INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4209,12,'2019-08-15 11:31:56','2019-08-15 16:31:56','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3873} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_0103-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3873\" /><figcaption>Sexy bodycon LBD with ab peek-a-boo (Photos: James Mitchell)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black is beautiful. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If it were not so, many women would not be clamouring to find that perfect outfit for practically any occasion as nothing screams chic like the <em>little black dress</em>, or <strong>LBD</strong> for short. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4175} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Sleek-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4175\" /><figcaption>Sleek LBD perfect for a night on the town</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accessorize with a sexy pair of strappy heels, a string of pearls and a clutch purse to add a bit of drama to your ensemble and step out in style whether you are 18 or 80!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Drama-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4177\" /><figcaption>Feel free to add a little drama with your LBD</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Little Black Dress has stood the test of time. Its origin has been credited to fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel who conceptualized an evening or cocktail dress in the 1920s that was simply cut, short and able to be relevant regardless of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Coco-Chanel-LBD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2327\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She intended it to be versatile, affordable, accessible to a wide market possible and in a neutral colour for any complexion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1926 American Vogue published a picture of Coco Channel’s short black dress and the revolution began. It was calf-length, straight and modestly decorated and was dubbed \"Chanel\'s Ford\" after the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_T\">Model T</a> car. Soon, it was branded “the uniform for all women of taste\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now it is considered a staple in a woman’s closet, but in the early part of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, black was reserved for mourning and was considered indecent when worn outside of such an occasion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boy, have we come a long way! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3875} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_0050-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3875\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every LBD is created equal, because some are more suitable for special occasions than others, therefore in choosing the right one, keep in mind the event and time of day.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For day time wear, which would be ideal for a brunch, luncheon, tea party and maybe a day at the races, go for something fitted. If you need to mix in a little business choose one that you can throw a mini jacket over - ideally it would also be below your knee. Because we are in the tropics, opt for materials that are light and breathable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  In choosing the right one, keep in mind the event and time of day.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When your evening comes alive, however, you can be a little more daring in your dressing and the black dress can be slinky. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Invest in one that has some sexy straps at the back or a heart-shaped bodice that is flirty without showing too much skin. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3876} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_9479-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3876\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose a necklace that matches the dress’s neckline, a brooch or some long dangling earrings for that dramatic effect when you upsweep your hair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4187} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Dangling-Earrings-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4187\" /><figcaption>A pair of dangling earrings with your LBD for the perfect effect.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regardless of the time of day, black is always slimming and sophisticated on practically any body shape. Just remember to always wear the dress and not let it wear you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3877} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_9605-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our friends at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/flirtboutiqueja/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Flirt Boutique</a> have curated a perfect ensemble of LBDs! <strong>Be sure to check out the gallery below for more options.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[4191,4192,4193]} -->\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/BUZZ_1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4191\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_1/\" class=\"wp-image-4191\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_2-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4192\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_2/\" class=\"wp-image-4192\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_3-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4193\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_3/\" class=\"wp-image-4193\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->','Flirting with the little black dress','','inherit','closed','closed','','622-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:31:56','2019-08-15 16:31:56','',622,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/622-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4210,12,'2019-08-15 11:32:29','2019-08-15 16:32:29','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3873} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_0103-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3873\" /><figcaption>Sexy bodycon LBD with ab peek-a-boo (Photos: James Mitchell)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black is beautiful. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If it were not so, many women would not be clamouring to find that perfect outfit for practically any occasion as nothing screams chic like the <em>little black dress</em>, or <strong>LBD</strong> for short. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4175} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Sleek-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4175\" /><figcaption>Sleek LBD perfect for a night on the town</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accessorize with a sexy pair of strappy heels, a string of pearls and a clutch purse to add a bit of drama to your ensemble and step out in style whether you are 18 or 80!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Drama-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4177\" /><figcaption>Feel free to add a little drama with your LBD</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Little Black Dress has stood the test of time. Its origin has been credited to fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel who conceptualized an evening or cocktail dress in the 1920s that was simply cut, short and able to be relevant regardless of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Coco-Chanel-LBD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2327\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She intended it to be versatile, affordable, accessible to a wide market possible and in a neutral colour for any complexion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1926 American Vogue published a picture of Coco Channel’s short black dress and the revolution began. It was calf-length, straight and modestly decorated and was dubbed \"Chanel\'s Ford\" after the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Model T</a> car. Soon, it was branded “the uniform for all women of taste\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now it is considered a staple in a woman’s closet, but in the early part of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, black was reserved for mourning and was considered indecent when worn outside of such an occasion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boy, have we come a long way! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3875} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_0050-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3875\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every LBD is created equal, because some are more suitable for special occasions than others, therefore in choosing the right one, keep in mind the event and time of day.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For day time wear, which would be ideal for a brunch, luncheon, tea party and maybe a day at the races, go for something fitted. If you need to mix in a little business choose one that you can throw a mini jacket over - ideally it would also be below your knee. Because we are in the tropics, opt for materials that are light and breathable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  In choosing the right one, keep in mind the event and time of day.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When your evening comes alive, however, you can be a little more daring in your dressing and the black dress can be slinky. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Invest in one that has some sexy straps at the back or a heart-shaped bodice that is flirty without showing too much skin. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3876} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_9479-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3876\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose a necklace that matches the dress’s neckline, a brooch or some long dangling earrings for that dramatic effect when you upsweep your hair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4187} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Dangling-Earrings-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4187\" /><figcaption>A pair of dangling earrings with your LBD for the perfect effect.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regardless of the time of day, black is always slimming and sophisticated on practically any body shape. Just remember to always wear the dress and not let it wear you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3877} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_9605-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our friends at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/flirtboutiqueja/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Flirt Boutique</a> have curated a perfect ensemble of LBDs! <strong>Be sure to check out the gallery below for more options.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[4191,4192,4193]} -->\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/BUZZ_1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4191\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_1/\" class=\"wp-image-4191\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_2-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4192\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_2/\" class=\"wp-image-4192\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_3-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4193\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_3/\" class=\"wp-image-4193\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->','Flirting with the little black dress','','inherit','closed','closed','','622-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:32:29','2019-08-15 16:32:29','',622,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/622-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4212,12,'2019-08-15 11:32:32','2019-08-15 16:32:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Europe has been showing dancehall Veteran Busy Signal crazy love during his ongoing summer tour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The artiste continues to draw large crowds at each stop across the European continent. The Volcanic Euro Tour, which began on July 25, will conclude Sunday, August 25 at Reggae Lake Festival in Amsterdam.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0uNAysAyam/\",\"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/B0uNAysAyam/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Busy Signal has so far performed in Bangols Sur Ceze, France and made stops in Sweden and Italy. He will perform in Spain at the popular reggae festival, Rototom Sunsplash, on Saturday, August 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hJvnaAwu3/\",\"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/B0hJvnaAwu3/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Volcanic Euro Tour\nfollows Busy’s latest hit single <strong>Got to Tell You</strong> from his upcoming album\n<strong>Parts of the Puzzle</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>These are the remaining dates for the Volcanic Euro Tour:</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>August 17: BENICASSIM, SPAIN </li><li>August 20: BERLIN, GERMANY </li><li>August 21: HAMBURG, GERMANY</li><li>August 22: DORTMUND, GERMANY</li><li>August 23: KOLN, GERMANY </li><li>August 24: BRUGES, GERMANY</li><li>August 25: HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','Busy Signal heats up Europe with Volcanic Tour','','inherit','closed','closed','','2244-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:32:32','2019-08-15 16:32:32','',2244,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2244-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4213,12,'2019-08-15 11:32:36','2019-08-15 16:32:36','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2239} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-dancehall-artiste-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2239\" /><figcaption>Entertainer Spice is one of the top dancehall artistes in Jamaica. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On a nice, rainy Sunday afternoon in Kingston, Jamaica – Lord knows we needed some relief from the heat — I sat at my laptop doing research on the hottest female dancehall act from the Land of Wood and Water currently doing big things around the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grace Latoya Hamilton, more popularly known as Spice, has the most fascinating Wikipedia page introduction I’ve seen in a very long time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Grace Latoya Hamilton (born 6 August 1982), known professionally as Spice, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, singer and songwriter. Her career began when she made her debut performance at the annual music festival Sting in 2000, and subsequently became the protégé of fellow deejay Baby Cham. Spice initially gained major recognition after releasing her controversial single ‘Romping Shop’ with Vybz Kartel in 2009. She continued to gain more recognition after releasing her single, ‘So Mi Like It’ in 2014, featured on her debut EP of the same name.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B01Bdy1HCkl/\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B01Bdy1HCkl/\n</div><figcaption>For her birthday, dancehall artiste Spice posted this picture that generated a lot of comments. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let’s pick this apart for a bit. Spice celebrates her birthday on the same day Jamaica does — awesome timing! Spice is literally the female embodiment of strength, wisdom and leadership in the dancehall sector. Funny enough, she constantly has to defend her love for her country from naysayers who view her raunchy performances and provocative lyrics in the most derogatory way they can.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Why write about her, though?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I like to put an academic spin on things we, the Jamaican public, label as ‘sins’, as opposed to the freedom to live and do as one pleases. For the most part, her discography seems filled with raunchy sex music, and one could understand that you’d hardly call a woman like this a role model for young females everywhere. However, on the flip side, aren’t most of our jokes sex-based in the workplaces, schools and social community settings? Isn’t good sex the requirement for most modern-day relationships?