INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1806,4,'2019-08-05 15:24:50','2019-08-05 20:24:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity Motors Limited became the first Nissan dealership in the Caribbean to have a global standard showroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0058-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" /><figcaption>Fidelity Motors Limited, new Nissan showroom on hanover street in downtown Kingston</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It opened its all-new facility on July 24. Bringing its Hanover Street property in downtown Kingston up to spec saw the original building gutted to allow an expansion to 7,000 square feet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new showroom holds ten cars in an open layout. This allows customers the freedom to move about and offers better interaction with sales staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1781} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0066-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1781\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also digital tools from which customers can gain more knowledge of Nissan products while waiting in the lounge. The exterior fascia displays a significant shift from the old showroom with plenty of glass for those wanting to window shop. The Nissan signage and colours have also gained more prominence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1794,1795,1799,1800,1802,1803,1804]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0135-1-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1794\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1794\" class=\"wp-image-1794\" /><figcaption>Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados grabs a celebratory selfie with Pedro Albarran, marketing director, Nissan Latin America, and Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0131-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1795\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1795\" class=\"wp-image-1795\" /><figcaption>Silvano Guerra Nava, country manager for Right-Hand Drive Caribbean, Nissan Latin America; Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados; and Pedro Albarran, LAC34 marketing director, Nissan Latin America.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0111-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1799\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1799\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" /><figcaption>Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0067-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1800\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1800\" class=\"wp-image-1800\" /><figcaption>Marketing officer, David Crawford demonstrates one of the new features of the showroom, a colour bar from which customers can browse the available vehicle colours.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0092-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1802\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1802\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" /><figcaption>Customers can relax in the spacious and comfy customer lounge.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0133-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1803\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1803\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0099-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1804\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1804\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity now joins the ranks of new car dealers that have freshened their showrooms. The process appeared to have started when the ATL Automotive Group completed its US$13.5 million Audi Terminal on Oxford Road in 2013. It was then the largest single investment in the automotive sector.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The opening was held in the presence of invited guests, media, and representatives from current Fidelity Motors owners Goddard Enterprises Limited and Nissan Latin American. For Goddard, Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager and Samuel Gaston, regional product manager of Nissan Barbados. For Nissan Latin America, Pedro Albarran, LAC34 marketing director and Silvano Guerra Nava, country manager for Right-Hand Drive Caribbean.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> They were followed by the island’s oldest automotive dealership, Kingston Industrial Garage. Founded as Ford dealership in 1908, KIG spent US$500,000 renovating their Spanish Town Road showroom while expanding to a second one on Old Hope Road. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2016, another long-standing Spanish Town Road new car dealership,\nToyota Jamaica Limited, opened their second location also on Old Hope Road at the reported cost of\nJA$400 million. The rush for prime uptown real estate continued that year as\nMagna Motors Limited, who had joined the market after taking over the Hyundai\nbrand, also opted for Old Hope\n  Road investing JA$61 in a showroom. Meanwhile on Hagley Park Road,\nATL Honda brought their facilities up to global specifications in 2016 as well.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2017 ATL Automotive Group once again reset the bar after\ninvesting US$15 million in their Lady\n  Musgrave Road showroom to house the BMW/MINI\nbrands under the ATL Autobahn banner. Earlier that year they brought high-end\nluxury sports car maker Porsche to the heart of Kingston with the Porsche City Centre\nshowroom on Knutsford Boulevard.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To date the new car dealer showroom construction continues\nas in 2018 Magna Motors Limited announced it was moving to a larger property on\nOxford Road\nwhere it planned to spend US$8 million. It was scheduled for competition in\nearly 2019, but has yet to be finished. Stewart’s Automotive Group broke ground\non their new Jaguar/Land Rover facilities in early 2019, coming close to the ATL\nAutomotive Group with a US$13 million price tag. Tentative is a new VW showroom\nas since 2016 the ATL Automotive Group has also been investing in their Montego Bay showrooms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What has set Fidelity apart is its confidence in Downtown\nKingston, where it began in 2001 as a partnership between Goddard Enterprises\nLimited and GraceKennedy &amp; Co Ltd. While the other brands have moved\nuptown, Fidelity has opted to stay put after eighteen years at its Hanover Street\nshowroom, bullish in the growth that the Kingston &amp; St Andrew Municipal\nCorporation has promised Vision 2030 project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently Fidelity Motors sits across from the brand new\noffices of GraceKennedy &amp; Co Ltd., the new 11-storey Ministry of Foreign\nAffairs and Foreign Trade building, while down the road is Victoria Pier also\nrecently renovated by businessman Andrew Azar. Next year they’ll be joined in\nthe area by another large investment project, the ROK Hotel from the\ninternational hotel chain Hilton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Nissan range contains the X-Trail, Qashqai, and\nPathfinder sport utility vehicles. On the commercial front it sells the Urvan\nbus and Frontier pick-up. They also carry Chinese made vehicles from Chinese-Japanese\nalliance Zhengzhou Nissan Auto, ZNA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CAPTIONS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0111:  at their July 24 showroom launch, Hanover Street, Downtown Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0131: In attendance were (from left) </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0099: The new showroom can handle up to ten cars on\ndisplay.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0058: Fidelity Motors Limited\'s new showroom complies with Nissan\'s Global showroom standards.<br>DSC_0066: The showroom can handle up to ten vehicles in an open environment.<br>DSC_0092: <br>DSC_0067: DSC_0087: Fidelity Motors Ltd\'s marketing officer David Crawford explains that the screens around the showroom are linked to the Parts Department and used to keep customers informed about parts and service specials.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>caption: Marketing officer, David Crawford, for Fidelity Motors Ltd, demonstrates one of the new features of the showroom, a Design Bar from which customers can browse the available vehicle colours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> — <strong>Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Fidelity Motors opens global standard showroom','','inherit','closed','closed','','1757-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:24:50','2019-08-05 20:24:50','',1757,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1807,14,'2019-08-05 15:25:05','2019-08-05 20:25:05','','halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_2','Halle Berry stars as \'Sophia\' in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM. Photo Credit: Mark Rogers.','inherit','closed','closed','','halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_2','','','2019-08-05 15:25:05','2019-08-05 20:25:05','',1791,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1808,4,'2019-08-05 15:25:21','2019-08-05 20:25:21','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity Motors Limited became the first Nissan dealership in the Caribbean to have a global standard showroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0058-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" /><figcaption>Fidelity Motors Limited, new Nissan showroom on hanover street in downtown Kingston</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It opened its all-new facility on July 24. Bringing its Hanover Street property in downtown Kingston up to spec saw the original building gutted to allow an expansion to 7,000 square feet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new showroom holds ten cars in an open layout. This allows customers the freedom to move about and offers better interaction with sales staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1781} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0066-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1781\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also digital tools from which customers can gain more knowledge of Nissan products while waiting in the lounge. The exterior fascia displays a significant shift from the old showroom with plenty of glass for those wanting to window shop. The Nissan signage and colours have also gained more prominence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1794,1795,1799,1800,1802,1803,1804]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0135-1-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1794\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1794\" class=\"wp-image-1794\" /><figcaption>Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados grabs a celebratory selfie with Pedro Albarran, marketing director, Nissan Latin America, and Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0131-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1795\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1795\" class=\"wp-image-1795\" /><figcaption>Silvano Guerra Nava, country manager for Right-Hand Drive Caribbean, Nissan Latin America; Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados; and Pedro Albarran, LAC34 marketing director, Nissan Latin America.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0111-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1799\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1799\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" /><figcaption>Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0067-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1800\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1800\" class=\"wp-image-1800\" /><figcaption>Marketing officer, David Crawford demonstrates one of the new features of the showroom, a colour bar from which customers can browse the available vehicle colours.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0092-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1802\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1802\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" /><figcaption>Customers can relax in the spacious and comfy customer lounge.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0133-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1803\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1803\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0099-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1804\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1804\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity now joins the ranks of new car dealers that have freshened their showrooms. The process appeared to have started when the ATL Automotive Group completed its US$13.5 million Audi Terminal on Oxford Road in 2013. It was then the largest single investment in the automotive sector.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> — <strong>Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Fidelity Motors opens global standard showroom','','inherit','closed','closed','','1757-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:25:21','2019-08-05 20:25:21','',1757,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1809,14,'2019-08-05 15:28:42','2019-08-05 20:28:42','','halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3','','inherit','closed','closed','','halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3','','','2019-08-05 15:28:42','2019-08-05 20:28:42','',1791,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1810,4,'2019-08-05 15:29:19','2019-08-05 20:29:19','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity Motors Limited became the first Nissan dealership in the Caribbean to have a global standard showroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0058-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" /><figcaption>Fidelity Motors Limited, new Nissan showroom on hanover street in downtown Kingston</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It opened its all-new facility on July 24. Bringing its Hanover Street property in downtown Kingston up to spec saw the original building gutted to allow an expansion to 7,000 square feet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new showroom holds ten cars in an open layout. This allows customers the freedom to move about and offers better interaction with sales staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1781} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0066-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1781\" /><figcaption>The showroom floor can accommodate up to 10 vehicles.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also digital tools from which customers can gain more knowledge of Nissan products while waiting in the lounge. The exterior fascia displays a significant shift from the old showroom with plenty of glass for those wanting to window shop. The Nissan signage and colours have also gained more prominence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1794,1795,1799,1800,1802,1803,1804]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0135-1-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1794\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1794\" class=\"wp-image-1794\" /><figcaption>Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados grabs a celebratory selfie with Pedro Albarran, marketing director, Nissan Latin America, and Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0131-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1795\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1795\" class=\"wp-image-1795\" /><figcaption>Silvano Guerra Nava, country manager for Right-Hand Drive Caribbean, Nissan Latin America; Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados; and Pedro Albarran, LAC34 marketing director, Nissan Latin America.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0111-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1799\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1799\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" /><figcaption>Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0067-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1800\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1800\" class=\"wp-image-1800\" /><figcaption>Marketing officer, David Crawford demonstrates one of the new features of the showroom, a colour bar from which customers can browse the available vehicle colours.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0092-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1802\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1802\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" /><figcaption>Customers can relax in the spacious and comfy customer lounge.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0133-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1803\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1803\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0099-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1804\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1804\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity now joins the ranks of new car dealers that have freshened their showrooms. The process appeared to have started when the ATL Automotive Group completed its US$13.5 million Audi Terminal on Oxford Road in 2013. It was then the largest single investment in the automotive sector.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> — <strong>Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Fidelity Motors opens global standard showroom','','inherit','closed','closed','','1757-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:29:19','2019-08-05 20:29:19','',1757,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1811,11,'2019-08-05 15:31:55','2019-08-05 20:31:55','','Howard-Mitchell','','inherit','closed','closed','','howard-mitchell','','','2019-08-05 15:31:55','2019-08-05 20:31:55','',1801,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Howard-Mitchell.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1812,14,'2019-08-05 15:33:26','2019-08-05 20:33:26','','halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_extra','','inherit','closed','closed','','halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_extra','','','2019-08-05 15:33:26','2019-08-05 20:33:26','',1791,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_extra.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1813,11,'2019-08-05 15:33:32','2019-08-05 20:33:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PSOJ boss Howard Mitchell has declared that Jamaica must stand on three pillars, namely corruption must be controlled, secondly the community must be educated and skilled, and its private sector must be innovative, capitalised and well regulated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mitchell who has long called for a re-examination of how Jamaica functions said in an address made before private sector and government operatives, that every successful and progressive society stands on three pillars — three foundation stones — the state, the community and the market (commerce).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1811} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Howard-Mitchell-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\" /><figcaption>Howard Mitchell, President of the Private Sector Organisation Of Jamaica (PSOJ) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said: \"If those pillars are not properly balanced and proportional to each other the progress of the society will be threatened.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"For a society to be successful, firstly the state must be strong, effective, facilitative and corruption must be controlled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Secondly the community must be educated and skilled, united in common goals and the degree of marginalisation and inequality must not be so great as to be an insurmountable barrier to the success of the average citizen with ambition and drive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> \"And finally the market [private sector] must be innovative, agile, well capitalised, technically competent and well regulated.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Every successful and progressive society stands on three pillars: the state, the community and the market (commerce).</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mitchell made it clear that if these elements are not present, there is a great potential for social disorder, individualistic and selfish behaviour, corruption and antisocial activity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For almost 6 decades since Jamaica\'s independence these pillars have been unbalanced, Mitchell noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"There is no question in my mind that the near-catastrophic failure of our economy up to the last decade is a consequence of the imbalance here described and it would be worth our while to effect a study of our economic history to elicit detailed lessons so as to prevent a repetition in the future,\" Mitchell said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica must stand on 3 essential pillars — Mitchell','','inherit','closed','closed','','1801-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:33:32','2019-08-05 20:33:32','',1801,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1801-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1814,4,'2019-08-05 15:34:11','2019-08-05 20:34:11','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity Motors Limited became the first Nissan dealership in the Caribbean to have a global standard showroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0058-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" /><figcaption>Fidelity Motors Limited, new Nissan showroom on Hanover Street in downtown Kingston</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It opened its all-new facility on July 24. Bringing its Hanover Street property in downtown Kingston up to spec saw the original building gutted to allow an expansion to 7,000 square feet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new showroom holds ten cars in an open layout. This allows customers the freedom to move about and offers better interaction with sales staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1781} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0066-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1781\" /><figcaption>The showroom floor can accommodate up to 10 vehicles.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also digital tools from which customers can gain more knowledge of Nissan products while waiting in the lounge. The exterior fascia displays a significant shift from the old showroom with plenty of glass for those wanting to window shop. The Nissan signage and colours have also gained more prominence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1794,1795,1799,1800,1802,1803,1804]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0135-1-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1794\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1794\" class=\"wp-image-1794\" /><figcaption>Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados grabs a celebratory selfie with Pedro Albarran, marketing director, Nissan Latin America, and Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0131-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1795\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1795\" class=\"wp-image-1795\" /><figcaption>Silvano Guerra Nava, country manager for Right-Hand Drive Caribbean, Nissan Latin America; Nicholas Mackie, senior general manager of Nissan Barbados; and Pedro Albarran, LAC34 marketing director, Nissan Latin America.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0111-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1799\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1799\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" /><figcaption>Major Gregory Webster, managing director at Fidelity Motors.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0067-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1800\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1800\" class=\"wp-image-1800\" /><figcaption>Marketing officer, David Crawford demonstrates one of the new features of the showroom, a colour bar from which customers can browse the available vehicle colours.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0092-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1802\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1802\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" /><figcaption>Customers can relax in the spacious and comfy customer lounge.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0133-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1803\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1803\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0099-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1804\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1804\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fidelity now joins the ranks of new car dealers that have freshened their showrooms. The process appeared to have started when the ATL Automotive Group completed its US$13.5 million Audi Terminal on Oxford Road in 2013. It was then the largest single investment in the automotive sector.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> — <strong>Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Fidelity Motors opens global standard showroom','','inherit','closed','closed','','1757-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:34:11','2019-08-05 20:34:11','',1757,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1757-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1815,11,'2019-08-05 15:38:55','2019-08-05 20:38:55','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PSOJ boss Howard Mitchell has declared that Jamaica must stand on three pillars, namely corruption must be controlled, secondly the community must be educated and skilled, and its private sector must be innovative, capitalised and well regulated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mitchell who has long called for a re-examination of how Jamaica functions said in an address made before private sector and government operatives, that every successful and progressive society stands on three pillars — three foundation stones — the state, the community and the market (commerce).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1811} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Howard-Mitchell-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\" /><figcaption>Howard Mitchell, President of the Private Sector Organisation Of Jamaica (PSOJ) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said: \"If those pillars are not properly balanced and proportional to each other the progress of the society will be threatened.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"For a society to be successful, firstly the state must be strong, effective, facilitative and corruption must be controlled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Secondly the community must be educated and skilled, united in common goals and the degree of marginalisation and inequality must not be so great as to be an insurmountable barrier to the success of the average citizen with ambition and drive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> \"And finally the market [private sector] must be innovative, agile, well capitalised, technically competent and well regulated.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Every successful and progressive society stands on three pillars: the state, the community and the market (commerce).</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mitchell made it clear that if these elements are not present, there is a great potential for social disorder, individualistic and selfish behaviour, corruption and antisocial activity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For almost 6 decades since Jamaica\'s independence these pillars have been unbalanced, Mitchell noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"If those pillars are not properly balanced and proportional to each other the progress of the society will be threatened.\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"There is no question in my mind that the near-catastrophic failure of our economy up to the last decade is a consequence of the imbalance here described and it would be worth our while to effect a study of our economic history to elicit detailed lessons so as to prevent a repetition in the future,\" Mitchell said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica must stand on 3 essential pillars — Mitchell','','inherit','closed','closed','','1801-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:38:55','2019-08-05 20:38:55','',1801,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1801-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1816,14,'2019-08-05 15:41:03','2019-08-05 20:41:03','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1805} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_opener-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1805\" /><figcaption>Master assassins John Wick and Sophia crossing a desert with a pair of Belgian Malinoises. The dogs are a mainstay in the May installment, John Wick 3: PARABELLUM (Photo contributed, Lionsgate Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See those refined-looking dogs as Halle Berry’s companions in <strong><em>John Wick 3</em></strong>?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those are Belgian\nMalinois, one of the most athletic dogs around.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1807} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1807\" /><figcaption>Halle Berry stars as \'Sophia\' in JOHN WICK: 3 - PARABELLUM. (Photo contributed, Mark Rogers, Lionsgate Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So how did Halle make\nthose dogs effortlessly turn from companions to vicious protectors for some of\nthe best action sequences seen with canines?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was about two or three\nhours a day, helping as a dog trainer, getting to know them, having them get to\nknow me, learning their personalities. We learned what tricks the dogs can do.\nSome dogs were good at just sitting on their mark and looking pretty and others\nwanted to jump off cars, through windows. So, it was just about learning what\neach dog can do and how I could command them to do it,’’ said the Hollywood\nactress.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Game of Thrones</em></strong> wolf trainer Andrew Simpson was the dog coordinator on John Wick 3, who oversaw Berry working for months with 5 Belgian Malinoises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, what’s there to know about this fabulous dog? <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> presents 10 interesting facts about the Belgian Malinois:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1812} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3_extra-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1812\" /><figcaption>Sophia, one of Wick\'s only remaining \"friends\", considers his plea for help after he is declared \'excommunicado\' in John Wick: Chapter 3 - PARABELLUM (Photo contributed, Lionsgate Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. The Belgian Malinois\noriginated from the Flemish city of Malines where it was bred to be a herding\ndog that could also guard livestock.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. A medium-sized dog, it\nweighs between 40 to 75 pounds depending on its gender.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. A purebred Malinois\ntends to be a base fawn colour to mahogany and tan with a black mask and black\nears.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. The Belgian Malinois is fine-boned, more elegant than bulky. As an adult it stands between 22 to 26 inches and is squarely proportioned.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. It has a short-haired\ndouble coat and is easy to groom but does shed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Belgian Malinoises are very protective, alert, intelligent and confident dogs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1809} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/halle-berry-belgian-malinois-john-wick-3-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1809\" /><figcaption>Sophia\'s watchful companion anticipates an intruder in this scene from John Wick: Chapter 3 (Photo contributed, Lionsgate Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7.&nbsp; A “Mal” as it is\naffectionately called is extremely active, strong and agile.&nbsp; It has a\nhigh work-drive and requires plenty of stimulation and exercise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. The Belgian Malinois is\nused by the Oketz, the K-9 unit of the Israel Defence Force.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. United States Navy SEALs used a Belgian Malinois named Cairo in Operation Neptune Spear, in which Osama bin Laden was killed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Its average lifespan is between 14-16 years and it is prone to hip dysplasia. It is also prone to eye disease.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See the trailer here: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7XM597XO94\",\"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=M7XM597XO94\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','What you need to know about the Belgian Malinois','','inherit','closed','closed','','1791-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 15:41:03','2019-08-05 20:41:03','',1791,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1791-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1817,13,'2019-08-05 16:01:54','2019-08-05 21:01:54','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1818} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnl-blanka-buzz-2-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1818\" /><figcaption>Ademo (right) and N.O.S (far left) from the French rap duo PNL in Jamaica recently (Photo contributed, YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PNL, France\'s hottest rap duo, and Jamaican director Dennis Brown collaborated to produce the exhilarating visuals for the <strong><em>Blanka</em></strong> music video.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1819} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnl-blanka-screengrab-buzz-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1819\" /><figcaption>N.O.S gets some love from the camera as the other half of PNL looks on in the recently released BLANKA music video (Photo contributed, YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The video, released on August 2, highlights the dreamy, sensual elements of marijuana culture in Jamaica, and was shot over 7 days, across 9 parishes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 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16:12:13','2019-08-05 21:12:13','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1828} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/samardo-samuelsA-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1828\" /><figcaption> Basketball star Samardo Samuels was recently spotted in his hometown, Falmouth. <br>(Photo: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica-born basketball star Samardo Samuels is back in the US playing basketball. However, it’s not the NBA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The former Cleveland Cavaliers player is now part of the Big3 league, which was co-founded by hip hop royalty Ice Cube. Samuels is now contracted to the inaugural winners of the league – Trilogy, and he is expected to make an impact in the half-court league that is gaining popularity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1833} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IceCube-e1535129885106-1000x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1833\" /><figcaption>Ice Cube is the co-founder of the Big3 league, which Samardo Samuels is now part of. