In celebration of the new nonstop service to Barbados, JetBlue Airways and Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) will present a private concert Rihanna on December 3, 2009 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, where the island very own Mount Gay Rum will be served.

This event will be the only live performance by pop sensation in the celebration of the release of her new album, “Rated R.” The concert was not available for public purchase, but fans will have the chance to win tickets through radio and online promotions.

In addition, hometown of New York today announced the airline JetBlue’s “New York to Barbados’ creative photo contest (a) through social media, including Twitter (@ JetBlue) and Facebook, inviting customers to celebrate the new nonstop service JetBlue to Rihanna and launching home his new CD.

Using creativity and self expression, customers are required to take photos in front of the New York landmark that combines both Barbados and JetBlue. Top 20 photos submitted will win a pair of tickets to private events (a). Customers can find the contest rules and instructions to upload their photos by visiting www.jetblue.com / rihanna

As part of the partnership, in addition to this exclusive concert for fans, a special installment of MySpace Music’s “The Press” featuring Rihanna at the Hammerstein Ballroom will be running live, and videotape will be shown PlusTV JetBlue Airways in 2010 channels for customers to enjoy.

In addition, JetBlue will also provide customers traveling to the airline in December 20 minutes of access to traditional Rihanna new video footage included, Russian Roulette, the PlusTV. JetBlue was alone in the flight network will show behind the scenes footage from television shows, programming from the New York Times, theater content of The Broadway Channel ® and many more.

JetBlue began nonstop daily service to Bridgetown, Barbados on October 1, from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and since then the island has registered double-digit growth in U.S. arrivals.