(7332,11,'2019-09-03 16:49:11','2019-09-03 21:49:11','','Essex-Valley-Farmers-GAP-Certification-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','essex-valley-farmers-gap-certification-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-03 16:49:11','2019-09-03 21:49:11','',7325,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Essex-Valley-Farmers-GAP-Certification-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7333,16,'2019-09-03 16:50:52','2019-09-03 21:50:52','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7257} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl8-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7257\" /><figcaption>The Next Generation Jeep Wrangler JL.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kingston Industrial Garage (KIG) has debuted the Next Generation Jeep Wrangler JL from Chrysler.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Jeep Wrangler JL is the 4th rendition of the vehicle available in 2-door (Wrangler) and 4-door (Wrangler Unlimited) models.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The launch occurred at the breezy Kingston waterfront on Aug 30.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7274} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl15-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7274\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It comes with a 2-litre Turbo engine with high torque so crawling, climbing, and going over objects are easy for this vehicle once it is in 4x4 mode. The handling, the aerodynamic and the comfort of the ride are greatly improved,” KIG\'s Jeep Brand Manager Matthew Mahadeo told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7259} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl23-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7259\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vehicle, which retails for around $10 million, is available in gas and diesel renditions. All Wrangler models are Trail Rated with a badge indicating that the vehicle is designed to perform in a variety of challenging off-road conditions identified by five key consumer-oriented performance categories: traction, ground clearance, manoeuvreability, articulation and water fording.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avid surfer Brandon Cowan is the first person in Jamaica to own a Jeep Wrangler JL. He said he is now able to access beaches he would normally have trouble entering with other vehicles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is everything you want for summer and a day-to-day vehicle if you are a businessman, who want to go to a meeting or you just want to go to the beach,\" Cowan said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>See more photos of this fun vehicle in our gallery.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7265\",\"7266\",\"7268\",\"7269\",\"7270\",\"7271\",\"7274\",\"7277\",\"7278\",\"7280\",\"7281\",\"7282\",\"7283\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl6-1-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7265\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7265\" class=\"wp-image-7265\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl7-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7266\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7266\" class=\"wp-image-7266\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl9-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7268\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7268\" class=\"wp-image-7268\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7269\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7269\" class=\"wp-image-7269\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl11-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7270\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7270\" class=\"wp-image-7270\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl12-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7271\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7271\" class=\"wp-image-7271\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl15-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7274\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7274\" class=\"wp-image-7274\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl20-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7277\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7277\" class=\"wp-image-7277\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl21-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7278\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7278\" class=\"wp-image-7278\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl23-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7280\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7280\" class=\"wp-image-7280\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl5-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7281\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7281\" class=\"wp-image-7281\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl3-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7282\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7282\" class=\"wp-image-7282\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jeep-wrangler-jl-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7283\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7283\" class=\"wp-image-7283\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>—Article Written by Anthony Henry</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','KIG debuts Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler JL','','inherit','closed','closed','','7201-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 16:50:52','2019-09-03 21:50:52','',7201,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7201-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7334,11,'2019-09-03 16:52:09','2019-09-03 21:52:09','','Essex-Valley-St-Elizabeth-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','essex-valley-st-elizabeth-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-03 16:52:09','2019-09-03 21:52:09','',7325,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Essex-Valley-St-Elizabeth-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7335,11,'2019-09-03 17:07:03','2019-09-03 22:07:03','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seven hundred farmers, who operate in the Essex Valley region of St. Elizabeth, will benefit from training towards enabling them to achieve <strong>Global Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)</strong> certification.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training is part of the <strong>Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP)</strong>, which aims to enhance the production and productivity of farmers in a sustainable, climate-sensitive manner while improving their livelihood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7332} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Essex-Valley-Farmers-GAP-Certification-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (right), shakes hands with Consultant, Global GAP,  Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Sharing the moment is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. \" class=\"wp-image-7332\" /><figcaption>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (right), shakes hands with Consultant, Global GAP,  Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Sharing the moment is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, said that Global GAP certification is critical to the growth and sustainability of the local agriculture sector. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The international certification was developed to ensure that farm produce meets required food-safety standards while minimising the detrimental environmental impacts of farming operations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “[I hope] that it becomes the norm that our farmers – big, medium and small – are certified and...prepared to take on the world\"</p><cite>— Dermon Spence, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr Spence said that certification to the standard will make local farmers more competitive globally, thereby increasing the country’s agricultural exports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> “We (Jamaica) cannot compete internationally without being fully certified,” he said at the Global GAP consultancy meeting at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7334} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Essex-Valley-St-Elizabeth-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), converses with Global GAP Consultant, Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Looking on is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. \" class=\"wp-image-7334\" /><figcaption>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), converses with Global GAP Consultant, Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Looking on is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“[I hope] that it becomes the norm that our farmers – big, medium and small – are certified and are in a place where they are prepared to take on the world and the national economy in terms of guaranteeing and ensuring that the … produce that we are consuming [is] safe, traceable and can stand up to quality scrutiny from anywhere around the world,” he added.      </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','700 Farmers in St Elizabeth to benefit from GAP training— Raising practices to international standards','','inherit','closed','closed','','7325-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 17:07:03','2019-09-03 22:07:03','',7325,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7325-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7337,11,'2019-09-03 17:09:15','2019-09-03 22:09:15','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seven hundred farmers, who operate in the Essex Valley region of St. Elizabeth, will benefit from training towards enabling them to achieve <strong>Global Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)</strong> certification.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The training is part of the <strong>Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP)</strong>, which aims to enhance the production and productivity of farmers in a sustainable, climate-sensitive manner while improving their livelihood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7332} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Essex-Valley-Farmers-GAP-Certification-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (right), shakes hands with Consultant, Global GAP,  Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Sharing the moment is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. \" class=\"wp-image-7332\" /><figcaption>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (right), shakes hands with Consultant, Global GAP,  Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Sharing the moment is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, said that Global GAP certification is critical to the growth and sustainability of the local agriculture sector. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The international certification was developed to ensure that farm produce meets required food-safety standards while minimising the detrimental environmental impacts of farming operations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “[I hope] that it becomes the norm that our farmers – big, medium and small – are certified and...prepared to take on the world\"</p><cite>— Dermon Spence, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr Spence said that certification to the standard will make local farmers more competitive globally, thereby increasing the country’s agricultural exports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> “We (Jamaica) cannot compete internationally without being fully certified,” he said at the Global GAP consultancy meeting at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7334} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Essex-Valley-St-Elizabeth-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), converses with Global GAP Consultant, Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Looking on is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. \" class=\"wp-image-7334\" /><figcaption>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), converses with Global GAP Consultant, Leonardo Ferrer Narvaez (left) at a Global GAP consultancy meeting at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (September 2). Looking on is Project Manager, Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP), Troy Chambers. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“[I hope] that it becomes the norm that our farmers – big, medium and small – are certified and are in a place where they are prepared to take on the world and the national economy in terms of guaranteeing and ensuring that the … produce that we are consuming [is] safe, traceable and can stand up to quality scrutiny from anywhere around the world,” he added.      </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','700 farmers in St Elizabeth to benefit from GAP training— raising practices to international standards','','inherit','closed','closed','','7325-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 17:09:15','2019-09-03 22:09:15','',7325,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7325-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7338,21,'2019-09-03 17:36:22','2019-09-03 22:36:22','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Government will be tapping into the local pool of architectural talent to design the layout for the <strong>US$2.5-billion Vernamfield Development </strong>project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7342} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Youth-Involvement-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (left), listens as Kenrick Baksh, Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains his final-year project. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition in June.\" class=\"wp-image-7342\" /><figcaption>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (left), listens as Kenrick Baksh, Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains his final-year project. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition in June.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dubbed ‘<strong>Aerotropolis Jamaica</strong>’, the project is intended to transform the Vernamfield property in Clarendon, which was previously an army base, into an aerodrome to provide international air cargo and logistics; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services; and an aeronautical training school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We want our buildings to not only be aesthetically pleasing but of architectural significance and to be smart buildings\"</p><cite>— Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the design of the proposed Aerotropolis, which is still in its early planning stage, the project team will be calling on the knowledge and expertise of professional institutions and academia, including students at the University of Technology (UTech) and the Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"This will enable it (the project) to be pretty much Caribbean or Jamaican in its look when it is done” </p><cite>— Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The CSA was established in 1988 to provide\nfor the education of architects for the English-speaking territories of the\nCaribbean. It is a hub for research on towns and cities of the Caribbean.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7344} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Youth-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7344\" /><figcaption>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (left), listens keenly as Sana Williams (second left), Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains her final-year project. Also pictured (from third left) are Master of Architecture Programme Director, CSA, Mlela Matandara-Clarke; and Programme Director, Bachelor of Arts Architectural Studies, CSA, André Baugh. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, says that the Administration is looking at the CSA to “ help us in formulating our plans and to build out our airport and all the structures around it that will be networked to the airport”. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7340} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (right), speaks with Master of Architecture students at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). The students (from left), are Imani Lawrence; Kenrick Baksh; Neville Plummer; Jheanine Wiggan; and Sana Williams. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.\" class=\"wp-image-7340\" /><figcaption>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (right), speaks with Master of Architecture students at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). The students (from left), are Imani Lawrence; Kenrick Baksh; Neville Plummer; Jheanine Wiggan; and Sana Williams. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We believe that UTech offers a skill and\na capacity that will help us and reduce the extent to which we have to go\noverseas for the kind of expertise that we need in the development of the area.\nThis will enable it (the project) to be pretty much Caribbean or Jamaican in\nits look when it is done,” he adds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Our young people can see a whole career in this development\" </p><cite>— Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lt. Col. Derby says the project team is of\nthe belief that the proposed engagement is a good opportunity for young people to\nbring their creativity to a major development. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“The\ngood thing about the development is that it is not an overnight thing. While\nthe airport can be built within two to five years, the development around it is\ngoing to be over the next 20 years. So our young people can see a whole career\nin this development,” he notes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7341} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-University-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Advisor and Consultant to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, Bindley Sangster (left), listens with interest as Neville Plummer, Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains the concept behind his final-year project. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.\" class=\"wp-image-7341\" /><figcaption>Senior Advisor and Consultant to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, Bindley Sangster (left), listens with interest as Neville Plummer, Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains the concept behind his final-year project. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want our buildings to not only be\naesthetically pleasing but of architectural significance and to be smart\nbuildings, incorporating technology that exists and that will come into existence\nover the life of the project,” he adds. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Gov’t draws on local expertise to design Vernamfield Project – University students included','','publish','open','closed','','govt-draws-on-local-expertise-to-design-vernamfield-project-university-students-included','','','2019-09-03 17:36:23','2019-09-03 22:36:23','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7338',0,'post','',0),(7340,11,'2019-09-03 17:28:33','2019-09-03 22:28:33','','Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','vernamfield-project-jamaica-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-03 17:28:33','2019-09-03 22:28:33','',7338,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7341,11,'2019-09-03 17:28:49','2019-09-03 22:28:49','','Vernamfield-Project-University-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','vernamfield-project-university-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-03 17:28:49','2019-09-03 22:28:49','',7338,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-University-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7342,11,'2019-09-03 17:29:24','2019-09-03 22:29:24','','Vernamfield-Project-Youth-Involvement-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','vernamfield-project-youth-involvement-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-03 17:29:24','2019-09-03 22:29:24','',7338,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Youth-Involvement-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7343,4,'2019-09-03 17:30:04','2019-09-03 22:30:04','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7339} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/bugle-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7339\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bugle has released a single from his<strong> <a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/bugle-gets-an-a-for-picture-perfect/\">Picture Perfect</a></strong> album that is bound to stir controversy as he appears to take a jab at fellow-entertainer Elephant Man.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bugle chronicles his journey in the music industry in the song titled <b>Life Saviour</b>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before becoming an established artiste, Bugle wrote for some of the biggest dancehall acts at the time, including Papa San, Bounty Killer and Elephant Man who he held in high esteem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Bugle, Elephant Man went on tour and gave him only $2000 (he didn\'t specify the currency) upon his return to the island. He shared in the song that the incident pushed him to move on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bugle reportedly wrote seven songs on Elephant Man\'s album <strong>Log On</strong>, that was released by Greensleeves Records. He, however, has not been credited on the album.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bugle went on to Praise Daseca’s Music Group for the development of his talent, which resulted in his success.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Life Saviour</strong> also features Alexander, who sings the hook, and Noah Powah who song about the struggles of being with the wrong group of friends and going on a robbery before turning to music and acting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bounty Killer has since posted three fire emojis on the song on Bugle\'s Instagram page buglean9ted. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bugle praises Daseca, throws shade at Elephant Man','','inherit','closed','closed','','7291-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 17:30:04','2019-09-03 22:30:04','',7291,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7291-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7344,11,'2019-09-03 17:30:23','2019-09-03 22:30:23','','Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Youth-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','vernamfield-project-jamaica-youth-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-03 17:30:23','2019-09-03 22:30:23','',7338,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Youth-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7345,11,'2019-09-03 17:33:10','2019-09-03 22:33:10','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Government will be tapping into the local pool of architectural talent to design the layout for the <strong>US$2.5-billion Vernamfield Development </strong>project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7342} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Youth-Involvement-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (left), listens as Kenrick Baksh, Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains his final-year project. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition in June.\" class=\"wp-image-7342\" /><figcaption>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (left), listens as Kenrick Baksh, Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains his final-year project. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition in June.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dubbed ‘<strong>Aerotropolis Jamaica</strong>’, the project is intended to transform the Vernamfield property in Clarendon, which was previously an army base, into an aerodrome to provide international air cargo and logistics; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services; and an aeronautical training school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We want our buildings to not only be aesthetically pleasing but of architectural significance and to be smart buildings\"</p><cite>— Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the design of the proposed Aerotropolis, which is still in its early planning stage, the project team will be calling on the knowledge and expertise of professional institutions and academia, including students at the University of Technology (UTech) and the Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"This will enable it (the project) to be pretty much Caribbean or Jamaican in its look when it is done” </p><cite>— Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The CSA was established in 1988 to provide\nfor the education of architects for the English-speaking territories of the\nCaribbean. It is a hub for research on towns and cities of the Caribbean.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7344} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Youth-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7344\" /><figcaption>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (left), listens keenly as Sana Williams (second left), Master of Architecture student at the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA), explains her final-year project. Also pictured (from third left) are Master of Architecture Programme Director, CSA, Mlela Matandara-Clarke; and Programme Director, Bachelor of Arts Architectural Studies, CSA, André Baugh. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, says that the Administration is looking at the CSA to “ help us in formulating our plans and to build out our airport and all the structures around it that will be networked to the airport”. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7340} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Vernamfield-Project-Jamaica-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (right), speaks with Master of Architecture students at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). The students (from left), are Imani Lawrence; Kenrick Baksh; Neville Plummer; Jheanine Wiggan; and Sana Williams. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.\" class=\"wp-image-7340\" /><figcaption>Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby (right), speaks with Master of Architecture students at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture (CSA). The students (from left), are Imani Lawrence; Kenrick Baksh; Neville Plummer; Jheanine Wiggan; and Sana Williams. Occasion was a visit by the Core Implementation Team of the Vernamfield Development project to the school during its 30th anniversary exhibition.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We believe that UTech offers a skill and\na capacity that will help us and reduce the extent to which we have to go\noverseas for the kind of expertise that we need in the development of the area.\nThis will enable it (the project) to be pretty much Caribbean or Jamaican in\nits look when it is done,” he adds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Our young people can see a whole career in this development\" </p><cite>— Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, Project Manager for the Vernamfield Development, Lieutenant Colonel </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lt. Col. 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Before becoming an established artiste, Bugle wrote for some of the biggest dancehall acts at the time, including Papa San, Bounty Killer and Elephant Man, who he held in high esteem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Bugle, Elephant Man went on tour and gave him only $2000 (he didn\'t specify the currency) upon his return to the island. He shared in the song that the incident pushed him to move on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7347} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/elephant-man.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7347\" /><figcaption>Recording artist Elephant man.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bugle reportedly wrote seven songs on Elephant Man\'s album <strong>Log On</strong>, which was released by Greensleeves Records. He, however, has not been credited on the album.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bugle went on to Praise Daseca’s Music Group for the development of his talent, which resulted in his success.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Life Saviour</strong> also features Alexander, who sings the hook, and Noah Powah who song about the struggles of being with the wrong group of friends and going on a robbery before turning to music and acting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bounty Killer has since posted three fire emojis on the song on Bugle\'s Instagram page, buglean9ted. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bugle throws shade at Elephant Man in latest single','','inherit','closed','closed','','7291-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 17:57:35','2019-09-03 22:57:35','',7291,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7291-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7349,14,'2019-09-03 18:46:54','2019-09-03 23:46:54','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7305} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/lizzo-truth-hurts-buzzgrab-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7305\" /><figcaption>Lizzo marrying herself for the entire video in Truth Hurts (Photo: YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"...You tried to break my heart? Oh, that breaks my heart. That you thought you ever had it. No, you ain\'t from the start...\"</p><cite> — Lizzo in Truth Hurts</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>American singer and rapper Lizzo secured her first number one placing on the Billboard Hot 100 with her smash hit single <strong>Truth Hurts</strong>, just shy two years after the song was initially released.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pop/trap single, released on September 17, 2017, catapulted into the mainstream after Lizzo burst onto the scene with the 2019 album <strong>Cuz I Love You</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/billboard/status/1168906597915078656\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/billboard/status/1168906597915078656\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though it did not chart at the time of its release, <strong>Truth Hurts </strong>became a viral sleeper hit this year becoming Lizzo\'s first and biggest song in the US.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song\'s popularity was also boosted by its appearance in the Netflix film <strong>Someone Great</strong>, which debuted on the streaming network in April.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The accompanying music video, as of September 1, has amassed more than 93 million views on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI\">YouTube</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calling herself ‘America’s Next Bop Star’, Lizzo was very lost for words at the success of <strong>Truth Hurts</strong>, a two-minute sass anthem that revels in the love lost between the singer and a former flame.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7311} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/lizzo-bet-awards2019-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7311\" /><figcaption>Lizzo after a rousing BET Awards show performance at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles earlier in June. (Photo: Frank Micelotta, Picturegroup) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She expressed heartfelt appreciation on Twitter earlier today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“ WE’RE NUMBER 1. WE ARE. CHAMPIONS. I LOVE YALL 3 MUCH. LIZZBIANS UNITE,” Lizzo tweeted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/lizzo/status/1168918591368028163\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/lizzo/status/1168918591368028163\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lizzo is the first black woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 so far this year, and the sixth rapper to ever top the charts in the United States. