after winning the 2014 awards, he and his his wife Lorlaine launched his very own radio ministry called DJ Robert Ministries. Their goal was to fulfill their promise to God through radio ministry by bringing the undiluted gospel of Jesus Christ to people all over the world.
He hosts the programs “Praise Without Limit”, aired on Friday’s and Sundays “New Music Tuesday” aired on Tuesdays and “Request Hour” aired on Mondays and Saturdays.
Robert’s life motto is based on Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. He is passionate about ministry and ministers the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever he goes, he strives to become the man that God has ordained him to be.
Jah-sent Whilby
ASST. STUDIO MANAGER/ YOUTH COORDINATOR
Jah-sent who as her name suggest was sent by God to her parents at a time when especially her dad needed a life anchor.
She’s an articulate, outspoken teenager who enjoys having stimulating discussions and conversations with family and friends. She’s a current affairs junky who’s keen on discussing the impacts our current, social and economic affairs have on youth and young adults.
Music and culture is one of the fundamental tenants of Jah-sent’s life since birth, she is emotionally and physically invested in KVR and is happy that the network provides a safe, diverse and highly cultural platform where she can participate and share her views with her peers and others.
Jah-sent is happiest hanging out with her friends from church and school as they enjoy the things that most teenagers do.
She’s an articulate, outspoken teenager who enjoys having stimulating discussions and conversations with family and friends. She’s a current affairs junky who’s keen on discussing the impacts our current, social and economic affairs have on youth and young adults.
Music and culture is one of the fundamental tenants of Jah-sent’s life since birth, she is emotionally and physically invested in KVR and is happy that the network provides a safe, diverse and highly cultural platform where she can participate and share her views with her peers and others.
Jah-sent is happiest hanging out with her friends from church and school as they enjoy the things that most teenagers do.
Lady D. Denise Gomez
ON AIR PRESENTER/ BROADCASTER
Lady D Denise Gomez is a dynamic radio announcer. She is the producer and presenter of Inside the Zone. Her twice-weekly program airs Mondays (The Monday Drive) 5 pm – 7 pm and Thursdays (Center Stage) 6 pm – 8 pm on Linkage Radio. Two notable ventures of Gomez are two online shows, Gifted Fingers Touching Lives on first Saturdays at 7 pm and Satideh Mawnin Runnings on Saturdays at 10:00 am.
Her media break started on June 5, 2008. She launched her radio platform Inside the Zone with Lady D Denise Gomez on Linkage Radio in Mount Vernon, NY. Since then, her creative programming has continued to engage the Jamaican Diaspora and a global audience with insightful discussions on social, cultural, and collective views and matters that affect their communities – family, health, finance, education, immigration, housing, wealth management, life, and health insurance, real estate, and food insecurity.
Lady D attended Vere Technical High School in Hayes, Clarendon. She later studied Air Travel and Transportation Planning with Prams International Travel School. Still, her childhood passion for broadcasting led her to pursue a course in Public Relations at the Open Campus (formerly School of Continuing Studies) at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Annually Lady D spearheads stage and virtual productions - The 12th District Community Engagement Fun in the Son and Award Shows, of which she provides consulting services.
She is a professional voiceover specialist and was also featured in the All Woman center spread of The Jamaica Gleaner’s Flair Magazine.
Over the years she has received prestigious awards: Radio Personality of the Year, Beloved Community Award from the New York City Council 12th District, Most Consistent Radio Personality Award, and Proclamation from Fernando Cabrera, Council Member of the 14th District.
Lady D is the Administrator of Good Neighbors Community Outreach Agency, a 501c3 nonprofit organization in the Northeast Bronx.
Her media break started on June 5, 2008. She launched her radio platform Inside the Zone with Lady D Denise Gomez on Linkage Radio in Mount Vernon, NY. Since then, her creative programming has continued to engage the Jamaican Diaspora and a global audience with insightful discussions on social, cultural, and collective views and matters that affect their communities – family, health, finance, education, immigration, housing, wealth management, life, and health insurance, real estate, and food insecurity.
Lady D attended Vere Technical High School in Hayes, Clarendon. She later studied Air Travel and Transportation Planning with Prams International Travel School. Still, her childhood passion for broadcasting led her to pursue a course in Public Relations at the Open Campus (formerly School of Continuing Studies) at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Annually Lady D spearheads stage and virtual productions - The 12th District Community Engagement Fun in the Son and Award Shows, of which she provides consulting services.
She is a professional voiceover specialist and was also featured in the All Woman center spread of The Jamaica Gleaner’s Flair Magazine.
Over the years she has received prestigious awards: Radio Personality of the Year, Beloved Community Award from the New York City Council 12th District, Most Consistent Radio Personality Award, and Proclamation from Fernando Cabrera, Council Member of the 14th District.
Lady D is the Administrator of Good Neighbors Community Outreach Agency, a 501c3 nonprofit organization in the Northeast Bronx.