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Samuels recently played for French club Limoges where he led them to the playoffs, but they were eliminated. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The basketballer noted that he is ready for the challenges in the Big3 league, and he knows he can do well. As part of the Trilogy, he will play for head coach, former NBA star Kenyon Martin, who he also played against during his time in the NBA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Samuels was recently spotted in his hometown, Falmouth, Trelawny, where he informed <strong>BUZZ</strong> that he was on vacation. 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The rent is overdue. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2999} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/M-1-BUZZ-1024x1004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2999\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>M</em></strong> gets up and goes to the bathroom for the fifth time since morning. Her makeup needs fixing now. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3000} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/M-2-BUZZ-1024x986.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3000\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brrr! <strong><em>T</em></strong> answers his cell phone. Wha’ gwaan? T is always available to chat with friends – about last night. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3002} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/T-2-BUZZ-998x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3002\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>T</em></strong> leans back in his chair. Yes, men can gossip too! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3001} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/T-1-BUZZ-969x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3001\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Productivity is a big concern in Jamaica. It’s a big deal. The economy is growing. Unemployment is down but competition for jobs is fierce. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your boss wants to see results. 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However, she says there\'s room for one more in their family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model posted a picture of her brood on Instagram, one fan commented: \"I think you can fit one more little one on the end,\" and Chrissy said she was keen to do just that - though not for a few more years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She responded: \"Gonna try to wait a few years before attempting again. These guys are exhausting!\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, her current view on a third child differs from the comments she made in 2018 when she was still pregnant with Miles, as she said she didn\'t want to be pregnant throughout her 30s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Gonna try to wait a few years before attempting again. 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However, she says there\'s room for one more in their family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Gonna try to wait a few years before attempting again. These guys are exhausting!\" </p><cite>- Chrissy Teigen </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model posted a picture of her brood on Instagram, one fan commented: \"I think you can fit one more little one on the end,\" and Chrissy said she was keen to do just that - though not for a few more years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She responded: \"Gonna try to wait a few years before attempting again. These guys are exhausting!\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, her current view on a third child differs from the comments she made in 2018 when she was still pregnant with Miles, as she said she didn\'t want to be pregnant throughout her 30s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said at the time: \"I think I do want to have another baby after this and then get hot. ... 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Months later, I found out it was Sharon Burke of Solid Agency,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After months of interning, Burke offered him a job at her agency. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I started out doing bios for artistes, but in no time, &nbsp;I basically made a name for myself there as the go-to person for promotions,\" Campbell said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1646} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/icey-B-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1646\" /><figcaption>Chris Campbell stoops to get the perfect shot. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Three years later, Campbell would add video production to his resume. <br> <br>“The first video camera I ever held was put in my care by Sharon Burke to do endorsement videos for her Fully Loaded, and after that, I just couldn’t stop shooting,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUCTrcSGvsU\",\"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=BUCTrcSGvsU\n</div><figcaption>Ding Dong\'s \'Lebeh Lebeh\' is one of the many videos Chris Campbell has directed. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I remember one day Elephant Man asked me to do a\nvideo drop, and we ended up shooting a low budget music video that day. That\nwas when I knew this is what I really wanted to do.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“The first video camera I ever held was put in my care by Sharon Burke to do endorsement videos for her Fully Loaded.\" </p><cite>- Chris Campbell</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His next big gig was doing the music video for Leftside’s\npopular track, ‘Phat P*nani’. That project also led to him working with Baby Cham.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the requests now rolling in, Campbell decided to\nform his video production company, Icey Jace Film Factory. And in 2010, he won\nthe Director Avante Garde award at the CariVibeTV Awards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1647} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190614_122826_718.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1647\" /><figcaption>Beenie Man (seated) is one of the many entertainers Chris Campbell has worked with.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Prior to that award, I would often feel like the\ngood work would go unnoticed. But it shows that often times people are paying\nattention,” Campbell said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Years later, with videos for big names artistes like Wayne Wonder, Spice,<br>Ding Dong, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Jah Cure, Queen Ifrica and Charly<br>Black to his credit, Campbell would again receive public accolades with<br>two nominations at the 2017 and 2018 YVA Awards, first for Director of<br>the Year, and then for Video Concept of the Year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','From banking to film: Icey Jace shares his journey','','inherit','closed','closed','','1640-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 16:30:31','2019-08-05 21:30:31','',1640,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1640-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1844,9,'2019-08-05 16:31:21','2019-08-05 21:31:21','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1643} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/icey-A-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1643\" /><figcaption>Chris Campbell (left) captures shots during Jah Cure\'s (right) music video. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For 33-year-old&nbsp; film director Christopher ‘Icey Jace’ Campbell, watching music videos as a child was merely a hobby, and never in a million years did he ever imagine the day would come when he would be behind the camera.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Growing up in the early 90s, cable TV was a privilege I didn\'t have outside of the few stations we would pick up from the neighbours,” Campbell said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1644} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/30688783_10156332880774722_4940333316734713856_o-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1644\" /><figcaption>Chris Campbell left banking to work in the music industry. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of those stations was B.E.T, which would showcase the best hip hop and R&amp;B music videos, something Campbell found a special interest in.<br> <br>After graduating from Jamaica College and later Excelsior Community College (EXED), Campbell landed his first job at RBTT Bank (Sagicor Bank) in Kingston, Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUCTrcSGvsU\",\"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=BUCTrcSGvsU\n</div><figcaption>Ding Dong\'s \'Lebeh Lebeh\' is one of the many videos Chris Campbell has directed. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I started working shortly after (getting the offer), but I was still searching for something I was passionate about because banking just wasn\'t it,\" Campbell said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As fate would have it, he would meet someone who would bring him closer to his true purpose.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I was still searching for something I was passionate about because banking just wasn\'t it.\"</p><cite>- Chris Campbell</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I remember there was always this one customer who would come in with two phones in her hand, and they were always ringing. Months later, I found out it was Sharon Burke of Solid Agency,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After months of interning, Burke offered him a job at her agency. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I started out doing bios for artistes, but in no time, &nbsp;I basically made a name for myself there as the go-to person for promotions,\" Campbell said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1646} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/icey-B-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1646\" /><figcaption>Chris Campbell stoops to get the perfect shot. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Three years later, Campbell would add video production to his resume. <br> <br>“The first video camera I ever held was put in my care by Sharon Burke to do endorsement videos for her Fully Loaded, and after that, I just couldn’t stop shooting,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I remember one day Elephant Man asked me to do a\nvideo drop, and we ended up shooting a low budget music video that day. That\nwas when I knew this is what I really wanted to do.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“The first video camera I ever held was put in my care by Sharon Burke to do endorsement videos for her Fully Loaded.\" </p><cite>- Chris Campbell</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His next big gig was doing the music video for Leftside’s\npopular track, ‘Phat P*nani’. That project also led to him working with Baby Cham.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the requests now rolling in, Campbell decided to\nform his video production company, Icey Jace Film Factory. And in 2010, he won\nthe Director Avante Garde award at the CariVibeTV Awards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1647} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190614_122826_718.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1647\" /><figcaption>Beenie Man (seated) is one of the many entertainers Chris Campbell has worked with.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Prior to that award, I would often feel like the\ngood work would go unnoticed. 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Have\nyou ever thought that you might be “stealing” your employer’s time, maybe even\nusing company resources?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isn’t it dishonest to chat on\nthe phone (even your personal phone) on company time? Or to check your Facebook\npage? What about those long lunch hours?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4261} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Facebook-at-Work-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4261\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>The Jamaica Productivity Centre points to a steady decline in labour productivity over the past forty years of approximately 1.5 per cent annually. </em></strong>*Wow*</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So how can companies stop the\nproductivity slide, and track workers’ performance? One way is through the\ntechnology we all love to use.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s a big, slightly scary\nword: Surveillance. Did you know:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Globally, about 22 per cent of organizations are tracking employees’ movements (all those bathroom and watercooler trips!). </li><li>17 per cent are monitoring work computer usage, according to 2018 study by global research and advisory firm, Gartner. 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I’m a\ngood person. I don’t cheat, or lie, or steal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But hold on a minute! Have\nyou ever thought that you might be “stealing” your employer’s time, maybe even\nusing company resources?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isn’t it dishonest to chat on\nthe phone (even your personal phone) on company time? Or to check your Facebook\npage? What about those long lunch hours?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>The Jamaica Productivity Centre points to a steady decline in labour productivity over the past forty years of approximately 1.5 per cent annually. </em></strong>*Wow*</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So how can companies stop the\nproductivity slide, and track workers’ performance? One way is through the\ntechnology we all love to use.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s a big, slightly scary\nword: Surveillance. Did you know:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Globally, about 22 per cent of organizations are tracking employees’ movements (all those bathroom and watercooler trips!). </li><li>17 per cent are monitoring work computer usage, according to 2018 study by global research and advisory firm, Gartner. And it’s a growing practice.</li><li>Companies are using a range of apps and software like <a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/partners/workplaceanalytics\">Microsoft’s Workplace Analytics</a>. </li><li>Big U.S. companies like Amazon, Walmart and UPS are developing new technology to figure out what their workers are up to during working hours. </li><li>A growing number of companies are issuing wearable tech including wristband trackers, sensors and audio tracking, as part of their productivity monitoring efforts. </li><li>Even microchip implants! Bio-tracking could be a future trend. This is already taking place in China, where some businesses reportedly monitor employees\' brainwaves to detect their emotions.</li><li>Tech companies are selling devices that monitor web usage, the number of keystrokes you make…and much more.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two big questions, here. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5,\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<h5 style=\"text-align:left\">Could this technology be used\noutside the workplace? (Yes, it could).</h5>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And what about your privacy? (Well,\nit’s complicated).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5,\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<h5 style=\"text-align:left\">Is this happening in Jamaica?</h5>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Jamaica Employers Federation</strong> says: “Monitoring of employees’ time spent on sites like Facebook is not widespread as yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>“But we predict it will become a feature of the Jamaican workplace before too long.”</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You have been warned!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Are You Being Watched?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1849-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:03:02','2019-08-05 22:03:02','',1849,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1849-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1860,11,'2019-08-05 17:33:26','2019-08-05 22:33:26','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Improved productivity means less human sweat, not more.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Henry Ford (founder of the motor company) said this. 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Find that calm, focused spot.</li><li>If you can, go offline for a while.</li><li>Try not to multitask. Just prioritize.</li><li>Don’t work longer hours to make up for wasted time.</li><li>Use social media for work contacts when at work. Creating online synergies helps you do a better job.</li><li>“Keep it real” in relations with co-workers.</li><li>Take pride in your work!</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We’re not letting bosses off the hook. Here’s what they can\ndo:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Trust your employees – and show them you do!</li><li>Invest in training and re-training.</li><li>Be flexible. Rethink your rigid attitudes!</li><li>Build a dynamic team! There are many apps for this.</li><li>Set goals and specific tasks with timelines. Many apps\n(such as Asana) exist for this too!</li><li>Make yourself available at specific times. Not online –\nin person!</li><li>Use social media for group communications.</li><li>Focus on those deliverables. Results count.</li><li>Seek and try out new ideas. A workplace that supports\nwellbeing, perhaps?</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here’s Mr. Ford again: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.</p><cite>Henry Ford</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can work it out!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Less spying, happier workplaces','','publish','closed','closed','','less-spying-more-happy-workplaces','','','2019-08-14 22:12:19','2019-08-15 03:12:19','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1860',0,'post','',0),(1861,15,'2019-08-05 17:05:12','2019-08-05 22:05:12','','download','','inherit','closed','closed','','download','','','2019-08-05 17:05:12','2019-08-05 22:05:12','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/download.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(1862,4,'2019-08-05 17:05:30','2019-08-05 22:05:30','','fayval-williams','','inherit','closed','closed','','fayval-williams','','','2019-08-05 17:05:30','2019-08-05 22:05:30','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/fayval-williams.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1863,4,'2019-08-05 17:08:20','2019-08-05 22:08:20','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A refund of $24.5\nmillion is to be made to consumers who have been verified as having suffered\nmaterial damage from contaminated petrol sold in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1862} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/fayval-williams-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" /><figcaption>Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was disclosed\nby Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams, during a\nstatement to the House of Representatives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The compensation\nto motorists is based on recommendations provided by the Petroleum Trade Reform\nCommittee (PTRC).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"These consumers would have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents.\"</p><cite>— Fayval Williams</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nshe has written to the Chairman of Petrojam supporting the recommendation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“These consumers\nwould have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents within the\nspecified deadline and have been waiting for almost three years for redress,” Williams\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nthe $24.5 million figure was arrived at by the Consumer Affairs Commission\n(CAC), based on the claims submitted by 381 motorists. The CAC had received a\ntotal of 478 complaints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The PTRC was\nappointed on January 8, 2016 with a mandate to undertake a comprehensive review\nof the regulations and protocols governing the petroleum trade in Jamaica as\nwell as a thorough investigation into the alleged contaminated petrol.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Consumers affected by bad gas to receive $24M in compensation','','inherit','closed','closed','','1855-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:08:20','2019-08-05 22:08:20','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1855-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1864,11,'2019-08-05 17:11:08','2019-08-05 22:11:08','','Collaboration','','inherit','closed','closed','','collaboration','','','2019-08-05 17:11:08','2019-08-05 22:11:08','',1860,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Collaboration.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1865,4,'2019-08-05 17:32:43','2019-08-05 22:32:43','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A refund of $24.5\nmillion is to be made to consumers who have been verified as having suffered\nmaterial damage from contaminated petrol sold in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1862} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/fayval-williams-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" /><figcaption>Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives. The compensation to motorists is based on recommendations provided by the Petroleum Trade Reform Committee (PTRC).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"These consumers would have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents.\"</p><cite>— Fayval Williams</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nshe has written to the Chairman of Petrojam supporting the recommendation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“These consumers\nwould have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents within the\nspecified deadline and have been waiting for almost three years for redress,” Williams\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nthe $24.5 million figure was arrived at by the Consumer Affairs Commission\n(CAC), based on the claims submitted by 381 motorists. The CAC had received a\ntotal of 478 complaints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The PTRC was appointed on January 8, 2016 with a mandate to undertake a comprehensive review of the regulations and protocols governing the petroleum trade in Jamaica as well as a thorough investigation into the alleged contaminated petrol.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Consumers affected by bad gas to receive $24M in compensation','','inherit','closed','closed','','1855-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:32:43','2019-08-05 22:32:43','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1855-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1866,11,'2019-08-05 17:33:26','2019-08-05 22:33:26','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Improved productivity means less human sweat, not more.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Henry Ford (founder of the motor company) said this. The Jamaica Employers Federation agrees 100 per cent. Why?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well, we don’t need to work in “sweatshops” nowadays. It’s 2019. We have the technology. Technology = greater productivity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, some of us waste time on social media at work. But, there are others who use it to develop ideas and produce fantastic results.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Technology = greater productivity </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some bosses want to be checking up on you. We know there are\nmany “spying” tools out there. But let’s look at it another way. What can you\ndo as a worker so they don’t need to monitor you 24/7?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Set your phone on “do not disturb.”</li><li>Eat healthily. Go to bed earlier on work nights.</li><li>Be mindful. Find that calm, focused spot.</li><li>If you can, go offline for a while.</li><li>Try not to multitask. Just prioritize.</li><li>Don’t work longer hours to make up for wasted time.</li><li>Use social media for work contacts when at work. Creating online synergies helps you do a better job.</li><li>“Keep it real” in relations with co-workers.</li><li>Take pride in your work!</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We’re not letting bosses off the hook. Here’s what they can\ndo:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Trust your employees – and show them you do!</li><li>Invest in training and re-training.</li><li>Be flexible. Rethink your rigid attitudes!</li><li>Build a dynamic team! There are many apps for this.</li><li>Set goals and specific tasks with timelines. Many apps\n(such as Asana) exist for this too!</li><li>Make yourself available at specific times. Not online –\nin person!</li><li>Use social media for group communications.</li><li>Focus on those deliverables. Results count.</li><li>Seek and try out new ideas. A workplace that supports\nwellbeing, perhaps?</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here’s Mr. Ford again: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.</p><cite>Henry Ford</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can work it out!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Less Spying, More Happy Workplaces','','inherit','closed','closed','','1860-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:33:26','2019-08-05 22:33:26','',1860,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1860-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1867,4,'2019-08-05 17:36:19','2019-08-05 22:36:19','','gas','','inherit','closed','closed','','gas','','','2019-08-05 17:36:19','2019-08-05 22:36:19','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/gas.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1868,4,'2019-08-05 17:39:27','2019-08-05 22:39:27','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A refund of $24.5\nmillion is to be made to consumers who have been verified as having suffered\nmaterial damage from contaminated petrol sold in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1867} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/gas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1867\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives. The compensation to motorists is based on recommendations provided by the Petroleum Trade Reform Committee (PTRC).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1862} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/fayval-williams-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" /><figcaption>Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"These consumers would have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents.\"</p><cite>— Fayval Williams</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nshe has written to the Chairman of Petrojam supporting the recommendation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“These consumers\nwould have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents within the\nspecified deadline and have been waiting for almost three years for redress,” Williams\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nthe $24.5 million figure was arrived at by the Consumer Affairs Commission\n(CAC), based on the claims submitted by 381 motorists. The CAC had received a\ntotal of 478 complaints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Consumers affected by bad gas to receive $24M in compensation','','inherit','closed','closed','','1855-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:39:27','2019-08-05 22:39:27','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1855-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1869,23,'2019-08-05 17:59:09','2019-08-05 22:59:09','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1871} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Bootlegrocstar-A-1024x846.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1871\" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar is on a mission to become the next big thing in fashion. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican creative Neko ‘Bootlegrocstar’ Kelly, 25, is a stylist, who has been navigating the fashion realm for more than five years. He is on a mission to become the next big thing globally and has been working tirelessly to achieve this dream.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Being able to live my dream of being a fashion stylist will always and forever be my biggest accomplishment.\" </p><cite> —  Bootlegrocstar </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The goal\nis to style so many fashion magazine covers that I lose count. I want to send celebrities\non the Grammy and Oscars red carpets in the most eye-catching couture and\npieces, which will ultimately cement myself and work in popular culture,” Kelly\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1872} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/002-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1872\" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar adjusts Shanzi\'s outfit during a photoshoot. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kelly told<strong> BUZZ</strong> that he grew up in a fashionable family, so it was no surprise that he started his fashion journey in high school where he would style his neighbour and a close friend whenever they are attending events.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My brand is unique and authentic because my brand is me. It’s a genuine unfiltered reflection of who I am.\"  </p><cite> — Bootlegrocstar </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After leaving\nhigh school, he was a stylist assistant for a year, before branching off to\nbuild his brand, ‘Bootlegrocstar’. Already, he has styled international and\nlocal celebrities like Keke Palmer, Rita Ora, Masicka, Nadine Sutherland,\nKonshens and Tanya Stephens. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Being\nable to live my dream of being a fashion stylist will always and forever be my\nbiggest accomplishment. I never wanted anything as bad and as hard. It’s\nliterally a dream come true,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1873} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/004-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1873\" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar\'s (left) \'irie\' collection was launched on August 1.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Known for dropping unexpected bombs on social media, Kelly is also the owner of a fashion line – Bootleg Rocstar Merch, through which he encourages subscribers to be bold, daring and shameless. On August 1, he launched a new collection that drew inspiration from the irie Jamaican culture.&nbsp;The collection has swimwear, hoodies, crop tops, bucket hats, T-shirts, shorts and socks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My brand is unique and authentic because my brand is me. It’s a genuine unfiltered reflection of who I am. It’s insanely creative, unapologetic, open-minded and fabulous. That’s who I am at my core. That’s my brand,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>— Story written by Andre Cooper</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bootlegrocstar is on a fashion mission','','publish','closed','closed','','creative-unapologetic-and-fabulous-bootlegrocstar-has-big-fashion-dreams','','','2019-08-15 11:50:27','2019-08-15 16:50:27','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1869',0,'post','',0),(1870,9,'2019-08-05 17:44:19','2019-08-05 22:44:19','','001','','inherit','closed','closed','','001','','','2019-08-05 17:44:19','2019-08-05 22:44:19','',1869,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/001.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1871,9,'2019-08-05 17:46:02','2019-08-05 22:46:02','','Bootlegrocstar-A','','inherit','closed','closed','','bootlegrocstar-a','','','2019-08-05 17:46:02','2019-08-05 22:46:02','',1869,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Bootlegrocstar-A.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1872,9,'2019-08-05 17:47:35','2019-08-05 22:47:35','','002','','inherit','closed','closed','','002','','','2019-08-05 17:47:35','2019-08-05 22:47:35','',1869,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/002.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1873,9,'2019-08-05 17:50:00','2019-08-05 22:50:00','','004','','inherit','closed','closed','','004','','','2019-08-05 17:50:00','2019-08-05 22:50:00','',1869,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/004.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1874,4,'2019-08-05 17:56:39','2019-08-05 22:56:39','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A refund of $24.5\nmillion is to be made to consumers who have been verified as having suffered\nmaterial damage from contaminated petrol sold in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1867} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/gas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1867\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives. The compensation to motorists is based on recommendations provided by the Petroleum Trade Reform Committee (PTRC).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1862} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/fayval-williams-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" /><figcaption>Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"These consumers would have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents.\"</p><cite>— Fayval Williams</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that she has written to the Chairman of Petrojam supporting the recommendation. “These consumers would have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents within the specified deadline and have been waiting for almost three years for redress,” Williams said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nthe $24.5 million figure was arrived at by the Consumer Affairs Commission\n(CAC), based on the claims submitted by 381 motorists. The CAC had received a\ntotal of 478 complaints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Consumers affected by bad gas to receive $24M in compensation','','inherit','closed','closed','','1855-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:56:39','2019-08-05 22:56:39','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1855-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1875,9,'2019-08-05 17:58:25','2019-08-05 22:58:25','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1871} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Bootlegrocstar-A-1024x846.