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We, at <strong>BUZZ</strong> salute you Lizzo! The \'realest, baddest\' one and Queen of body positivity…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Lizzo scores her first #1 song with Truth Hurts, two years after its release','','inherit','closed','closed','','7304-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 18:46:54','2019-09-03 23:46:54','',7304,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7304-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7350,4,'2019-09-03 19:00:07','2019-09-04 00:00:07','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the last 28 years Brothers Kutz has been the leading barbershop in Calgary, Alberta Canada, catering to the grooming of predominantly black men.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As confirmed by a number of customers, including Jamaicans, Brothers Kutz is the place to go for a proper cut. While the name Brothers Kutz is the registered name of the barbershop, just about everyone refers to the establishment as Ted, after its owner and operator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wayvon ‘Ted’ Leslie is a Jamaican who has been living in Canada for 45 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ted told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that his first passion was culinary art and so he attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to pursue studies in this area. However, he also had a love for barbering and applied the skill,  cutting the hair of his schoolmates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After completing his studies Ted took up a job in the culinary industry but was soon laid off. This resulted in him going back to school to sharpen his barbering skills. He subsequently started his Brothers Kutz.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Today we have nine barbers in the shop and have about a 100 clients on a daily basis. We have a multi-cultural clientele, anybody and any nationality,” Ted said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ted explained that when he started his business 28 years ago, it was the only barbershop in Calgary for black men. His clientele grew rapidly and word got around not only to the Jamaicans but those from the Caribbean and African communities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Outside of the haircut, some will quickly admit that Ted\'s is a great place to discuss whatever may be happening in the black community as well as personal issues and leaving with solutions. 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He said efforts are being made to resuscitate the Bahamian tourism resources with the help of stakeholders such as cruise lines, hotels, airlines and tour operators. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre will also be working closely with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Bartlett said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said he will be lending support to the Bahamas tourism minister at the World Tourism Organization General Assembly in Russia next week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bartlett stressed that climate change is real, as the proof is being presented by powerful and dangerous hurricanes such as Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Tourism ministry consolidating support for Bahamas tourism industry sector','','inherit','closed','closed','','7360-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 20:50:13','2019-09-04 01:50:13','',7360,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7360-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7366,4,'2019-09-03 20:54:35','2019-09-04 01:54:35','','ed-bartlett-press-conference','','inherit','open','closed','','ed-bartlett-press-conference','','','2019-09-03 20:54:35','2019-09-04 01:54:35','',7360,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ed-bartlett-press-conference.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7368,4,'2019-09-03 21:00:23','2019-09-04 02:00:23','','AEG_5695','','inherit','open','closed','','aeg_5695','','','2019-09-03 21:00:23','2019-09-04 02:00:23','',7360,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/AEG_5695.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7369,4,'2019-09-03 21:01:13','2019-09-04 02:01:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica\'s Tourism Ministry is moving to mobilise support for recovery of The Bahamas tourism sector, following the passage of Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Portfolio minister Edmund Bartlett said that the Sandals Foundation is partnering on the effort to assist the sector. Activities to mobilise international support is being channelled through the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, which was launched in January.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7366} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ed-bartlett-press-conference-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7366\" /><figcaption>Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett speaking at a press conference Tuesday (Sept 3).</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking at a press conference at the ministry in Kingston Bartlett said the Government has started the process to reach out to the global tourism community. He said efforts are being made to resuscitate the Bahamian tourism resources with the help of stakeholders such as cruise lines, hotels, airlines and tour operators.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre will also be working closely with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Bartlett said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said he will be lending support to the Bahamas tourism minister at the World Tourism Organization General Assembly in Russia next week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bartlett stressed that climate change is real, as the proof is being presented by powerful and dangerous hurricanes such as Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Tourism ministry consolidating support for Bahamas tourism industry sector','','inherit','closed','closed','','7360-revision-v1','','','2019-09-03 21:01:13','2019-09-04 02:01:13','',7360,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7360-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7372,14,'2019-09-04 06:47:32','2019-09-04 11:47:32','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7216} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7216\" /><figcaption>Just some of the amazing books under the Blue Banyan Publishing House in Kingston, Jamaica (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Caribbean literature is alive and thriving,\nand our people are truly the only ones who could tell or relate to our\nexperiences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s the consensus <strong>BUZZ</strong> got from Tanya Batson-Savage, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> and <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7212} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7212\" /><figcaption>Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Blue Banyan, Blouse &amp; Skirt Books, Tanya Batson-Savage (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Batson-Savage, a native of St. Andrew, told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the region is rich with stories. In a riveting interview at Bookophilia, she added that the company owes its name to the late pan-Africanist and national hero Marcus Garvey – but notes its vision as pan-Caribbean.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Even in the sky, you stay rooted\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“At Blue Banyan, we produce a range of books from zero to 100. Under Blouse &amp; Skirt Books, however, we publish [literature] specifically for the ages of 12 to 100,” Batson-Savage began.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7215} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" /><figcaption>Batson-Savage channelling functionality in this branded Blouse &amp; Skirt tee (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having registered the company in 2016 and\nbeginning operations roughly a year later, Batson-Savage explained that her\nteam decided to come up with a new name that would encapsulate the vision of\nthe publishing house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I was trying to think of an image that would totally solidify who we are and what we do. Of course, [Marcus] Garvey comes into play for that,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7235} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7235\" /><figcaption>\'From 0 to 100\', Blue Banyan has a book for just about everyone! (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The book business is about keeping people rooted and the banyan tree is a tree with aerial roots. How cool is that? Even when you’re reaching for the sky, you still stay rooted. So, we thought it was the perfect fit,” Batson-Savage beamed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>, the editor-in-chief told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the idea behind the name was much simpler…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want when you read one of our books,\nyou finish and you say, ‘Blouse an’ skirt, that was a good book!’. We want you\nto look at the covers and say, ‘That was worth the hours I committed; I got something\nback and I left this book a richer person’,” Batson-Savage explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Showcasing the Caribbean\'s rich literary versatility</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We [at Blue Banyan] are into books that explore, showcase and celebrate the Caribbean and [its] culture,\"</p><cite> —  Tanya Batson-Savage explaining her company\'s mandate.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> publisher further noted that the company’s approach to showcasing every aspect of our collective ‘Caribbean-ness’ was intentional, as no one outside of the region could truly understand our experiences as we do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7219} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" /><figcaption>\'We may be tiny but our books speak for themselves\'. Enough said! (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“[Being Caribbean] is who we are. It is the core of what we do. We publish Caribbean writers wherever they live, no matter where they are, that’s the key thing,” she posited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We are completely and totally dedicated to quality: from the look and feel of the book right down to the experience,\" </p><cite> —  Blue Banyan refuses to skimp on its core values.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I started in publishing because I had been looking for a book of Caribbean folktales, growing on those stories from my grandmother – I couldn’t find any. And that’s what we do. If we do not see the books we want to see with us, reflecting our realities, who we are, what we do, how we do [it], how we talk, how we eat, how we love, how we just breathe, then write it. That’s what we do at Blue Banyan,” Batson-Savage added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7220} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7220\" /><figcaption>One of the many books Batson-Savage is proud of is #JoysofParenting by Carlette DeLeon, an illustrated adult book on the experiences of one Jamaican mom raising a rowdy son (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We [at Blue Banyan] are into books that explore, showcase and celebrate the Caribbean and [its] culture. Being Caribbean is key. Whether you’re Caribbean in Jamaica, Trinidad, Toronto – it’s all a part of who we are,” the <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> publisher told the <strong>BUZZ</strong> team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Caribbean people do read!\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanya Batson-Savage disagreed with the widespread\nmisconception that Caribbean people ‘don’t read’, offering her take as to why\nthe region is perceived that way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and other people tell us often is that we don’t read. We read different things and we have been a reading and thinking community. We just don’t read as much as we would like,\" Batson-Savage retorted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I started in publishing because I had been looking for a book of Caribbean folktales, growing on those stories from my grandmother – I couldn’t find any,\"</p><cite> —  A simple but poignant reason to enter any profession, let alone publishing. Well done Tanya Batson-Savage!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think what’s happening [today through] the beauty of social media is that now if you’re reading, you can share with others. You can say ‘I love this book’ and it’s not just you, so it’s becoming a lot more visible that Caribbean people are interested in reading,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this end, <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> has published dozens of books, highlighting the best of Caribbean culture, mythos, customs and experiences – and people are starting to notice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7217} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" /><figcaption>More published works from Blue Banyan\'s amazing catalogue (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m focusing on perfecting, producing really great books. Those are things I want to bring out to the world,” Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of the amazing things about being in publishing is that you realise there is so much more to do. I have great hopes for Blue Banyan. There are a lot of books we want to do. Illustrated adult books, anthologies, graphic novels, comic books, Caribbean plays and books that are boy-friendly,” she noted further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7234\" /><figcaption>\'In This Breadfruit Kingdom\', an anthology of Jamaican poetry selected by the legendary Mervyn Morris (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the company is targeting more coming-of-age stories for young Caribbean boys in the next six to eight months, to keep up with the growing demand in the market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"...One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and other people tell us often is that we don’t read...we have been a reading and thinking community,\" </p><cite> — Tanya Batson-Savage challenges the widespread misconception that Caribbean people \'don\'t read\'.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Quite accidentally, we’ve ended up with most of our books having female protagonists. So, I want to do more books that are boy-friendly because there are boys out there looking for things to read,” Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>New to reading? Blue Banyan has you covered...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> Editor-in-Chief was happy to share her recommendations for a reading neophyte, offering her two personal favourites...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7221} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7221\" /><figcaption>All Over Again, by A-Dziko Simba Gegele, a masterful coming-of-age story about growing up as a Jamaican boy is a must-read for just about anyone. That’s according to Editor-in-Chief at Blue Banyan Books, Tanya Batson-Savage. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“<strong>All Over Again</strong> is an absolutely great read. It was our first novel and we’re very proud of it and it won the inaugural Burt Award for Caribbean literature. [All Over Again] is a coming-of-age story about growing up as a boy, but it’s also a book about growing up as a person, as a Jamaican and it’s fun, easy to digest and has life lessons I find myself mentally quoting it sometimes,” Batson-Savage recalled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you are not a big reader, this book is a great intro. If not that, then it’s <strong>Dancing in the Rain</strong>, which is also for young readers and it’s about the fall of the Twin Towers. But it’s so lyrically written [that you can] look at a very dark time in history and it shows you the light,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7218} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7218\" /><figcaption>Dancing in the Rain, another must-read for beginner bookworms (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Quality at the forefront of every published book</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanya Batson-Savage was very succinct with her impression as to what separates <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> from others in the publishing landscape. She told <strong>BUZZ</strong> it comes down to quality, firstly and lastly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The book business is about keeping people rooted and the banyan tree is a tree with aerial roots. How cool is that? Even when you’re reaching for the sky, you still stay rooted,\"</p><cite> —  Tanya Batson-Savage, telling the BUZZ team the concept behind the naming of the Blue Banyan publishing house.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What sets us apart is we’re tiny and that tininess means every book we produce, we have to be committed to – because it takes so much effort, care and it means so much,” Batson-Savage responded after a brief pause.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are completely and totally dedicated to quality: from the look and feel of the book right down to the experience.  We believe that you work hard for your money and have limited time, and you need to spend [them] wisely when you spend it with us,” she added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check out some of the impressive published books offered by <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> in our <strong>BUZZ</strong> gallery below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7224,7225,7226,7227,7228,7229,7230,7231,7232]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7224\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7224\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7225\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7225\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7226\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7226\" class=\"wp-image-7226\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7227\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7227\" class=\"wp-image-7227\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7228\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7228\" class=\"wp-image-7228\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7229\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7229\" class=\"wp-image-7229\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7230\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7230\" class=\"wp-image-7230\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7231\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7231\" class=\"wp-image-7231\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7232\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7232\" class=\"wp-image-7232\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It sounds very clichéd but quality. We take the time to make sure we do our books right,” Batson-Savage told the<strong> BUZZ </strong>team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Blue Banyan, as well as Blouse &amp; Skirt Books,  are available at Bookphilia, The Readers’ Book Shop and Kozy Korner in Kingston, in addition to select Kingston Bookshop and Sangster’s Bookstore locations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Blue Banyan Publishers offering a true space for Caribbean experiences','','inherit','closed','closed','','7182-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 06:47:32','2019-09-04 11:47:32','',7182,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7182-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7373,14,'2019-09-04 06:48:02','2019-09-04 11:48:02','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7216} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7216\" /><figcaption>Just some of the amazing books under the Blue Banyan Publishing House in Kingston, Jamaica (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Caribbean literature is alive and thriving,\nand our people are truly the only ones who could tell or relate to our\nexperiences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s the consensus <strong>BUZZ</strong> got from Tanya Batson-Savage, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> and <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7212} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7212\" /><figcaption>Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Blue Banyan, Blouse &amp; Skirt Books, Tanya Batson-Savage (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Batson-Savage, a native of St. Andrew, told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the region is rich with stories. In a riveting interview at Bookophilia, she added that the company owes its name to the late pan-Africanist and national hero Marcus Garvey – but notes its vision as pan-Caribbean.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Even in the sky, you stay rooted\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“At Blue Banyan, we produce a range of books from zero to 100. Under Blouse &amp; Skirt Books, however, we publish [literature] specifically for the ages of 12 to 100,” Batson-Savage began.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7215} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" /><figcaption>Batson-Savage channelling functionality in this branded Blouse &amp; Skirt tee (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having registered the company in 2016 and\nbeginning operations roughly a year later, Batson-Savage explained that her\nteam decided to come up with a new name that would encapsulate the vision of\nthe publishing house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I was trying to think of an image that would totally solidify who we are and what we do. Of course, [Marcus] Garvey comes into play for that,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7235} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7235\" /><figcaption>\'From 0 to 100\', Blue Banyan has a book for just about everyone! (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The book business is about keeping people rooted and the banyan tree is a tree with aerial roots. How cool is that? Even when you’re reaching for the sky, you still stay rooted. So, we thought it was the perfect fit,” Batson-Savage beamed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>, the editor-in-chief told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the idea behind the name was much simpler…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want when you read one of our books,\nyou finish and you say, ‘Blouse an’ skirt, that was a good book!’. We want you\nto look at the covers and say, ‘That was worth the hours I committed; I got something\nback and I left this book a richer person’,” Batson-Savage explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Showcasing the Caribbean\'s rich literary versatility</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We [at Blue Banyan] are into books that explore, showcase and celebrate the Caribbean and [its] culture,\"</p><cite> —  Tanya Batson-Savage explaining her company\'s mandate.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> publisher further noted that the company’s approach to showcasing every aspect of our collective ‘Caribbean-ness’ was intentional, as no one outside of the region could truly understand our experiences as we do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7219} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" /><figcaption>\'We may be tiny but our books speak for themselves\'. Enough said! (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“[Being Caribbean] is who we are. It is the core of what we do. We publish Caribbean writers wherever they live, no matter where they are, that’s the key thing,” she posited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We are completely and totally dedicated to quality: from the look and feel of the book right down to the experience,\" </p><cite> —  Blue Banyan refuses to skimp on its core values.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I started in publishing because I had been looking for a book of Caribbean folktales, growing on those stories from my grandmother – I couldn’t find any. And that’s what we do. If we do not see the books we want to see with us, reflecting our realities, who we are, what we do, how we do [it], how we talk, how we eat, how we love, how we just breathe, then write it. That’s what we do at Blue Banyan,” Batson-Savage added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7220} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7220\" /><figcaption>One of the many books Batson-Savage is proud of is #JoysofParenting by Carlette DeLeon, an illustrated adult book on the experiences of one Jamaican mom raising a rowdy son (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We [at Blue Banyan] are into books that explore, showcase and celebrate the Caribbean and [its] culture. Being Caribbean is key. Whether you’re Caribbean in Jamaica, Trinidad, Toronto – it’s all a part of who we are,” the <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> publisher told the <strong>BUZZ</strong> team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Caribbean people do read!\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanya Batson-Savage disagreed with the widespread\nmisconception that Caribbean people ‘don’t read’, offering her take as to why\nthe region is perceived that way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and other people tell us often is that we don’t read. We read different things and we have been a reading and thinking community. We just don’t read as much as we would like,\" Batson-Savage retorted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I started in publishing because I had been looking for a book of Caribbean folktales, growing on those stories from my grandmother – I couldn’t find any,\"</p><cite> —  A simple but poignant reason to enter any profession, let alone publishing. Well done Tanya Batson-Savage!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think what’s happening [today through] the beauty of social media is that now if you’re reading, you can share with others. You can say ‘I love this book’ and it’s not just you, so it’s becoming a lot more visible that Caribbean people are interested in reading,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this end, <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> has published dozens of books, highlighting the best of Caribbean culture, mythos, customs and experiences – and people are starting to notice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7217} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" /><figcaption>More published works from Blue Banyan\'s amazing catalogue (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m focusing on perfecting, producing really great books. Those are things I want to bring out to the world,” Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of the amazing things about being in publishing is that you realise there is so much more to do. I have great hopes for Blue Banyan. There are a lot of books we want to do. Illustrated adult books, anthologies, graphic novels, comic books, Caribbean plays and books that are boy-friendly,” she noted further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7234\" /><figcaption>\'In This Breadfruit Kingdom\', an anthology of Jamaican poetry selected by the legendary Mervyn Morris (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the company is targeting more coming-of-age stories for young Caribbean boys in the next six to eight months, to keep up with the growing demand in the market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"...One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and other people tell us often is that we don’t read...we have been a reading and thinking community,\" </p><cite> — Tanya Batson-Savage challenges the widespread misconception that Caribbean people \'don\'t read\'.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Quite accidentally, we’ve ended up with most of our books having female protagonists. So, I want to do more books that are boy-friendly because there are boys out there looking for things to read,” Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>New to reading? Blue Banyan has you covered...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> Editor-in-Chief was happy to share her recommendations for a reading neophyte, offering her two personal favourites...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7221} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7221\" /><figcaption>All Over Again, by A-Dziko Simba Gegele, a masterful coming-of-age story about growing up as a Jamaican boy is a must-read for just about anyone. That’s according to Editor-in-Chief at Blue Banyan Books, Tanya Batson-Savage. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“<strong>All Over Again</strong> is an absolutely great read. It was our first novel and we’re very proud of it and it won the inaugural Burt Award for Caribbean literature. [All Over Again] is a coming-of-age story about growing up as a boy, but it’s also a book about growing up as a person, as a Jamaican and it’s fun, easy to digest and has life lessons I find myself mentally quoting it sometimes,” Batson-Savage recalled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you are not a big reader, this book is a great intro. If not that, then it’s <strong>Dancing in the Rain</strong>, which is also for young readers and it’s about the fall of the Twin Towers. But it’s so lyrically written [that you can] look at a very dark time in history and it shows you the light,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7218} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7218\" /><figcaption>Dancing in the Rain, another must-read for beginner bookworms (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Quality at the forefront of every published book</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanya Batson-Savage was very succinct with her impression as to what separates <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> from others in the publishing landscape. She told <strong>BUZZ</strong> it comes down to quality, firstly and lastly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The book business is about keeping people rooted and the banyan tree is a tree with aerial roots. How cool is that? Even when you’re reaching for the sky, you still stay rooted,\"</p><cite> —  Tanya Batson-Savage, telling the BUZZ team the concept behind the naming of the Blue Banyan publishing house.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What sets us apart is we’re tiny and that tininess means every book we produce, we have to be committed to – because it takes so much effort, care and it means so much,” Batson-Savage responded after a brief pause.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are completely and totally dedicated to quality: from the look and feel of the book right down to the experience.  