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1871\" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar is on a mission to become the next big thing in fashion. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican creative Neko ‘Bootlegrocstar’ Kelly, 25, is a stylist, who has been navigating the fashion realm for more than five years. He is on a mission to become the next big thing globally and has been working tirelessly to achieve this dream.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Being able to live my dream of being a fashion stylist will always and forever be my biggest accomplishment.\" </p><cite>-  Bootlegrocstar </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The goal\nis to style so many fashion magazine covers that I lose count. I want to send celebrities\non the Grammy and Oscars red carpets in the most eye-catching couture and\npieces, which will ultimately cement myself and work in popular culture,” Kelly\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1872} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/002-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1872\" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar adjusts Shanzi\'s outfit during a photoshoot. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kelly told<strong> BUZZ</strong> that he grew up in a fashionable family, so it was no surprise that he started his fashion journey in high school where he would style his neighbour and a close friend whenever they are attending events.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My brand is unique and authentic because my brand is me. It’s a genuine unfiltered reflection of who I am.\"  </p><cite>- Bootlegrocstar </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After leaving\nhigh school, he was a stylist assistant for a year, before branching off to\nbuild his brand, ‘Bootlegrocstar’. Already, he has styled international and\nlocal celebrities like Keke Palmer, Rita Ora, Masicka, Nadine Sutherland,\nKonshens and Tanya Stephens. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Being\nable to live my dream of being a fashion stylist will always and forever be my\nbiggest accomplishment. I never wanted anything as bad and as hard. It’s\nliterally a dream come true,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1873} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/004-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1873\" /><figcaption>Bootlegrocstar (left) \'irie\' collection was launched on August 1.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Known for dropping unexpected bombs on social media, Kelly is also the owner of a fashion line – Bootleg Rocstar Merch, through which he encourages subscribers to be bold, daring and shameless. On August 1, he launched a new collection that drew inspiration from the irie Jamaican culture. The collection has swimwear, hoodies, crop tops, bucket hats, T-shirts, shorts and socks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My brand\nis unique and authentic because my brand is me. It’s a genuine unfiltered\nreflection of who I am. It’s insanely creative, unapologetic, open-minded and\nfabulous. That’s who I am at my core. That’s my brand,” he said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative, unapologetic and fabulous - Bootlegrocstar has big fashion dreams','','inherit','closed','closed','','1869-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 17:58:25','2019-08-05 22:58:25','',1869,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1869-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1876,4,'2019-08-05 18:01:33','2019-08-05 23:01:33','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A refund of $24.5\nmillion is to be made to consumers who have been verified as having suffered\nmaterial damage from contaminated petrol sold in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1867} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/gas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1867\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams, during a statement to the House of Representatives. The compensation to motorists is based on recommendations provided by the Petroleum Trade Reform Committee (PTRC).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1862} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/fayval-williams-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" /><figcaption>Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Fayval Williams.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that she has written to the Chairman of Petrojam supporting the recommendation. “These consumers would have submitted genuine claims with supporting documents within the specified deadline and have been waiting for almost three years for redress,” Williams said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She informed that\nthe $24.5 million figure was arrived at by the Consumer Affairs Commission\n(CAC), based on the claims submitted by 381 motorists. The CAC had received a\ntotal of 478 complaints.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Consumers affected by bad gas to receive $24M in compensation','','inherit','closed','closed','','1855-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 18:01:33','2019-08-05 23:01:33','',1855,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1855-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1877,4,'2019-08-05 18:49:54','2019-08-05 23:49:54','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1760} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/office-romance-CC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1760\" /><figcaption>Office affairs are not uncommon in Jamaica. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep it professional! But turns out that is easier said than done because you can’t stop staring in the direction of that hot co-worker. The intensity is building, blood is rushing through your veins, and sweat is bursting through your pores, as he or she walks by. It seems you might have a crush on your co-worker. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many persons\nshun the idea of mixing business with pleasure, but ‘office love’ is not uncommon.\nIn fact, it happens more often than you think.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But before you jump head-on into a relationship with your co-worker, you need to remember that such a union comes with good and bad. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1759} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/office-romance-DD-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1759\" /><figcaption>There are pros to dating someone you work with. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Here are some pros of such a relationship. </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Getting\nto see the person daily. &nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You get to see that special someone eevveerryy day. So, no more sitting alone being droopy at the lunch table or even spending your breaks by yourself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>They\ncan relate to your work</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Say goodbye to the questions like: ‘Who is Kim again?’ or ‘Could you explain what you do again?’. A lover, who is your co-worker, can fully understand your frustration or your need to vent. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Spice\nis in the air</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of a\nsudden, you are eager to go to work, and you can’t help but think of getting\nnaughty in an empty boardroom. You just want each other, and it’s almost as if\nyou can’t keep your hands to yourself. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1761} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/office-romance-EE-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1761\" /><figcaption>Your little office affair might even come with a bit of drama. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, there are some cons to your little office affair.</strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The\nentire office could find out</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This could be pretty cool, and everyone might be happy for you guys, but … it might become a burden after a while when everyone starts to inquire, “Is John coming in today?’ or ‘Is everything OK in your relationship?.’ ‘Oh my god, give me a break’, would probably be your reaction. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Becoming\ndistracted</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It feels like you’re in high school again, being all young, dumb and in love. Sigh. The harsh reality is that having the love of your life at work could become your number one distraction. Your performance level might even decrease. But guess what? You’re too busy being in love to realise. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The\nrelationship ends</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You break\nup, and it could have been a nasty split. This ‘break’ could be detrimental to\nboth person, as pettiness and unprofessionalism may take over and cause either\nparty to be unfairly treated, especially if you were flirting or dating your\nboss.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1762} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/office-romance-FF-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" /><figcaption>If you decide to get involved with your co-worker, keep it professional. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some companies\nhave protocols and behavioural guidelines when it comes to relationships in the\nworkplace. So, if you’re in that kind of space, you’re taking a risk by getting\ninvolved with your co-worker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you intend to get in on some of that office love, be discreet. Cut back on the grand gestures and ‘mushy’ stuff. Leave that until you are somewhere private.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong> — Shavenya Smikle</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Young, dumb and in love ... at work','','inherit','closed','closed','','1747-revision-v1','','','2019-08-05 18:49:54','2019-08-05 23:49:54','',1747,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1747-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1878,4,'2019-08-06 10:32:01','2019-08-06 15:32:01','','Kingston Kitchen','','inherit','closed','closed','','kingston-kitchen','','','2019-08-06 10:32:01','2019-08-06 15:32:01','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kingston-kitchen.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1879,4,'2019-08-06 10:33:43','2019-08-06 15:33:43','','kingston-kitchen-1','','inherit','closed','closed','','kingston-kitchen-1','','','2019-08-06 10:33:43','2019-08-06 15:33:43','',1295,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kingston-kitchen-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1880,4,'2019-08-06 10:33:54','2019-08-06 15:33:54','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1308} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1299-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308\" /><figcaption>This man was seen digging into his sweet treat at the Kingston Kitchen: Night Market in July.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They say\nlaughter is the brightest where the food is, and for the scores of Jamaicans\nwho attended the Kingston Kitchen: Night Market on July 27, this rang\nundeniably true. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dubbed\nthe ultimate foodie experience, the event took to the lush, velvety lawns of\nthe Hope Botanic Gardens in St Andrew, Jamaica, to deliver on yet another\nsuccessful showcase featuring delectable local and international cuisine. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1310} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1418-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1310\" /><figcaption>The Kingston Kitchen: Night Market was the ultimate \'foodie\' affair.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a\ngastronome’s delight!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With more\nthan 60 vendors, including nine food trucks, indeed, there was something to\nsatisfy every palate. Whether you were in search of the rich, savoury flavours\nof meat or fancied the fresh, citrusy taste of seafood, there was a booth or\ntent to grant every culinary wish. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"1299\",\"1300\",\"1301\",\"1302\",\"1303\",\"1304\",\"1305\",\"1307\",\"1316\",1879]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1219-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1299\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1299\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1335-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1300\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1300\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1339-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1301\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1301\" class=\"wp-image-1301\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1347-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1302\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1302\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1361-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1303\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1303\" class=\"wp-image-1303\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1386-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1304\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1304\" class=\"wp-image-1304\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1449-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1305\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1305\" class=\"wp-image-1305\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1461-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1307\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1307\" class=\"wp-image-1307\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1369-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1316\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1316\" class=\"wp-image-1316\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kingston-kitchen-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1879\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/satisfied-palates-at-kingston-kitchen-night-market/kingston-kitchen-1/\" class=\"wp-image-1879\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excited families and friends sauntered along between booths, vying to get a taste of the sumptuous fare being offered. Some of the most memorable items were the beef and chicken kibbeh from Chez Maria, kimchi fried rice from Tooksie Kay Catering, gourmet hotdogs from Yeaah Dawg, as well as an assortment of spicy shellfish dishes from Jabba’s Pepper Swims. Patrons also kept cool with refreshing fruit drinks courtesy of Pure Country or socialised over cocktails from Select Brands. Others opted for the rich, creamy flavours of vegan ice-cream from Nice Cream.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1312} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1517-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" /><figcaption>Lasco kept patrons cool on a warm night with cold chocolate beverages. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children, too, relished in the merriment, as peals of laughter erupted from the Kids Zone, a section complete with a bounce-about, friendly rides, and face painting, while providing child-friendly treats such as snow cones and ice-cream. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1311} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1395-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" /><figcaption>Different types of liquor and juices were also on hand. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In keeping with creating a gastronomic experience, Kingston Kitchen’s co-director, Jacqui Sinclair, said that it is important to listen to feedback from patrons. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We consider\nourselves a food family. We’re not in competition. We listen to suggestions\nfrom our patrons and try to make each event better than our last,” she said. “In\nfact, one of the greatest concerns we’ve had was the lack of debit/credit\nmachines on hand. This year, we partnered with NCB to provide vendors with\nthese machines to make transactions easier.” </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1318} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_1211-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1318\" /><figcaption>Food trucks were a big part of the culinary experience. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, as the event drew to an end, there were still throngs of latecomers who firmly decided that, by any means necessary, the event would not be missed. The early birds, on the other hand, wearily made their exit, presumably palatably pleased and vowing to attend the next staging.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Satisfied palates at Kingston Kitchen: Night Market','','inherit','closed','closed','','1295-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 10:33:54','2019-08-06 15:33:54','',1295,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1295-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1882,4,'2019-08-06 10:57:12','2019-08-06 15:57:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lionel Town resident Chantal Lewis is setting her sights of becoming one of Jamaica\'s prominent footwear designers. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 26-year-old Clarendon native’s hand-made leather sandals caught everyone’s attention at the recent launch of the Palmers Cross Community Development Committee (PCCDC) in Clarendon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1736} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/RAF-2-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1736\" /><figcaption> Senator Pearnell Charles Jr. (centre) looks at sandals made by Chantal Lewis (second left) at the launch of the Palmers Cross Community Development Committee in Clarendon on July 18.&nbsp; Sharing the moment are her sister Ca-Deiva Clarke (left) and President of the Palmers Cross Community Development Committee Romeo Mitchell (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Originally from Savannah Cross, Lewis explained that her interest in craftsmanship started while she was young; watching her uncle make bags from calabash, leather, wool or thread. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This interest grew and developed over time but\nLewis noticed she preferred making sandals. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have been making sandals on and off for\nthree years now,” she said, pointing to the pair on her feet. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am self-taught, I go online for tips and\nto look at shapes and styles. I tried getting help from one well-known local\ndesigner but got none,” Lewis contended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the budding artisan says the process\nis time-consuming, the effort is worth it in the end because her customers love\nthem as they are affordable, neat and last a long time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would like to see my sandal business\ngrow big, but I also want to expand my brand into clothing and other items and\nmake a significant mark on the local and overseas market,” Chantal remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sandals feature comfort and a classy,\ntrendy style and among her regular customers is her younger sister, Ca-Deiva Clarke.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with every new business, young Lewis is off to a slow start but prospects are good as her customer base is growing and everyone is happy with her product so far.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chantal also had her uncle’s handbags and a\nlamp made from fudge sticks alongside her display of beautiful sandals at the\nlaunch. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Hand-made sandals capture spotlight in Clarendon','','inherit','closed','closed','','1735-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 10:57:12','2019-08-06 15:57:12','',1735,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1735-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1884,4,'2019-08-06 11:06:58','2019-08-06 16:06:58','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lionel Town resident Chantal Lewis is setting her sights of becoming one of Jamaica\'s prominent footwear designers. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 26-year-old Clarendon native’s hand-made leather sandals caught everyone’s attention at the recent launch of the Palmers Cross Community Development Committee (PCCDC) in Clarendon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1736} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/RAF-2-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1736\" /><figcaption> Senator Pearnell Charles Jr. (centre) looks at sandals made by Chantal Lewis (second left) at the launch of the Palmers Cross Community Development Committee in Clarendon on July 18.&nbsp; Sharing the moment are her sister Ca-Deiva Clarke (left) and President of the Palmers Cross Community Development Committee Romeo Mitchell (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lewis explained that her interest in craftsmanship started while she was a child watching her uncle make bags from calabash, leather, wool or thread. This interest grew and developed over time but\nLewis noticed she preferred making sandals. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I tried getting help from one well-known local designer but got none.\"</p><cite>— Chantal Lewis</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have been making sandals on and off for three years now,” she said, pointing to the pair on her feet. I am self-taught, I go online for tips and to look at shapes and styles. I tried getting help from one well-known local designer but got none.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the budding artisan says the process is time-consuming, the effort is worth it in the end because her customers love her work.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"I also want to expand my brand into clothing and other items.\"</p><cite>— Chantal Lewis</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would like to see my sandal business\ngrow big, but I also want to expand my brand into clothing and other items and\nmake a significant mark on the local and overseas market,” Chantal remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Hand-made sandals capture spotlight in Clarendon','','inherit','closed','closed','','1735-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 11:06:58','2019-08-06 16:06:58','',1735,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1735-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1885,16,'2019-08-14 19:05:27','2019-08-15 00:05:27','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1886} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cockpit-country-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" /><figcaption>Local celebrities have joined the fight to stop mining in the Cockpit Country. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bounty Killa, Mr. Vegas, Queen Ifrica, <a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/spragga-benz-urges-jamaicans-to-sign-cockpit-country-petition/\">Spragga Benz</a> and Kabaka Pyramid are amongst the many celebrities that have joined the coalition to protect the Cockpit Country from mining.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1900} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kabaka-pyramid4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1900\" /><figcaption>Kabaka Pyramid is among entertainers speaking against mining in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Kabaka Pyramid)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Cockpit Country is a wet limestone forest spanning the parishes of Trelawney and St. Elizabeth. It is home to many endemic plants and animals such as the Jamaican Swallowtail and the Jamaican boa. In the 1700s, the Maroons fled slavery and escaped to the Cockpit Country where they formed communities that were not controlled by the Spanish and British colonists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why are the celebs supporting the efforts to\nstop bauxite mining? Here are five reasons:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>The Cockpit Country covers five watersheds that supply major rivers. The clean water is supplied by the forest and any contamination from mining will threaten an estimated 40 per cent of all Jamaica’s underground water sources.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The forest includes a large diversity of plants and animals some of\nwhich cannot be found anywhere else in the world but Jamaica. The Jamaican\ngovernment signed the 1992 UN Convention on Biodiversity making a commitment to\nprotect its unique natural resources.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaican-boa-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" /><figcaption>The Jamaican Boa are one of several species of animal found only in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy of Hope Zoo)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The Cockpit Country is a historic site. The Maroons used the terrain as tactical advantage over the British in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. To this day, they still live in communities such as Accompong Town. An annual celebration is held every year on Jan 6 at Accompong in St Elizabeth.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Known as a research hub. There are many studies conducted and still\nongoing on the wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates\nand amphibians that call this forest home.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jerk-pork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" /><figcaption>Jerk pork is said to have originated with Maroons. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>It was in the Cockpit country that jerk pork originated. That’s right. The Maroons prepared meat for storage without creating smoke that the British military could see. The cultural, biological and geographical significance of the Cockpit country cannot be denied. It is no wonder so many people are fighting to protect this one of a kind forest reserve.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','Five reasons Jamaican celebs are against mining in the Cockpit Country','','publish','closed','closed','','five-reasons-jamaican-celebs-are-against-mining-in-the-cockpit-country','','','2019-08-14 22:11:41','2019-08-15 03:11:41','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1885',0,'post','',0),(1886,4,'2019-08-06 12:27:19','2019-08-06 17:27:19','','cockpit-country','','inherit','closed','closed','','cockpit-country','','','2019-08-06 12:27:19','2019-08-06 17:27:19','',1885,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cockpit-country.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1887,4,'2019-08-06 12:42:17','2019-08-06 17:42:17','','queen-ifrica','','inherit','closed','closed','','queen-ifrica','','','2019-08-06 12:42:17','2019-08-06 17:42:17','',1885,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/queen-ifrica.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1888,4,'2019-08-06 12:43:38','2019-08-06 17:43:38','','jamaican-boa-','','inherit','closed','closed','','jamaican-boa','','','2019-08-06 12:43:38','2019-08-06 17:43:38','',1885,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaican-boa-.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1889,4,'2019-08-06 12:49:06','2019-08-06 17:49:06','','jerk-pork','','inherit','closed','closed','','jerk-pork','','','2019-08-06 12:49:06','2019-08-06 17:49:06','',1885,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jerk-pork.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1890,9,'2019-08-06 13:39:56','2019-08-06 18:39:56','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1891,\"width\":580,\"height\":386} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/C-Diva2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1891\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" /><figcaption>C-Diva is excited about her upcoming EP. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emerging recording artiste C-Diva says she is pleased with the public response to her single, <strong>Broken</strong>, that was released in March.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That response has given her the confidence, she\nsays, to enter the market again with an EP that is set for release by the end\nof the year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"I want to thank all the DJs around the world who are playing my song.\" </p><cite> — C-Diva</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m so excited about my EP. We have recorded some\nexcellent tracks so far,” said the artiste, who is signed to Inferno Camp\nRecords. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s going to be a fantastic project. 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I’m grateful for their support,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I’m so excited about my EP. We have recorded some excellent tracks so far.\" </p><cite> — C-Diva</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As ‘Broken’ gains traction, C-Diva is already on the verge of releasing her second single, <strong>New Man In My Life</strong>, that is set for release by the end of August. However, this is not her first attempt at a career in music. The entertainer, whose real name is Cassandra Smith, was part of a band called the Impressions in the 90s. Her time with the band was short-lived, as she got pregnant and put her career on hold to give birth to and raise her now 20-year-old daughter. 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We have recorded some\nexcellent tracks so far,” said the artiste, who is signed to Inferno Camp\nRecords. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s going to be a fantastic project. My team,\nwhich consists of Richard Evans, Emelio Harris and Orlando Harris, has not\ndecided on a release date for the EP as yet, but we plan to put it out before\nthe end of the year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1892} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cdiva4.jpg-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1892\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lot of her confidence has come from the response\nto ‘Broken’, which has received generous play on radio stations both locally\nand overseas, she claims.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This was my first release, and I’m pleased with\nthe response that it’s getting. 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Someone who doesn\'t quite belong anywhere, and I still feel like that lost interracial child who had a lot of nerve to believe I could succeed at anything at all in this world, but I did believe because I had to.” </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Mariah Carey opens up about \'tough\' childhood','','publish','closed','closed','','mariah-carey-opens-up-about-tough-childhood','','','2019-08-13 14:57:23','2019-08-13 19:57:23','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1895',0,'post','',0),(1896,4,'2019-08-06 13:46:43','2019-08-06 18:46:43','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Five reasons Jamaican celebs are against mining in\nthe Cockpit Country</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1886} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cockpit-country-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" /><figcaption>Local celebrities have joined the fight to stop mining in the Cockpit Country. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bounty Killa, Mr. Vegas, Queen Ifrica and Kabaka\nPyramid are amongst the many celebrities that have joined the coalition to\nprotect the Cockpit Country from mining.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1894} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kabaka-pyramid4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1894\" /><figcaption>Kabaka Pyramid is among entertainers who are lobbying against mining in the Cockpit Country. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Kabaka Pyramid)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Cockpit Country is a wet limestone forest spanning the parishes of Trelawney and St. Elizabeth. It is home to many endemic plants and animals such as the Jamaican Swallowtail and the Jamaican boa. In the 1700s, the Maroons fled slavery and escaped to the Cockpit Country where they formed communities that were not controlled by the Spanish and British colonists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why are the celebs supporting the efforts to\nstop bauxite mining? Here are five reasons:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>The Cockpit Country covers five watersheds that supply major rivers. The clean water is supplied by the forest and any contamination from mining will threaten an estimated 40 per cent of all Jamaica’s underground water sources.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The forest includes a large diversity of plants and animals some of\nwhich cannot be found anywhere else in the world but Jamaica. The Jamaican\ngovernment signed the 1992 UN Convention on Biodiversity making a commitment to\nprotect its unique natural resources.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaican-boa-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" /><figcaption>The Jamaican Boa can are one of various animal species found only in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy of Hope Zoo)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The Cockpit Country is a historic site. The Maroons used the terrain as\ntactical advantage over the British in the 18<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century. To\nthis day, they still live in communities such as Accompong Town. An annual\ncelebration is held every year on Jan 6 at Accompong in St Elizabeth.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Known as a research hub. There are many studies conducted and still\nongoing on the wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates\nand amphibians that call this forest home.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jerk-pork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" /><figcaption>Jerk pork is said to have originated with Maroons. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>It was in the Cockpit country that jerk pork originated. That’s right. 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So, I kind of didn\'t have that one person that I said: \'That\'s who I want to be.\' I had to figure it out on my own. So, I started working very young, I worked, I did background vocals ... learned about the studio, really put the time in.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I had kind of a tough time growing up with my family and stuff like that, so music was my sole inspiration really.\" </p><cite>- Mariah Carey</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mariah had previously confessed she still feels like a \"lost child\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: \"Icon? I really don\'t think of myself in that way. 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I should say that with authority: I am my own boss. You get as many shots as you are able to persevere for in life, no matter what you do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I\'m going to make the same music and still be ridiculous and larger than life.\" </p><cite> — Iggy Azalea </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"You get as many chances as you\'re willing to sit there and f***ing really fight for tooth and nail. And I\'m not going to stop fighting for a second chance until somebody f***ing gives me one, and then I\'m not going to f**k it up.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Fancy</strong> hitmaker wants to stay true to her own sound and keep her music \"larger than life\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She added: \"I\'m going to make the same music and still be ridiculous and larger than life. 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You\'re suddenly mega f***ing famous within a few months.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\">Iggy shot to fame following her 2013 single \'Work\' from her debut album \'The New Classic\', and the star insisted her fast fame meant she had to grow up quickly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Iggy Azalea: I fought tooth and nail for chances','','publish','closed','closed','','iggy-azalea-i-fought-tooth-and-nail-for-chances','','','2019-08-13 14:57:12','2019-08-13 19:57:12','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1901',0,'post','',0),(1902,9,'2019-08-06 13:57:53','2019-08-06 18:57:53','','Iggy Azalea    2014 Billboard Music Awar..........','Iggy Azalea\n\n\n\n2014 Billboard Music Awards - Arrivals\n\nat the MGM Grand Garden Arena\n\nMay 18, 2014 - Las Vegas, Nevada','inherit','closed','closed','','iggy-azalea-2014-billboard-music-awar','','','2019-08-06 13:58:59','2019-08-06 18:58:59','',1901,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Iggy.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1903,4,'2019-08-06 13:59:08','2019-08-06 18:59:08','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1886} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cockpit-country-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" /><figcaption>Local celebrities have joined the fight to stop mining in the Cockpit Country. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bounty Killa, Mr. Vegas, Queen Ifrica and Kabaka\nPyramid are amongst the many celebrities that have joined the coalition to\nprotect the Cockpit Country from mining.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1900} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kabaka-pyramid4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1900\" /><figcaption>Kabaka Pyramid is among entertainers speaking against mining in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Kabaka Pyramid)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Cockpit Country is a wet limestone forest spanning the parishes of Trelawney and St. Elizabeth. It is home to many endemic plants and animals such as the Jamaican Swallowtail and the Jamaican boa. In the 1700s, the Maroons fled slavery and escaped to the Cockpit Country where they formed communities that were not controlled by the Spanish and British colonists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why are the celebs supporting the efforts to\nstop bauxite mining? Here are five reasons:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>The Cockpit Country covers five watersheds that supply major rivers. The clean water is supplied by the forest and any contamination from mining will threaten an estimated 40 per cent of all Jamaica’s underground water sources.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The forest includes a large diversity of plants and animals some of\nwhich cannot be found anywhere else in the world but Jamaica. The Jamaican\ngovernment signed the 1992 UN Convention on Biodiversity making a commitment to\nprotect its unique natural resources.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaican-boa-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" /><figcaption>The Jamaican Boa are one of several species of animal found only in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy of Hope Zoo)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The Cockpit Country is a historic site. The Maroons used the terrain as tactical advantage over the British in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. To this day, they still live in communities such as Accompong Town. An annual celebration is held every year on Jan 6 at Accompong in St Elizabeth.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Known as a research hub. There are many studies conducted and still\nongoing on the wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates\nand amphibians that call this forest home.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jerk-pork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" /><figcaption>Jerk pork is said to have originated with Maroons. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>It was in the Cockpit country that jerk pork originated. That’s right. The Maroons prepared meat for storage without creating smoke that the British military could see. The cultural, biological and geographical significance of the Cockpit country cannot be denied. It is no wonder so many people are fighting to protect this one of a kind forest reserve.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Five reasons Jamaican celebs are against mining in the Cockpit Country','','inherit','closed','closed','','1885-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 13:59:08','2019-08-06 18:59:08','',1885,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1885-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1904,9,'2019-08-06 13:59:55','2019-08-06 18:59:55','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1902} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Iggy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1902\" /><figcaption>Iggy Azalea is now an independent artiste under the Bad Dreams label. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Iggy Azalea \"fights tooth and nail\" for the chances she\'s been given in her career.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 29-year-old Australian rapper has opened up about releasing her second studio album \'In My Defense\' last month, which is her first project since leaving Island Records, to become an independent artiste under Bad Dreams. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking in the September issue of <strong>Cosmopolitan</strong>, Iggy said: \"I guess I\'m sort of my own boss - well, I am my own boss. 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You\'re suddenly mega f***ing famous within a few months.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\">Iggy shot to fame following her 2013 single \'Work\' from her debut album \'The New Classic\', and the star insisted her fast fame meant she had to grow up quickly. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Iggy Azalea: I fought tooth and nail for chances','','inherit','closed','closed','','1901-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 13:59:55','2019-08-06 18:59:55','',1901,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1901-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1905,9,'2019-08-06 14:02:32','2019-08-06 19:02:32','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1891,\"width\":580,\"height\":386} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/C-Diva2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1891\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" /><figcaption>C-Diva is excited about her upcoming EP.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emerging recording artiste C-Diva says she is\npleased with the public response to her single, ‘Broken’, that was released in\nMarch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That response has given her the confidence, she\nsays, to enter the market again with an EP that is set for release by the end\nof the year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"I want to thank all the DJs around the world who are playing my song.\" </p><cite>- C-Diva</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m so excited about my EP. We have recorded some\nexcellent tracks so far,” said the artiste, who is signed to Inferno Camp\nRecords. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s going to be a fantastic project. My team,\nwhich consists of Richard Evans, Emelio Harris and Orlando Harris, has not\ndecided on a release date for the EP as yet, but we plan to put it out before\nthe end of the year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1892} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cdiva4.jpg-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1892\" /><figcaption>C-Diva received a confidence boost after releasing her song, \'Broken\'. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lot of her confidence has come from the response\nto ‘Broken’, which has received generous play on radio stations both locally\nand overseas, she claims.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This was my first release, and I’m pleased with\nthe response that it’s getting. I want to thank all the DJs around the world\nwho are playing my song. I’m grateful for their support,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I’m so excited about my EP. We have recorded some excellent tracks so far.\" </p><cite>- C-Diva</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As ‘Broken’ gains traction, C-Diva is already on the\nverge of releasing her second single, ‘New Man In My Life’, that is set for release\nby the end of August.\n\nHowever, this is not her\nfirst attempt at a career in music. The entertainer, whose real name is Cassandra\nSmith, was part of a band called the Impressions in the 90s. Her time with the\nband was short-lived, as she got pregnant and put her career on hold to give birth\nto and raise her now 20-year-old daughter. She also has a 15-year-old daughter.\n\n\n\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','After a long wait, C-Diva is now ready for the spotlight','','inherit','closed','closed','','1890-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 14:02:32','2019-08-06 19:02:32','',1890,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1890-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1906,4,'2019-08-06 14:03:36','2019-08-06 19:03:36','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1886} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cockpit-country-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" /><figcaption>Local celebrities have joined the fight to stop mining in the Cockpit Country. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bounty Killa, Mr. Vegas, Queen Ifrica and Kabaka\nPyramid are amongst the many celebrities that have joined the coalition to\nprotect the Cockpit Country from mining.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1900} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kabaka-pyramid4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1900\" /><figcaption>Kabaka Pyramid is among entertainers speaking against mining in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Kabaka Pyramid)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Cockpit Country is a wet limestone forest spanning the parishes of Trelawney and St. Elizabeth. It is home to many endemic plants and animals such as the Jamaican Swallowtail and the Jamaican boa. In the 1700s, the Maroons fled slavery and escaped to the Cockpit Country where they formed communities that were not controlled by the Spanish and British colonists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why are the celebs supporting the efforts to\nstop bauxite mining? Here are five reasons:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>The Cockpit Country covers five watersheds that supply major rivers. The clean water is supplied by the forest and any contamination from mining will threaten an estimated 40 per cent of all Jamaica’s underground water sources.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The forest includes a large diversity of plants and animals some of\nwhich cannot be found anywhere else in the world but Jamaica. The Jamaican\ngovernment signed the 1992 UN Convention on Biodiversity making a commitment to\nprotect its unique natural resources.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaican-boa-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" /><figcaption>The Jamaican Boa are one of several species of animal found only in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy of Hope Zoo)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The Cockpit Country is a historic site. The Maroons used the terrain as tactical advantage over the British in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. To this day, they still live in communities such as Accompong Town. An annual celebration is held every year on Jan 6 at Accompong in St Elizabeth.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Known as a research hub. There are many studies conducted and still\nongoing on the wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates\nand amphibians that call this forest home.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jerk-pork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" /><figcaption>Jerk pork is said to have originated with Maroons. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>It was in the Cockpit country that jerk pork originated. That’s right. The Maroons prepared meat for storage without creating smoke that the British military could see. The cultural, biological and geographical significance of the Cockpit country cannot be denied. 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(Photo courtesy Facebook/Kabaka Pyramid)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Cockpit Country is a wet limestone forest spanning the parishes of Trelawney and St. Elizabeth. It is home to many endemic plants and animals such as the Jamaican Swallowtail and the Jamaican boa. In the 1700s, the Maroons fled slavery and escaped to the Cockpit Country where they formed communities that were not controlled by the Spanish and British colonists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why are the celebs supporting the efforts to\nstop bauxite mining? Here are five reasons:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>The Cockpit Country covers five watersheds that supply major rivers. The clean water is supplied by the forest and any contamination from mining will threaten an estimated 40 per cent of all Jamaica’s underground water sources.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The forest includes a large diversity of plants and animals some of\nwhich cannot be found anywhere else in the world but Jamaica. The Jamaican\ngovernment signed the 1992 UN Convention on Biodiversity making a commitment to\nprotect its unique natural resources.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaican-boa-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" /><figcaption>The Jamaican Boa are one of several species of animal found only in the Cockpit Country. (Photo courtesy of Hope Zoo)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The Cockpit Country is a historic site. The Maroons used the terrain as tactical advantage over the British in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. To this day, they still live in communities such as Accompong Town. An annual celebration is held every year on Jan 6 at Accompong in St Elizabeth.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Known as a research hub. There are many studies conducted and still\nongoing on the wide variety of plants, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates\nand amphibians that call this forest home.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jerk-pork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" /><figcaption>Jerk pork is said to have originated with Maroons. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>It was in the Cockpit country that jerk pork originated. That’s right. The Maroons prepared meat for storage without creating smoke that the British military could see. The cultural, biological and geographical significance of the Cockpit country cannot be denied. It is no wonder so many people are fighting to protect this one of a kind forest reserve.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','Five reasons Jamaican celebs are against mining in the Cockpit Country','','inherit','closed','closed','','1885-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 14:05:13','2019-08-06 19:05:13','',1885,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1885-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1910,4,'2019-08-06 14:49:17','2019-08-06 19:49:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supermodel Winnie\nHarlow popped into Jamaica over the Emancipation weekend to enjoy herself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Canadian, who\nhas Jamaican roots, seems to have extended her birthday celebrations and\nbrought the vibe to Jamaica. Harlow and friends came in what seems the mood to\nenjoy the Dream Weekend festivities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1914} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Harlow-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1914\" /><figcaption>Supermodel Winnie Harlow partied in Jamaica with friends as part of her birthday celebrations.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Harlow stayed at\nthe Royalton Negril where she seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed herself and\nparticipated in the activities that they had on offer. One of these was\nparasailing to which she thanked the hotel for showing her a new view of\nJamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0txEwyFIst/\",\"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/B0txEwyFIst/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Harlow came to\nprominence when she appeared on America Next Top Model and taken under the\nwings of Tyra Banks. 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It\'s not only about me loving the brand, but more importantly about me loving myself! I hope to inspire and empower women all over the world with this message of self-love. I believe it is super important. I grew up wearing bebe. It was the coolest piece of fashion you could have, so to be able to mix fashion and my music is so fun.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"People make it seem like self-love is so easy, but self-love is a constant journey.\" </p><cite>— Bebe Rexha </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bebe Rexha previously admitted she has been on a \"constant journey\" to self-love.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: \"People make it seem like self-love is so easy, but self-love is a constant journey. I\'ve learned that we say a lot of mean things to ourselves, especially when we look at ourselves in the mirror. I do it all the time too. 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It\'s not only about me loving the brand, but more importantly about me loving myself! I hope to inspire and empower women all over the world with this message of self-love. I believe it is super important. I grew up wearing bebe. It was the coolest piece of fashion you could have, so to be able to mix fashion and my music is so fun.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"People make it seem like self-love is so easy, but self-love is a constant journey.\" </p><cite>-  Bebe Rexha </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bebe Rexha previously admitted she has been on a \"constant journey\" to self-love.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said: \"People make it seem like self-love is so easy, but self-love is a constant journey. I\'ve learned that we say a lot of mean things to ourselves, especially when we look at ourselves in the mirror. I do it all the time too. 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And after leaving Seaforth\nHigh School in St Thomas, he went on to work in a supermarket, before landing a\njob at beverage company Wisynco. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1919} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-BB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1919\" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson did a course in fashion designing last year. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After\nignoring his gift for quite some time, 22-year-old Nelson, who lives in\nPortmore, St Catherine, eventually asked his dad to purchase a sewing machine for\nhim although he did not know how to use one.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  “After I posted my work on Instagram, I have been getting calls from all<br> over.” </p><cite>- Sanjay Nelson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While he was at home waiting to get a call from the Heart Garmex Academy, one of his friends told him that a popular sandals company in Kingston wanted someone to stitch leather. Even though he needed the job, Nelson said he was elated when the institution contacted him in August 2018 to do a course in fashion designing. <br> <br>“I need the understanding to construct patterns and designs, that’s why I go to school,” said the father of a two-year-old boy.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1923,1922]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-DDDD-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1923\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/sanjay-nelson-dddd/\" class=\"wp-image-1923\" /><figcaption>Epic Rigs have been worn by numerous Jamaican celebrities. </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1922\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/sanjay-nelson-ccc/\" class=\"wp-image-1922\" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson shows off his creation. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year since enrolling at the Kingston-based training facility, Nelson, who is the founder of Jae Epic Designer Trendy Fashion Collection, has created a niche in the entertainment and fashion industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inspired by the variety of chest rig bags that are trending across the world, Nelson created his line, ‘Epic Rigs’, that has been featured and worn by Jamaican celebrities like Sizzla, Chronic Law and Hot Frass. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1920,1921]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG-20190729-WA0003-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1920\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/img-20190729-wa0003-2/\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" /><figcaption> Sizzla sporting one of Sanjay Nelson\'s pieces.  </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG-20190729-WA0006.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1921\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/img-20190729-wa0006-2/\" class=\"wp-image-1921\" /><figcaption> Entertainer Hot Frass makes a statement with one of the \'Epic Rigs\'. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“After I posted my work on Instagram, I have been getting calls from all over,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emphasising on his love for patterns, Nelson, who plans to further his studies in fashion designing, said he is looking forward to creating tuxedos and bridal gowns.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Sanjay Nelson answers fashion calling','','inherit','closed','closed','','1082-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 15:03:05','2019-08-06 20:03:05','',1082,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1082-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1927,4,'2019-08-06 15:28:21','2019-08-06 20:28:21','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1928} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/shaggy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1928\" /><figcaption>Shaggy set to play Sebastian in the live musical adaptation of Little Mermaid </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican reggae superstar Shaggy is set to play Sebastian the crab in the <strong>Little Mermaid</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, it\'s not the version that everyone is imagining. 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Mayweather was spotted recently rocking a Yohan Blake timepiece from watchmaker Richard Mille. The watch dubbed, the Richard Mille 59-01 Tourbillion Yohan Blake is said to retail at a cost of US $690,000. The watch is said to be a limited edition with about 50 pieces created.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The watch is similar to the one Blake was seen wearing during the 100m finals of the 2012 Olympic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1941} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/blake-watch-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1941\" /><figcaption> The Richard Mille 59-01 Tourbillion Yohan Blake timepiece retails for close to  US$700,000</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayweather took to Instagram to show off his timepiece and highlighted the price of the watch in the post.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the retired boxer shelled out US$18 million on a diamond-encrusted watch by Jacob and Co. 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Mayweather was spotted recently rocking a Yohan Blake timepiece from watchmaker Richard Mille. The watch dubbed, the Richard Mille 59-01 Tourbillion Yohan Blake is said to retail at a cost of US $690,000. 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Recently, you got an anniversary reminder that it\'s been 10 years since you and Eva have been friends. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1956} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Facebook-likes-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1956\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You even got an accompanying cute video detailing all the likes and memories you guys have shared, but ironically you two have never met in real life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1958} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/facebook-users.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That is Facebook for you. The space and place where billions of people with mutual friends and shared interests, link up everyday to commiserate and laugh about anything topical and current; to congratulate each other on the birth of babies, getting married, graduations, promotions and new job opportunities. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1957} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Facebook-celebration.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1957\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Indeed it seems these people know just as much about you as your family. At times, they actually know more since they are more invested than people you are related to and actually read when you pour your heart out in a tearful post about something that has you happy or hurting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> A Facebook friend can be anywhere in the world and still feel like a next-door neighbour </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sometimes they send you messages saying that they feel your pain and that they are there if you need to talk and it is comforting to know someone has your back.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1963} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/High-Five-06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And then you remember, that this individual is a face on the other side of a computer. A Facebook friend can be anywhere in the world and still feel like a next-door neighbour. In fact, it is easier sometimes to share with a semi-stranger than it is with people you have an address for and see daily.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1961} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/freinds-across-the-globe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1961\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> They may be more objective and less judgemental which is what you crave and what they provide; that listening ear that really accepted your point of view while occasionally interjecting with ‘but have you ever thought about ...”, therefore giving you another perspective without being pushy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Facebook friends can be real if they take the time to invest in the friendship </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being a real friend is not about how many likes you get or how often they comment. 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Recently, you got an anniversary reminder that it\'s been 10 years since you and Eva have been friends. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1956} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Facebook-likes-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1956\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You even got an accompanying cute video detailing all the likes and memories you guys have shared, but ironically you two have never met in real life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1958} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/facebook-users.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That is Facebook for you. The space and place where billions of people with mutual friends and shared interests, link up everyday to commiserate and laugh about anything topical and current; to congratulate each other on the birth of babies, getting married, graduations, promotions and new job opportunities. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1957} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Facebook-celebration.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1957\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Indeed it seems these people know just as much about you as your family. At times, they actually know more since they are more invested than people you are related to and actually read when you pour your heart out in a tearful post about something that has you happy or hurting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> A Facebook friend can be anywhere in the world and still feel like a next-door neighbour </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sometimes they send you messages saying that they feel your pain and that they are there if you need to talk and it is comforting to know someone has your back.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1963} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/High-Five-06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And then you remember, that this individual is a face on the other side of a computer. A Facebook friend can be anywhere in the world and still feel like a next-door neighbour. In fact, it is easier sometimes to share with a semi-stranger than it is with people you have an address for and see daily.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1961} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/freinds-across-the-globe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1961\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> They may be more objective and less judgemental which is what you crave and what they provide; that listening ear that really accepted your point of view while occasionally interjecting with ‘but have you ever thought about ...”, therefore giving you another perspective without being pushy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Facebook friends can be real if they take the time to invest in the friendship </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being a real friend is not about how many likes you get or how often they comment. 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She is always reliable, gives sound advice and there to borrow money from until payday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1966} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/adult-black-and-white-blur-735978-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is your ‘ride or die’ in almost every situation and you may call her your bestie, but onlookers who see you out with all of your crew may snicker that she is the DUFF of the group. It may be a mean spirited title to gift someone you call a friend but some women subconsciously keep an individual around who by today’s superficial standards, is not seen as very attractive. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1967} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Ugly-Duckling.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1967\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By having a DUFF as a constant companion makes it easier for them to get all the male attention and if truth be told, even makes them feel less insecure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> One should not form friendships out of pity or obligation.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sad thing about a DUFF is that at times she seems almost desperate to buy friendships or bribe her way into the circle or clique. If she was not always helpful and readily available, would the so-called hot girls even be hanging out with her? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> If you are the only one giving...then something is wrong.  </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One should not form friendships out of pity or obligation, for profit or a hidden agenda. Some members of \"the crew\" may laugh behind her back like the hypocrites they truly are or they keep her around almost like a cruel joke where everyone gets the punch line but her. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are the friend that is constantly left out of the loop, the major planning, the secret-sharing and whose opinion is generally ignored, you may be an unsuspecting DUFF. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1969} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LEFT-OUT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1969\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To find out if your situation qualifies as a DUFF, examine the context and content of your substantive relationship. 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She is the friend that holds back your hair when you are throwing up or carries extra tampons in case of an emergency. She is always reliable, gives sound advice and there to borrow money from until payday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1966} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/adult-black-and-white-blur-735978-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is your ‘ride or die’ in almost every situation and you may call her your bestie, but onlookers who see you out with all of your crew may snicker that she is the DUFF of the group. It may be a mean spirited title to gift someone you call a friend but some women subconsciously keep an individual around who by today’s superficial standards, is not seen as very attractive. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1967} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Ugly-Duckling.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1967\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By having a DUFF as a constant companion makes it easier for them to get all the male attention and if truth be told, even makes them feel less insecure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> One should not form friendships out of pity or obligation.