We believe that you work hard for your money and have limited time, and you need to spend [them] wisely when you spend it with us,” she added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check out some of the impressive published books offered by <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> in our <strong>BUZZ</strong> gallery below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7224,7225,7226,7227,7228,7229,7230,7231,7232]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7224\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7224\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7225\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7225\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7226\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7226\" class=\"wp-image-7226\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7227\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7227\" class=\"wp-image-7227\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7228\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7228\" class=\"wp-image-7228\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7229\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7229\" class=\"wp-image-7229\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7230\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7230\" class=\"wp-image-7230\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7231\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7231\" class=\"wp-image-7231\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7232\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7232\" class=\"wp-image-7232\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It sounds very clichéd but quality. We take the time to make sure we do our books right,” Batson-Savage told the<strong> BUZZ </strong>team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Blue Banyan</strong>, as well as <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>,  are available at Bookphilia, The Readers’ Book Shop and Kozy Korner in Kingston, in addition to select Kingston Bookshop and Sangster’s Bookstore locations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Blue Banyan Publishers offering a true space for Caribbean experiences','','inherit','closed','closed','','7182-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 06:48:02','2019-09-04 11:48:02','',7182,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7182-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7374,14,'2019-09-04 06:48:39','2019-09-04 11:48:39','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7216} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7216\" /><figcaption>Just some of the amazing books under the Blue Banyan Publishing House in Kingston, Jamaica (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Caribbean literature is alive and thriving,\nand our people are truly the only ones who could tell or relate to our\nexperiences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s the consensus <strong>BUZZ</strong> got from Tanya Batson-Savage, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> and <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7212} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7212\" /><figcaption>Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Blue Banyan, Blouse &amp; Skirt Books, Tanya Batson-Savage (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Batson-Savage, a native of St. Andrew, told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the region is rich with stories. In a riveting interview at Bookophilia, she added that the company owes its name to the late pan-Africanist and national hero Marcus Garvey – but notes its vision as pan-Caribbean.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Even in the sky, you stay rooted\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“At Blue Banyan, we produce a range of books from zero to 100. Under Blouse &amp; Skirt Books, however, we publish [literature] specifically for the ages of 12 to 100,” Batson-Savage began.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7215} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" /><figcaption>Batson-Savage channelling functionality in this branded Blouse &amp; Skirt tee (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having registered the company in 2016 and\nbeginning operations roughly a year later, Batson-Savage explained that her\nteam decided to come up with a new name that would encapsulate the vision of\nthe publishing house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I was trying to think of an image that would totally solidify who we are and what we do. Of course, [Marcus] Garvey comes into play for that,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7235} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7235\" /><figcaption>\'From 0 to 100\', Blue Banyan has a book for just about everyone! (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The book business is about keeping people rooted and the banyan tree is a tree with aerial roots. How cool is that? Even when you’re reaching for the sky, you still stay rooted. So, we thought it was the perfect fit,” Batson-Savage beamed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>, the editor-in-chief told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the idea behind the name was much simpler…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want when you read one of our books,\nyou finish and you say, ‘Blouse an’ skirt, that was a good book!’. We want you\nto look at the covers and say, ‘That was worth the hours I committed; I got something\nback and I left this book a richer person’,” Batson-Savage explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Showcasing the Caribbean\'s rich literary versatility</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We [at Blue Banyan] are into books that explore, showcase and celebrate the Caribbean and [its] culture,\"</p><cite> —  Tanya Batson-Savage explaining her company\'s mandate.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> publisher further noted that the company’s approach to showcasing every aspect of our collective ‘Caribbean-ness’ was intentional, as no one outside of the region could truly understand our experiences as we do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7219} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" /><figcaption>\'We may be tiny but our books speak for themselves\'. Enough said! (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“[Being Caribbean] is who we are. It is the core of what we do. We publish Caribbean writers wherever they live, no matter where they are, that’s the key thing,” she posited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We are completely and totally dedicated to quality: from the look and feel of the book right down to the experience,\" </p><cite> —  Blue Banyan refuses to skimp on its core values.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I started in publishing because I had been looking for a book of Caribbean folktales, growing on those stories from my grandmother – I couldn’t find any. And that’s what we do. If we do not see the books we want to see with us, reflecting our realities, who we are, what we do, how we do [it], how we talk, how we eat, how we love, how we just breathe, then write it. That’s what we do at Blue Banyan,” Batson-Savage added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7220} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7220\" /><figcaption>One of the many books Batson-Savage is proud of is #JoysofParenting by Carlette DeLeon, an illustrated adult book on the experiences of one Jamaican mom raising a rowdy son (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We [at Blue Banyan] are into books that explore, showcase and celebrate the Caribbean and [its] culture. Being Caribbean is key. Whether you’re Caribbean in Jamaica, Trinidad, Toronto – it’s all a part of who we are,” the <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> publisher told the <strong>BUZZ</strong> team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Caribbean people do read!\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanya Batson-Savage disagreed with the widespread\nmisconception that Caribbean people ‘don’t read’, offering her take as to why\nthe region is perceived that way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and other people tell us often is that we don’t read. We read different things and we have been a reading and thinking community. We just don’t read as much as we would like,\" Batson-Savage retorted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I started in publishing because I had been looking for a book of Caribbean folktales, growing on those stories from my grandmother – I couldn’t find any,\"</p><cite> —  A simple but poignant reason to enter any profession, let alone publishing. Well done, Tanya Batson-Savage!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think what’s happening [today through] the beauty of social media is that now if you’re reading, you can share with others. You can say ‘I love this book’ and it’s not just you, so it’s becoming a lot more visible that Caribbean people are interested in reading,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this end, <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> has published dozens of books, highlighting the best of Caribbean culture, mythos, customs and experiences – and people are starting to notice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7217} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" /><figcaption>More published works from Blue Banyan\'s amazing catalogue (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m focusing on perfecting, producing really great books. Those are things I want to bring out to the world,” Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of the amazing things about being in publishing is that you realise there is so much more to do. I have great hopes for Blue Banyan. There are a lot of books we want to do. Illustrated adult books, anthologies, graphic novels, comic books, Caribbean plays and books that are boy-friendly,” she noted further.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7234} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7234\" /><figcaption>\'In This Breadfruit Kingdom\', an anthology of Jamaican poetry selected by the legendary Mervyn Morris (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the company is targeting more coming-of-age stories for young Caribbean boys in the next six to eight months, to keep up with the growing demand in the market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"...One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and other people tell us often is that we don’t read...we have been a reading and thinking community,\" </p><cite> — Tanya Batson-Savage challenges the widespread misconception that Caribbean people \'don\'t read\'.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Quite accidentally, we’ve ended up with most of our books having female protagonists. So, I want to do more books that are boy-friendly because there are boys out there looking for things to read,” Batson-Savage told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>New to reading? Blue Banyan has you covered...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> Editor-in-Chief was happy to share her recommendations for a reading neophyte, offering her two personal favourites...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7221} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7221\" /><figcaption>All Over Again, by A-Dziko Simba Gegele, a masterful coming-of-age story about growing up as a Jamaican boy is a must-read for just about anyone. That’s according to Editor-in-Chief at Blue Banyan Books, Tanya Batson-Savage. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“<strong>All Over Again</strong> is an absolutely great read. It was our first novel and we’re very proud of it and it won the inaugural Burt Award for Caribbean literature. [All Over Again] is a coming-of-age story about growing up as a boy, but it’s also a book about growing up as a person, as a Jamaican and it’s fun, easy to digest and has life lessons I find myself mentally quoting it sometimes,” Batson-Savage recalled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you are not a big reader, this book is a great intro. If not that, then it’s <strong>Dancing in the Rain</strong>, which is also for young readers and it’s about the fall of the Twin Towers. But it’s so lyrically written [that you can] look at a very dark time in history and it shows you the light,” she told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7218} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7218\" /><figcaption>Dancing in the Rain, another must-read for beginner bookworms (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Quality at the forefront of every published book</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tanya Batson-Savage was very succinct with her impression as to what separates <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> from others in the publishing landscape. She told <strong>BUZZ</strong> it comes down to quality, firstly and lastly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The book business is about keeping people rooted and the banyan tree is a tree with aerial roots. How cool is that? Even when you’re reaching for the sky, you still stay rooted,\"</p><cite> —  Tanya Batson-Savage, telling the BUZZ team the concept behind the naming of the Blue Banyan publishing house.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What sets us apart is we’re tiny and that tininess means every book we produce, we have to be committed to – because it takes so much effort, care and it means so much,” Batson-Savage responded after a brief pause.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are completely and totally dedicated to quality: from the look and feel of the book right down to the experience.  We believe that you work hard for your money and have limited time, and you need to spend [them] wisely when you spend it with us,” she added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check out some of the impressive published books offered by <strong>Blue Banyan</strong> in our <strong>BUZZ</strong> gallery below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7224,7225,7226,7227,7228,7229,7230,7231,7232]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7224\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7224\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7225\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7225\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7226\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7226\" class=\"wp-image-7226\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7227\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7227\" class=\"wp-image-7227\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7228\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7228\" class=\"wp-image-7228\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7229\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7229\" class=\"wp-image-7229\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7230\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7230\" class=\"wp-image-7230\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7231\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7231\" class=\"wp-image-7231\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7232\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7232\" class=\"wp-image-7232\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It sounds very clichéd but quality. We take the time to make sure we do our books right,” Batson-Savage told the<strong> BUZZ </strong>team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Blue Banyan</strong>, as well as <strong>Blouse &amp; Skirt Books</strong>,  are available at Bookphilia, The Readers’ Book Shop and Kozy Korner in Kingston, in addition to select Kingston Bookshop and Sangster’s Bookstore locations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Blue Banyan Publishers offering a true space for Caribbean experiences','','inherit','closed','closed','','7182-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 06:48:39','2019-09-04 11:48:39','',7182,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7182-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7376,14,'2019-09-04 08:42:36','2019-09-04 13:42:36','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-4','','inherit','open','closed','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-4','','','2019-09-04 08:42:36','2019-09-04 13:42:36','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-4.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7377,14,'2019-09-04 08:42:48','2019-09-04 13:42:48','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-3','','inherit','open','closed','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-3','','','2019-09-04 08:42:48','2019-09-04 13:42:48','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7378,14,'2019-09-04 08:43:09','2019-09-04 13:43:09','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-1','','inherit','open','closed','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-1','','','2019-09-04 08:43:09','2019-09-04 13:43:09','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7379,14,'2019-09-04 08:43:22','2019-09-04 13:43:22','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-5','','inherit','open','closed','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-5','','','2019-09-04 08:43:22','2019-09-04 13:43:22','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-5.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7380,14,'2019-09-04 08:43:38','2019-09-04 13:43:38','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-2','','inherit','open','closed','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-2','','','2019-09-04 08:43:38','2019-09-04 13:43:38','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7381,14,'2019-09-04 08:44:54','2019-09-04 13:44:54','','Brothers Kuts Barbers Buzz Feature\'','','inherit','open','closed','','brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-feature','','','2019-09-04 08:44:54','2019-09-04 13:44:54','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-feature.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7382,14,'2019-09-04 08:45:13','2019-09-04 13:45:13','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7376} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7376\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the last 28 years, Brothers Kutz has been the leading barbershop in Calgary, Alberta Canada, catering to the grooming of predominantly black men.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As confirmed by a number of customers, including Jamaicans, Brothers Kutz is the place to go for a proper cut. While the name Brothers Kutz is the registered name of the barbershop, just about everyone refers to the establishment as Ted, after its owner and operator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wayvon ‘Ted’ Leslie is a Jamaican who has been living in Canada for 45 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7377} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7377\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ted told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that his first passion was culinary art and so he attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to pursue studies in this area. However, he also had a love for barbering and applied the skill,  cutting the hair of his schoolmates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7380\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After completing his studies Ted took up a job in the culinary industry but was soon laid off. This resulted in him going back to school to sharpen his barbering skills. He subsequently started his Brothers Kutz.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Today we have nine barbers in the shop and have about 100 clients on a daily basis. We have a multi-cultural clientele, anybody, and any nationality,” Ted said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7378} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7378\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ted explained that when he started his business 28 years ago, it was the only barbershop in Calgary for black men. His clientele grew rapidly and word got around not only to the Jamaicans but those from the Caribbean and African communities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7379\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Outside of the haircut, some will quickly admit that Ted\'s is a great place to discuss whatever may be happening in the black community as well as personal issues and leaving with solutions. Some clients also recall the socialization each summer at the back of the shop over barbeques hosted by Ted.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaican-owned barbershop making the Kutz in Canada','','inherit','closed','closed','','7099-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 08:45:13','2019-09-04 13:45:13','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7099-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7383,21,'2019-09-04 09:06:28','2019-09-04 14:06:28','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7385} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/edmund-bartlett-buzz-demo-1-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7385\" /><figcaption>Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett (Photo: Mark Bell, JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has\nannounced new flights out of South America and Russia to Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bartlett, while providing updates on industry developments, at a press conference in New Kingston on said the new flights as well as expansions in the island’s hotel room stock over the next three months, are projected to result in an average eight to nine percent growth in stopover visitor arrivals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added that this should also result in a\n10.2 percent growth in overall revenue generated by tourism for the 2019\ncalendar year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regarding the airlift arrangements,\nBartlett said come December 2, LATAM Airlines will commence service between\nLima, Peru and Montego Bay, with three flights per week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/lima-peru-busy-traffic-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7384\" /><figcaption>Lima, Peru at midday (Photo: Instagram, @marina_estacio)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This, he pointed out, will increase the\nnumber of flights out of South America to 14, with COPA Airlines currently\noperating 11 weekly flights between Panama and Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That is good news, especially [since] the South American market has shown the highest level of growth for this year, so far. I think they are growing somewhere in the region of 22 to 24 percent,” Bartlett explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":323} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/flying-into-sunset-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The minister further advised that Russian\nairline Pegas Fly, which currently provides flights to Jamaica using 747\naircraft, will be utilising bigger jets, to increase the number of passengers\ntravelling to Montego Bay to 500 per trip.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This [is] exciting news because it will expand our reach into continental and eastern Europe,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7386} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/edmund-bartlett-buzz-demo-2-1024x965.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7386\" /><figcaption>Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett speaking to the media on Tuesday (Photo: Mark Bell, JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Minister Bartlett advised that rooms being brought back on stream include 790 at <a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/riu-ocho-rios-to-reopen-september-21/\">RIU Ocho Rios</a>, which reopens in September, while among the new inventory are 500 by the H10 Hotel Group, which will commence operations in November with, “hopefully, another 500 over the next year as they [move] to the 1,000 mark”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bartlett also mentioned the opening of the\nAC Marriott Hotel, which “will add a significant number of rooms to Kingston”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":324} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC_Marriott_Hotel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The sign at the new AC Hotel in Kingston\" class=\"wp-image-324\" /><figcaption>The AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston (Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noting that 2019 stopover arrivals, to date, average approximately 9.1 percent, Bartlett said it is anticipated that the out-turn for September to December will grow by just over seven percent to round out the calendar year growth projection of between eight and nine percent and 10.2 percent in earnings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He pointed out that the overall tourism\nout-turn “is going to continue to be buoyant and will continue to fuel the\ngrowth projections for gross domestic product (GDP) out-turns on a quarterly\nbasis”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bartlett cautioned, however, that cruise\nship visitor arrivals have not grown, consequent on re-arrangements of the\nitineraries of the western Caribbean, and issues relating to the capacity of\nsome regional port facilities, including Jamaica, to accommodate mega-liners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7387} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ocho-rios-crusie-terminal-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7387\" /><figcaption>The Ocho Rios Cruise Port terminal (Photo: CruiseMapper.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The good news is that the new itinerary\nthat is being [developed], there will be a revived western Caribbean\narrangement, which will have Jamaica as the new centre. 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While the name Brothers Kutz is the registered name of the barbershop, just about everyone refers to the establishment as Ted, after its owner and operator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wayvon ‘Ted’ Leslie is a Jamaican who has been living in Canada for 45 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7377} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7377\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ted told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that his first passion was culinary art and so he attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to pursue studies in this area. However, he also had a love for barbering and applied the skill,  cutting the hair of his schoolmates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7380\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After completing his studies Ted took up a job in the culinary industry but was soon laid off. This resulted in him going back to school to sharpen his barbering skills. He subsequently started his Brothers Kutz.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Today we have nine barbers in the shop and have about 100 clients on a daily basis. 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His clientele grew rapidly and word got around not only to the Jamaicans but those from the Caribbean and African communities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/brothers-kuts-barbers-buzz-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7379\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Outside of the haircut, some will quickly admit that Ted\'s is a great place to discuss whatever may be happening in the black community as well as personal issues and leaving with solutions. Some clients also recall the socialization each summer at the back of the shop over barbeques hosted by Ted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<strong><em>Article written by Donna Hussey-Stewart</em></strong>  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaican-owned barbershop making the Kutz in Canada','','inherit','closed','closed','','7099-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 09:50:04','2019-09-04 14:50:04','',7099,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7099-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7395,21,'2019-09-04 10:24:01','2019-09-04 15:24:01','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7499} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Neikoy-Redwood-Young-Scholar-Buzz-Caribbean-2-738x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Recipient of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-operative Credit Union Limited 2019 Albert Morris Scholarship, Neikoy Redwood (right), accepts his school-leaving certificate from Vice Principal, Campion College, Lavare Henry, during the school’s 2019 graduation exercise in June. \" class=\"wp-image-7499\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recipient of the Jamaica Public Service\n(JPS) and Partners Co-operative Credit Union (PCCU) Limited’s 2019 Albert\nMorris Scholarship, Neikoy Redwood, is a step closer to realising his dream of\nbecoming a financial consultant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neikoy started undergraduate studies at the\nUniversity of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus this Monday and will receive\n$150,000 annually over three years towards his education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Star \'Campionite\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 19-year-old Campion College graduate\nearned an impressive eight grade ones in this year’s Caribbean Secondary\nEducation Certificate (CSEC) examinations in additional mathematics, economics,\nbiology, chemistry, physics, information technology, Spanish, and English A,\nand a grade two in English B.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7398} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/campion-college-buzz-demo-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7398\" /><figcaption>Campion Hall (Photo: Jacqueline Gannie, Campion College)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, he got four grade ones in the\nCaribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) in pure mathematics,\neconomics, chemistry and communication studies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) recently, the young scholar, who describes himself as goal-oriented, attributes his successes to hard work and discipline.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would say I am goal-oriented, because I\nfeel it is always better if you set a goal for yourself and you are working\ntowards that… I think that I am quite disciplined as well,” he told the JIS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Success has been the hallmark of Neikoy’s educational journey starting at Marlie Mount Primary in St. Catherine, where the high achiever was head boy, class monitor, and prefect.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The brilliance continued at Campion where\nhe served as student council representative in both years of sixth form and was\nappointed to the post of prefect in upper sixth form.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'My baby sister is watching me, I have to make her proud\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neikoy explained that his desire for\nsuccess extends beyond personal ambitions. As the older brother to a doting\nsix-year-old sister, the UWI fresher is striving to be a positive role model\nfor his sibling.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I want to set a high standard for her. Now\nshe goes to my alma mater, Marlie Mount Primary… and she’s trying to live up to\nthe standard I set, and that is something I am quite proud of,” he noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 19-year-old is looking forward to his\nacademic journey at UWI, in pursuit of actuarial science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7397} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-mona-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7397\" /><figcaption>Neikoy Redwood\'s newest stomping grounds, the University of the West Indies, Mona (Photo: UWI, Mona)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His affinity for mathematics and economics\nin high school came naturally, and Neikoy asserted that actuarial science is a\ngood blend of both subjects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The bigger picture</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ultimately, Redwood aspires to open a\nfinancial consultancy where he can hire other professionals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would like to open my own business and I\nthink a lot of Jamaicans should be looking to do that now, because not only\nshould you want to occupy a job, you should seek to create jobs in our economy\nright now. We need more businesses to develop the country,” he told the JIS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It adds a lot more [value] if you can start a business, because you can create 10 or 15 jobs,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Neikoy\'s call to Corporate Jamaica</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neikoy expressed his appreciation to the\nJPS and PCCU for the scholarship – encouraging more corporate entities to\nassist deserving young students to access higher education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Higher education is the only way that people can truly better themselves and truly move from a life of poverty to a comfortable life for themselves, their children and their</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>family. I feel that higher education is\nsomething that is necessary,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Albert Morris Scholarship, named in honour of one of the JPS and PCCU’s founding members, is offered annually to a member of the credit union or their children, and provides for study at any of the country’s recognised tertiary institutions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The recipient must maintain a ‘B’ average\nthroughout the life of the scholarship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','UWI-bound Neikoy Redwood closer to financial consultant dream','','publish','open','closed','','uwi-bound-neikoy-redwood-closer-to-financial-consultant-dream','','','2019-09-05 12:53:48','2019-09-05 17:53:48','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7395',0,'post','',0),(7396,14,'2019-09-04 10:12:20','2019-09-04 15:12:20','','neikoy-redwood-buzz-demo','','inherit','open','closed','','neikoy-redwood-buzz-demo','','','2019-09-04 10:12:20','2019-09-04 15:12:20','',7395,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/neikoy-redwood-buzz-demo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7397,14,'2019-09-04 10:13:57','2019-09-04 15:13:57','','uwi-mona-buzz-demo','','inherit','open','closed','','uwi-mona-buzz-demo','','','2019-09-04 10:13:57','2019-09-04 15:13:57','',7395,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-mona-buzz-demo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7398,14,'2019-09-04 10:18:12','2019-09-04 15:18:12','','campion-college-buzz-demo','','inherit','open','closed','','campion-college-buzz-demo','','','2019-09-04 10:18:12','2019-09-04 15:18:12','',7395,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/campion-college-buzz-demo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7399,14,'2019-09-04 10:23:47','2019-09-04 15:23:47','','Neikoy Redwood Feature','','inherit','open','closed','','neikoy-redwood-feature','','','2019-09-04 10:23:47','2019-09-04 15:23:47','',7395,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/neikoy-redwood-feature.