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sad thing about a DUFF is that at times she seems almost desperate to buy friendships or bribe her way into the circle or clique. 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If this is not the case, move on and find people who are truly deserving of your friendship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','D.U.F.F. – Designated Ugly Fat Friend','','inherit','closed','closed','','1965-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 20:23:02','2019-08-07 01:23:02','',1965,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1965-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1973,11,'2019-08-06 20:45:35','2019-08-07 01:45:35','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on your background, socialization, religion or just your circle of friends, some things you will be into and others you will not. Like wearing white after Labour Day and if you need a belt to wear in your pants though it is not budging from your waistline. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some things are okay with you and are not an issue while others will make you gasp and say it is a ‘no’ for me love.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One such maybe men with cane row. Whether you call it ‘corn row’, ‘cane row’ or \'braids\' it is males who grow their hair and then have it combed in a style which previously only females wore. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1975} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1975\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is trendy and dancehall artists, rappers, athletes etc embrace it as it is seen as cool. Indeed, it has become the cultural expression of male rebellion hence more and more young men grow their hair simply because at one point society told them that low cut hair and a shaven face were the main hallmarks of a well-groomed young man.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1977} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1977\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now rappers, athletes and artists are members of the sports and entertainment fraternity hence a suit and tie is not a part of their daily gear unless they have award events to attend. They can sport earrings, tattoos and cornrow hairstyle and be idolised by the young masses as being ‘fresh to death’ and super cool. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1978} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Dwayne-Wade-with-braids.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1978\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But what about the average young man? What about his career path? For the most part, Jamaica is not very liberal-minded in the corporate world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is still a particular look and feel that human resources departments and big bosses go for, and men with cornrow is not typically one of them. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It may not be a barrier to employment if you are contracted to pack and move boxes, work on a truck as a sideman or certain everyday blue-collar jobs but the higher up you go and the more zeros affixed to your pay stub, the glass ceiling may just come down on your neck</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In other words, having certain hairstyles as a man may not get you to the top of the corporate ladder. Some offices do not even want to see a man with an earring but the earring can always be removed until he is off the clock and enjoying his own personal time. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>What these males face is discriminatory but...companies do have the right to make their own employment policies. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is not so easy with a hairstyle. It was not even 20 years ago when women were not allowed to have in braids or locks when being recruited for the Jamaica Constabulary Force. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was also a big no-no in many banks and financial institutions as the individual was not considered to be well-groomed and worse, was viewed as the style of persons from a lower class. Yup, discrimination and classism are rampant in this land with its predominantly Negroid population.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this same vein, some will argue that what these males face is discriminatory but then the other side of the coin is that companies do have the right to make their own employment policies. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of this should be considered before a young man decides to sit in a barber chair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Men with cornrows: Would you hire them?','','publish','closed','closed','','men-with-cornrows-would-you-hire-them','','','2019-08-14 19:59:17','2019-08-15 00:59:17','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1973',0,'post','',0),(1974,11,'2019-08-06 20:32:15','2019-08-07 01:32:15','','Braid 4','','inherit','closed','closed','','braid-4','','','2019-08-06 20:32:15','2019-08-07 01:32:15','',1973,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-4.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1975,11,'2019-08-06 20:33:59','2019-08-07 01:33:59','','Braid-3','','inherit','closed','closed','','braid-3','','','2019-08-06 20:33:59','2019-08-07 01:33:59','',1973,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1976,11,'2019-08-06 20:34:53','2019-08-07 01:34:53','','Braid-1','','inherit','closed','closed','','braid-1','','','2019-08-06 20:34:53','2019-08-07 01:34:53','',1973,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1977,11,'2019-08-06 20:38:34','2019-08-07 01:38:34','','Braid 2','','inherit','closed','closed','','braid-2','','','2019-08-06 20:38:34','2019-08-07 01:38:34','',1973,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1978,11,'2019-08-06 20:41:15','2019-08-07 01:41:15','','Dwayne-Wade-with-braids','','inherit','closed','closed','','dwayne-wade-with-braids','','','2019-08-06 20:41:15','2019-08-07 01:41:15','',1973,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Dwayne-Wade-with-braids.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1979,11,'2019-08-06 20:45:35','2019-08-07 01:45:35','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on your background, socialization, religion or just your circle of friends, some things you will be into and others you will not. Like wearing white after Labour Day and if you need a belt to wear in your pants though it is not budging from your waistline. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some things are okay with you and are not an issue while others will make you gasp and say it is a ‘no’ for me love.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One such maybe men with cane row. Whether you call it ‘corn row’, ‘cane row’ or \'braids\' it is males who grow their hair and then have it combed in a style which previously only females wore. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1975} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1975\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is trendy and dancehall artists, rappers, athletes etc embrace it as it is seen as cool. Indeed, it has become the cultural expression of male rebellion hence more and more young men grow their hair simply because at one point society told them that low cut hair and a shaven face were the main hallmarks of a well-groomed young man.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1977} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Braid-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1977\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now rappers, athletes and artists are members of the sports and entertainment fraternity hence a suit and tie is not a part of their daily gear unless they have award events to attend. They can sport earrings, tattoos and cornrow hairstyle and be idolised by the young masses as being ‘fresh to death’ and super cool. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1978} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Dwayne-Wade-with-braids.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1978\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But what about the average young man? What about his career path? For the most part, Jamaica is not very liberal-minded in the corporate world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is still a particular look and feel that human resources departments and big bosses go for, and men with cornrow is not typically one of them. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It may not be a barrier to employment if you are contracted to pack and move boxes, work on a truck as a sideman or certain everyday blue-collar jobs but the higher up you go and the more zeros affixed to your pay stub, the glass ceiling may just come down on your neck</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In other words, having certain hairstyles as a man may not get you to the top of the corporate ladder. Some offices do not even want to see a man with an earring but the earring can always be removed until he is off the clock and enjoying his own personal time. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>What these males face is discriminatory but...companies do have the right to make their own employment policies. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is not so easy with a hairstyle. It was not even 20 years ago when women were not allowed to have in braids or locks when being recruited for the Jamaica Constabulary Force. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was also a big no-no in many banks and financial institutions as the individual was not considered to be well-groomed and worse, was viewed as the style of persons from a lower class. 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You keep her smiling, satisfied and feeling like she found the proverbial fountain of youth. It is a match made, not in heaven, but on Tinder, because she is not your mother but your mamma...as in sugar mamma.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4038} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Tinder-on-Phone-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4038\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> A \'sugar mamma’ is a woman (often an older woman) who keeps her man or woman in nice standing with money, food, an apartment and other trappings of comfort and luxury. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4033} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sugar-Mama-1-1-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4033\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now do not confuse a ‘cougar’ with a sugar mamma because the former likes the company and the midsection injection of a younger guy while the latter enjoys it and is willing to pay for the pleasure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sugar mammas are more common than you think, as many young men from the inner-city who want the finer things in life or struggling university students who have a hard time financing their way through school are prime candidates. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4003} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/money-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4003\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it may seem distasteful to the moral majority, for the most part many do not see it as predatory in nature as a sugar daddy relationship. This is usually because women generally are not considered as exploiters and because men, whether they are young or old are perceived as willing to enter into sexual ‘congress’ with just about any female, regardless of her age.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Young males on the cusp of adolescence fantasize not about their peers...but about their older hot neighbour or...sexy English teacher.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Studies have found that most young males on the cusp of adolescence fantasize not about their peers or girls their own age but about their older hot neighbour or that stern but sexy English teacher. So, when given an opportunity to act on their long-held fantasy, it is a dream come true. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Quite a few men have admitted that their ‘first time’ was with someone older...making the experience that much more pleasurable for them. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, quite a few men have admitted that their ‘first time’ was with someone older, so there was less fumbling, shyness, awkward pauses; with that female acting like a sexual sage and making the experience that much more pleasurable for them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because they are both consenting adults, the most that will happen publicly is that they may get some disapproving looks. The real problem lies in the unequal balance of power.&nbsp; She who has the money calls the shots and this can become a problem if the mamma is super controlling. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> The real problem lies in the unequal balance of power.&nbsp; </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another possible long term problem is that men will be men regardless of age and so may want to have fun occasionally in other ‘oil wells’ (you get it?). Therein lies a problem, when the sugar mamma is not the only one to get all the sugar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Sugar Mamma 101','','publish','closed','closed','','sugar-mammas','','','2019-08-14 21:28:23','2019-08-15 02:28:23','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1980',0,'post','',0),(1981,11,'2019-08-06 20:53:04','2019-08-07 01:53:04','','Sugar Mama 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','sugar-mama-1','','','2019-08-06 20:53:04','2019-08-07 01:53:04','',1980,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sugar-Mama-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1982,11,'2019-08-06 20:53:45','2019-08-07 01:53:45','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She keeps you fed, clothed and smelling good. She also pays your credit card bills and for your townhouse. You keep her smiling, satisfied and feeling like she found the proverbial fountain of youth. It is a match made, not in heaven, but on Tinder, because she is not your mother but your mamma...as in sugar mamma.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> A ’sugar mamma’ is a woman (often an <a href=\"https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=older%20woman\">older woman</a>) who keeps her man or woman in nice standing with money, food, an apartment and other trappings of comfort and luxury. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now do not confuse a ‘cougar’ with a sugar mamma because the former likes the company and the midsection injection of a younger guy while the latter enjoys it and is willing to pay for the pleasure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sugar mammas are more common than you think, as many young men from the inner-city who want the finer things in life or struggling university students who have a hard time financing their way through school are prime candidates. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it may seem distasteful to the moral majority, for the most part many do not see it as predatory in nature as a sugar daddy relationship. This is usually because women generally are not considered as exploiters and because men, whether they are young or old are perceived as willing to enter into sexual ‘congress’ with just about any female, regardless of her age.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Studies have found that most young males on the cusp of adolescence fantasize not about their peers or girls their own age but about their older hot neighbour or that stern but sexy English teacher. So, when given an opportunity to act on their long-held fantasy, it is a dream come true. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, quite a few men have admitted that their ‘first time’ was with someone older, so there was less fumbling, shyness, awkward pauses; with that female acting like a sexual sage and making the experience that much more pleasurable for them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because they are both consenting adults, the most that will happen publicly is that they may get some disapproving looks. The real problem lies in the unequal balance of power.  She who has the money calls the shots and this can become a problem if the mamma is super controlling. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another possible long term problem is that men will be men regardless of age and so may want to have fun occasionally in other ‘oil wells’ (you get it?). Therein lies a problem, when the sugar mamma is not the only one to get all the sugar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Sugar Mammas','','inherit','closed','closed','','1980-revision-v1','','','2019-08-06 20:53:45','2019-08-07 01:53:45','',1980,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1980-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1983,21,'2019-08-06 21:02:29','2019-08-07 02:02:29','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is said to be every independent woman’s worse nightmare: the curse of the mamma boy. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3982} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Mamas-Boy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3982\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That male for whom the opinions and views of his mother mean more than any logical or rational argument you can throw at him.&nbsp; Her hold is so tight that not even a new tin of WD40 can loosen it because she still cooks, cleans, comforts and consoles him in a way no other female is allowed to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3985} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Mamas-Boy-Mom-Intervening-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3985\" /><figcaption>Mom interfering in couple\'s relationship (Photo: scarymommy.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why even get entangled with that twosome? Clearly, you will be seen as the third wheel or for her, just someone to tolerate until she frustrates you and runs you off like she has done every other girlfriend since he was in high school. That is the mindset of an overbearing mother. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Why in the name of curried goat gravy would you date a mamma’s boy? </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tolerate and then take over. She may subtly drop hints on things she nitpicks about to substantiate what she feels is wrong with you and plant seeds of doubt in his brain. One girl was reportedly dropped because his mother said her eyes were too far apart and was the classic sign of a ‘hoe’.&nbsp; I kid you not.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again you may ask, why in the name of curried goat gravy would you date a mamma’s boy? Well, if you analyse it fully there may be some perks to ‘mamma\'s boy madness’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly you will never have to spend time doing his laundry or cleaning his crib since she got that covered. Housework and cooking is her forte so you do not have to kill yourself slaving over a hot stove. You do not have to cater to him because she\'s been doing it for decades anyways. Plus who really wants a relationship when your substantive date night involved sorting and matching his socks?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3987} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fresh-Laundry-1024x676.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3987\" /><figcaption>Fresh laundry</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You have already guessed that if he calls you once or twice a day, he calls her at least five, therefore you will find time to get other things done without him ‘blowing up’ your phone since he will be well occupied.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3989} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Woman-relaxing-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3989\" /><figcaption>Enjoy the additional free time</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because you are independent, you can continue to live your best life, making him an appendage and not the centre of your universe because she is the centre of his.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most importantly, it will give you an opportunity to analyse and reflect on what you want from a long term relationship that can possibly lead to your forever after. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By examining what you do not currently have, you will realise what you want to have. By critically viewing what is missing you will understand what you are not getting so you, therefore, know what to search for and knowing what you want on your checklist of must-haves will ensure that you just do not settle for anybody’s ‘baby boy’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Would you date a mamma’s boy?','','publish','closed','closed','','would-you-date-a-mammas-boy','','','2019-08-14 21:20:39','2019-08-15 02:20:39','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=1983',0,'post','',0),(1984,11,'2019-08-06 20:58:28','2019-08-07 01:58:28','','MB 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','mb-1','','','2019-08-06 20:58:28','2019-08-07 01:58:28','',1983,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/MB-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1985,11,'2019-08-06 21:02:29','2019-08-07 02:02:29','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is said to be every independent woman’s worse nightmare: the curse of the mamma boy. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That male for whom the opinions and views of his mother mean more than any logical or rational argument you can throw at him.  Her hold is so tight that not even a new tin of WD40 can loosen it because she still cooks, cleans, comforts and consoles him in a way no other female is allowed to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why even get entangled with that twosome? Clearly, you will be seen as the third wheel or for her, just someone to tolerate until she frustrates you and runs you off like she has done every other girlfriend since he was in high school. That is the mindset of an overbearing mother. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Why in the name of curried goat gravy would you date a mamma’s boy? </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tolerate and then take over. She may subtly drop hints on things she nitpicks about to substantiate what she feels is wrong with you and plant seeds of doubt in his brain. One girl was reportedly dropped because his mother said her eyes were too far apart and was the classic sign of a ‘hoe’.  I kid you not.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again you may ask, why in the name of curried goat gravy would you date a mamma’s boy? Well, if you analyse it fully there may be some perks to ‘mamma\'s boy madness’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly you will never have to spend time doing his laundry or cleaning his crib since she got that covered. Housework and cooking is her forte so you do not have to kill yourself slaving over a hot stove. You do not have to cater to him because she\'s been doing it for decades anyways. 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If they are uncomfortable being verbal, encourage them to put it in a letter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5>Do not take yourself too seriously.  </h5>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. If something embarrassing happens, do not overcompensate by yelling. Just laugh too. It shows them a softer side of you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5>Get their opinion when planning family-themed events.  </h5>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. When hitting the road together, ask them beforehand what they would like to do for fun and as long as it is not super expensive, add to the list of things to do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5> Be fair but be firm.  </h5>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. 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Build their self-esteem and watch them flourish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ten tips to being a great step parent','','inherit','closed','closed','','1987-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 10:58:54','2019-08-07 15:58:54','',1987,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1987-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2004,9,'2019-08-07 11:01:15','2019-08-07 16:01:15','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2000} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Oprah.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000\" /><figcaption>Oprah Winfrey </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oprah Winfrey is a big fan of Michael B. 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Statistics show that porn ranks second only to gambling when it comes to online viewership and downloading making the ‘slapping skin business’ a billion-dollar industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2012} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-and-white-body-erotic-230986-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2012\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pornography (often abbreviated porn) is the portrayal of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexual_activity\">sexual</a> subject matter for the exclusive purpose of sexual arousal. It can be viewed in a number of media such as sound recording, films, videos, books, <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornographic_magazine\">magazines</a>, postcards, photographs, drawings, painting, animation, phone calls, writings and video games.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2014} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/art-black-and-white-black-and-white-1569124-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2014\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While for some it is seen as a little harmless stimulation or the precursor to a night of passionate lovemaking, too much can indeed impact your relationship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Statistics show that porn ranks second only to gambling  when it comes to online viewership</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When an individual cannot ‘function’ if she/he is not watching porn, it becomes a problem. Likewise, the person that watches porn every chance they get, day or night, even on occasions where it is inappropriate, like at the office or worse, in church, is in fact an addict.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2021} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/unhappy-couple.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2021\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another challenge with watching porn with regularity\nis that some men cannot separate fantasy from reality. Pornography is selling\nyou a fantasy; a sexual scenario that you will find pleasing as it checks off\ncertain boxes that arouses you. Hot chick, skimpy bikini, big breasts, a\nwilling and eager partner, ready to do as you say at the drop of a command. No\nwonder people tune in and get turned on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2022} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-and-white-body-erotic-415314-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2022\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The reality is far different and some people cannot handle that. For example, a man who likes to watch scenes where the male ejaculates all over the woman’s face. It may work in porn but many girlfriends and wives may have a problem with that. No amount of role-playing will make every woman be comfortable doing that as they may be socialized to believe that it is degrading to women and do not wish to be objectified.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> It can also cause serious self-esteem issues .</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some couples enjoy watching porn together to get them in the mood, some object to its introduction as they feel that their partner is either seeing them as not enough by themselves or not sexy enough in general. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2025} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/bed-bedroom-black-and-white-1405846-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2025\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can also cause serious self-esteem issues as a woman with stretch marks and breasts that are not perky may be intimidated by the sight of a porn star with an hourglass figure and an overall smoking hot body. She then compares herself to the image on the screen and feels ‘less than’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2026} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/abs-adult-athlete-1229356-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2026\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Likewise, a man with an average size penis cannot come to terms with a well endowed male porn star as he feels he is coming up short and may even start questioning his ability to please his woman. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the end of the day, porn, if used, should be an enhancement, not a hindrance to real intimacy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Can watching porn affect your sex life?','','publish','closed','closed','','can-watching-porn-affect-your-sex-life','','','2019-08-07 12:00:53','2019-08-07 17:00:53','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2006',0,'post','',0),(2007,14,'2019-08-07 11:06:32','2019-08-07 16:06:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After nearly a decade of asking, one film has done what was thought to be impossible. 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We got you!<strong> BUZZ </strong>presents the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time worldwide (not counting inflation):</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>10. <em>Black Panther</em> (2018), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1689} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-panther-two-kings-buzz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" /><figcaption>Erik Killmonger and T\'Challa square off in Black Panther (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: US $1.346 billon</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office figures (US cinemas only): $700.1 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>9. <em>Avengers: Age of Ultron</em> (2015), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-age-of-ultron-screengrab-bluray-buzz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1684\" /><figcaption>Thor (centre) Captian America (left) and War Machine (right) watch as Ultron\'s mech-army invades Sokovia (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.405 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $459 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>8. <em>Furious 7</em> (2015), Universal Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1685} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/furious-7-screengrab-buzz-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1685\" /><figcaption>The cast of Furious 7 in Dubai (Photo contributed, Universal Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.516 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $ 353 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>7. <em>Marvel\'s The Avengers</em> (2012), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1687} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-2012-assemble-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1687\" /><figcaption>Avengers assemble! (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.518 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $623.4 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>6. <em>Jurassic World</em> (2015), Universal Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1693} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jurassic-world-2015-buzz-screengrab-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1693\" /><figcaption>Shhhh....the Indominus Rex is on the loose! (Photo contributed, Universal Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.617 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $652.3 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>5. <em>Avengers: Infinity War</em> (2018), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1696} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-infinity-war-official-buzz-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1696\" /><figcaption>Thanos (top centre) threatens half the universe with extinction on his hunt for the Infinity Stones (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.048 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $678.8 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>4. <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</em> (2015), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1698} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/star-wars-tfa-poster-buzz-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1698\" /><figcaption>A new chapter! The Force Awakens was hailed a \'brilliant resurgence\' for the Star Wars franchise (Photo contributed, Buena Vista Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.068 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $936.7 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>3. <em>Titanic</em> (1997), Paramount Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1699} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/titanic-iconic-scene-buzz-screengrab-1024x596.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1699\" /><figcaption>\"I\'m flying!\" - one of film\'s most iconic lines from Titanic (Photo contributed, Paramount Pictures)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.187 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $659.4 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>2. <em>Avatar</em> (2009), Fox Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1701} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avatar-offical-poster-buzz-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1701\" /><figcaption>Jake Sully or Tsu\'tey? Why not both! (Photo contributed, Fox Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.789 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $760.5 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>1. <em>Avengers: Endgame</em> (2019), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1688} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-endgame-poster-buzz-crop-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" /><figcaption>A race against time to reverse the damage by Thanos is the driving motivation for The Avengers in Endgame (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.794 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $857.5 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Buzzhive</em></strong>! How many of these \'mega-grossers\' have you seen? Which is your fav? Sound off in the comments below!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Disney, Fox, Universal or Paramount: What are the highest-grossing films of all time?