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7400,14,'2019-09-04 10:24:01','2019-09-04 15:24:01','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7396} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/neikoy-redwood-buzz-demo-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7396\" /><figcaption>Recipient of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and Partners Co-operative Credit Union Limited 2019 Albert Morris Scholarship, Neikoy Redwood (right), accepts his school-leaving certificate from Vice Principal, Campion College, Lavare Henry, during the school’s 2019 graduation exercise in June. 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As the older brother to a doting\nsix-year-old sister, the UWI fresher is striving to be a positive role model\nfor his sibling.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I want to set a high standard for her. Now\nshe goes to my alma mater, Marlie Mount Primary… and she’s trying to live up to\nthe standard I set, and that is something I am quite proud of,” he noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 19-year-old is looking forward to his\nacademic journey at UWI, in pursuit of actuarial science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7397} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-mona-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7397\" /><figcaption>Neikoy Redwood\'s newest stomping grounds, the University of the West Indies, Mona (Photo: UWI, Mona)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His affinity for mathematics and economics\nin high school came naturally, and Neikoy asserted that actuarial science is a\ngood blend of both subjects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The bigger picture</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ultimately, Redwood aspires to open a\nfinancial consultancy where he can hire other professionals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would like to open my own business and I\nthink a lot of Jamaicans should be looking to do that now, because not only\nshould you want to occupy a job, you should seek to create jobs in our economy\nright now. We need more businesses to develop the country,” he told the JIS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It adds a lot more [value] if you can start a business, because you can create 10 or 15 jobs,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Neikoy\'s call to Corporate Jamaica</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neikoy expressed his appreciation to the\nJPS and PCCU for the scholarship – encouraging more corporate entities to\nassist deserving young students to access higher education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Higher education is the only way that people can truly better themselves and truly move from a life of poverty to a comfortable life for themselves, their children and their</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>family. I feel that higher education is\nsomething that is necessary,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Albert Morris Scholarship, named in honour of one of the JPS and PCCU’s founding members, is offered annually to a member of the credit union or their children, and provides for study at any of the country’s recognised tertiary institutions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The recipient must maintain a ‘B’ average\nthroughout the life of the scholarship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','UWI-bound Neikoy Redwood closer to financial consultant dream','','inherit','closed','closed','','7395-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 10:24:01','2019-09-04 15:24:01','',7395,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7395-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7402,13,'2019-09-05 21:09:48','2019-09-06 02:09:48','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7631} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/nicky-b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7631\" /><figcaption>Jamaican singer Nicky B and African artiste Runtown (below) recorded Kings For Life, for Budweiser\'s global ad campaign.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican singer/songwriter Nicky B has partnered with international beer company Budweiser on its latest global ad campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nicky B and Nigerian Afro Beat star Runtown recorded the song <strong>Kings For Life</strong> which is being used in the campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7634} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/runtown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7634\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song was written by Nicky B, who proudly describes his role in the project and gave an outline of how he came to be involved.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said an agency in L.A. contacted him on behalf of Budweiser with a king concept in mind. The song was written and recorded and is now the theme for the 30-second commercial.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nicky B took to Instagram NickyBJA to promote the project. “When the biggest beer company in the world calls and asks you to do a song for their new worldwide campaign, you go in the studio and get to work!!! Shoutout to my African brother @Runtown for blessing the track,” he wrote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaican singer Nicky B features on Budweiser\'s global ad campaign','','publish','open','closed','','jamaican-singer-nicky-b-features-on-budweisers-global-ad-campaign','','','2019-09-12 12:52:51','2019-09-12 17:52:51','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7402',0,'post','',0),(7403,21,'2019-09-04 11:05:37','2019-09-04 16:05:37','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7404} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/alarm-clock-back-back-to-school-2831794-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7404\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many excited kids returned to school this week, and\nsome of their parents were even happier than they were. But there were some children\nwho were not in the mood for school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are 10 common back-to-school woes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Parents arguing with kids to get out of bed. After all, summer ended \"quickly\".<br> <br>2. A child somewhere thinks her uniform is too long and has left her house in tears.<br> <br>3. Children are excited to show off their brand name bags, but not the textbooks.<br> <br>4. A member of the football team bleached his face over summer and can\'t get back to his true complexion in time for back to school.<br> <br>5. A mother somewhere is arguing with the dressmaker because she gave her the material \"how long and all now...\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7405} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/back-to-school-class-composition-desk-207756-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7405\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. A mother is present at her child\'s school for the first and only time in the academic year. <br> <br> 7. A child doesn\'t know which class she\'s going into because her report wasn\'t collected.<br> <br> 8. One boy\'s khaki is way too fitted, and he will be sent home.<br> <br> 9. A child is late for school because the mother had to get some pics for Facebook.<br> <br> 10. A parent bought a pair of Clarks for a child who thinks it is very ugly because everyone else in the basic school is wearing Elsa from Frozen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What other ‘Septemba Mawnin’ woes can you think of?\nSound off in the comments section below. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Common \'Septemba Mawning\' woes','','publish','open','closed','','common-septemba-mawning-woes','','','2019-09-04 11:05:38','2019-09-04 16:05:38','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7403',0,'post','',0),(7404,9,'2019-09-04 10:55:47','2019-09-04 15:55:47','','alarm-clock-back-back-to-school-2831794','','inherit','open','closed','','alarm-clock-back-back-to-school-2831794','','','2019-09-04 10:55:47','2019-09-04 15:55:47','',7403,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/alarm-clock-back-back-to-school-2831794.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7405,9,'2019-09-04 10:56:48','2019-09-04 15:56:48','','back-to-school-class-composition-desk-207756','','inherit','open','closed','','back-to-school-class-composition-desk-207756','','','2019-09-04 10:56:48','2019-09-04 15:56:48','',7403,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/back-to-school-class-composition-desk-207756.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7406,9,'2019-09-04 11:01:33','2019-09-04 16:01:33','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7404} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/alarm-clock-back-back-to-school-2831794-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7404\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many excited kids returned to school this week, and\nsome of their parents were even happier than they were. But there were some children\nwho were not in the mood for school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are 10 common back-to-school woes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Parents arguing with kids to get out of bed. After all, summer ended \"quickly\".<br> <br>2. A child somewhere thinks her uniform is too long and has left her house in tears.<br> <br>3. Children are excited to show off their brand name bags, but not the textbooks.<br> <br>4. A member of the football team bleached his face over summer and can\'t get back to his true complexion in time for back to school.<br> <br>5. A mother somewhere is arguing with the dressmaker because she gave her the material \"how long and all now...\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7405} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/back-to-school-class-composition-desk-207756-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7405\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. A mother is present at her child\'s school for the first and only time in the academic year. <br> <br> 7. A child doesn\'t know which class she\'s going into because her report wasn\'t collected.<br> <br> 8. One boy\'s khaki is way too fitted, and he will be sent home.<br> <br> 9. A child is late for school because the mother had to get some pics for Facebook.<br> <br> 10. A parent bought a pair of Clarks for a child who thinks it is very ugly because everyone else in the basic school is wearing Elsa from Frozen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What other ‘Septemba Mawnin’ woes can you think of?\nSound off in the comments section below. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Common \'Septemba Mawning\' woes','','inherit','closed','closed','','7403-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 11:01:33','2019-09-04 16:01:33','',7403,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7403-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7407,16,'2019-09-04 11:20:08','2019-09-04 16:20:08','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7408,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":358,\"height\":201} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/BDO_Wide-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7408\" width=\"358\" height=\"201\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BDO is seeking a ‘best fit’ individual to join our consulting team. Successful applicant must have prior experience working in a dynamic service industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> <strong>ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> Responsible for delivering excellent customer service to internal and external clients, maintenance of attendance register, creating invoices, receivables management, assisting with the preparation of proposals, receipt and dissemination of clients’ documents, assisting consultant(s) when required and producing timely reports for decision making. The selected individual should have:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>  - Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Management Studies/Business<br> Administration.<br> -  Two (2) years experience in a service environment.<br> -  Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel<br> -  Basic accounting knowledge would be an asset.<br> -  Excellent communications skills (written and verbal).<br> -  Good interpersonal skills and be team-oriented.<br> -  Excellent organization and time management skills.<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interested persons should send a cover letter and a full resume to:<br> Recruitment Services<br> BDO<br> Management Consultants<br> 28 Beechwood Avenue<br> Kingston 5<br> Fax (876) 926 7580<br> Email: bdo@bdo.com.jm<br> Only short listed applicants will be contacted.<br> Closing date: <strong>27 September 2019</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','BDO, an Administrative Assistant','','publish','closed','closed','','bdo-an-administrative-assistant-7407','','','2019-09-12 09:03:43','2019-09-12 14:03:43','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=job&#038;p=7407',0,'job','',0),(7408,16,'2019-09-04 11:08:30','2019-09-04 16:08:30','','BDO_Wide-Logo','','inherit','open','closed','','bdo_wide-logo','','','2019-09-04 11:10:22','2019-09-04 16:10:22','',7407,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/BDO_Wide-Logo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7409,16,'2019-09-04 11:09:18','2019-09-04 16:09:18','','BDO Wide Logo','','inherit','open','closed','','bdo_wide-logo-2','','','2019-09-04 11:09:18','2019-09-04 16:09:18','',7407,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/BDO_Wide-Logo-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7410,21,'2019-09-04 11:31:55','2019-09-04 16:31:55','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7413} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/queen-elizabeth-and-husband.jpg\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth is &quot;shocked and saddened&quot; by the &quot;devastation&quot; caused by Hurricane Dorian.\" class=\"wp-image-7413\" /><figcaption>Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Queen Elizabeth is \"shocked and\nsaddened\" by the \"devastation\" caused by Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parts of The Bahamas were left in shambles after Dorian moved through the island as a Category 5 storm on Sunday and Monday. The monarch has since sent \"sincere condolences\" on behalf of herself and her husband Prince Philip. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said in a statement: \"Prince Philip and I have been shocked and saddened to learn of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, and we send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.\"</p><cite>— Queen Elizabeth </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"At this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with those who have seen their homes and property destroyed, and I also send my gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery effort.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Rihanna has vowed to help provide relief to the victims of the hurricane through her own charity, The Clara Lionel Foundation, as soon as the non-profit organisation figures out the best way to do so. 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An agency in L.A. contacted Nicky B on behalf of the International Beer with a King concept in mind, He was then prompted to do his part in the studio , write the lyrics for Runtown and complete what would be the new theme for a 30 second commercial. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nicky B took to Instagram NickyBJA to promote his latest accomplishment saying “ when the biggest beer company in the world calls and asks you to do a song for their new worldwide campaign, you go in the studio and get to work!!! 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They believe that he would make a better PNP leader.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party.\'</p><cite>— Ackime Saunders</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7494} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ackime-saunders-student-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7494\" /><figcaption>Ackime Saunders believes that Peter Bunting is the fresh face that will bring change to the PNP.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Twenty-one-year-old Ackime Saunders, the Western Jamaica Campus Chairperson, at the University of the West Indies, said:&nbsp;“I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to the youth. Phillips is very experienced, and that will mean a lot, but he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of winning the generals.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student argued that Phillips lacks visibility and presence as a leader. \"I do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her head when the governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all times,\" he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ramon Gordon,<strong> </strong>a 20-year-old final year Journalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, expressed similar sentiments. He said that voter apathy still exists among the youth population and having fresh younger faces make a difference.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7492} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ramon-gordon-uwi-student.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" /><figcaption>Journalism student Ramon Gordon.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a fresher face leading the JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had..., while the PNP remains stagnant for the most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I am confident that he will [retain the presidency].\'</p><cite>— Shanique Brooks</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International Relations major at the UWI, Shanique Brooks, is a supporter of Dr Phillips. The 3<sup>rd</sup> year student believes that Dr Phillips\' wealth of experience is of benefit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a multi-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a factor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom and knowledge. I am confident that he will [retain the presidency],” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who\'d make a better PNP leader? 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The monarch has since sent \"sincere condolences\" on behalf of herself and her husband Prince Philip. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said in a statement: \"Prince Philip and I have been shocked and saddened to learn of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, and we send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.\"</p><cite>— Queen Elizabeth </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"At this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with those who have seen their homes and property destroyed, and I also send my gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery effort.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Rihanna has vowed to help provide relief to the victims of the hurricane through her own charity, The Clara Lionel Foundation, as soon as the non-profit organisation figures out the best way to do so. And the <strong>Work </strong>hitmaker isn\'t the only star helping hurricane-ravaged communities as former \'Real Housewives of New York City\' star Bethenny Frankel is lending a hand via her disaster relief initiative, bstrong.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Shocked and saddened: Queen Elizabeth sends condolences to Bahamas','','inherit','closed','closed','','7410-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 11:29:08','2019-09-04 16:29:08','',7410,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7410-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7416,9,'2019-09-04 11:31:55','2019-09-04 16:31:55','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7413} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/queen-elizabeth-and-husband.jpg\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth is &quot;shocked and saddened&quot; by the &quot;devastation&quot; caused by Hurricane Dorian.\" class=\"wp-image-7413\" /><figcaption>Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Queen Elizabeth is \"shocked and\nsaddened\" by the \"devastation\" caused by Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parts of The Bahamas were left in shambles after Dorian moved through the island as a Category 5 storm on Sunday and Monday. The monarch has since sent \"sincere condolences\" on behalf of herself and her husband Prince Philip. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said in a statement: \"Prince Philip and I have been shocked and saddened to learn of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, and we send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.\"</p><cite>— Queen Elizabeth </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"At this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with those who have seen their homes and property destroyed, and I also send my gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery effort.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Rihanna has vowed to help provide relief to the victims of the hurricane through her own charity, The Clara Lionel Foundation, as soon as the non-profit organisation figures out the best way to do so. And the <strong>Work </strong>hitmaker isn\'t the only star helping hurricane-ravaged communities, as former <strong>Real Housewives of New York City</strong> star Bethenny Frankel is lending a hand via her disaster relief initiative, bstrong.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Shocked and saddened: Queen Elizabeth sends condolences to Bahamas','','inherit','closed','closed','','7410-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 11:31:55','2019-09-04 16:31:55','',7410,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7410-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7417,21,'2019-09-04 11:50:33','2019-09-04 16:50:33','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7418} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/bramma-A-20190904.jpg\" alt=\"Dancehall artiste Bramma says he was busy learning the music business.\" class=\"wp-image-7418\" /><figcaption>Dancehall artiste Bramma says he was busy learning the music business. (Photo: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite having a seemingly low profile in Jamaica,\ndancehall artiste Bramma has been busy building his brand on the international\nscene. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the artiste, the first quarter of the year was spent equipping himself with knowledge about the business while carving a niche in markets such as Europe, UK and North America.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"As an artiste it is important to understand the business. Being talented is not enough if you want to become successful. Hence, I took a hiatus earlier this year to study the business of music and even launched my record label, GGOD Records,\" Bramma said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I took a hiatus earlier this year to study the business of music and even launched my record label.\"</p><cite>— Bramma</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I spent four months in Europe, the US and United Kingdom doing concerts in Brussels, Amsterdam, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Reading, Gloucester, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta, among several other major cities, as part of a campaign to improve my stagecraft. Though not my first time travelling to these spaces, the experience was different as a solo act and getting to apply all the knowledge I\'ve acquired in recent times.\" </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During his time away, Bramma also did several\ninterviews and recordings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now back on home soil and armed with a new management\nteam, Bramma has activated an aggressive promotional campaign to amplify his\npresence locally. Aside from working on <strong>Rugged and Deadly</strong>, his\nforthcoming debut album and follow-up to the 2017 <strong>One A Day </strong>EP, Bramma has\nreleased four new singles - <strong>Stevie Wonda</strong>, <strong>Stay To Myself</strong>, <strong>Talk\nTo Me</strong> and <strong>Hold It Out</strong>. Plans are also afoot for the accompanying\nvisuals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bramma wants to increase his presence in Jamaica','','publish','open','closed','','bramma-wants-to-increase-his-presence-in-jamaica','','','2019-09-04 11:50:33','2019-09-04 16:50:33','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7417',0,'post','',0),(7418,9,'2019-09-04 11:46:31','2019-09-04 16:46:31','','bramma-A-20190904','','inherit','open','closed','','bramma-a-20190904','','','2019-09-04 11:46:31','2019-09-04 16:46:31','',7417,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/bramma-A-20190904.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7419,9,'2019-09-04 11:50:00','2019-09-04 16:50:00','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7418} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/bramma-A-20190904.jpg\" alt=\"Dancehall artiste Bramma says he was busy learning the music business.\" class=\"wp-image-7418\" /><figcaption>Dancehall artiste Bramma says he was busy learning the music business. (Photo: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite having a seemingly low profile in Jamaica,\ndancehall artiste Bramma has been busy building his brand on the international\nscene. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the artiste, the first quarter of the year was spent equipping himself with knowledge about the business while carving a niche in markets such as Europe, UK and North America.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"As an artiste it is important to understand the business. Being talented is not enough if you want to become successful. Hence, I took a hiatus earlier this year to study the business of music and even launched my record label, GGOD Records,\" Bramma said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I took a hiatus earlier this year to study the business of music and even launched my record label.\"</p><cite>— Bramma</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I spent four months in Europe, the US and United Kingdom doing concerts in Brussels, Amsterdam, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Reading, Gloucester, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta, among several other major cities, as part of a campaign to improve my stagecraft. Though not my first time travelling to these spaces, the experience was different as a solo act and getting to apply all the knowledge I\'ve acquired in recent times.\" </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During his time away, Bramma also did several\ninterviews and recordings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now back on home soil and armed with a new management\nteam, Bramma has activated an aggressive promotional campaign to amplify his\npresence locally. Aside from working on <strong>Rugged and Deadly</strong>, his\nforthcoming debut album and follow-up to the 2017 <strong>One A Day </strong>EP, Bramma has\nreleased four new singles - <strong>Stevie Wonda</strong>, <strong>Stay To Myself</strong>, <strong>Talk\nTo Me</strong> and <strong>Hold It Out</strong>. Plans are also afoot for the accompanying\nvisuals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bramma wants to increase his presence in Jamaica','','inherit','closed','closed','','7417-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 11:50:00','2019-09-04 16:50:00','',7417,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7417-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7420,11,'2019-09-04 12:10:05','2019-09-04 17:10:05','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6632} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/wedding-couple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6632\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ahhhhh. The smell of\nlove in the air makes one think of cupid proudly sitting back congratulating\nhimself on another job well done. Weddings are a time of hope and the promise\nof forever. So, we dress up, eat and listen to heartfelt speeches about how\nthose two individuals have now become one, united in their commitment to each\nother.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Weddings are joyous celebrations, but some people get carried away in their youthful exuberance. To prevent getting kicked out of the wedding for playing the fool, let us explore some simple etiquette rules that we should all know. However, it does not hurt to have a gentle reminder.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6633} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/wedding-reception-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6633\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Dos</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Carry a gift, or if there is a bridal registry,\njust register early and choose a present within your budget.</li><li>Have something to eat before you go. Never go to a\nwedding hungry. It is usually hours of waiting after the ceremony before you\nget something to eat at the reception. Who wants to stay famished for up to\nfour hours?!</li><li>Put your phones on silent or vibrate so that your\nobnoxious ring tone does not go off when they are exchanging vows. That is not\nthe time for Vybz Kartel to make an appearance. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6634} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/wedding-wine-liquor-alcohol-1024x780.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6634\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Don’ts</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Carry a plus one if the invite did not extend one. That is just plain tacky.</li><li>Bring children along if the invitation did not say ‘and family’. Especially if the wedding is being kept at a hotel, they have to pay for every plate of food. </li><li>Do not ask for seconds. No matter how hungry you are, be satisfied with the prepared meal placed before you.</li><li>Do not walk with your foil paper to take away food for your dinner the next day. Who raised you?&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Give a speech that will embarrass either the bride or groom. This is not the time to talk about how many girlfriends the groom previously had or how the bride was a chronic bed wetter up to her late teens. </li><li>Incessantly keep hitting the glass for the couple to kiss. After a while it gets very annoying as they may be conversing, eating or doing something which requires a bit of concentration. Every half hour or so is fine. </li><li>Get intoxicated. Drunk people are not cute.