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1670-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 11:06:32','2019-08-07 16:06:32','',1670,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2008,9,'2019-08-07 11:52:37','2019-08-07 16:52:37','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2009} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2009\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker thanked the Lord for helping her to win the Gospel Song Competition.  (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moments after she was announced as the winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2019 Gospel Song Competition, Joanna Walker was full of praises for the Lord.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the Saviour, she said, who deserved all the glory, as He was her sole inspiration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front, as it was He who has been guiding me throughout. He deserves all the honour, as He is the one who is responsible for this,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walker was born in Kingston, but she represented the parish of St James, where she currently resides.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2013} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker was very animated as she delivered her song. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has no intention of resting on her laurels, as she plans\nto use her exposure and talent to help others along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have ambitions to get myself qualified to teach music. I\nlove teaching and helping young people achieve their dreams,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front.\"</p><cite>— Joanna Walker </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long before she touched the stage at the National Arena in\nKingston on August 4, Walker had been honing her talent. She has been singing\nand writing songs for years. While at Christiana High School in Manchester, she\nentered the JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts and won gold, silver and\nbronze medals in drama, music and speech, respectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2010, she emerged as the winner of the Sandals and Beaches Encore Competition for the Caribbean. She has also earned herself a top-five place in the Open Mic International UK Competition in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2015} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker shows her experience while performing at JCDC\'s Gospel Song Competition. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her experience was obvious as she sauntered through her songs\nduring the competition, as she used her superb vocal range and great stage\npresence to make the job of the judges easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now $1 million richer and with her name now etched in Jamaica’s\nmusic history, Walker intends to continue honing her craft.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch. I\nwould like to take time out to salute all those who supported me and believed\nin me. My family, friends and loved ones. Thank you, Jesus,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Thank you, Jesus! 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Avengers: Endgame as of July 2019, has officially become the world’s highest-grossing movie of all time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To deny James Cameron’s sci-fi/fantasy epic\nAvatar is a tremendous feat, seeing as the now-second most successful film of\nall time, grossed US $2.789 billion in 2009.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on insights from <a href=\"https://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/\">Box Office Mojo</a>, <strong>BUZZ</strong> notes that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has four entries in the global top 10. If parent company Disney is included, the pair sweep two extra spots on the best 10, to bring Buena Vista Studios’ count to six out of ten.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Want to know which other films are in the top 10? We got you!<strong> BUZZ </strong>presents the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time worldwide (not counting inflation):</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>10. <em>Black Panther</em> (2018), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1689} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-panther-two-kings-buzz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" /><figcaption>Erik Killmonger and T\'Challa square off in the Wakanda-epic, Black Panther (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: US $1.346 billon</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office figures (US cinemas only): $700.1 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>9. <em>Avengers: Age of Ultron</em> (2015), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-age-of-ultron-screengrab-bluray-buzz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1684\" /><figcaption>Thor (centre) Captian America (left) and War Machine (right) watch as Ultron\'s mech-army invades Sokovia (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.405 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $459 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>8. <em>Furious 7</em> (2015), Universal Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1685} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/furious-7-screengrab-buzz-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1685\" /><figcaption>The cast of Furious 7 in Dubai (Photo contributed, Universal Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.516 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $ 353 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>7. <em>Marvel\'s The Avengers</em> (2012), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1687} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-2012-assemble-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1687\" /><figcaption>Avengers assemble! (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.518 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $623.4 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>6. <em>Jurassic World</em> (2015), Universal Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1693} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jurassic-world-2015-buzz-screengrab-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1693\" /><figcaption>Shhhh....the Indominus Rex is on the loose! (Photo contributed, Universal Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $1.617 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $652.3 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>5. <em>Avengers: Infinity War</em> (2018), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1696} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-infinity-war-official-buzz-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1696\" /><figcaption>Thanos (top centre) threatens half the universe with extinction on his hunt for the Infinity Stones (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.048 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $678.8 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>4. <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</em> (2015), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1698} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/star-wars-tfa-poster-buzz-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1698\" /><figcaption>A new chapter! The Force Awakens was hailed a \'brilliant resurgence\' for the Star Wars franchise (Photo contributed, Buena Vista Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.068 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $936.7 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>3. <em>Titanic</em> (1997), Paramount Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1699} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/titanic-iconic-scene-buzz-screengrab-1024x596.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1699\" /><figcaption>\"I\'m flying!\" - one of film\'s most iconic lines from Titanic (Photo contributed, Paramount Pictures)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.187 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $659.4 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>2. <em>Avatar</em> (2009), Fox Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1701} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avatar-offical-poster-buzz-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1701\" /><figcaption>Jake Sully or Tsu\'tey? Why not both! (Photo contributed, Fox Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.789 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $760.5 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>1. <em>Avengers: Endgame</em> (2019), Buena Vista Studios</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1688} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-endgame-poster-buzz-crop-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1688\" /><figcaption>A race against time to reverse the damage by Thanos is the driving motivation for The Avengers in Endgame (Photo contributed, Marvel Studios) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worldwide gross: $2.794 billion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Domestic box office: $857.5 million</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Buzzhive</em></strong>! How many of these \'mega-grossers\' have you seen? Which is your fav? 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He deserves all the honour, as He is the one who is responsible for this,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2013} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walker was born in Kingston, but she represented the parish of St James, where she currently resides.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front.\"</p><cite>- Joanna Walker </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has no intention of resting on her laurels, as she plans\nto use her exposure and talent to help others along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have ambitions to get myself qualified to teach music. I\nlove teaching and helping young people achieve their dreams,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long before she touched the stage at the National Arena in\nKingston on August 4, Walker had been honing her talent. She has been singing\nand writing songs for years. While at Christiana High School in Manchester, she\nentered the JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts and won gold, silver and\nbronze medals in drama, music and speech, respectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch.\"</p><cite>- Joanna Walker </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2010, she emerged as the winner of the Sandals and Beaches Encore Competition for the Caribbean. She has also earned herself a top-five place in the Open Mic International UK Competition in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her experience was obvious as she sauntered through her songs\nduring the competition, as she used her superb vocal range and great stage\npresence to make the job of the judges easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2015} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now $1 million richer and with her name now etched in Jamaica’s\nmusic history, Walker intends to continue honing her craft.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch. I\nwould like to take time out to salute all those who supported me and believed\nin me. My family, friends and loved ones. Thank you, Jesus,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Thank you, Jesus! - Joanna Walker happy to win Gospel Song Competition','','inherit','closed','closed','','2008-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 11:42:04','2019-08-07 16:42:04','',2008,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2008-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2017,9,'2019-08-07 11:43:32','2019-08-07 16:43:32','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2009} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2009\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker thanked the Lord for helping her to win the Gospel Song Competition. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moments after she was announced as the winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2019 Gospel Song Competition, Joanna Walker was full of praises for the Lord.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the Saviour, she said, who deserved all the glory, as He was her sole inspiration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2013} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front, as it was He who has been guiding me throughout. He deserves all the honour, as He is the one who is responsible for this,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walker was born in Kingston, but she represented the parish of St James, where she currently resides.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front.\"</p><cite>- Joanna Walker </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has no intention of resting on her laurels, as she plans\nto use her exposure and talent to help others along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have ambitions to get myself qualified to teach music. I\nlove teaching and helping young people achieve their dreams,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long before she touched the stage at the National Arena in\nKingston on August 4, Walker had been honing her talent. She has been singing\nand writing songs for years. While at Christiana High School in Manchester, she\nentered the JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts and won gold, silver and\nbronze medals in drama, music and speech, respectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2010, she emerged as the winner of the Sandals and Beaches Encore Competition for the Caribbean. She has also earned herself a top-five place in the Open Mic International UK Competition in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2015} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her experience was obvious as she sauntered through her songs\nduring the competition, as she used her superb vocal range and great stage\npresence to make the job of the judges easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now $1 million richer and with her name now etched in Jamaica’s\nmusic history, Walker intends to continue honing her craft.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch. I\nwould like to take time out to salute all those who supported me and believed\nin me. My family, friends and loved ones. Thank you, Jesus,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Thank you, Jesus! - Joanna Walker happy to win Gospel Song Competition','','inherit','closed','closed','','2008-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 11:43:32','2019-08-07 16:43:32','',2008,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2008-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2018,9,'2019-08-07 11:45:05','2019-08-07 16:45:05','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2009} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2009\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker thanked the Lord for helping her to win the Gospel Song Competition. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moments after she was announced as the winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2019 Gospel Song Competition, Joanna Walker was full of praises for the Lord.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the Saviour, she said, who deserved all the glory, as He was her sole inspiration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front, as it was He who has been guiding me throughout. He deserves all the honour, as He is the one who is responsible for this,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walker was born in Kingston, but she represented the parish of St James, where she currently resides.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2013} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has no intention of resting on her laurels, as she plans\nto use her exposure and talent to help others along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have ambitions to get myself qualified to teach music. I\nlove teaching and helping young people achieve their dreams,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front.\"</p><cite>- Joanna Walker </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long before she touched the stage at the National Arena in\nKingston on August 4, Walker had been honing her talent. She has been singing\nand writing songs for years. While at Christiana High School in Manchester, she\nentered the JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts and won gold, silver and\nbronze medals in drama, music and speech, respectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2010, she emerged as the winner of the Sandals and Beaches Encore Competition for the Caribbean. She has also earned herself a top-five place in the Open Mic International UK Competition in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2015} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her experience was obvious as she sauntered through her songs\nduring the competition, as she used her superb vocal range and great stage\npresence to make the job of the judges easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now $1 million richer and with her name now etched in Jamaica’s\nmusic history, Walker intends to continue honing her craft.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch. I\nwould like to take time out to salute all those who supported me and believed\nin me. My family, friends and loved ones. Thank you, Jesus,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Thank you, Jesus! - Joanna Walker happy to win Gospel Song Competition','','inherit','closed','closed','','2008-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 11:45:05','2019-08-07 16:45:05','',2008,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2008-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2019,4,'2019-08-07 12:17:14','2019-08-07 17:17:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican reggae superstar Shaggy is over the moon with excitement about his role in the musical adaptation of the <strong>Little Mermaid</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shaggy is to play the character Sebastian the crab. He took to Twitter and Instagram to express his joy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zuYXynFUz/?igshid=1k6ce21x6d676\",\"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/B0zuYXynFUz/?igshid=1k6ce21x6d676\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Excited to be a part of it!! Thanx to the guys at ABC networks and the wonderful world of Disney for the opportunity!” he posted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Little Mermaid Live</strong> premieres November 5 on ABC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shaggy appears to have snagged the role after a video of him critiquing bad Jamaican accent in movies went viral. Sebastian was portrayed as a crab with a Jamaican accent during the cartoon editions of the <strong>Little Mermaid</strong> book.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>American entertainer Queen Latifah will play the villainous Ursula in the musical. 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He deserves all the honour, as He is the one who is responsible for this,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walker was born in Kingston, but she represented the parish of St James, where she currently resides.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2013} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2013\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker was very animated as she delivered her song. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She has no intention of resting on her laurels, as she plans\nto use her exposure and talent to help others along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have ambitions to get myself qualified to teach music. I\nlove teaching and helping young people achieve their dreams,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Right throughout the competition I was forced to remain grounded and knew that I had to put Jesus Christ in front.\"</p><cite>- Joanna Walker </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long before she touched the stage at the National Arena in\nKingston on August 4, Walker had been honing her talent. She has been singing\nand writing songs for years. While at Christiana High School in Manchester, she\nentered the JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts and won gold, silver and\nbronze medals in drama, music and speech, respectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2010, she emerged as the winner of the Sandals and Beaches Encore Competition for the Caribbean. She has also earned herself a top-five place in the Open Mic International UK Competition in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2015} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker shows her experience while performing at JCDC\'s Gospel Song Competition. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her experience was obvious as she sauntered through her songs\nduring the competition, as she used her superb vocal range and great stage\npresence to make the job of the judges easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now $1 million richer and with her name now etched in Jamaica’s\nmusic history, Walker intends to continue honing her craft.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch. I\nwould like to take time out to salute all those who supported me and believed\nin me. My family, friends and loved ones. Thank you, Jesus,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Thank you, Jesus! - Joanna Walker happy to win Gospel Song Competition','','inherit','closed','closed','','2008-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 11:52:10','2019-08-07 16:52:10','',2008,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2008-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2024,9,'2019-08-07 12:26:06','2019-08-07 17:26:06','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2033} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/bolt-carlton.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2033\" /><figcaption>Usain Bolt in a Carlton Brown-designed piece, as he celebrates Jamaica\'s Independence Day. (Photo: Instagram @usainbolt)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although he is well-known in the Jamaican fashion industry, Carlton Brown continues to make waves with intricate designs that have caught the attention of many celebrated Jamaicans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2036} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/carlton-brown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2036\" /><figcaption>Designer Carlton Brown (Photo: Twitter @carltontttbrown )</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Reggae Sumfest in July, at least five entertainers could be singled out for wearing his pieces. Some of the acts who wore his designs at the show that was held at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay were Govana, Munga Honourable, Romain Virgo, Beenie Man and Buju Banton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On top of that, athletic star Usain Bolt paid tribute to the\nland of his birth on Independence Day (August 6) by stepping out in a well-designed\ntunic integrated with the national colours of Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0dxx7LFcdN/\",\"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/B0dxx7LFcdN/\n</div><figcaption>Buju Banton was dapper in this suit that was designed by Carlton Brown. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brown, who is a judge on Jamaican reality TV series Mission Catwalk, is known for his free-range use of different fabrics, colours and tones, and he seems to redefine how men should dress in whatever setting they choose. He is, however, getting increased attention for his men’s shirts that continue to push the envelope of his creativeness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Carlton Brown continues to make strides in fashion','','publish','closed','closed','','carlton-brown-continues-to-make-strides-in-fashion','','','2019-08-12 15:25:20','2019-08-12 20:25:20','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2024',0,'post','',0),(2025,11,'2019-08-07 11:56:01','2019-08-07 16:56:01','','bed-bedroom-black-and-white-1405846','','inherit','closed','closed','','bed-bedroom-black-and-white-1405846','','','2019-08-07 11:56:01','2019-08-07 16:56:01','',2006,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/bed-bedroom-black-and-white-1405846.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2026,11,'2019-08-07 11:56:21','2019-08-07 16:56:21','','abs-adult-athlete-1229356','','inherit','closed','closed','','abs-adult-athlete-1229356','','','2019-08-07 11:56:21','2019-08-07 16:56:21','',2006,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/abs-adult-athlete-1229356.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2027,11,'2019-08-07 12:00:53','2019-08-07 17:00:53','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is on your phone, your laptop and/or your tablet because you felt the need to download and watch from any device whenever you get some free time. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2020,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-man-on-the-computer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2020\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Watching porn is a daily occurrence for some individuals and we are not only referring to males. Statistics show that porn ranks second only to gambling when it comes to online viewership and downloading making the ‘slapping skin business’ a billion-dollar industry. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2012} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-and-white-body-erotic-230986-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2012\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pornography (often abbreviated porn) is the portrayal of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexual_activity\">sexual</a> subject matter for the exclusive purpose of sexual arousal. It can be viewed in a number of media such as sound recording, films, videos, books, <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornographic_magazine\">magazines</a>, postcards, photographs, drawings, painting, animation, phone calls, writings and video games.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2014} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/art-black-and-white-black-and-white-1569124-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2014\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While for some it is seen as a little harmless stimulation or the precursor to a night of passionate lovemaking, too much can indeed impact your relationship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Statistics show that porn ranks second only to gambling  when it comes to online viewership</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When an individual cannot ‘function’ if she/he is not watching porn, it becomes a problem. Likewise, the person that watches porn every chance they get, day or night, even on occasions where it is inappropriate, like at the office or worse, in church, is in fact an addict.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2021} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/unhappy-couple.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2021\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another challenge with watching porn with regularity\nis that some men cannot separate fantasy from reality. Pornography is selling\nyou a fantasy; a sexual scenario that you will find pleasing as it checks off\ncertain boxes that arouses you. Hot chick, skimpy bikini, big breasts, a\nwilling and eager partner, ready to do as you say at the drop of a command. No\nwonder people tune in and get turned on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2022} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/black-and-white-body-erotic-415314-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2022\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The reality is far different and some people cannot handle that. For example, a man who likes to watch scenes where the male ejaculates all over the woman’s face. It may work in porn but many girlfriends and wives may have a problem with that. No amount of role-playing will make every woman be comfortable doing that as they may be socialized to believe that it is degrading to women and do not wish to be objectified.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> It can also cause serious self-esteem issues .</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some couples enjoy watching porn together to get them in the mood, some object to its introduction as they feel that their partner is either seeing them as not enough by themselves or not sexy enough in general. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2025} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/bed-bedroom-black-and-white-1405846-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2025\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can also cause serious self-esteem issues as a woman with stretch marks and breasts that are not perky may be intimidated by the sight of a porn star with an hourglass figure and an overall smoking hot body. She then compares herself to the image on the screen and feels ‘less than’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2026} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/abs-adult-athlete-1229356-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2026\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Likewise, a man with an average size penis cannot come to terms with a well endowed male porn star as he feels he is coming up short and may even start questioning his ability to please his woman. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the end of the day, porn, if used, should be an enhancement, not a hindrance to real intimacy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Can watching porn affect your sex life?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2006-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 12:00:53','2019-08-07 17:00:53','',2006,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2006-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2028,11,'2019-08-07 13:57:13','2019-08-07 18:57:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do not be fooled by those romantic comedies you see, relationships are work and more work. After the initial butterfly-in-the-stomach phase when the person occupies your every waking thought, comes the reality of a long term relationship and what was cute, can become annoying. So as the years go by, how then do you keep your relationship exciting and fresh?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2047} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Happy-Couple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2047\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because a relationship is work, does not mean it has to be a chore. There is a difference. It is a job with privileges, perks and bonuses and one where you can decide to have as much fun as possible. Do not let everyday life intervene and rob you of your ability to live, love and laugh out loud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2048} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cheerful-Couple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly, you have to remember what initially attracted you to your partner. Was it their personality; their booty; their smile; that tight pair of jeans that caressed their hip and made your heart beat a little bit faster? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Do not let everyday life intervene and rob you of your ability to live, love and laugh out loud. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Re-discover what the attraction is and you will also rediscover the passion you have for them. Sounds simple but it works. Then go look up some old photos. A walk down nostalgia lane is a great way to reconnect and share old memories both funny and dramatic. A shared past means a lot to the parties involved.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Do not let everyday life intervene and rob you of your ability to live, love and laugh out loud. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start dating each other again. How? Start with simple messages sent throughout the day. “Hey just know I love you and your ashy feet” or “that dinner your made yesterday did mawwddd. I really enjoyed it”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Never forget to say ‘hey thank you, babe’. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is always the little things that count the most. Start visiting the hangout spot you used to go to when you were ‘courting’. Go back to the movies and kiss in the dark at the back of the cinema. Drive over to Port Royal, park and count the stars in the sky and just sit and talk.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1178} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/GettyImages-Fort-Charles-48914975_high-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1178\" /><figcaption>Cannons and tower in the courtyard of Fort Charles, Port Royal.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start showing appreciation. Plenty of people forget to practice this and in any long term relationship, we may forget to show gratitude for the things that people do for us daily. A man who is used to his wife ironing his long-sleeved white shirts with starch every week often forgets how much of a chore it is. Never forget to say ‘hey thank you, babe’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2051} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Thanks-For-Existing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Send the children off to their grandparents for the weekend and walk around the house naked as the day the doctor slapped you upside your head and declared which gender you were. Get comfy being sexy again.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2053} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Couple-Being-Intimate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2053\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Surprise your mate by lying down on the bed when they get home, wearing nothing but a bow tie and a big smile. That is guaranteed to get some instant attention. 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She has also earned herself a top-five place in the Open Mic International UK Competition in 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2015} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/joanna-walker-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" /><figcaption>Joanna Walker shows her experience while performing at JCDC\'s Gospel Song Competition. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her experience was obvious as she sauntered through her songs\nduring the competition, as she used her superb vocal range and great stage\npresence to make the job of the judges easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now $1 million richer and with her name now etched in Jamaica’s\nmusic history, Walker intends to continue honing her craft.