&nbsp; </li><li>Wear white. That is reserved for the bride on her special day.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by C.W. </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of&nbsp;</em><strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong><em>&nbsp;or its employees.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow these rules: Don\'t be an annoying wedding guest','','inherit','closed','closed','','6631-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 12:10:05','2019-09-04 17:10:05','',6631,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/6631-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7421,23,'2019-09-04 12:20:55','2019-09-04 17:20:55','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7422} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-20190904-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads.\" class=\"wp-image-7422\" /><figcaption>The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads. (Photos: Claudia Gardner)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even before its official opening earlier this year, the 120-room S Hotel on Montego Bay’s Jimmy Cliff Boulevard had been turning heads.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Its private pool located on the fifth\nfloor has also been the talk of the town. The hotel overlooks the world-famous\nDoctors Cave Beach and features an international restaurant, a full-service\nspa, boutique gym, spa suites, lounges, a sky deck and pool bar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7423} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-B-20190904-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads.\" class=\"wp-image-7423\" /><figcaption>The hotel overlooks the beach. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hotel is sister to the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, but operates differently with its primary target market being vacationers as opposed to business tourists. Like its compatriots on the Hip Strip, it operates on the European Plan (EP) concept, but offers a meal for those guests who want an all-inclusive feel. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The beachfront hotel has incorporated\nlocally made materials in its architecture and furnishings, and the artwork is\nalso Jamaican. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7424} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-C-20190904-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads.\" class=\"wp-image-7424\" /><figcaption>The pool on the fifth floor is a major selling point at the S Hotel.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On pertinent fact about the S Hotel\nis that it has been totally Jamaica-owned from inception.&nbsp;It was sold to\nJamaican lawyer and hotelier Christopher Issa in 2011, following its closure in\n2009. It was built by NCB Investments in 1995, jointly owned NCB Staff Pension\nFund and the Government-operated National Insurance Fund (NIF) and\noperated&nbsp;by&nbsp;the Superclubs resort group under the Breezes hotel brand\ninitially. &nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That aside, if you love good food and personalised service, and you enjoy photographs, then this picturesque hotel is the place to be.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Claudia Gardner</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','S Hotel turning heads in Montego Bay','','publish','open','closed','','s-hotel-turning-heads-in-montego-bay','','','2019-09-04 12:20:56','2019-09-04 17:20:56','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7421',0,'post','',0),(7422,9,'2019-09-04 12:16:35','2019-09-04 17:16:35','','S-Hotel-20190904','','inherit','open','closed','','s-hotel-20190904','','','2019-09-04 12:16:35','2019-09-04 17:16:35','',7421,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-20190904.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7423,9,'2019-09-04 12:16:47','2019-09-04 17:16:47','','S-Hotel-B-20190904','','inherit','open','closed','','s-hotel-b-20190904','','','2019-09-04 12:16:47','2019-09-04 17:16:47','',7421,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-B-20190904.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7424,9,'2019-09-04 12:17:04','2019-09-04 17:17:04','','S-Hotel-C-20190904','','inherit','open','closed','','s-hotel-c-20190904','','','2019-09-04 12:17:04','2019-09-04 17:17:04','',7421,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-C-20190904.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7425,9,'2019-09-04 12:20:32','2019-09-04 17:20:32','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7422} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-20190904-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads.\" class=\"wp-image-7422\" /><figcaption>The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads. (Photos: Claudia Gardner)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even before its official opening earlier this year, the 120-room S Hotel on Montego Bay’s Jimmy Cliff Boulevard had been turning heads.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Its private pool located on the fifth\nfloor has also been the talk of the town. The hotel overlooks the world-famous\nDoctors Cave Beach and features an international restaurant, a full-service\nspa, boutique gym, spa suites, lounges, a sky deck and pool bar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7423} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-B-20190904-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads.\" class=\"wp-image-7423\" /><figcaption>The hotel overlooks the beach. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hotel is sister to the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, but operates differently with its primary target market being vacationers as opposed to business tourists. Like its compatriots on the Hip Strip, it operates on the European Plan (EP) concept, but offers a meal for those guests who want an all-inclusive feel. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The beachfront hotel has incorporated\nlocally made materials in its architecture and furnishings, and the artwork is\nalso Jamaican. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7424} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/S-Hotel-C-20190904-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The S Hotel in Montego Bay is sure to turn heads.\" class=\"wp-image-7424\" /><figcaption>The pool on the fifth floor is a major selling point at the S Hotel.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On pertinent fact about the S Hotel\nis that it has been totally Jamaica-owned from inception.&nbsp;It was sold to\nJamaican lawyer and hotelier Christopher Issa in 2011, following its closure in\n2009. 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So,\nwhereas before political news would have to be gleaned through formal and\nofficial channels such as the newspaper, radio and TV. Now the proliferation of\ndigital media and increasing access to these new education tools, spaces like\ntwitter, which is considered our news gathering platforms in Jamaica have\nbrought political conversations to our doorsteps,” the PNPYO youth arm leader\nelucidated. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She expanded her point to suggest that politicians are\nturning to pop culture as a tool to propel their presence within society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It has a lot to do with the political parties and\ncandidates to reach into pop culture and make themselves more relevant. So,\nyou’ll find political actors participating in pop culture spaces, wanting to do\ninterviews in pop culture media spaces so they can become a part of culture\nconversations,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke with Ackime Saunders,21, the 2019/20\nWestern Jamaica Campus Chairperson, WJC, at the University of the West Indies,\nUWI. He shared that Peter Bunting is a more prospective candidate because he\nhas the capacity to better relate to the youth population versus his opponent,\nDr.Peter Phillips</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to the youth, I believe. Bunting is very experienced, and that will mean a lot, but he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of wining the generals,” the 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student commented.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;The student leader\nfurther advanced his argument to say that the race has uplifted the party in\nsuch a way that it has showcased the value and contributions both contender can\nadd to the party, while noting that as a leader visibility and presence are\nparamount, which Phillips lack and believes that Bunting can restore this light\nwithin the party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Generally, I think that the race is very good for the PNP.\nIt allows for the party to have options, or an option, for its own betterment.\nI do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her\nhead when governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all\ntimes,” he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke with Ramon Gordon,20, a final year\nJournalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville divulged equal\nsentiments but deviated to share that voter apathy still exists among our youth\npopulation and having fresh younger faces could uplift the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There still exists a very unfortunate apathy towards any that has to do with political dealings. 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And wasting no time, pop superstar Ariana Grande is suing\nthe company for $10 million for a look-alike campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to reports, in February, Forever 21 and\nGrande were discussing a joint marketing campaign but Grande’s request was much\nbigger than the company could afford.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7443} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-lookalike.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7443\" /><figcaption>The model on the left wears accessories similar to those worn by Ariana Grange (right) in her <strong>7 Rings</strong> music video. 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Grande also stated that the company went as far as hiring a model that upholds the same physique as her for the campaign that was visually similar to the music video for <strong>7 Rings</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ariana Grande suing Forever 21 for $10 million','','publish','open','closed','','ariana-grande-suing-forever-21-for-10-million','','','2019-09-04 16:15:05','2019-09-04 21:15:05','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7441',0,'post','',0),(7442,9,'2019-09-04 15:59:45','2019-09-04 20:59:45','','ariana-grande','','inherit','open','closed','','ariana-grande-2','','','2019-09-04 15:59:45','2019-09-04 20:59:45','',7441,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-grande.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7443,9,'2019-09-04 16:00:45','2019-09-04 21:00:45','','ariana-lookalike','','inherit','open','closed','','ariana-lookalike','','','2019-09-04 16:00:45','2019-09-04 21:00:45','',7441,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-lookalike.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7444,4,'2019-09-04 17:07:31','2019-09-04 22:07:31','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7438} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/peter-bunting-featured-image-1024x688.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7438\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PNP presidential aspirant Peter Bunting sat down for an interview with B<strong>UZZ\' </strong>Gavay Watt, in which he outlined his vision to transform the PNP into a more effective organisation that is fit to meet the challenges of the modern era.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We need a transformed PNP that is fit for today\'s purpose. Any organization that is 80 years and older has to evolve and adapt to modernise for the current era...\" Bunting said. \"I think we have to look at our structure, I think we have to look at the way we engage our membership and our supports. We have to use modern communications technology to continuously engage them in a two-way dialogue.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said that the rebranding of the party to make it more attractive to young people will be one of the things he\'ll tackle in his first 100 days as PNP president, should he defeat Dr Peter Phillips on Saturday. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates will vote Saturday (Sept 7) on whether or not to return Phillips as president of the party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>See</strong><b><strong> </strong>video below for more on Bunting\'s plans to transform the PNP and his prime ministerial ambitions.</b></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX2Vs3umHg\\u0026feature=youtu.be\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX2Vs3umHg&amp;feature=youtu.be\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Peter Bunting explains why he\'d be the ideal PNP president','','publish','open','closed','','peter-bunting-explains-why-hed-be-the-ideal-pnp-president','','','2019-09-04 17:07:32','2019-09-04 22:07:32','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7444',0,'post','',0),(7445,9,'2019-09-04 16:05:13','2019-09-04 21:05:13','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7442} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-grande-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7442\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few days, CNN reported that fashion brand Forever 21\nfiled for bankruptcy. And wasting no time, pop superstar Ariana Grande is suing\nthe company for $10 million for a look-alike campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to reports, in February, Forever 21 and\nGrande were discussing a joint marketing campaign but Grande’s request was much\nbigger than the company could afford.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7443} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-lookalike.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7443\" /><figcaption>The model on the left wears accessories similar to those worn by Ariana Grange (right) in her 7 Rings music video. 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Grande also stated that the company went as far as hiring a model that upholds the same physique as her for the campaign that was visually similar to the music video for <strong>7 Rings</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ariana Grande suing Forever 21 for $10 million','','inherit','closed','closed','','7441-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 16:05:13','2019-09-04 21:05:13','',7441,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7441-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7446,9,'2019-09-04 16:14:15','2019-09-04 21:14:15','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7442} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-grande-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7442\" /><figcaption> Pop superstar Ariana Grande </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few days, CNN reported that fashion brand Forever 21\nfiled for bankruptcy. And wasting no time, pop superstar Ariana Grande is suing\nthe company for $10 million for a look-alike campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to reports, in February, Forever 21 and\nGrande were discussing a joint marketing campaign but Grande’s request was much\nbigger than the company could afford.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7443} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-lookalike.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7443\" /><figcaption>The model on the left wears accessories similar to those worn by Ariana Grange (right) in her 7 Rings music video. (Source: abc.net)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Monday, The <strong>One Last Time</strong> singer filed a\ncomplaint in the Los Angeles Federal Court stating that Forever 21 and Riley\nRose were misappropriating her name, image, likeness, and music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company is also accused of using her recent song, <strong>7 Rings</strong>, to promote one of their collections. Grande also stated that the company went as far as hiring a model that upholds the same physique as her for the campaign that was visually similar to the music video for <strong>7 Rings</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ariana Grande suing Forever 21 for $10 million','','inherit','closed','closed','','7441-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 16:14:15','2019-09-04 21:14:15','',7441,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7441-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7447,9,'2019-09-04 16:15:05','2019-09-04 21:15:05','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7442} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-grande-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7442\" /><figcaption> Pop superstar Ariana Grande </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few days, CNN reported that fashion brand Forever 21\nfiled for bankruptcy. And wasting no time, pop superstar Ariana Grande is suing\nthe company for $10 million for a look-alike campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to reports, in February, Forever 21 and\nGrande were discussing a joint marketing campaign but Grande’s request was much\nbigger than the company could afford.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7443} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ariana-lookalike.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7443\" /><figcaption>The model on the left wears accessories similar to those worn by Ariana Grange (right) in her <strong>7 Rings</strong> music video. (Source: abc.net)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Monday, The <strong>One Last Time</strong> singer filed a\ncomplaint in the Los Angeles Federal Court stating that Forever 21 and Riley\nRose were misappropriating her name, image, likeness, and music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company is also accused of using her recent song, <strong>7 Rings</strong>, to promote one of their collections. Grande also stated that the company went as far as hiring a model that upholds the same physique as her for the campaign that was visually similar to the music video for <strong>7 Rings</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ariana Grande suing Forever 21 for $10 million','','inherit','closed','closed','','7441-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 16:15:05','2019-09-04 21:15:05','',7441,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7441-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7449,21,'2019-09-04 17:12:40','2019-09-04 22:12:40','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7452} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Sandals-SHENADE3.jpg\" alt=\"Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently. \" class=\"wp-image-7452\" /><figcaption>Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently. 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Quarrie’s team underwent a transition\nrecently and she was quick to jump in and fill the gap. This saw her handling\nthe arrival of club level and butler guests, preparing her team\'s weekly\nschedule, representing in Heads of Department meetings, daily shift meetings\nand other things required of a supervisor, while still carrying out her\nassigned tasks as a Club Sandals agent. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, people would see her assisting with tasks\noutside of her job description and admit they wouldn\'t extend themselves the\nway she does. But she is never deterred by that.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7453} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/SHENADE1.jpg\" alt=\" Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently\" class=\"wp-image-7453\" /><figcaption>A smiling Shenade is photographed after her recent promotion to Club Sandals Manager was announced to the team.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I always share with my team members that people will\ntry to spew negativity, but we should never allow that to slow us down because\nin all that noise, you never know who is watching,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apart from her latest promotion, Quarrie is still\nbasking in her Team Member of the Year moment and says she is happy she did\nsomething great in the eyes of her four-year-old son. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“On the night\nwhen my name was announced as Diamond Team Member, my son was the first person\nwho came to my mind. I was like: ‘I did it for us, Amairy’,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Shenade steps up to the plate at Sandals','','publish','open','closed','','shenade-steps-up-to-the-plate-at-sandals','','','2019-09-04 17:12:40','2019-09-04 22:12:40','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7449',0,'post','',0),(7450,4,'2019-09-04 16:32:18','2019-09-04 21:32:18','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PNP presidential aspirant Peter Bunting sat down for an interview with B<strong>UZZ\' </strong>Gavay Watt, in which he outlined his vision to transform the PNP into a more effective organisation that is fit to meet the challenges of the modern era.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We need a transformed PNP that is fit for today\'s purpose. Any organization that is 80 years and older has to evolve and adapt to modernise for the current era...\" Bunting said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I think we have to look at our structure, I think we have to look at the way we engage our membership and our supports. We have to use modern communications technology to continuously engage them in a two-way dialogue,\" Bunting added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX2Vs3umHg\\u0026feature=youtu.be\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX2Vs3umHg&amp;feature=youtu.be\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','bunting','','inherit','closed','closed','','7444-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 16:32:18','2019-09-04 21:32:18','',7444,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7444-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7451,11,'2019-09-04 17:02:04','2019-09-04 22:02:04','','Neikoy-Redwood-Young-Scholar-Buzz-Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','neikoy-redwood-young-scholar-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-04 17:02:04','2019-09-04 22:02:04','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Neikoy-Redwood-Young-Scholar-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7452,9,'2019-09-04 17:02:47','2019-09-04 22:02:47','','Sandals-SHENADE3','','inherit','open','closed','','sandals-shenade3','','','2019-09-04 17:02:47','2019-09-04 22:02:47','',7449,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Sandals-SHENADE3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7453,9,'2019-09-04 17:03:37','2019-09-04 22:03:37','','SHENADE1','','inherit','open','closed','','shenade1','','','2019-09-04 17:03:37','2019-09-04 22:03:37','',7449,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/SHENADE1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7454,9,'2019-09-04 17:03:45','2019-09-04 22:03:45','','SHENADE2','','inherit','open','closed','','shenade2','','','2019-09-04 17:03:45','2019-09-04 22:03:45','',7449,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/SHENADE2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7455,4,'2019-09-04 17:07:31','2019-09-04 22:07:31','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7438} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/peter-bunting-featured-image-1024x688.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7438\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PNP presidential aspirant Peter Bunting sat down for an interview with B<strong>UZZ\' </strong>Gavay Watt, in which he outlined his vision to transform the PNP into a more effective organisation that is fit to meet the challenges of the modern era.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We need a transformed PNP that is fit for today\'s purpose. Any organization that is 80 years and older has to evolve and adapt to modernise for the current era...\" Bunting said. \"I think we have to look at our structure, I think we have to look at the way we engage our membership and our supports. We have to use modern communications technology to continuously engage them in a two-way dialogue.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said that the rebranding of the party to make it more attractive to young people will be one of the things he\'ll tackle in his first 100 days as PNP president, should he defeat Dr Peter Phillips on Saturday. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates will vote Saturday (Sept 7) on whether or not to return Phillips as president of the party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>See</strong><b><strong> </strong>video below for more on Bunting\'s plans to transform the PNP and his prime ministerial ambitions.</b></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX2Vs3umHg\\u0026feature=youtu.be\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUX2Vs3umHg&amp;feature=youtu.be\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Peter Bunting explains why he\'d be the ideal PNP president','','inherit','closed','closed','','7444-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 17:07:31','2019-09-04 22:07:31','',7444,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7444-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7456,9,'2019-09-04 17:12:20','2019-09-04 22:12:20','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7452} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Sandals-SHENADE3.jpg\" alt=\"Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently. \" class=\"wp-image-7452\" /><figcaption>Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently. (Photo: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In May, when one of Sandals Negril’s Club Sandals agents, 27-year-old Shenade Quarrie, was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year 2018 the ballroom at the Negril Hills Golf Club erupted with cheers and screams as she undoubtedly deserved the coveted title. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And last week, Quarrie triggered even more screams,\ncheers of glee, hugs and congratulations when she was announced as the new Club\nSandals Manager for Sandals Negril, leading a team of 18 persons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Club Sandals is the department responsible for giving guests personalised concierge services that may include preparing vacation itineraries, making reservations, handling guests activities on and off the resort, as well as hosting special events for guests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7454} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/SHENADE2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\" Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently\" class=\"wp-image-7454\" /><figcaption>Sandals Negril’s Club Sandals Manager Shenade Quarrie (centre) collects her awards from resort General Manager David Latchimy (left) and Hotel Manager, O’Brian Heron, after being named Diamond Team Member of the Year at the Annual Prestige Awards. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Even with the absence of a manager and a supervisor,\nShenade has really been carrying the Club Sandals mantle efficiently and with\npride,” General Manager, David Latchimy said, ahead of the announcement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was right. Quarrie’s team underwent a transition\nrecently and she was quick to jump in and fill the gap. This saw her handling\nthe arrival of club level and butler guests, preparing her team\'s weekly\nschedule, representing in Heads of Department meetings, daily shift meetings\nand other things required of a supervisor, while still carrying out her\nassigned tasks as a Club Sandals agent. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, people would see her assisting with tasks\noutside of her job description and admit they wouldn\'t extend themselves the\nway she does. But she is never deterred by that.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7453} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/SHENADE1.jpg\" alt=\" Shenade Quarrie was announced as the Diamond Team Member of the Year recently\" class=\"wp-image-7453\" /><figcaption>A smiling Shenade is photographed after her recent promotion to Club Sandals Manager was announced to the team.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I always share with my team members that people will\ntry to spew negativity, but we should never allow that to slow us down because\nin all that noise, you never know who is watching,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apart from her latest promotion, Quarrie is still\nbasking in her Team Member of the Year moment and says she is happy she did\nsomething great in the eyes of her four-year-old son. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“On the night\nwhen my name was announced as Diamond Team Member, my son was the first person\nwho came to my mind. I was like: ‘I did it for us, Amairy’,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Shenade steps up to the plate at Sandals','','inherit','closed','closed','','7449-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 17:12:20','2019-09-04 22:12:20','',7449,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7449-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7457,23,'2019-09-05 07:00:33','2019-09-05 12:00:33','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7460} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-D-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7460\" /><figcaption>The beautiful boardwalk that covers a huge section of the property. (Photos: Claudia Gardner)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A trip to Jamaica Giants in Moreland\nHill, Westmoreland, will leave you nothing less than spellbound.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even if you are not a tree-hugger, you will fall in love Jamaica Giants, as it is nothing short of magnificent. The estate, which is ensconced on the border of Hanover and Westmoreland, dates back to approximately 250 years ago.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7461} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-B-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7461\" /><figcaption>Tons of trees can be found on the property. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In colonial days, the property was\nknown as Moreland Pen, and it was home to a cattle farm and a sugar cane\nplantation. Its transformation began in 1987, and today its focus has shifted\nto art, environmental conservation and organic agriculture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is an amazing tropical rainforest, which is never short of rainfall. It also has hundreds of trees - fruit, ornamental and lumber trees such as cedar and mahogany. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7468} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-A-20190904-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7468\" /><figcaption>The sculptures are sure to draw one\'s attention. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica Giants overlooks, and outspreads\nto the renowned Georges Plain.&nbsp;It is an endless closed broadleaf forest,\nserving as home to birds, insects and other wildlife.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The great house forms one of two art galleries with its upper floor providing a view of sections of the Caribbean Sea, Negril, Orange Hill, Little Bay, Savanna-la-mar, Paradise and the Frome Sugar Factory. A section of the boardwalk that leads to the great house is flanked by two giant silk cottonwood trees that are said to be about 250 years old. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Jamaica Giants has many sculptures, trees and paintings. See gallery below.