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I will continue singing for Christ and carrying his torch. I\nwould like to take time out to salute all those who supported me and believed\nin me. My family, friends and loved ones. Thank you, Jesus,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Thank you, Jesus! Joanna Walker happy to win Gospel Song Competition','','inherit','closed','closed','','2008-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 12:22:52','2019-08-07 17:22:52','',2008,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2008-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2038,4,'2019-08-07 12:23:49','2019-08-07 17:23:49','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1918} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-A-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1918\" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson is the owner of  Jae Epic Designer Trendy Fashion Collection. (Photos: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sanjay\nNelson’s small stature made it difficult for clothing to fit him the way he\nwanted them to. So, it was\nno surprise that when he was 14 years old he began\naltering his garments by hand. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite being\ntalented in fashion, Nelson was more fixated on football. And after leaving Seaforth\nHigh School in St Thomas, he went on to work in a supermarket, before landing a\njob at beverage company Wisynco. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1919} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-BB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1919\" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson did a course in fashion designing last year. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After\nignoring his gift for quite some time, 22-year-old Nelson, who lives in\nPortmore, St Catherine, eventually asked his dad to purchase a sewing machine for\nhim although he did not know how to use one.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  “After I posted my work on Instagram, I have been getting calls from all<br> over.” </p><cite>- Sanjay Nelson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While he was at home waiting to get a call from the Heart Garmex Academy, one of his friends told him that a popular sandals company in Kingston wanted someone to stitch leather. Even though he needed the job, Nelson said he was elated when the institution contacted him in August 2018 to do a course in fashion designing. <br> <br>“I need the understanding to construct patterns and designs, that’s why I go to school,” said the father of a two-year-old boy. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1923,1922]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-DDDD-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1923\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/sanjay-nelson-dddd/\" class=\"wp-image-1923\" /><figcaption>Epic Rigs have been worn by numerous Jamaican celebrities. </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Sanjay-Nelson-CCC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1922\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/sanjay-nelson-ccc/\" class=\"wp-image-1922\" /><figcaption>Sanjay Nelson shows off his creation. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year since enrolling at the Kingston-based training facility, Nelson, who is the founder of Jae Epic Designer Trendy Fashion Collection, has created a niche in the entertainment and fashion industry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inspired by the variety of chest rig bags that are trending across the world, Nelson created his line, ‘Epic Rigs’, that has been featured and worn by Jamaican celebrities like Sizzla, Chronic Law and Hot Frass. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1920,1921]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG-20190729-WA0003-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1920\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/img-20190729-wa0003-2/\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" /><figcaption> Sizzla sporting one of Sanjay Nelson\'s pieces.  </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/IMG-20190729-WA0006.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1921\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/sanjay-nelson-answers-fashion-calling/img-20190729-wa0006-2/\" class=\"wp-image-1921\" /><figcaption> Entertainer Hot Frass makes a statement with one of the \'Epic Rigs\'. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“After I posted my work on Instagram, I have been getting calls from all over,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emphasising on his love for patterns, Nelson, who plans to further his studies in fashion designing, said he is looking forward to creating tuxedos and bridal gowns.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Sanjay Nelson answers fashion calling','','inherit','closed','closed','','1082-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 12:23:49','2019-08-07 17:23:49','',1082,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1082-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2039,9,'2019-08-07 12:24:06','2019-08-07 17:24:06','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2033} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/bolt-carlton.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2033\" /><figcaption>Usain Bolt in a Carlton Brown-designed piece, as he celebrates Jamaica\'s Independence Day. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although he is well-known in the Jamaican fashion industry, Carlton Brown continues to make waves with intricate designs that have caught the attention of many celebrated Jamaicans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2036} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/carlton-brown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2036\" /><figcaption>Designer Carlton Brown</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Reggae Sumfest in July, at least five entertainers could be singled out for wearing his pieces. 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Do not let everyday life intervene and rob you of your ability to live, love and laugh out loud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2048} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cheerful-Couple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly, you have to remember what initially attracted you to your partner. Was it their personality; their booty; their smile; that tight pair of jeans that caressed their hip and made your heart beat a little bit faster? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Do not let everyday life intervene and rob you of your ability to live, love and laugh out loud. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Re-discover what the attraction is and you will also rediscover the passion you have for them. Sounds simple but it works. Then go look up some old photos. A walk down nostalgia lane is a great way to reconnect and share old memories both funny and dramatic. A shared past means a lot to the parties involved.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Do not let everyday life intervene and rob you of your ability to live, love and laugh out loud. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start dating each other again. How? Start with simple messages sent throughout the day. “Hey just know I love you and your ashy feet” or “that dinner your made yesterday did mawwddd. I really enjoyed it”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Never forget to say ‘hey thank you, babe’. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is always the little things that count the most. Start visiting the hangout spot you used to go to when you were ‘courting’. Go back to the movies and kiss in the dark at the back of the cinema. Drive over to Port Royal, park and count the stars in the sky and just sit and talk.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1178} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/GettyImages-Fort-Charles-48914975_high-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1178\" /><figcaption>Cannons and tower in the courtyard of Fort Charles, Port Royal.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start showing appreciation. Plenty of people forget to practice this and in any long term relationship, we may forget to show gratitude for the things that people do for us daily. A man who is used to his wife ironing his long-sleeved white shirts with starch every week often forgets how much of a chore it is. Never forget to say ‘hey thank you, babe’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2051} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Thanks-For-Existing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Send the children off to their grandparents for the weekend and walk around the house naked as the day the doctor slapped you upside your head and declared which gender you were. Get comfy being sexy again.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2053} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Couple-Being-Intimate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2053\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Surprise your mate by lying down on the bed when they get home, wearing nothing but a bow tie and a big smile. That is guaranteed to get some instant attention. 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And since we are on the topic of sex, explore a new position, remember the kama sutra has a tonne of uncharted positions designed to get those calories burning! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','How to keep your relationship spicy','','inherit','closed','closed','','2028-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 13:57:13','2019-08-07 18:57:13','',2028,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2028-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2056,11,'2019-08-07 15:31:11','2019-08-07 20:31:11','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was Kiprich, who a few years ago sang, ‘<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2XYe95RjHU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">telephone ting mash up life</a>’ that chronicled how his girlfriend got into his phone and read his messages causing an emotional firestorm he was unprepared for. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cellular phones today are easily the number one way that people find out what their partners are up to, as it stores just about everything and if it is an iPhone, even the cloud is incriminating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2060} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cellphones-and-Relationships-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While cheating\nwould be the obvious way that this gadget would impact your relationship, a\ncell phone can affect you in other ways and impinge on all your relationships\nif you let it. Indeed its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of\nbonding. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People make jokes about millennials and the I-generation being glued to their phones but truth be told, persons of all ages act as if they cannot survive without that scrap of technology. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2062,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Distracted.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To test this theory do this simple thing: leave your phone at home for the day and go about your business on the road, go to your office, the supermarket and hang out with friends in the evening, all without having to consult, look at your phone or browse through social media. 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So much for having a conversation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We might think that mobile phone keeps us super connected but one study threw cold water on that theory. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researcher from the University of Essex discovered that our devices can actually damage our close relationships. According to their findings, simply having a phone nearby without even checking it, can be detrimental to interpersonal connection. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interacting in a neutral environment, without a cell phone nearby, is said to help foster closeness, connectedness, trust, and perceptions of empathy, all of which are the building-blocks of relationships. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, due to the variety of social and entertainment options that a mobile phone can offer, they often divert and distract our attention away from being in the moment hence people do not feel our presence as much. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alas, we have to stay engaged and stay off the phones sometimes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is your cell phone ruining your relationship?','','publish','closed','closed','','is-your-cell-phone-ruining-your-relationship','','','2019-08-15 11:35:15','2019-08-15 16:35:15','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2056',0,'post','',0),(2057,14,'2019-08-07 13:57:51','2019-08-07 18:57:51','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>FedEx has ended its ground shipping relationship with Amazon. 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The Q3 is available locally in two trim levels, Premium and S-Line, starting at JA$6.95 million.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2103} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0141-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2103\" /><figcaption>Now in its second generation, the 2019 Q3 is larger than the outgoing model.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3 has grown to dimensions close to the Q5. The growth makes the Q3 the largest in the sub-compact SUV class.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interior and exterior styling continue to mimic the Q8. The Q3 now sports Audi’s Singleframe grille with its octagonal design. Already renowned for its LED lighting technology, the new, slimmer headlights follow those of the Q8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2113} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0137-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2113\" /><figcaption>The Audi Q3 was launched to the local market on July 26 at the Audi Terminal.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The S-Line comes standard with LED lights front and rear. The fronts use Matrix LED technology that calculates the appropriate amount of light required, automatically turning off specific LED diodes to maintain maximum visibility for the driver, while reducing the risk of dazzling oncoming traffic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2115} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0146-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2115\" /><figcaption>The Q3 shares plenty of its interior technology with the Audi Q8.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inside, the touchscreen Multi-Media Interface and Audi Virtual Cockpit are all lifted from the Q8, both allowing plenty of connectivity, interactivity, and professional sound quality through the Bang &amp; Olufsen 3D sound system.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Occupant safety isn’t ignored as the Q3 scored five stars, the highest available on the European New Car Assessment Programme. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The standard safety suite includes Audi Pre-sense basic, a reverse camera, and parking sensors, the last two working in conjunction through the MMI. Audi Side Assist, Audi Pre-sense Front with cyclist and pedestrian recognition, and lane departure warning are optional safety equipment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>—<em> Story by Nichola Beckford</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Audi Q3 getting lots of love from Jamaica','','publish','closed','closed','','audi-q3-getting-lots-of-love-from-jamaica','','','2019-08-14 22:11:02','2019-08-15 03:11:02','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2058',0,'post','',0),(2059,4,'2019-08-07 14:03:21','2019-08-07 19:03:21','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Nichola Beckford</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With thirty units sold before the July 26 launch of the Q3,\nAudi Jamaica is more than happy about the sales performance of their latest\nsmall Sport Utility Vehicle. The Q3 is available locally in two trim levels,\nPremium and S-Line, starting at JA$6.95 million equipped with a 1.4\nturbocharged engine and front-wheel drive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3, now in its second generation, is second in the\nbrand’s line-up of SUVs, sitting above the smaller Q2 and the larger and older\nQ5. As this is the first of the Q models to be updated since the introduction\nof the range topping Q8, it pulls heavily on the design language and technology\nfrom its biggest brother. The Q3 has grown to dimensions close to the Q5, so\nexpect the Q5 to increase further in size when it too is soon updated to retain\nthe differentiation between them. The growth makes the Q3 the largest in its\nclass, that of the sub-compact SUV.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interior and Exterior styling continue to mimic the Q8. The\nQ3 now sports Audi’s Singleframe grille with its octagonal design. Already\nrenowned for its LED lighting technology, the new slimmer headlights follow\nthose of the Q8. The S-Line comes standard with LED lights front and rear. The\nfronts use Matrix LED technology that calculates the appropriate amount of\nlight required, automatically turning off specific LED diodes to maintain\nmaximum visibility for the driver while reducing the risk of dazzling oncoming\ntraffic. Audi’s signature animated dynamic turn signals are included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inside, the touchscreen Multi Media Interface and Audi\nVirtual Cockpit are all lifted from the Q8, both allowing plenty of\nconnectivity, interactivity and professional sound quality through the Bang\n&amp; Olufsen 3D sound system. Other interior features include an LED lighting\npackage with 30 colours to choose from, 40-20-40 split rear seats, foot\nactivated rear power tailgate, Audi Phone box that boosts cellphone signals and\nprovides wireless changing, and plenty of practical storage space. Leather,\nAlcantara, metal and gloss accents can be had based on trim level.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3 is only available with one drivetrain at this\njuncture, a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a\nseven-speed S Tronic automatic transmission driving the front wheels. The\nengine outputs 150bhp and 184.4 lb/ft or torque and has Audi’s Cylinder On\nDemand system making it able to operate on only two cylinders — cylinders two\nand three — in low and medium engine load situations. This helps reduce fuel\nconsumption across the several drive modes the Q3 has.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Occupant safety isn’t ignored as the Q3 scored five stars,\nthe highest available on the European New Car Assessment Programme. The\nstandard safety suite includes Audi Pre-sense basic, a reverse camera and\nparking sensors, the last two working in conjunction through the MMI. Audi Side\nAssist, Audi Pre-sense Front with cyclist and pedestrian recognition, and lane\ndeparture warning are optional safety equipment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Audi Jamaica expects the Q3 to remain a top seller as the\npricing and feature set of the vehicle makes it extremely competitive in the\nlocal SUV market segment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CAPTIONS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0141: The Audi Q3 was launched to the local market on\nJuly 26 at the Audi Terminal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0137: Now in its second generation, the 2019 Q3 is\nlarger than the outgoing model.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0146: The Q3 shares plenty of its interior technology\nwith the Audi Q8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0154: Audi technology is to be found aplenty in the\n1.4-litre turbocharged engine that features the ability to temporarily turn off\ntwo of its four cylinders for fuel efficiency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0148: The larger dimensions mean better passenger and\ncargo space.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','header','','inherit','closed','closed','','2058-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 14:03:21','2019-08-07 19:03:21','',2058,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2058-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2060,11,'2019-08-07 14:11:53','2019-08-07 19:11:53','','Cellphones-and-Relationships','','inherit','closed','closed','','cellphones-and-relationships','','','2019-08-07 14:11:53','2019-08-07 19:11:53','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cellphones-and-Relationships.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2061,11,'2019-08-07 14:30:22','2019-08-07 19:30:22','','Couple-On-Phone','','inherit','closed','closed','','couple-on-phone','','','2019-08-07 14:30:22','2019-08-07 19:30:22','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Couple-On-Phone.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2062,11,'2019-08-07 14:30:38','2019-08-07 19:30:38','','Distracted','','inherit','closed','closed','','distracted','','','2019-08-07 14:30:38','2019-08-07 19:30:38','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Distracted.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2063,11,'2019-08-07 15:10:13','2019-08-07 20:10:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was Kiprich a few years ago sang ‘<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2XYe95RjHU\">telephone ting mash up life</a>’ that chronicled how his girlfriend got into his phone and read his messages causing an emotional firestorm he was unprepared for. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2060} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cellphones-and-Relationships-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cellular phones today are easily the number one way that people find out what their partners are up to, as it stores just about everything and if it is an iPhone, even the cloud is incriminating.    </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2062,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Distracted.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While cheating\nwould be the obvious way that this gadget would impact your relationship, a\ncell phone can affect you in other ways and impinge on all your relationships\nif you let it. Indeed its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of\nbonding. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People make jokes about millennials and the I-generation being glued to their phones but truth be told, persons of all ages act as if they cannot survive without that scrap of technology. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  Its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of bonding.  </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To test this theory do this simple thing: leave your phone at home for the day and go about your business on the road, go to your office, the supermarket and hang out with friends in the evening, all without having to consult, look at your phone or browse through social media. I dare you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most people would not last an hour without it. The fact that you have to take your phone to the bathroom is a good indicator of how dependent you are on your phone to keep you connected. But does it really? Our phones make it easier for us to share, like, tweet and send an emoji to express sentiments but ironically we hardly bother to meet face to face to actually talk. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And even if we are physically in each other’s presence, we still forget to have a conversation. Check out how people act at a party. They will be standing side by side, rocking and trying to look cool... and still be on their phones, texting away and ironically sometimes they are texting the person right next to them! So much for having a conversation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We might think that mobile phone keeps us super connected but one study threw cold water on that theory. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researcher from the University of Essex discovered that our devices can actually damage our close relationships. According to their findings, simply having a phone nearby without even checking it, can be detrimental to interpersonal connection. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interacting in a neutral environment, without a cell phone nearby, is said to help foster closeness, connectedness, trust, and perceptions of empathy, all of which are the building-blocks of relationships. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, due to the variety of social and entertainment options that a mobile phone can offer, they often divert and distract our attention away from being in the moment hence people do not feel our presence as much. Alas, we have to stay engaged and stay off the phones sometimes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is your cell phone ruining your relationship?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2056-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 15:10:13','2019-08-07 20:10:13','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2056-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2064,11,'2019-08-07 15:12:34','2019-08-07 20:12:34','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was Kiprich, who a few years ago sang, ‘<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2XYe95RjHU\">telephone ting mash up life</a>’ that chronicled how his girlfriend got into his phone and read his messages causing an emotional firestorm he was unprepared for. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cellular phones today are easily the number one way that people find out what their partners are up to, as it stores just about everything and if it is an iPhone, even the cloud is incriminating.    </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2060} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cellphones-and-Relationships-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While cheating\nwould be the obvious way that this gadget would impact your relationship, a\ncell phone can affect you in other ways and impinge on all your relationships\nif you let it. Indeed its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of\nbonding. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People make jokes about millennials and the I-generation being glued to their phones but truth be told, persons of all ages act as if they cannot survive without that scrap of technology. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2062,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Distracted.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  Its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of bonding.  </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To test this theory do this simple thing: leave your phone at home for the day and go about your business on the road, go to your office, the supermarket and hang out with friends in the evening, all without having to consult, look at your phone or browse through social media. I dare you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most people would not last an hour without it. The fact that you have to take your phone to the bathroom is a good indicator of how dependent you are on your phone to keep you connected. But does it really? Our phones make it easier for us to share, like, tweet and send an emoji to express sentiments but ironically we hardly bother to meet face to face to actually talk. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And even if we are physically in each other’s presence, we still forget to have a conversation. Check out how people act at a party. They will be standing side by side, rocking and trying to look cool... and still be on their phones, texting away and ironically sometimes they are texting the person right next to them! So much for having a conversation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We might think that mobile phone keeps us super connected but one study threw cold water on that theory. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researcher from the University of Essex discovered that our devices can actually damage our close relationships. According to their findings, simply having a phone nearby without even checking it, can be detrimental to interpersonal connection. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interacting in a neutral environment, without a cell phone nearby, is said to help foster closeness, connectedness, trust, and perceptions of empathy, all of which are the building-blocks of relationships. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, due to the variety of social and entertainment options that a mobile phone can offer, they often divert and distract our attention away from being in the moment hence people do not feel our presence as much. Alas, we have to stay engaged and stay off the phones sometimes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is your cell phone ruining your relationship?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2056-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 15:12:34','2019-08-07 20:12:34','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2056-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2065,11,'2019-08-07 15:15:01','2019-08-07 20:15:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was Kiprich, who a few years ago sang, ‘<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2XYe95RjHU\">telephone ting mash up life</a>’ that chronicled how his girlfriend got into his phone and read his messages causing an emotional firestorm he was unprepared for. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cellular phones today are easily the number one way that people find out what their partners are up to, as it stores just about everything and if it is an iPhone, even the cloud is incriminating.    </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2060} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cellphones-and-Relationships-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While cheating\nwould be the obvious way that this gadget would impact your relationship, a\ncell phone can affect you in other ways and impinge on all your relationships\nif you let it. Indeed its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of\nbonding. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People make jokes about millennials and the I-generation being glued to their phones but truth be told, persons of all ages act as if they cannot survive without that scrap of technology. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2062,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Distracted.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To test this theory do this simple thing: leave your phone at home for the day and go about your business on the road, go to your office, the supermarket and hang out with friends in the evening, all without having to consult, look at your phone or browse through social media. I dare you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  Its very presence can be a hindrance to any form of bonding.  </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most people would not last an hour without it. The fact that you have to take your phone to the bathroom is a good indicator of how dependent you are on your phone to keep you connected. But does it really? Our phones make it easier for us to share, like, tweet and send an emoji to express sentiments but ironically we hardly bother to meet face to face to actually talk. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And even if we are physically in each other’s presence, we still forget to have a conversation. Check out how people act at a party. They will be standing side by side, rocking and trying to look cool... and still be on their phones, texting away and ironically sometimes they are texting the person right next to them! So much for having a conversation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We might think that mobile phone keeps us super connected but one study threw cold water on that theory. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researcher from the University of Essex discovered that our devices can actually damage our close relationships. According to their findings, simply having a phone nearby without even checking it, can be detrimental to interpersonal connection. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interacting in a neutral environment, without a cell phone nearby, is said to help foster closeness, connectedness, trust, and perceptions of empathy, all of which are the building-blocks of relationships. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, due to the variety of social and entertainment options that a mobile phone can offer, they often divert and distract our attention away from being in the moment hence people do not feel our presence as much. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alas, we have to stay engaged and stay off the phones sometimes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is your cell phone ruining your relationship?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2056-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 15:15:01','2019-08-07 20:15:01','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2056-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2067,0,'2019-08-07 16:21:57','2019-08-07 21:21:57','','Colour Me Happy Charity Run','','publish','closed','closed','','colour-me-happy-charity-run','','','2019-08-15 12:59:12','2019-08-15 17:59:12','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=out&#038;p=2067',0,'out','',0),(2068,13,'2019-08-07 15:50:41','2019-08-07 20:50:41','','Colour Me Charity Run','','inherit','closed','closed','','colour-me-charity-run','','','2019-08-07 15:50:41','2019-08-07 20:50:41','',2067,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/colour-me-charity-run.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2069,4,'2019-08-07 15:54:44','2019-08-07 20:54:44','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With thirty units sold before the July 26 launch of the Q3, Audi Jamaica is more than happy about the sales performance of their latest small Sport Utility Vehicle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3 is available locally in two trim levels, Premium and S-Line, starting at JA$6.95 million equipped with a 1.4 turbocharged engine and front-wheel drive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3, now in its second generation, is second in the\nbrand’s line-up of SUVs, sitting above the smaller Q2 and the larger and older\nQ5. As this is the first of the Q models to be updated since the introduction\nof the range topping Q8, it pulls heavily on the design language and technology\nfrom its biggest brother. The Q3 has grown to dimensions close to the Q5, so\nexpect the Q5 to increase further in size when it too is soon updated to retain\nthe differentiation between them. The growth makes the Q3 the largest in its\nclass, that of the sub-compact SUV.