</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7464,7465,7466,7467]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-E-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7464\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7464\" class=\"wp-image-7464\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-F-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7465\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7465\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-G-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7466\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7466\" class=\"wp-image-7466\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-H-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7467\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7467\" class=\"wp-image-7467\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The galleries host a plethora of\npaintings by Jamaican artist Bruce Allen, a St Elizabeth native and Jamaica\nSchool of Art graduate, who grew up in March Town in Hanover. The accompanying\nsculpture garden features carvings by sculptor Fitzroy Russell, who chiselled\nhuge rocks on the property into works of art.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica Giants is a nature lover’s paradise, and it is perfect for day retreats, yoga, cultural and wellness events, meditation and artist retreats.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Claudia Gardner</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica Giants: A nature lover\'s paradise','','publish','open','closed','','jamaica-giants-a-nature-lovers-paradise','','','2019-09-04 17:47:19','2019-09-04 22:47:19','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7457',0,'post','',0),(7459,4,'2019-09-04 17:33:28','2019-09-04 22:33:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The question on everybody\'s lips is which of the Peters — Dr.Peter Phillips and Peter Bunting — will win the People\'s National Party (PNP) presidential election on Saturday (Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> had a one on one conversation with the People’s\nNational Party Youth Organization, PNPYO, president &nbsp;Krystal Tomlinson who explained that there\nseveral key factors that have to be blended into the discussion as to why there\nhas been a blatant upsurge among the youth population for aligning themselves\npolitically.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think this increase in political conversation among young\npeople is directly related to the expansion in communications platforms. So,\nwhereas before political news would have to be gleaned through formal and\nofficial channels such as the newspaper, radio and TV. Now the proliferation of\ndigital media and increasing access to these new education tools, spaces like\ntwitter, which is considered our news gathering platforms in Jamaica have\nbrought political conversations to our doorsteps,” the PNPYO youth arm leader\nelucidated. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She expanded her point to suggest that politicians are\nturning to pop culture as a tool to propel their presence within society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It has a lot to do with the political parties and\ncandidates to reach into pop culture and make themselves more relevant. So,\nyou’ll find political actors participating in pop culture spaces, wanting to do\ninterviews in pop culture media spaces so they can become a part of culture\nconversations,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke with Ackime Saunders,21, the 2019/20\nWestern Jamaica Campus Chairperson, WJC, at the University of the West Indies,\nUWI. He shared that Peter Bunting is a more prospective candidate because he\nhas the capacity to better relate to the youth population versus his opponent,\nDr.Peter Phillips</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“I think Bunting is a\nfresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to\nthe youth, I believe. Bunting is very experienced, and that will mean a lot,\nbut he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of\nwining the generals,” the 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student\ncommented.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;The student leader\nfurther advanced his argument to say that the race has uplifted the party in\nsuch a way that it has showcased the value and contributions both contender can\nadd to the party, while noting that as a leader visibility and presence are\nparamount, which Phillips lack and believes that Bunting can restore this light\nwithin the party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Generally, I think that the race is very good for the PNP.\nIt allows for the party to have options, or an option, for its own betterment.\nI do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her\nhead when governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all\ntimes,” he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke with Ramon Gordon,20, a final year\nJournalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville divulged equal\nsentiments but deviated to share that voter apathy still exists among our youth\npopulation and having fresh younger faces could uplift the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There still exists a very unfortunate apathy towards any\nthat has to do with political dealings. So, I think that is why it is even more\nimportant to have a fresh face leading the PNP. We have a fresher face leader\nthe JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had sometimes,\nwhile the PNP remains stagnant for most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a fervent supporter of the <strong>One PNP</strong> camp,\nShanique Brooks a 3<sup>rd</sup> year International Relations major at the UWI,\nshared that Phillips has a wealth of experience in the political realm and\ncertain he will maintain his seat as president.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a\nmulti-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a\nfactor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom\nand knowledge. I am confident that he will secure his seat in the PNP,” she\ndeclared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who’s better to lead the PNP? 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(Photos: Claudia Gardner)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A trip to Jamaica Giants in Moreland\nHill, Westmoreland, will leave you nothing less than spellbound.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even if you are not a tree-hugger, you will fall in love Jamaica Giants, as it is nothing short of magnificent. The estate, which is ensconced on the border of Hanover and Westmoreland, dates back to approximately 250 years ago.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7461} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-B-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7461\" /><figcaption>Tons of trees can be found on the property. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In colonial days, the property was\nknown as Moreland Pen, and it was home to a cattle farm and a sugar cane\nplantation. Its transformation began in 1987, and today its focus has shifted\nto art, environmental conservation and organic agriculture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is an amazing tropical rainforest, which is never short of rainfall. It also has hundreds of trees - fruit, ornamental and lumber trees such as cedar and mahogany. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7468} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-A-20190904-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7468\" /><figcaption>The sculptures are sure to draw one\'s attention. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica Giants overlooks, and outspreads\nto the renowned Georges Plain.&nbsp;It is an endless closed broadleaf forest,\nserving as home to birds, insects and other wildlife.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The great house forms one of two art galleries with its upper floor providing a view of sections of the Caribbean Sea, Negril, Orange Hill, Little Bay, Savanna-la-mar, Paradise and the Frome Sugar Factory. A section of the boardwalk that leads to the great house is flanked by two giant silk cottonwood trees that are said to be about 250 years old. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Jamaica Giants has many sculptures, trees and paintings. See gallery below.</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7464,7465,7466,7467]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-E-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7464\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7464\" class=\"wp-image-7464\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-F-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7465\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7465\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-G-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7466\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7466\" class=\"wp-image-7466\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jamaica-giants-H-20190904-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7467\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7467\" class=\"wp-image-7467\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The galleries host a plethora of\npaintings by Jamaican artist Bruce Allen, a St Elizabeth native and Jamaica\nSchool of Art graduate, who grew up in March Town in Hanover. The accompanying\nsculpture garden features carvings by sculptor Fitzroy Russell, who chiselled\nhuge rocks on the property into works of art.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica Giants is a nature lover’s paradise, and it is perfect for day retreats, yoga, cultural and wellness events, meditation and artist retreats.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Claudia Gardner</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica Giants: A nature lover\'s paradise','','inherit','closed','closed','','7457-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 17:43:04','2019-09-04 22:43:04','',7457,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7457-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7471,4,'2019-09-04 17:44:14','2019-09-04 22:44:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The question on everybody\'s lips is which of the Peters — Dr. Phillips or Bunting — will win the People\'s National Party (PNP) presidential election on Saturday (Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The conversations concerning the upcoming poll election are  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> had a one on one conversation with the People’s\nNational Party Youth Organization, PNPYO, president &nbsp;Krystal Tomlinson who explained that there\nseveral key factors that have to be blended into the discussion as to why there\nhas been a blatant upsurge among the youth population for aligning themselves\npolitically.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think this increase in political conversation among young\npeople is directly related to the expansion in communications platforms. So,\nwhereas before political news would have to be gleaned through formal and\nofficial channels such as the newspaper, radio and TV. Now the proliferation of\ndigital media and increasing access to these new education tools, spaces like\ntwitter, which is considered our news gathering platforms in Jamaica have\nbrought political conversations to our doorsteps,” the PNPYO youth arm leader\nelucidated. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She expanded her point to suggest that politicians are\nturning to pop culture as a tool to propel their presence within society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It has a lot to do with the political parties and\ncandidates to reach into pop culture and make themselves more relevant. So,\nyou’ll find political actors participating in pop culture spaces, wanting to do\ninterviews in pop culture media spaces so they can become a part of culture\nconversations,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke with Ackime Saunders,21, the 2019/20\nWestern Jamaica Campus Chairperson, WJC, at the University of the West Indies,\nUWI. He shared that Peter Bunting is a more prospective candidate because he\nhas the capacity to better relate to the youth population versus his opponent,\nDr.Peter Phillips</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“I think Bunting is a\nfresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to\nthe youth, I believe. Bunting is very experienced, and that will mean a lot,\nbut he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of\nwining the generals,” the 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student\ncommented.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;The student leader\nfurther advanced his argument to say that the race has uplifted the party in\nsuch a way that it has showcased the value and contributions both contender can\nadd to the party, while noting that as a leader visibility and presence are\nparamount, which Phillips lack and believes that Bunting can restore this light\nwithin the party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Generally, I think that the race is very good for the PNP.\nIt allows for the party to have options, or an option, for its own betterment.\nI do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her\nhead when governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all\ntimes,” he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> also spoke with Ramon Gordon,20, a final year\nJournalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville divulged equal\nsentiments but deviated to share that voter apathy still exists among our youth\npopulation and having fresh younger faces could uplift the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There still exists a very unfortunate apathy towards any\nthat has to do with political dealings. So, I think that is why it is even more\nimportant to have a fresh face leading the PNP. We have a fresher face leader\nthe JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had sometimes,\nwhile the PNP remains stagnant for most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a fervent supporter of the <strong>One PNP</strong> camp,\nShanique Brooks a 3<sup>rd</sup> year International Relations major at the UWI,\nshared that Phillips has a wealth of experience in the political realm and\ncertain he will maintain his seat as president.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a\nmulti-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a\nfactor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom\nand knowledge. I am confident that he will secure his seat in the PNP,” she\ndeclared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who’s better to lead the PNP? 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It seems it will happen later this year. She talks about last year as a very difficult year, and she\'s said in the past that creating new music is almost like therapy. You can tell that she is ready to share with her fans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"She is so busy, but her life is better-rounded than it was before. She is very fulfilled being an artiste. New music is still a big deal for her, and she feels alive and happy.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since ending things with Simon - whom she married in 2016 but has been with since 2011 - the 31-year-old singer has been splitting her time between her native England and the US so that she could lean on her family while dealing with the heartbreak. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Adele feels \'alive\' since split from husband','','publish','open','closed','','adele-feels-alive-since-split-from-husband','','','2019-09-04 17:56:29','2019-09-04 22:56:29','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7472',0,'post','',0),(7473,9,'2019-09-04 17:53:13','2019-09-04 22:53:13','','adele-20190904','','inherit','open','closed','','adele-20190904','','','2019-09-04 17:53:13','2019-09-04 22:53:13','',7472,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/adele-20190904.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7475,9,'2019-09-04 17:56:10','2019-09-04 22:56:10','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7473} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/adele-20190904.jpg\" alt=\"Adele feels &quot;alive&quot; following her split from her husband Simon Konecki five months ago. \" class=\"wp-image-7473\" /><figcaption>Singer Adele</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adele feels \"alive\" following her split from her husband Simon Konecki five months ago. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Hello</strong> hitmaker - who announced her break up in April - is said be \"perky as hell\" now that she\'s a free woman and is planning to drop some new music later this year after taking some time out to focus on herself and her six-year-old son, Angelo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"New music is still a big deal for her, and she feels alive and happy.\" </p><cite>— Source </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A source told PEOPLE magazine: \"She is definitely getting ready both mentally and physically to promote new music. It seems it will happen later this year. She talks about last year as a very difficult year, and she\'s said in the past that creating new music is almost like therapy. You can tell that she is ready to share with her fans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"She is so busy, but her life is better-rounded than it was before. She is very fulfilled being an artiste. New music is still a big deal for her, and she feels alive and happy.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since ending things with Simon - whom she married in 2016 but has been with since 2011 - the 31-year-old singer has been splitting her time between her native England and the US so that she could lean on her family while dealing with the heartbreak. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Adele feels \'alive\' since split from husband','','inherit','closed','closed','','7472-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 17:56:10','2019-09-04 22:56:10','',7472,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7472-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7476,21,'2019-09-04 19:03:03','2019-09-05 00:03:03','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7477} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/heritage-competition-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"Winners of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2018 Heritage Competition show off their trophies at the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St Andrew, last year\" class=\"wp-image-7477\" /><figcaption> Winners of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2018 Heritage Competition show off their trophies at the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St Andrew, last year. From (left) are Mahalia Ulett of Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High, who won in the poster category; De’andra Calvert of the University of Technology (UTech), who took top honours in the photography component; and George Headley Primary School student, Gianni Willie, who placed first in the essay category. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students will demonstrate their\nunderstanding of reparation in the Jamaican context as they participate in the\nJamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2019 Heritage Competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The annual competition is open to\nstudents attending primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, who are\ninvited to submit entries in the essay, poster and photography categories,\nrespectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Special Projects Manager and chair of\nthe planning committee, Andrine Davidson, said that the issue of reparations\nhas become topical internationally, and students are being encouraged to\ncontribute to the discourse through their creative works.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deadline for submission of entries in\nthe JIS Heritage Competition is Monday, October 28.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Heritage competition focuses on reparation','','publish','open','closed','','heritage-competition-focuses-on-reparation','','','2019-09-04 18:07:42','2019-09-04 23:07:42','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7476',0,'post','',0),(7477,9,'2019-09-04 18:03:48','2019-09-04 23:03:48','','heritage-competition','','inherit','open','closed','','heritage-competition','','','2019-09-04 18:03:48','2019-09-04 23:03:48','',7476,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/heritage-competition.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7478,9,'2019-09-04 18:07:01','2019-09-04 23:07:01','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7477} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/heritage-competition-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"Winners of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2018 Heritage Competition show off their trophies at the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St Andrew, last year\" class=\"wp-image-7477\" /><figcaption> Winners of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2018 Heritage Competition show off their trophies at the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St Andrew, last year. From (left) are Mahalia Ulett of Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High, who won in the poster category; De’andra Calvert of the University of Technology (UTech), who took top honours in the photography component; and George Headley Primary School student, Gianni Willie, who placed first in the essay category. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students will demonstrate their\nunderstanding of reparation in the Jamaican context as they participate in the\nJamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2019 Heritage Competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The annual competition is open to\nstudents attending primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, who are\ninvited to submit entries in the essay, poster and photography categories,\nrespectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Special Projects Manager and chair of\nthe planning committee, Andrine Davidson, said that the issue of reparations\nhas become topical internationally, and students are being encouraged to\ncontribute to the discourse through their creative works.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deadline for submission of entries in\nthe JIS Heritage Competition is Monday, October 28.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Heritage competition focuses on reparation','','inherit','closed','closed','','7476-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 18:07:01','2019-09-04 23:07:01','',7476,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7476-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7479,9,'2019-09-05 08:16:53','2019-09-05 13:16:53','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7480} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jah-cure-NEW-20190830.jpg\" alt=\"Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. \" class=\"wp-image-7480\" /><figcaption>Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. (Photo: Instagram @therealjahcure)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After his album, <strong>Royal Soldier</strong>, shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, reggae singer Jah Cure took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank his fans. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Gratitude is a must... give thanks to\nall the supporters and fans worldwide. You are all royal soldiers! We all share\nthis together,” Jah Cure said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Give thanks to all the supporters and fans worldwide.\"</p><cite>— Jah Cure</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And his many fans were very happy with the achievement.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well worth the wait. Thank you for blessing us with\nyour talent. Favourite album in a while and you’re only getting better. Looking\nforward to years of your music,” one social media user said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another added: “You’re very much welcome. You deserve\nit all. Continue to stay focused and keep making excellent music. Congratulations\nonce again. I’m so happy for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Royal Soldier </strong>was<strong> </strong>released via VP Records on August 30. The 14-track album has collaborations with Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Tory Lanez, Phyllisia Ross, Popcaan, Mya, Melonie Fonia and Capleton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Gratitude is a must: Jah Cure thanks fans after album debuts at No. 1','','publish','open','closed','','gratitude-is-a-must-jah-cure-thanks-fans-after-album-debuts-at-no-1','','','2019-09-05 16:11:39','2019-09-05 21:11:39','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7479',0,'post','',0),(7480,9,'2019-09-04 18:15:19','2019-09-04 23:15:19','','jah-cure-NEW-20190830','','inherit','open','closed','','jah-cure-new-20190830','','','2019-09-04 18:15:19','2019-09-04 23:15:19','',7479,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jah-cure-NEW-20190830.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7481,9,'2019-09-04 18:16:53','2019-09-04 23:16:53','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7480} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jah-cure-NEW-20190830.jpg\" alt=\"Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. \" class=\"wp-image-7480\" /><figcaption>Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. (Photo: Instagram @therealjahcure)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After his album shot to No. 1 on the\nBillboard Reggae Albums chart, reggae singer Jah Cure took to Instagram on\nWednesday to thank his fans. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Gratitude is a must... give thanks to\nall the supporters and fans worldwide. You are all royal soldiers! We all share\nthis together,” Jah Cure said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And his many fans were very happy with the achievement.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well worth the wait. Thank you for blessing us with\nyour talent. Favourite album in a while and you’re only getting better. Looking\nforward to years of your music,” one social media user said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another added: “You’re very much welcome. You deserve\nit all. Continue to stay focused and keep making excellent music. Congratulations\nonce again. I’m so happy for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Royal Soldier was </strong>released via VP Records on August 30. The 14-track album has collaborations with Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Tory Lanez, Phyllisia Ross, Popcaan, Mya, Melonie Fonia and Capleton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Gratitude is a must: Jah Cure thanks fans after album debuts at No. 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','7479-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 18:16:53','2019-09-04 23:16:53','',7479,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7479-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7482,9,'2019-09-04 18:18:50','2019-09-04 23:18:50','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7480} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jah-cure-NEW-20190830.jpg\" alt=\"Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. \" class=\"wp-image-7480\" /><figcaption>Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. (Photo: Instagram @therealjahcure)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After his album, <strong>Royal Soldier</strong>, shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, reggae singer Jah Cure took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank his fans. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Gratitude is a must... give thanks to\nall the supporters and fans worldwide. You are all royal soldiers! We all share\nthis together,” Jah Cure said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And his many fans were very happy with the achievement.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well worth the wait. Thank you for blessing us with\nyour talent. Favourite album in a while and you’re only getting better. Looking\nforward to years of your music,” one social media user said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another added: “You’re very much welcome. You deserve\nit all. Continue to stay focused and keep making excellent music. Congratulations\nonce again. I’m so happy for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Royal Soldier </strong>was<strong> </strong>released via VP Records on August 30. The 14-track album has collaborations with Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Tory Lanez, Phyllisia Ross, Popcaan, Mya, Melonie Fonia and Capleton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Gratitude is a must: Jah Cure thanks fans after album debuts at No. 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','7479-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 18:18:50','2019-09-04 23:18:50','',7479,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7479-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7484,9,'2019-09-04 18:20:03','2019-09-04 23:20:03','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7480} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/jah-cure-NEW-20190830.jpg\" alt=\"Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. \" class=\"wp-image-7480\" /><figcaption>Jah Cure\'s Royal Soldier debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. (Photo: Instagram @therealjahcure)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After his album, <strong>Royal Soldier</strong>, shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, reggae singer Jah Cure took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank his fans. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Gratitude is a must... give thanks to\nall the supporters and fans worldwide. You are all royal soldiers! We all share\nthis together,” Jah Cure said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Give thanks to all the supporters and fans worldwide.\"</p><cite>— Jah Cure</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And his many fans were very happy with the achievement.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Well worth the wait. Thank you for blessing us with\nyour talent. Favourite album in a while and you’re only getting better. Looking\nforward to years of your music,” one social media user said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another added: “You’re very much welcome. You deserve\nit all. Continue to stay focused and keep making excellent music. Congratulations\nonce again. I’m so happy for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Royal Soldier </strong>was<strong> </strong>released via VP Records on August 30. The 14-track album has collaborations with Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Tory Lanez, Phyllisia Ross, Popcaan, Mya, Melonie Fonia and Capleton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Gratitude is a must: Jah Cure thanks fans after album debuts at No. 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','7479-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 18:20:03','2019-09-04 23:20:03','',7479,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7479-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7485,4,'2019-09-04 19:24:28','2019-09-05 00:24:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The question on everybody\'s lips is which of the Peters — Dr. Phillips or Bunting — will win the People\'s National Party (PNP) presidential election on Saturday (Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interest in the pending poll is no less heightened in colleges across the island, where there are intense debates as to which of the Peters would make a better president of the PNP.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ </strong>spoke with a number of students on the issue, the majority of whom said they could better relate to Bunting. They believe that he would make a better PNP leader.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party.\'</p><cite>— Ackime Saunders</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Twenty-one-year-old Ackime Saunders, the Western Jamaica Campus Chairperson, at the University of the West Indies, said: “I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to the youth. Phillips is very experienced, and that will mean a lot, but he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of winning the generals.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student argued that Phillips lacks visibility and presence as a leader. \"I do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her head when the governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all times,\" he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ramon Gordon,<strong> </strong>a 20-year-old final year Journalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, expressed similar sentiments. He said that voter apathy still exists among the youth population and having fresh younger faces make a difference.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a fresher face leading the JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had..., while the PNP remains stagnant for the most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I am confident that he will [retain the presidency].\'</p><cite>— Shanique Brooks</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International Relations major at the UWI, Shanique Brooks, is a supporter of Dr Phillips. The 3<sup>rd</sup> year student believes that Dr Phillips\' wealth of experience is of benefit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a multi-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a factor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom and knowledge. I am confident that he will [retain the presidency],” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who\'d make a better PNP leader? 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They believe that he would make a better PNP leader.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party.\'</p><cite>— Ackime Saunders</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Twenty-one-year-old Ackime Saunders, the Western Jamaica Campus Chairperson, at the University of the West Indies, said: “I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to the youth. Phillips is very experienced, and that will mean a lot, but he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of winning the generals.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student argued that Phillips lacks visibility and presence as a leader. \"I do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her head when the governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all times,\" he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ramon Gordon,<strong> </strong>a 20-year-old final year Journalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, expressed similar sentiments. He said that voter apathy still exists among the youth population and having fresh younger faces make a difference.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a fresher face leading the JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had..., while the PNP remains stagnant for the most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I am confident that he will [retain the presidency].\'</p><cite>— Shanique Brooks</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International Relations major at the UWI, Shanique Brooks, is a supporter of Dr Phillips. The 3<sup>rd</sup> year student believes that Dr Phillips\' wealth of experience is of benefit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a multi-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a factor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom and knowledge. I am confident that he will [retain the presidency],” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who\'d make a better PNP leader? 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Donahue Martin also previously on the Board, is vice-chairman. There are six new members: Coleen Douglas, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, Professor Sylvia Kouwenberg, Dorraine Reid, Jo-Anne Archibald, and Alison Dixon-Stone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seven members of the previous Board have been retained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Education minister Karl Samuda made the announcement Wednesday (Sept 4) at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The new Board will be in place for three years, effective immediately.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EMCVPA has been at the centre of controversy since May after a female student made public claims that a male lecturer sexually harassed her.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Edna Manley gets new board of directors','','publish','open','closed','','edna-manley-gets-new-board-of-directors','','','2019-09-04 20:16:22','2019-09-05 01:16:22','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7488',0,'post','',0),(7489,4,'2019-09-04 19:43:33','2019-09-05 00:43:33','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cabinet has approved a new Board of directors for the Edna\nManley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA).<br>\n<br>Marigold Harding remains as\nchair, along with ex-officio member and Principal of the college, Dr.\nNicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson. Donahue Martin also previously on the Board, is\nvice chairman. There are six new members:&nbsp;Coleen Douglas, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, Professor\nSylvia Kouwenberg, Dorraine Reid, Jo-Anne Archibald, and Alison Dixon-Stone.<br>\n<br>\nSeven members of the previous Board have been retained. <br>\n<br>\nEducation minister Karl Samuda made the announcement today at a post-Cabinet\npress briefing at Jamaica House. The new Board will be in place for three years\neffective immediately.<br>\n<br>\nThe EMCVPA has been at the centre of controversy since May after a female student\nmade public claims of sexual harassment by a male lecturer.<br>\n<br>\nSamuda said this morning that the Principal has not been booted, and that it\nwas not unheard of for a head of &nbsp;an organisation\nto step aside to facilitate investigations into the management of an entity.<br>\nHe said, “the principal has not been terminated. In some instances heads of\norganisations have voluntarily sought to step aside to facilitate\ninvestigations to be free of any possible influences with respect to the\ninfluence of the head of the organization”.<br><br>The minister said he believes the correct\nthing is being done. “And I am awaiting the findings of\nthe investigation which will now be undertaken with the new Board This is not\nthe only institution where from time to time persons at the helm have been\nsimply asked to step aside temporarily to facilitate the proper investigation\ninto the management structure and other aspects of how the institution is run,”\nhe said.<br><br>\nStudents staged a protest at the college last week siting unfair treatment of Dr. DeGrasse-Johnson.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','new board','','inherit','closed','closed','','7488-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 19:43:33','2019-09-05 00:43:33','',7488,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7488-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7492,4,'2019-09-04 19:56:08','2019-09-05 00:56:08','','ramon-gordon-uwi-student','','inherit','open','closed','','ramon-gordon-uwi-student','','','2019-09-04 19:56:08','2019-09-05 00:56:08','',7412,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ramon-gordon-uwi-student.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7493,4,'2019-09-04 19:56:57','2019-09-05 00:56:57','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5252} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnp-the-two-peters-buntingvsphillips-buzz-official-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5252\" /><figcaption>Peter Bunting (foreground) is challenging Dr Peter Phillips for leadership of the PNP. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The question on everybody\'s lips is which of the Peters — Dr. Phillips or Bunting — will win the People\'s National Party (PNP) presidential election on Saturday (Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interest in the pending poll is no less heightened in colleges across the island, where there are intense debates as to which of the Peters would make a better president of the PNP.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ </strong>spoke with a number of students on the issue, the majority of whom said they could better relate to Bunting. They believe that he would make a better PNP leader.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party.\'</p><cite>— Ackime Saunders</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Twenty-one-year-old Ackime Saunders, the Western Jamaica Campus Chairperson, at the University of the West Indies, said:&nbsp;“I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to the youth. Phillips is very experienced, and that will mean a lot, but he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of winning the generals.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student argued that Phillips lacks visibility and presence as a leader. \"I do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her head when the governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all times,\" he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7492} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ramon-gordon-uwi-student.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" /><figcaption>Journalism student Ramon Gordon.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ramon Gordon,<strong> </strong>a 20-year-old final year Journalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, expressed similar sentiments. He said that voter apathy still exists among the youth population and having fresh younger faces make a difference.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a fresher face leading the JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had..., while the PNP remains stagnant for the most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I am confident that he will [retain the presidency].\'</p><cite>— Shanique Brooks</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International Relations major at the UWI, Shanique Brooks, is a supporter of Dr Phillips. The 3<sup>rd</sup> year student believes that Dr Phillips\' wealth of experience is of benefit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a multi-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a factor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom and knowledge. I am confident that he will [retain the presidency],” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who\'d make a better PNP leader? 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They believe that he would make a better PNP leader.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party.\'</p><cite>— Ackime Saunders</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7494} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ackime-saunders-student-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7494\" /><figcaption>Ackime Saunders believes that Peter Bunting is the fresh face that will bring change to the PNP.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Twenty-one-year-old Ackime Saunders, the Western Jamaica Campus Chairperson, at the University of the West Indies, said:&nbsp;“I think Bunting is a fresh face that is poised to bring change to the party, and he appeals more to the youth. Phillips is very experienced, and that will mean a lot, but he has not been championing the party and giving it a proper chance of winning the generals.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 3<sup>rd</sup> year banking and finance student argued that Phillips lacks visibility and presence as a leader. \"I do not believe that the party should have at its helm one who rears his/her head when the governing party messes up – their presence must be felt at all times,\" he shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ramon Gordon,<strong> </strong>a 20-year-old final year Journalism major at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, expressed similar sentiments. He said that voter apathy still exists among the youth population and having fresh younger faces make a difference.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7492} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ramon-gordon-uwi-student.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" /><figcaption>Journalism student Ramon Gordon.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have a fresher face leading the JLP now and Andrew Holness is one of the younger leaders we’ve had..., while the PNP remains stagnant for the most part,” Gordon expressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I am confident that he will [retain the presidency].\'</p><cite>— Shanique Brooks</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>International Relations major at the UWI, Shanique Brooks, is a supporter of Dr Phillips. The 3<sup>rd</sup> year student believes that Dr Phillips\' wealth of experience is of benefit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He has been involved in politics for decades. He’s a multi-layered man who has piloted several capacities. People are using age as a factor with his opponent, but truly being older should suggest greater wisdom and knowledge. I am confident that he will [retain the presidency],” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<em><strong>Article written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Who\'d make a better PNP leader? 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There are six new members: Coleen Douglas, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, Professor Sylvia Kouwenberg, Dorraine Reid, Jo-Anne Archibald, and Alison Dixon-Stone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seven members of the previous Board have been retained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Education minister Karl Samuda made the announcement Wednesday (Sept 4) at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The new Board will be in place for three years, effective immediately.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EMCVPA has been at the centre of controversy since May after a female student made public claims that a male lecturer sexually harassed her.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Edna Manley gets new board of directors','','inherit','closed','closed','','7488-revision-v1','','','2019-09-04 20:16:21','2019-09-05 01:16:21','',7488,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7488-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7497,4,'2019-09-04 20:24:59','2019-09-05 01:24:59','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican singer/songwriter Nicky B has partnered with international beer company Budweiser on its latest global ad campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>African Afro Beat star Runtown produced the track <strong>Kings For Life</strong> which is being used in the campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The track titled Kings for life was written By Nicky B, who proudly describes his involvement and how the project came into fruition. An agency in L.A. contacted Nicky B on behalf of the International Beer with a King concept in mind, He was then prompted to do his part in the studio , write the lyrics for Runtown and complete what would be the new theme for a 30 second commercial. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nicky B took to Instagram NickyBJA to promote his latest accomplishment saying “ when the biggest beer company in the world calls and asks you to do a song for their new worldwide campaign, you go in the studio and get to work!!! 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As the older brother to a doting\nsix-year-old sister, the UWI fresher is striving to be a positive role model\nfor his sibling.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I want to set a high standard for her. Now\nshe goes to my alma mater, Marlie Mount Primary… and she’s trying to live up to\nthe standard I set, and that is something I am quite proud of,” he noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 19-year-old is looking forward to his\nacademic journey at UWI, in pursuit of actuarial science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7397} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-mona-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7397\" /><figcaption>Neikoy Redwood\'s newest stomping grounds, the University of the West Indies, Mona (Photo: UWI, Mona)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His affinity for mathematics and economics\nin high school came naturally, and Neikoy asserted that actuarial science is a\ngood blend of both subjects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The bigger picture</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ultimately, Redwood aspires to open a\nfinancial consultancy where he can hire other professionals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would like to open my own business and I\nthink a lot of Jamaicans should be looking to do that now, because not only\nshould you want to occupy a job, you should seek to create jobs in our economy\nright now. We need more businesses to develop the country,” he told the JIS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It adds a lot more [value] if you can start a business, because you can create 10 or 15 jobs,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Neikoy\'s call to Corporate Jamaica</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neikoy expressed his appreciation to the\nJPS and PCCU for the scholarship – encouraging more corporate entities to\nassist deserving young students to access higher education.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Higher education is the only way that people can truly better themselves and truly move from a life of poverty to a comfortable life for themselves, their children and their</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>family. 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Other\nactivities during the month will include lunch-hour concerts, ring-ding style\nconcerts, a floral tribute at National Heroes Park and special tribute\nconcerts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','JCDC to mount exhibitions to celebrate Miss Lou','','publish','open','closed','','jcdc-to-mount-exhibitions-to-celebrate-miss-lou','','','2019-09-05 12:02:27','2019-09-05 17:02:27','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7505',0,'post','',0),(7506,9,'2019-09-05 11:57:27','2019-09-05 16:57:27','','Hon-Louise-Bennett-Cloverly-Miss-Lou-2','','inherit','open','closed','','hon-louise-bennett-cloverly-miss-lou-2','','','2019-09-05 11:57:27','2019-09-05 16:57:27','',7505,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Hon-Louise-Bennett-Cloverly-Miss-Lou-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7507,9,'2019-09-05 12:00:48','2019-09-05 17:00:48','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7506} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Hon-Louise-Bennett-Cloverly-Miss-Lou-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7506\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Jamaica Cultural Development\nCommission (JCDC) will mount several exhibitions as part of the celebrations\nfor the centenary anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Hon Louise\nBennett-Coverley, fondly known as ‘Miss Lou’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These exhibitions will be mounted\nduring the month of September, starting on the 7th at JCDC’s parish offices and\nparish libraries across the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, director of\nCommunity Cultural Development at the JCDC, said that the month-long\ncelebrations aim to engage and give persons the opportunity to participate and\nreflect on the life and work of Miss Lou.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born on September 7, 1919, Miss Lou\npassed away on July 26, 2006 in Canada and was buried at National Heroes Park,\nin a section reserved for cultural icons. Known for writing and performing her\npoems, folk songs and stories in Jamaican patois, Miss Lou is regarded by many\nas the “mother of Jamaican culture”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leyden-Vernon explained that for the\ncelebrations there will be poetry-type competitions, and there will be fashion\nshows focusing on the Jamaican Bandana which Miss Lou would often wear. Other\nactivities during the month will include lunch-hour concerts, ring-ding style\nconcerts, a floral tribute at National Heroes Park and special tribute\nconcerts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','JCDC to mount exhibitions to celebrate Miss Lou','','inherit','closed','closed','','7505-revision-v1','','','2019-09-05 12:00:48','2019-09-05 17:00:48','',7505,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7505-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7508,9,'2019-09-05 12:02:27','2019-09-05 17:02:27','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7506} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Hon-Louise-Bennett-Cloverly-Miss-Lou-2.jpg\" alt=\" Cultural icon Hon Louise Bennett-Coverley, fondly known as ‘Miss Lou’.\" class=\"wp-image-7506\" /><figcaption>Cultural icon Hon Louise Bennett-Coverley, fondly known as ‘Miss Lou’. (Photo: JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Jamaica Cultural Development\nCommission (JCDC) will mount several exhibitions as part of the celebrations\nfor the centenary anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Hon Louise\nBennett-Coverley, fondly known as ‘Miss Lou’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These exhibitions will be mounted\nduring the month of September, starting on the 7th at JCDC’s parish offices and\nparish libraries across the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, director of\nCommunity Cultural Development at the JCDC, said that the month-long\ncelebrations aim to engage and give persons the opportunity to participate and\nreflect on the life and work of Miss Lou.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born on September 7, 1919, Miss Lou\npassed away on July 26, 2006 in Canada and was buried at National Heroes Park,\nin a section reserved for cultural icons. Known for writing and performing her\npoems, folk songs and stories in Jamaican patois, Miss Lou is regarded by many\nas the “mother of Jamaican culture”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leyden-Vernon explained that for the\ncelebrations there will be poetry-type competitions, and there will be fashion\nshows focusing on the Jamaican Bandana which Miss Lou would often wear. Other\nactivities during the month will include lunch-hour concerts, ring-ding style\nconcerts, a floral tribute at National Heroes Park and special tribute\nconcerts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','JCDC to mount exhibitions to celebrate Miss Lou','','inherit','closed','closed','','7505-revision-v1','','','2019-09-05 12:02:27','2019-09-05 17:02:27','',7505,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7505-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7509,21,'2019-09-05 12:25:42','2019-09-05 17:25:42','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7510} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/mac-miller.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7510\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A man has been charged in connection with Mac Miller\'s death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Self Care</strong> hitmaker died from an overdose on September 7, 2018. And almost a year later, the Drug Enforcement Administration\'s Fusion Task Force have arrested 23-year-old Cameron James Pettit, alleging that he sold counterfeit drugs containing fentanyl to the late rapper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to an affidavit in support of the complaint, Pettit is alleged to have taken counterfeit oxycodone pills which contained the opiod fentanyl, as well as cocaine and Xanax to Mac - whose real name was Malcolm McCormick - two days before his death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mac\'s death was found to be an accident, and it was later determined he had overdosed on alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl, with investigators believing he passed away after snorting the fake pills.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If convicted, Pettit would face a minimum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking, and it seems he has been aware of the possible punishment for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the affidavit, after reports of Mac\'s death were published, the man allegedly sent an Instagram message to a friend which read: \"Most likely I will die in jail... I\'m gonna get off the grid. Move to another country.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investigators also had text messages between Pettit and Mac, in which the rapper asked for \"bars\" of Xanax and a \"ball\" of cocaine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Man charged in connection with Mac Miller\'s death','','publish','open','closed','','man-charged-in-connection-with-mac-millers-death','','','2019-09-05 12:25:43','2019-09-05 17:25:43','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7509',0,'post','',0),(7510,9,'2019-09-05 12:21:27','2019-09-05 17:21:27','','mac-miller','','inherit','open','closed','','mac-miller','','','2019-09-05 12:21:27','2019-09-05 17:21:27','',7509,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/mac-miller.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7511,9,'2019-09-05 12:25:11','2019-09-05 17:25:11','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7510} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/mac-miller.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7510\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A man has been charged in connection with Mac Miller\'s death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Self Care</strong> hitmaker died from an overdose on September 7, 2018. And almost a year later, the Drug Enforcement Administration\'s Fusion Task Force have arrested 23-year-old Cameron James Pettit, alleging that he sold counterfeit drugs containing fentanyl to the late rapper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to an affidavit in support of the complaint, Pettit is alleged to have taken counterfeit oxycodone pills which contained the opiod fentanyl, as well as cocaine and Xanax to Mac - whose real name was Malcolm McCormick - two days before his death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mac\'s death was found to be an accident, and it was later determined he had overdosed on alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl, with investigators believing he passed away after snorting the fake pills.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If convicted, Pettit would face a minimum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking, and it seems he has been aware of the possible punishment for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the affidavit, after reports of Mac\'s death were published, the man allegedly sent an Instagram message to a friend which read: \"Most likely I will die in jail... I\'m gonna get off the grid. Move to another country.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investigators also had text messages between Pettit and Mac, in which the rapper asked for \"bars\" of Xanax and a \"ball\" of cocaine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Man charged in connection with Mac Miller\'s death','','inherit','closed','closed','','7509-revision-v1','','','2019-09-05 12:25:11','2019-09-05 17:25:11','',7509,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7509-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7512,11,'2019-09-05 12:58:45','2019-09-05 17:58:45','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In recognition of\nInternational Day of Charity Thursday (Sept 5), The Sandals Foundation has\nlaunched a campaign dubbed “Double Your Impact: Dollar for Dollar”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B2BnuqwBxNB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B2BnuqwBxNB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Director of Programmes for the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke, shared with <strong>BUZZ</strong>, that the Foundation has been doing all it can to help in the relief efforts. “The more we do, the more we recognize what is required and how we can help in making the most impact,” Clarke said. She noted that at this point cash donations are proving to be most effective in providing rescue services, medical supplies and support, safety services and food.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7514} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Sandals-Foundation-Executive-Director-Heidi-Clarke-Buzz-Caribbean-958x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Heidi Clarke, Director of Programmes, Sandals Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-7514\" /><figcaption>Heidi Clarke, Director of Programmes, Sandals Foundation</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a registered charity,\nSandals Foundation will be working alongside non-profit group HeadKnowles that\nhas an active presence on the islands and are able to provide consistent\nupdates on how best to assist in the recovery efforts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clarke added, “Volunteers\nfrom our teams in the Bahamas are also helping in providing on-the-ground\nsupport. We will also be looking at providing long-term, sustainable support including\nhealth facilities, schools and how persons are able to rebuild, once the\nimmediate needs are met.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “Volunteers from our teams in the Bahamas are also helping in providing on-the-ground support.\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Foundation — in\nmaintaining its commitment to help in the relief efforts across sections of the\nBahamas that have been ravaged by Hurricane Dorian — has pledged to match every\ndollar donated to the Foundation today “in an effort to help restore hope and\nrebuild together”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sandals teams with Tourism Ministry to provide relief in The Bahamas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sandals-teams-with-tourism-ministry-to-provide-relief-in-the-bahamas/\" target=\"_blank\">Sandals teams with Tourism Ministry to provide relief in The Bahamas</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tourism ministry consolidating support for Bahamas tourism industry sector (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/tourism-ministry-consolidating-support-for-bahamas-tourism-industry-sector/\" target=\"_blank\">Tourism ministry consolidating support for Bahamas tourism industry sector</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Donations can be made through the Sandals Foundation site: <a href=\"https://sandalsfoundation.org/donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sandalsfoundation.org/donation (opens in a new tab)\">sandalsfoundation.org/donation</a>, with an announcement being made on how much the Foundation was able to raise today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Sandals Foundation matching donations for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts','','publish','open','closed','','sandals-foundation-matching-donations-for-hurricane-dorian-relief-efforts','','','2019-09-05 12:58:46','2019-09-05 17:58:46','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7512',0,'post','',0),(7513,11,'2019-09-05 12:29:57','2019-09-05 17:29:57','<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B2BnuqwBxNB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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She noted that at this point cash donations are proving to be most effective in providing rescue services, medical supplies and support, safety services and food.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7514} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Sandals-Foundation-Executive-Director-Heidi-Clarke-Buzz-Caribbean-958x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Heidi Clarke, Director of Programmes, Sandals Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-7514\" /><figcaption>Heidi Clarke, Director of Programmes, Sandals Foundation</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a registered charity,\nSandals Foundation will be working alongside non-profit group HeadKnowles that\nhas an active presence on the islands and are able to provide consistent\nupdates on how best to assist in the recovery efforts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clarke added, “Volunteers\nfrom our teams in the Bahamas are also helping in providing on-the-ground\nsupport. 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Holness said this team is made up of the same persons that went to Dominica in 2017 after that island was devastated by Hurricane Maria.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We will be airlifting both men and equipment so Jamaica will have presence in The Bahamas and we will be at the disposal of The Bahamian Government if they require any further assistance,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Under the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Jamaica has responsibility) for the Northern Caribbean.