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interior and Exterior styling continue to mimic the Q8. The\nQ3 now sports Audi’s Singleframe grille with its octagonal design. Already\nrenowned for its LED lighting technology, the new slimmer headlights follow\nthose of the Q8. The S-Line comes standard with LED lights front and rear. The\nfronts use Matrix LED technology that calculates the appropriate amount of\nlight required, automatically turning off specific LED diodes to maintain\nmaximum visibility for the driver while reducing the risk of dazzling oncoming\ntraffic. Audi’s signature animated dynamic turn signals are included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inside, the touchscreen Multi Media Interface and Audi\nVirtual Cockpit are all lifted from the Q8, both allowing plenty of\nconnectivity, interactivity and professional sound quality through the Bang\n&amp; Olufsen 3D sound system. Other interior features include an LED lighting\npackage with 30 colours to choose from, 40-20-40 split rear seats, foot\nactivated rear power tailgate, Audi Phone box that boosts cellphone signals and\nprovides wireless changing, and plenty of practical storage space. Leather,\nAlcantara, metal and gloss accents can be had based on trim level.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3 is only available with one drivetrain at this\njuncture, a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a\nseven-speed S Tronic automatic transmission driving the front wheels. The\nengine outputs 150bhp and 184.4 lb/ft or torque and has Audi’s Cylinder On\nDemand system making it able to operate on only two cylinders — cylinders two\nand three — in low and medium engine load situations. This helps reduce fuel\nconsumption across the several drive modes the Q3 has.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Occupant safety isn’t ignored as the Q3 scored five stars,\nthe highest available on the European New Car Assessment Programme. The\nstandard safety suite includes Audi Pre-sense basic, a reverse camera and\nparking sensors, the last two working in conjunction through the MMI. Audi Side\nAssist, Audi Pre-sense Front with cyclist and pedestrian recognition, and lane\ndeparture warning are optional safety equipment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Audi Jamaica expects the Q3 to remain a top seller as the pricing and feature set of the vehicle makes it extremely competitive in the local SUV market segment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>— Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CAPTIONS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0141: The Audi Q3 was launched to the local market on\nJuly 26 at the Audi Terminal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0137: Now in its second generation, the 2019 Q3 is\nlarger than the outgoing model.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0146: The Q3 shares plenty of its interior technology\nwith the Audi Q8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0154: Audi technology is to be found aplenty in the\n1.4-litre turbocharged engine that features the ability to temporarily turn off\ntwo of its four cylinders for fuel efficiency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0148: The larger dimensions mean better passenger and\ncargo space.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','header','','inherit','closed','closed','','2058-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 15:54:44','2019-08-07 20:54:44','',2058,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2058-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2071,9,'2019-08-07 16:46:28','2019-08-07 21:46:28','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2073} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Festival-Queen-A-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2073\" /><figcaption>Culture Minister Olivia Grange (left) makes a presentation to Festival Queen 2019, Khamara Wright (right). Looking on is first runner-up Annakay Hudson, Miss Kingston and St Andrew. (Photos: Contributed)   </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has encouraged the country’s young women to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the annual Festival Queen Competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her call comes in the wake of the recent crowning of 23-year-old Khamara Wright, the 2019 Festival Queen. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2076} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Festival-Queen-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2076\" /><figcaption> Khamara Wright receives her sash from 2018 Festival Queen, Ackera Gowie.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wright, a sous chef from St Catherine, was the first from the\nparish to win the title in 29 years. The last woman from that parish to win the\ncrown was playwright, producer and television presenter Dahlia Harris who\nclaimed the title in 1990. Harris used the Festival Queen platform to launch\nsuccessful careers in television production and presenting. She is also\nenjoying a burgeoning career as a playwright.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grange, who spoke with BUZZ following the crowning on August\n1, said that young Jamaican women can benefit greatly from entering the\ncompetition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2077} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Festival-Queen-CC-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2077\" /><figcaption>The 2018 Festival Queen, Ackera Gowie, hands over the crown to Khamara Wright. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Each year, through the competition, we highlight intelligent, articulate, well-informed, culturally aware, beautiful young ladies, who are committed to national development,” Grange said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m very proud of the 13 young ladies from across the island who reached the finals as parish queens. 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The last woman from that parish to win the\ncrown was playwright, producer and television presenter Dahlia Harris who\nclaimed the title in 1990. Harris used the Festival Queen platform to launch\nsuccessful careers in television production and presenting. 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Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2924} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/people-on-photo-silhouette-buzz-demo-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2924\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>In a similar development, Google said it will voluntarily halt listening-in and transcribing Google Assistant recordings for three months in the EU, according to German data regulators.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The use of automatic speech assistants from providers such as Google, Apple and Amazon is proving to be highly risky for the privacy of those affected,” the German data protection authority said. “This applies not only to people who run a speech assistant, but to all those who come into contact with it, for example if they live in a household in which devices such as Google Assistant are installed are used.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week, The Guardian reported how Siri voice snippets containing “medical information, drug deals, and recordings of couples having sex” are being heard by contractors working for the company around the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective, like with the case of Amazon and Google, is to listen to them and grade the assistant’s response, including to check if it was invoked by mistake and if the response was appropriate. The snippets themselves are not associated with your Apple ID.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although Apple said less than one percent of daily requests are being analysed to improve Siri and dictation, the contractor said, “they were motivated to go public about their job because of their fears that such information could be misused.”<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2925} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/siri-demo-buzz-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2925\" /><figcaption>Siri on iPhone (Photo contributed, Apple)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apple’s own terms of service document says pseudonymized Siri requests could be used for quality control. 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Audio recording requests made to Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant are also reviewed in a similar fashion.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Google, mid-July, acknowledged voice snippets from the Assistant — leaked to the Belgian news outlet VRT News — revealed sensitive information such as medical conditions and customer addresses.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s an industry-wide practice to collect voice recordings to improve speech recognition algorithms, as it’s very much an evolving technology. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But seeking informed consent from users goes a long way towards addressing privacy concerns, not to mention ensuring compliance with EU GDPR requirements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Apple, Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans','','publish','closed','closed','','apple-google-suspend-monitoring-of-voice-recordings-by-humans','','','2019-08-11 16:12:06','2019-08-11 21:12:06','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2090',0,'post','',0),(2091,11,'2019-08-07 17:03:18','2019-08-07 22:03:18','','Digicel-Logo','','inherit','closed','closed','','digicel-logo','','','2019-08-07 17:03:18','2019-08-07 22:03:18','',2078,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Digicel-Logo.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2092,13,'2019-08-07 17:03:27','2019-08-07 22:03:27','','River N Picnic','','inherit','closed','closed','','river-n-picnic','','','2019-08-07 17:03:27','2019-08-07 22:03:27','',2088,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/river-n-picnic.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2093,11,'2019-08-07 17:05:42','2019-08-07 22:05:42','','Revolving-Door','','inherit','closed','closed','','revolving-door','','','2019-08-07 17:05:42','2019-08-07 22:05:42','',2078,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Revolving-Door.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2094,14,'2019-08-07 17:07:52','2019-08-07 22:07:52','','google-assistant-vs-apple-siri-demo-buzz','','inherit','closed','closed','','google-assistant-vs-apple-siri-demo-buzz','','','2019-08-07 17:07:52','2019-08-07 22:07:52','',2090,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/google-assistant-vs-apple-siri-demo-buzz.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2095,11,'2019-08-07 17:08:38','2019-08-07 22:08:38','','Allison-Cole-Phillbert','','inherit','closed','closed','','allison-cole-phillbert','','','2019-08-07 17:08:38','2019-08-07 22:08:38','',2078,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Allison-Cole-Phillbert.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2096,11,'2019-08-07 17:11:28','2019-08-07 22:11:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Irish–owned telecoms company, Digicel Jamaica has seen 6 CEOs come through its doors between 2012 and 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2091} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Digicel-Logo-1024x505.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2091\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are namely: Mark Linehan, Andy Thorburn, Barry O’ Brien, David Butler, Justin Morin and now Allison Cole Philbert who took up the position earlier this month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2095,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Allison-Cole-Phillbert.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2095\" /><figcaption>Allison Cole Philbert, newly appointed Digicel Jamaica CEO</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Only last month, the first Jamaican to hold the role since the company began operations in 2001, Justin Morin demitted the CEO spot after less than two years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2080} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Justin-Morin-former-CEO-of-Digicel-Jamaica-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2080\" /><figcaption>Justin Morin, former CEO of Digicel Jamaica</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One reason mooted for such a revolving door is the high level of expectation to deliver results. 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Also, when the CEO becomes ineffective and has no new ideas to grow the business).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“ When you look across corporate Jamaica, the CEOs that stand out, that have shaped and grown their companies have been around for a while; Patrick Hylton at NCB, Jeffery Hall at Jamaica Producers, Chris Williams at Proven, Don Wheby at Grace, Richard Byles at both Pan Jam and Sagicor Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> The average tenure of a Digicel Jamaica CEO, as it currently stands is 16 months. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I guess it comes down to performance and my guess is this has been the underlying reason for the decision to regularly change CEOs by the Digicel Board.<br> <br>“ Mind you, it’s hard to have faith in a CEO in Jamaica if you feel that person possibly won’t be there in a year’s time,” said Makhulu. <br> <br>The average tenure of a Digicel Jamaica CEO, as it currently stands is 16 months.<br> <br>Is Digicel changing its CEO for its Jamaican operations far too frequently?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell us what you think.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Digicel Jamaica has appointed 6 CEOs in 8 years','','inherit','closed','closed','','2078-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 17:11:28','2019-08-07 22:11:28','',2078,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2078-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2097,4,'2019-08-07 17:15:43','2019-08-07 22:15:43','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Audi Jamaica is more than happy about the sales performance of its latest small Sport Utility Vehicle, the Q3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirty units of the Q3 were sold before launch toward the end of July. The Q3 is available locally in two trim levels, Premium and S-Line, starting at JA$6.95 million.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Q3 has grown to dimensions close to the Q5. The growth makes the Q3 the largest in the sub-compact SUV class.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interior and exterior styling continue to mimic the Q8. The Q3 now sports Audi’s Singleframe grille with its octagonal design. Already renowned for its LED lighting technology, the new slimmer headlights follow those of the Q8. The S-Line comes standard with LED lights front and rear. The fronts use Matrix LED technology that calculates the appropriate amount of light required, automatically turning off specific LED diodes to maintain maximum visibility for the driver while reducing the risk of dazzling oncoming traffic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inside, the touchscreen Multi-Media Interface and Audi Virtual Cockpit are all lifted from the Q8, both allowing plenty of connectivity, interactivity and professional sound quality through the Bang &amp; Olufsen 3D sound system.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Occupant safety isn’t ignored as the Q3 scored five stars,\nthe highest available on the European New Car Assessment Programme. The\nstandard safety suite includes Audi Pre-sense basic, a reverse camera and\nparking sensors, the last two working in conjunction through the MMI. Audi Side\nAssist, Audi Pre-sense Front with cyclist and pedestrian recognition, and lane\ndeparture warning are optional safety equipment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>— Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CAPTIONS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0141: The Audi Q3 was launched to the local market on\nJuly 26 at the Audi Terminal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0137: Now in its second generation, the 2019 Q3 is\nlarger than the outgoing model.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0146: The Q3 shares plenty of its interior technology\nwith the Audi Q8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0154: Audi technology is to be found aplenty in the\n1.4-litre turbocharged engine that features the ability to temporarily turn off\ntwo of its four cylinders for fuel efficiency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0148: The larger dimensions mean better passenger and\ncargo space.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','','','inherit','closed','closed','','2058-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 17:15:43','2019-08-07 22:15:43','',2058,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2058-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2098,15,'2019-08-07 17:29:51','2019-08-07 22:29:51','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was hailed as faith in young Jamaican talent when Justin Morin was appointed as Digicel Jamaica’s first local CEO.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But after less than two years, Morin has walked away from that position.<br> <br>He is replaced by another Jamaican, former Verizon executive, Allison Cole Philbert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2095} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Allison-Cole-Phillbert.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2095\" /><figcaption>Allison Cole Philbert, CEO, Digicel Jamaica</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morin, a former student of St George’s College carved out a reputation as a capable executive at Grace Kennedy. Before joining Digicel, he was Director of Corporate Strategy at Saudi Telecom, rolling out operations in the Middle East.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>I am proud of what we have been able to achieve during my tenure in returning the business to growth.</p><cite>Justin Morin, former CEO, Digicel Jamaica</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also sat on Digicel Foundation’s Board of Directors making valuable contributions to the implementation of philanthropic endeavours in Jamaica.<br> <br>“I am proud of what we have been able to achieve during my tenure in returning the business to growth; today our customers in Jamaica benefit from the leading data experience, leading home and entertainment services as well as a world-class business,” said Morin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2102} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Digicel-CEO-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2102\" /><figcaption>Former Digicel Jamaica CEO, Justin Morin (Photo: Twitter - @DIGICELJamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Justin Morin is married and has two daughters. So what now? He would be a valuable asset to one of Jamaica’s leading companies having demonstrated abilities in the telecoms, finance and manufacturing sectors.<br> <br>Then again he may take his talents abroad having international experience already under his belt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Justin Morin steps down from his role as CEO of Digicel Jamaica','','publish','closed','closed','','justin-morin-steps-down-from-his-role-as-ceo-of-digicel-jamaica','','','2019-08-15 11:35:39','2019-08-15 16:35:39','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2098',0,'post','',0),(2099,14,'2019-08-07 17:24:24','2019-08-07 22:24:24','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2094} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/google-assistant-vs-apple-siri-demo-buzz-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2094\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apple is globally suspending the use of Siri voice recordings after reports emerged that contractors hired by the company listen to ‘private clips’ to improve the voice assistant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> TechCrunch, which broke the news, said Apple plans to issue a software update to seek users’ consent before letting them participate in the product improvement programme.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> “We are committed to delivering a great Siri experience while protecting user privacy,” the company said to the outlet. “While we conduct a thorough review, we are suspending Siri grading globally. Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>In a similar development, Google said it will voluntarily halt listening-in and transcribing Google Assistant recordings for three months in the EU, according to German data regulators.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> “The use of automatic speech assistants from providers such as Google, Apple and Amazon is proving to be highly risky for the privacy of those affected,” the German data protection authority said. “This applies not only to people who run a speech assistant, but to all those who come into contact with it, for example if they live in a household in which devices such as Google Assistant are installed are used.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> Last week, The Guardian reported how Siri voice snippets containing “medical information, drug deals, and recordings of couples having sex” are being heard by contractors working for the company around the world.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective, like with the case of Amazon and Google, is to listen to them and grade the assistant’s response, including to check if it was invoked by mistake, and if the response was appropriate. The snippets themselves are not associated with your Apple ID.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although Apple said less than one percent of daily requests are being analysed to improve Siri and dictation, the contractor said, “they were motivated to go public about their job because of their fears that such information could be misused.”<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apple’s own terms of service document says pseudonymized Siri requests could be used for quality control. But it stops short of explicitly stating that the work is actually ‘undertaken by humans’.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The iPhone maker is far from the only company to employ human oversight of its voice assistants. Audio recording requests made to Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant are also reviewed in a similar fashion.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Google, mid-July, acknowledged voice snippets from the Assistant — leaked to the Belgian news outlet VRT News — revealed sensitive information such as medical conditions and customer addresses.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s an industry-wide practice to collect voice recordings to improve speech recognition algorithms, as it’s very much an evolving technology. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But seeking informed consent from users goes a long way towards addressing privacy concerns, not to mention ensuring compliance with EU GDPR requirements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Apple, Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans','','inherit','closed','closed','','2090-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 17:24:24','2019-08-07 22:24:24','',2090,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2090-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2100,4,'2019-08-07 17:26:50','2019-08-07 22:26:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Audi Jamaica is more than happy about the sales performance of its latest small Sport Utility Vehicle, the Q3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirty units of the Q3 were sold before launch toward the end of July. 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Audi Side\nAssist, Audi Pre-sense Front with cyclist and pedestrian recognition, and lane\ndeparture warning are optional safety equipment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>— Nichola Beckford</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CAPTIONS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0141: The Audi Q3 was launched to the local market on\nJuly 26 at the Audi Terminal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0137: Now in its second generation, the 2019 Q3 is\nlarger than the outgoing model.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0146: The Q3 shares plenty of its interior technology\nwith the Audi Q8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0154: Audi technology is to be found aplenty in the\n1.4-litre turbocharged engine that features the ability to temporarily turn off\ntwo of its four cylinders for fuel efficiency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DSC_0148: The larger dimensions mean better passenger and\ncargo space.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Audi Q3 getting lots of love from Jamaica','','inherit','closed','closed','','2058-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 17:26:50','2019-08-07 22:26:50','',2058,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2058-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2101,6,'2019-08-07 17:43:23','2019-08-07 22:43:23','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4076} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/milla-jovovich-resident-evil-buzz-demo-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4076\" /><figcaption>Milla Jovovich as Alice in the hit video-game based horror franchise, Resident Evil (Photo: Screen Gems Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Milla Jovovich is pregnant with her third child - and third daughter - with her husband Paul W.S. 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Before joining Digicel, he was Director of Corporate Strategy at Saudi Telecom, rolling out operations in the Middle East.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>I am proud of what we have been able to achieve during my tenure in returning the business to growth.</p><cite>Justin Morin, former CEO, Digicel Jamaica</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also sat on Digicel Foundation’s Board of Directors making valuable contributions to the implementation of philanthropic endeavours in Jamaica.<br> <br>“I am proud of what we have been able to achieve during my tenure in returning the business to growth; today our customers in Jamaica benefit from the leading data experience, leading home and entertainment services as well as a world-class business,” said Morin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2102} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Digicel-CEO-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2102\" /><figcaption>Former Digicel Jamaica CEO, Justin Morin <em>(Photo: Twitter - @DIGICELJamaica)</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Justin Morin is married and has two daughters. So what now? He would be a valuable asset to one of Jamaica’s leading companies having demonstrated abilities in the telecoms, finance and manufacturing sectors.<br> <br>Then again he may take his talents abroad having international experience already under his belt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Justin Morin steps down from his role as CEO of Digicel Jamaica','','inherit','closed','closed','','2098-revision-v1','','','2019-08-07 17:29:51','2019-08-07 22:29:51','',2098,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2098-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2107,15,'2019-08-07 17:46:08','2019-08-07 22:46:08','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the world\'s leading rating agencies, Moody’s, has downgraded Digicel’s securities and given the Group a “negative” outlook.<br> <br>Moody’s downgraded Digicel from B3 to Caa2. A downgrade is a negative change in the rating of a security. This situation occurs when analysts feel that the future prospects for the security have weakened from the original recommendation usually due to a fundamental and material change in the company’s operations or future outlook.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2114} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Moodys.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2114\" /><figcaption><em>Moody\'s Investors Service provides international financial research on bonds issued by commercial and government entities. Source: Wikipedia</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Nasdaq, obligations rated Caa2 are judged to be of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> A downgrade is a negative change in the rating of a security. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Digicel’s liquidity coming under pressure and its debt continuing to increase, Moody’s felt its assessment was appropriate.<br> <br>“Digicel has continued to report declining earnings, negative free cash flow and increasing leverage. A return to sustained revenue and earnings growth has not materialised and any improvement to the company’s financial profile will only be very gradual, resulting in Digicel still facing high refining risk,” said Moody’s.<br> <br>Digicel has to make good on a debt maturity that sees US$1.3 billion worth of bonds coming due in April 2021 noted the rating agency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2123} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Digicel-HQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2123\" /><figcaption>Digicel\'s headquarters located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica (Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last summer Moody’s indicated that Digicel was heading in the wrong direction, when it declared, “the change in outlook to negative reflects the company’s ongoing high leverage and the reduced runway available to the company to simultaneously improve its fundamental credit profile and address its large looming debt maturities.”<br> <br>Digicel responded with a statement which read: “ Moody’s has maintained our credit rating and the business is committed to reducing leverage by one turn over the fiscal year through a combination of organic and inorganic means.”<br> <br>A year on, Moody’s does not share that view.&nbsp; In its assessment of Digicel’s immediate future, it declared, “The risk of Digicel making another distressed exchange or debt restructuring within the next 12-18 months has increased considering the still weak operating results and liquidity of the Group.”<br> <br> Is this downgrade by Moody’s warranted? <br> <br> Do tell us at <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Moody’s downgrades Digicel','','publish','open','closed','','moodys-downgrades-digicel','','','2019-08-15 11:34:21','2019-08-15 16:34:21','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2107',0,'post','',0),(2108,23,'2019-08-14 18:20:31','2019-08-14 23:20:31','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2120} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-cover-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2120\" /><figcaption>  Fashionenira says she grew up around fabrics.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being exposed to fashion at an early age, Devarine\nMclean’s decision to go into the industry was somewhat expected.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My mom is a fashion designer and instructor, so I grew up around fabrics and sewing machines. The fashion influence was always there,” said McLean, who is known to many as Fashionenira. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2118} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-EEEE-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2118\" /><figcaption>  Fashionenira sports one of her eye-catching denim pieces.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her professional experiment, as she describes it, started in 2013 when she operated a retail online boutique, selling vintage clothing. She would eventually open a physical store in Shop #15 Springs Plaza, Half Way Tree in Kingston, Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These days, you can call her the ‘Denim Queen’, as she has been\nmaking waves with the fabric. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2116} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-DDDD-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2116\" /><figcaption>Denim shorts from Fashionenira are sure to turn heads. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My obsession for denim began after I made a pair for myself and wore it to a party. I started getting a whole lot of compliments and questions as to where the denim was purchased,” said the 27-year-old designer. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Jamaica, her pieces have been worn by entertainers like Spice, Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett and Shaq Royal. Unwilling to limit herself, McLean wants to work with the likes of Rihanna, Cardi B, Beyoncé, City Girls and Megan The Stallion in the future. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[2111,2112]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-BB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2111\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2111\" class=\"wp-image-2111\" /><figcaption> Fashionenira also stands out in the fashion world for her beautiful pieces. </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-CCC-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2112\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2112\" class=\"wp-image-2112\" /><figcaption>This ruffled top fits perfectly with this yellow bikini bottom. </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>McLean while being a popular designer, also has another side. She has a consultancy company called BizStart 101 through which she offers advice to budding entrepreneurs in whatever business they choose to start.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <strong><em>— Story written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Fashionenira: Call her the ‘Denim Queen’','','publish','open','closed','','fashionenira-call-her-the-denim-queen','','','2019-08-16 12:38:16','2019-08-16 17:38:16','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=2108',0,'post','',0),(2109,6,'2019-08-07 17:32:08','2019-08-07 22:32:08','','milla1-copy','','inherit','closed','closed','','milla1-copy','','','2019-08-07 17:32:08','2019-08-07 22:32:08','',2101,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/milla1-copy.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2110,9,'2019-08-07 17:33:12','2019-08-07 22:33:12','','Fashionenira-A','','inherit','closed','closed','','fashionenira-a','','','2019-08-07 17:33:12','2019-08-07 22:33:12','',2108,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-A.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2111,9,'2019-08-07 17:34:20','2019-08-07 22:34:20','','Fashionenira-BB','','inherit','closed','closed','','fashionenira-bb','','','2019-08-07 17:34:20','2019-08-07 22:34:20','',2108,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-BB.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2112,9,'2019-08-07 17:34:22','2019-08-07 22:34:22','','Fashionenira-CCC','','inherit','closed','closed','','fashionenira-ccc','','','2019-08-07 17:34:22','2019-08-07 22:34:22','',2108,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fashionenira-CCC.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2113,4,'2019-08-07 17:36:58','2019-08-07 22:36:58','','DSC_0137','','inherit','closed','closed','','dsc_0137','','','2019-08-07 17:36:58','2019-08-07 22:36:58','',2058,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0137.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),