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant General Rocky Meade said the advance team will be led by Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey Sterling. 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The support from the patrons and the\nactivities done by all our sponsors, partners and vendors, especially our title\nsponsor Pizza Hut, made it a lot more successful than we anticipated,” Graham said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“The kids\' cosplay competition was definitely the highlight.\" </p><cite>—  Dexton Graham of eSports Jamaica </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although\nhis focus is eSports, Graham said that he was impressed with the cosplayers. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The\nkids\' cosplay competition was definitely the highlight, as it gave them the\nopportunity to dress up as their favourite characters while having fun. 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The plans were executed in a very professional and intricate way.\nAll the planning and sacrifice was worth it,” co-organiser Tianna Powell said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dubbed\nC.A.G.E, the exhibition was a partnership between ANJ and eSports Jamaica to\nhighlight cosplay, animation, and video games.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7559} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Nerds-CAGE-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"Tianna Powell, a director at Anime Nerds of Jamaica. \nCAGE\" class=\"wp-image-7559\" /><figcaption>Tianna Powell, a director at Anime Nerds of Jamaica. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dexton\nGraham of eSports Jamaica was also happy with CAGE.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We\nwere genuinely surprised and blown away by how well the event went as this was\nthe first time we did an event together. The support from the patrons and the\nactivities done by all our sponsors, partners and vendors, especially our title\nsponsor Pizza Hut, made it a lot more successful than we anticipated,” Graham said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“The kids\' cosplay competition was definitely the highlight </p><cite>—  Dexton Graham of eSports Jamaica </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although\nhis focus is eSports, Graham said that he was impressed with the cosplayers. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The\nkids\' cosplay competition was definitely the highlight, as it gave them the\nopportunity to dress up as their favourite characters while having fun. We want\nto make sure the future generations get involved in the industry as the growth\npotential is limitless,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7562} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Nerds-CAGE-CCC-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"Vendors like Acrylic Moon Studios were happy with CAGE. \" class=\"wp-image-7562\" /><figcaption>Vendors like Acrylic Moon Studios were happy with the event. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both\norganisers said the feedback from vendors and patrons was positive and has\nprompted the collaboration to continue in 2020. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There\nwill most definitely be another CAGE. This time look out for more activities\nthat are both engaging to the patrons as well as the competitors. 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No confirmation if the offer has been extended just yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rihanna and Warner Bros share a history as she was a cast member on their summer 2018 movie “Ocean\'s 8” which featured Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7566} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Rihanna-Sandra-Bullock-Buzz-Caribbean-1.png\" alt=\"A scene from Ocean\'s 8 with Rihanna and actress Sandra Bullock\" class=\"wp-image-7566\" /><figcaption>A scene from Ocean\'s 8 with Rihanna and actress Sandra Bullock</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year she partnered with Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) in a musical film called “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDQm70Q9hKI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Guava Island (opens in a new tab)\">Guava Island</a>” which she played the role of his love interest. The movie was released April of this year on Amazon Prime.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7568} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Rihanna-Gambino-Poison-Ivy-Buzz-Caribbean-2.png\" alt=\"Rihanna in her role as Nine Ball in Gambino\'s musical film \'Guava Island\'\" class=\"wp-image-7568\" /><figcaption>Rihanna in her role as Nine Ball in Gambino\'s musical film \'Guava Island\'</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fans are excited with the announcement - while they wait on the new album from the star.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Media mogul Rihanna could be DC\'s next \'Poison Ivy\'','','inherit','closed','closed','','7552-revision-v1','','','2019-09-05 17:09:35','2019-09-05 22:09:35','',7552,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7552-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7577,21,'2019-09-05 17:33:01','2019-09-05 22:33:01','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7580} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Entertainer-JohMar-BBB-1024x801.jpg\" alt=\"Jamaican entertainer JohMar wants to make it big in the music business. \" class=\"wp-image-7580\" /><figcaption>JohMar wants to make it big in the music business. 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I am confident that I will be the one because I’m coming with a fresh new sound that’s going to captivate music fans all over the globe,” said JohMar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The world is looking to see who is going to be the next major music star coming out of Jamaica.\"</p><cite>—  JohMar </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The singjay, who is also a music\nproducer, recently released a new single, titled <strong>Post Your Pic</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song, which was produced by him\nand Big Yard CEO Robert Livingston, was released on August 30 on the Wavestorm\nEntertainment label.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“This song has the potential to\nbe a big hit. My team and I are putting a lot of promotion behind it, and so\nfar, the feedback has been very positive,” he said, adding that the music video\nfor Post Your Pic will be filmed by October.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','JohMar thinks he is Jamaica’s next big international star','','publish','open','closed','','johmar-thinks-he-is-jamaicas-next-big-international-star','','','2019-09-05 17:33:02','2019-09-05 22:33:02','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7577',0,'post','',0),(7579,21,'2019-09-05 18:14:01','2019-09-05 23:14:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has issued 44 ganja licences and 288 conditional approvals since its establishment in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7581} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Cannabis-License-Jamaica-CLA-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cannabis plants\" class=\"wp-image-7581\" /><figcaption>(Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, in making the disclosure, said that the licences granted include 21 for cultivation, 13 for retail, six for processing, three for research and development, and one for transportation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She noted that the licences at the conditional approval stage are awaiting actions from applicants.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7582} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Diane-Edwards-JAMPRO-Cannabis-License-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, listens attentively while conversing with CanEx Founder, Douglas Gordon, following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.\" class=\"wp-image-7582\" /><figcaption>President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, listens attentively while conversing with CanEx Founder, Douglas Gordon, following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. (Photo: Donald DeLaHaye)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Some of those actions include readiness for pre-licence, site inspection requirements, and funding to satisfy infrastructure development and/or other approvals,” Ms Edwards explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She noted that the Authority has received 658 applications from 287 applicants to date.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  “Medical cannabis is set to be a disrupter in the consumer goods space\"</p><cite>Diane Edwards, President, JAMPRO</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ms Edwards was speaking at the media launch of the CanEx <strong>Jamaica Business </strong>Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The JAMPRO President, during her address, said that Jamaica is poised to capitalise on the multibillion-dollar global medical cannabis industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7584} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/CanEx-Cannabis-License-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell,   following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon.\" class=\"wp-image-7584\" /><figcaption>Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell,   following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon. (Photo: Donald DeLaHaye)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Medical cannabis is set to be a disrupter in the consumer goods space. More and more, we are finding CBD [Cannabidiol] infused products globally – in packaged food, beverages, beauty and personal care products and consumer health products,” she noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7588} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Cannabis-Bi-Products-Kaya-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"Bottles of hemp oil available at the Kaya Herb House in St Ann, Jamaica\" class=\"wp-image-7588\" /><figcaption>Hemp oil available at the Kaya Herb House in St Ann, Jamaica</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"KAYA: A BUZZ documentary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/video/kaya-a-buzz-documentary/\" target=\"_blank\">KAYA: A BUZZ documentary</a></li><li><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/accompong-maroons-to-move-into-medicinal-marijuana/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Accompong Maroons to move into medicinal marijuana (opens in a new tab)\">Accompong Maroons to move into medicinal marijuana</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said that as the industry evolves “understanding the future and placing the appropriate bets will determine the ultimate winners of the expanding and dynamic space”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','CLA issues 44 licences and 288 conditional approvals','','publish','open','closed','','cla-issues-44-licences-and-288-conditional-approvals','','','2019-09-05 18:14:02','2019-09-05 23:14:02','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7579',0,'post','',0),(7580,9,'2019-09-05 17:22:00','2019-09-05 22:22:00','','Entertainer-JohMar-BBB','','inherit','open','closed','','entertainer-johmar-bbb','','','2019-09-05 17:22:00','2019-09-05 22:22:00','',7577,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Entertainer-JohMar-BBB.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7581,11,'2019-09-05 17:26:07','2019-09-05 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17:29:59','2019-09-05 22:29:59','','NEW Dangel Buzz Demo 1','','inherit','open','closed','','new-dangel-buzz-demo-1','','','2019-09-05 17:29:59','2019-09-05 22:29:59','',7133,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/NEW-dangel-buzz-demo-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7586,9,'2019-09-05 17:30:08','2019-09-05 22:30:08','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7135} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/dangel-buzz-demo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7135\" /><figcaption>Dancehall artiste D\'Angel (Photo: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D’Angel has brought much attention to\nherself since her last Instagram Live requesting ‘much-needed recognition’ for\npositive and inspirational music she has produced for the last 10 years in the\nmusic industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She explains in the live stream, that the media has been perpetuating that all female Dancehall artistes only sing raunchy and lewd songs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A seemingly livid  D’Angel further whipped that people are afraid to highlight and give credit for her timeless music. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7136} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/dangel-buzz-demo-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7136\" /><figcaption>D\'Angel</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first 20 minutes of the hour-long live stream, she played some of her hits such as <strong>Blaze</strong>, <strong>Downtown Girl</strong>, <strong>Stronger</strong>, and the list went on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D’Angel claimed her rant and demand for credit stems from what she perceives as the media and the public crowning young Reggae artiste Koffee as ‘positive’ for her optimistic lyrics and motivational 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I am confident that I will be the one because I’m coming with a fresh new sound that’s going to captivate music fans all over the globe,” said JohMar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The world is looking to see who is going to be the next major music star coming out of Jamaica.\"</p><cite>—  JohMar </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The singjay, who is also a music\nproducer, recently released a new single, titled <strong>Post Your Pic</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song, which was produced by him\nand Big Yard CEO Robert Livingston, was released on August 30 on the Wavestorm\nEntertainment label.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“This song has the potential to\nbe a big hit. My team and I are putting a lot of promotion behind it, and so\nfar, the feedback has been very positive,” he said, adding that the music video\nfor Post Your Pic will be filmed by October.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','JohMar thinks he is Jamaica’s next big international star','','inherit','closed','closed','','7577-revision-v1','','','2019-09-05 17:32:34','2019-09-05 22:32:34','',7577,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7577-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7588,11,'2019-09-05 17:45:08','2019-09-05 22:45:08','','Cannabis-Bi-Products-Kaya','','inherit','open','closed','','cannabis-bi-products-kaya','','','2019-09-05 17:45:08','2019-09-05 22:45:08','',7579,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Cannabis-Bi-Products-Kaya.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7589,4,'2019-09-05 17:48:25','2019-09-05 22:48:25','','gordon-butch-stewart','','inherit','open','closed','','gordon-butch-stewart','','','2019-09-05 17:48:25','2019-09-05 22:48:25','',7555,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/gordon-butch-stewart.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7590,4,'2019-09-05 17:58:56','2019-09-05 22:58:56','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7589} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/gordon-butch-stewart-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7589\" /><figcaption>Business mogul Gordon \'Butch\' Stewart has been featured on The American Dream show on Bloomberg TV.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Iconic Jamaican businessman and Sandals and Beaches Chairman Gordon \'Butch\' Stewart has been featured on the widely watched <strong>The American Dream</strong> show on Bloomberg TV.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The American Dream</strong> delves into the journeys of the world\'s most successful entrepreneurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The episode looked at the birth of the Sandals brand, what the family-owned empire looks like today, key players who helped turn Stewart\'s vision into reality, and what Stewart has done with the company’s success to give back to communities in which he operates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7575} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/sandals-royal-caribbean-resort.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7575\" /><figcaption>Sandals All-inclusive over the water bungalow.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The description of the promo video on Youtube, states: \"Since the very beginning, Butch set out to exceed everyone’s wildest expectations – including his own. 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The\nproperty provides a magnificent 180-degree view of the Montego Bay coastline,\nstretching all the way back to neighbouring Hanover.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7594} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-C-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"With antique furniture, the rooms at Polkerris are truly homely. \" class=\"wp-image-7594\" /><figcaption>With antique furniture, the rooms at Polkerris are truly homely. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Centrally located, Polkerris, which was\nthe winner of TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice 2019 award, is only five minutes\naway from the Sangster International. It is a two-minute walk from the Doctors\nCave Beach and other fun places such as Margaritaville, Usain Bolts Tracks and\nRecords and the Pelican Restaurant. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7595,7596]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-A-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7595\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7595\" class=\"wp-image-7595\" /><figcaption>A small waterfall adds character to the resort.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-D-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7596\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7596\" class=\"wp-image-7596\" /><figcaption>The pool area is definitely a favourite for guests. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each villa has its own swimming pool, and they are also self-contained. All of the property’s 10 rooms are air-conditioned and lavishly decorated. The rooms are also equipped with Wi-Fi, a television, telephone, refrigerator, in-room safe and all the basic amenities aligned with luxury hotels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As its name suggests, breakfast is a big part of the offerings and usually comprises fresh fruits, tea and a traditional Jamaican meal. 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(Photo: Donald DeLaHaye)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Some of those actions include readiness for pre-licence, site inspection requirements, and funding to satisfy infrastructure development and/or other approvals,” Ms Edwards explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She noted that the Authority has received 658 applications from 287 applicants to date.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  “Medical cannabis is set to be a disrupter in the consumer goods space\"</p><cite>Diane Edwards, President, JAMPRO</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ms Edwards was speaking at the media launch of the CanEx <strong>Jamaica Business </strong>Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The JAMPRO President, during her address, said that Jamaica is poised to capitalise on the multibillion-dollar global medical cannabis industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7584} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/CanEx-Cannabis-License-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell,   following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon.\" class=\"wp-image-7584\" /><figcaption>Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell,   following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon. (Photo: Donald DeLaHaye)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Medical cannabis is set to be a disrupter in the consumer goods space. More and more, we are finding CBD [Cannabidiol] infused products globally – in packaged food, beverages, beauty and personal care products and consumer health products,” she noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7588} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Cannabis-Bi-Products-Kaya-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"Bottles of hemp oil available at the Kaya Herb House in St Ann, Jamaica\" class=\"wp-image-7588\" /><figcaption>Hemp oil available at the Kaya Herb House in St Ann, Jamaica</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"KAYA: A BUZZ documentary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/video/kaya-a-buzz-documentary/\" target=\"_blank\">KAYA: A BUZZ documentary</a></li><li><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/accompong-maroons-to-move-into-medicinal-marijuana/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Accompong Maroons to move into medicinal marijuana (opens in a new tab)\">Accompong Maroons to move into medicinal marijuana</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said that as the industry evolves “understanding the future and placing the appropriate bets will determine the ultimate winners of the expanding and dynamic space”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','CLA issues 44 licences and 288 conditional approvals','','inherit','closed','closed','','7579-revision-v1','','','2019-09-05 18:14:01','2019-09-05 23:14:01','',7579,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7579-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7600,9,'2019-09-05 18:16:43','2019-09-05 23:16:43','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7593} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-B-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance of the Polkerris Bread and Breakfast in Montego Bay is simply charming.\" class=\"wp-image-7593\" /><figcaption>The entrance of the Polkerris Bread and Breakfast in Montego Bay is simply charming.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The internationally acclaimed Polkerris Bread and Breakfast in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is the epitome of true island glamour, comparable to the likes of the world-famous hotels Round Hill and Tryall, but with a lesser price tag. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ranked in the Top 25 Bed and\nBreakfasts and Inns in the Caribbean, the two high-end villas are located atop\nJimmy Cliff Boulevard, away from the hustle and bustle of the Hip Strip. The\nproperty provides a magnificent 180-degree view of the Montego Bay coastline,\nstretching all the way back to neighbouring Hanover.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7594} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-C-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"With antique furniture, the rooms at Polkerris are truly homely. \" class=\"wp-image-7594\" /><figcaption>With antique furniture, the rooms at Polkerris are truly homely. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Centrally located, Polkerris, which was\nthe winner of TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice 2019 award, is only five minutes\naway from the Sangster International. It is a two-minute walk from the Doctors\nCave Beach and other fun places such as Margaritaville, Usain Bolts Tracks and\nRecords and the Pelican Restaurant. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7595,7596]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-A-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7595\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7595\" class=\"wp-image-7595\" /><figcaption>A small waterfall adds character to the resort.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-D-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7596\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7596\" class=\"wp-image-7596\" /><figcaption>The pool area is definitely a favourite for guests. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each villa has its own swimming pool, and they are also self-contained. All of the property’s 10 rooms are air-conditioned and lavishly decorated. The rooms are also equipped with Wi-Fi, a television, telephone, refrigerator, in-room safe and all the basic amenities aligned with luxury hotels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As its name suggests, breakfast is a big part of the offerings and usually comprises fresh fruits, tea and a traditional Jamaican meal. 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The\nproperty provides a magnificent 180-degree view of the Montego Bay coastline,\nstretching all the way back to neighbouring Hanover.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7594} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-C-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"With antique furniture, the rooms at Polkerris are truly homely. \" class=\"wp-image-7594\" /><figcaption>With antique furniture, the rooms at Polkerris are truly homely. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Centrally located, Polkerris, which was\nthe winner of TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice 2019 award, is only five minutes\naway from the Sangster International. It is a two-minute walk from the Doctors\nCave Beach and other fun places such as Margaritaville, Usain Bolts Tracks and\nRecords and the Pelican Restaurant. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7595,7596]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-A-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7595\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7595\" class=\"wp-image-7595\" /><figcaption>A small waterfall adds character to the resort.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/polkerris-D-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7596\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7596\" class=\"wp-image-7596\" /><figcaption>The pool area is definitely a favourite for guests. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each villa has its own swimming pool, and they are also self-contained. All of the property’s 10 rooms are air-conditioned and lavishly decorated. The rooms are also equipped with Wi-Fi, a television, telephone, refrigerator, in-room safe and all the basic amenities aligned with luxury hotels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As its name suggests, breakfast is a big part of the offerings and usually comprises fresh fruits, tea and a traditional Jamaican meal. 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And in today’s complex\nsociety, marriages seem to have gotten even more complicated. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Suddenly, you must decide how to juggle two careers\nand figure out if you are going to have babies right away or wait a few years.\nYou will be sharing spaces and expenses, and friends and in-laws will be merged.\nAll of these changes can give you an instant headache. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, do not be disheartened. 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Try not to make the spates nasty, and always avoid the name-calling. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Secondly, your partner will\ndisappoint you. It happens. That does not make him or her is an ogre. It makes them\nhuman. It could be something as simple as forgetting to pay the light bill on\ntime or a more serious infraction like sharing personal information with a\nfriend or family member. Before you blow up at them, find out why they broke\nyour trust and try to communicate how it made you feel. If you tend to get emotional\nwhen you speak, put it in a letter so that you can channel this emotion without\ngoing off track. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third thing is that your spouse can’t read your mind. If you have something to say, just say it, hopefully in a respectful manner. Do not sit and sulk and say ‘fine’ when things are clearly not fine. 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VRX even had one of their videos, racking up\nover nine million views, featured on international cable station MTV.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Tracking VRX\'s digital evolution</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For CEO Gregory Moore and COO Ryan Moore,\nthe praise comes upon thinking ahead of the curve when they started the\nbusiness in 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“VRX is actually the evolution of my original business Str8Games Limited that started in 2006. We adopted VR in 2015 until we transitioned into Virtual Reality Jamaica in 2018,” Moore explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moore said he started the move when his previous venture Str8Games began to lull due to market forces.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7638} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-2-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7638\" /><figcaption>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre COO Ryan Moore (right) helps a patron operate one of the wireless VR headsets. (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Str8Games model was being affected by digital change in the video game industry. We realised VR was a new concept and decided to change the business model,” Moore further noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How immersive is virtual reality (VR) gaming?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VRX, located in Sovereign Village, provides the unusual and immersive experience that is virtual reality gaming.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“VR is basically immersion in an alternate interactive environment using a head-mounted display; this isolates the user from the real world,” VRX COO Ryan Moore told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The headsets are connected to powerful computers that generate a three-dimensional digital world as viewed through their built-in screens. There are also audio cues. The audio and video are combined with sensors that track users’ movement allowing them to interact with the realistic computer-generated graphics. So real is the experience that it’s not uncommon for those playing to have physical and emotional reactions to whatever they’re seeing through the VR goggles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There are various headsets that can achieve VR, but we are using the highest-grade headsets in order to deliver ultra-realistic environments. A high-end computer projects the image in the headset, the headset and controllers use various sensors in order to replicate your movements in the environment being projected. This makes the user feel fully immersed and will sometimes forget that they are in a simulation,” said Moore.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Yuh wah speed??!\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The centre has four full VR stations,\nwireless headsets, and a simulator rig used for racing games. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7639} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-3-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7639\" /><figcaption>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre has its own built-in simulator rig for racing games. (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Games range from simple sit-down-and-watch rollercoaster types to action-packed adventures that see players in motion. The game menu is updated regularly as the VR game library expands. Ryan added that due to the popularity of VRX, their vendor partners are always sending them the latest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We basically have a 90% or higher satisfaction rating from our customers. The thrill factor is very high so it satisfies both corporate clients and walk-in patrons.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even with success the Moores are once again\nlooking ahead of the curve.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We currently primarily use it for games and entertainment-based experiences. 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