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2238} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/spice-dancehall-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2238\" /><figcaption>Spice continues to make waves with her music. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spice is a woman who would have suffered the ego-driven, male-dominated field of dancehall, risen above it, found a niche that could sell and made a goddamn successful business out of what she loved to do the most. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a role model because she is giving a voice to black women in Jamaica, endearing with power and authority, demanding to be heard, understood and respected. No wonder her debut EP was aptly named, ‘So Mi Like It’<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Written by recording artiste Shekinah Ade-Gold, whose goal is to help usher in the most lucrative season in Jamaica\'s entertainment history.</em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Oh, the ‘Spice’ of life','','inherit','closed','closed','','2237-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:32:36','2019-08-15 16:32:36','',2237,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2237-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4214,12,'2019-08-15 11:32:38','2019-08-15 16:32:38','<!-- 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. Anderson.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 43-year-old actress took to Instagram on Wednesday August 7 to reveal she is expecting her third child with husband Paul W.S. Anderson - with whom she already has daughters Ever, 11, and Dashiel, four. She told her fans the tot will be another baby girl.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B04Dt3mHeZu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B04Dt3mHeZu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Posting a picture of her baby bump, Milla wrote: \"Knocked up again. After I found out I was pregnant 13 weeks ago, I had a mixture of feelings ranging between complete joy and utter terror.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The \'Resident Evil\' actress revealed in May this year she had undergone a \"horrific\" abortion two years ago, after she went into early labour at just four months pregnant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Milla shared her experience in response to the bill that had been signed into law in Georgia, which outlawed abortions after six weeks and wrote on Instagram: \"I myself went through an emergency abortion 2 years ago. I was 4 1/2 months pregnant and shooting on location in Eastern Europe. I went into preterm labor and told that I had to be awake for the whole procedure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"It was one of the most horrific experiences I have ever gone through. I still have nightmares about it. I was alone and helpless. When I think about the fact that women might have to face abortions in even worse conditions than I did because of new laws, my stomach turns\".&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Milla Jovovich, 43, is pregnant','','inherit','closed','closed','','2101-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:32:38','2019-08-15 16:32:38','',2101,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2101-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4215,12,'2019-08-15 11:32:39','2019-08-15 16:32:39','<!-- 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','','inherit','closed','closed','','2024-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:32:39','2019-08-15 16:32:39','',2024,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2024-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4216,21,'2019-08-15 11:32:46','2019-08-15 16:32:46','<!-- 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. 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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.  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','','inherit','closed','closed','','2107-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:32:46','2019-08-15 16:32:46','',2107,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4217,12,'2019-08-15 11:33:01','2019-08-15 16:33:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ben Simmons was denied entry to the \'Crown Casino\' in Melbourne, Australia, his hometown when bouncers claimed to not recognize the NBA<br> star. Simmons in an Instagram post implied the incident was racial profiling asking why he and two black friends were asked for ID\'S but the white friends were not. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2261} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/ben-simmons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2261\" /><figcaption>Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports <em>(Photo:sixerswire.usatoday.com)</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a href=\"https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7219105/Australias-highest-paid-athlete-Basketballer-Ben-Simmons-set-sign-240MILLION-NBA-contract.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">highest-paid Australian athlete</a> felt he and his friends were singled out by Crown Casino security at the time but has since then deleted the post following a response from the casino that issued a statement saying its security staff routinely do ID checks on anyone who appears to be younger than 25. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pC8_aHLEv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B0pC8_aHLEv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Victorian government\'s tourism body has a sponsorship with Ben<br>Simmons. A Visit Victoria spokesman issued a statement about their<br>commercial arrangement with the $170 million Philadelphia 76er to \"utilize<br>his international profile in promoting Victoria to a global audience.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B0kP5vDn2k0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B0kP5vDn2k0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','Ben Simmons cries racial profiling by casino','','inherit','closed','closed','','2253-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:33:01','2019-08-15 16:33:01','',2253,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2253-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4218,21,'2019-08-15 11:34:21','2019-08-15 16:34:21','<!-- 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','','inherit','closed','closed','','2107-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:34:21','2019-08-15 16:34:21','',2107,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4219,12,'2019-08-15 11:35:15','2019-08-15 16:35:15','<!-- 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. 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','','','2019-08-15 11:35:15','2019-08-15 16:35:15','',2056,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2056-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4220,21,'2019-08-15 11:35:39','2019-08-15 16:35:39','<!-- 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','','inherit','closed','closed','','2098-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:35:39','2019-08-15 16:35:39','',2098,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2098-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4222,12,'2019-08-15 11:37:14','2019-08-15 16:37:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A <a href=\"https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/babies/mum-faces-fierce-backlash-after-calling-her-baby-son-ugly/news-story/2fe2160374b43ff345716c9b983ba51f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">three-minute video</a> featuring a young African American mother lamenting about the fact that her baby boy was in her own words ‘weird looking’ went viral recently. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1713} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Screengrab-Viral-Video.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1713\" /><figcaption>Screengrab of the viral video in which Quaylaa Ann called her newborn son \"weird-looking\" <em>(Photo: news.com.au)</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She spoke about it being her worst fear realised and that at times she wants to hurt the father of her son as she claims he took his features from him. In the end, she consoled herself with the fact that at least he had a head full of beautiful hair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For some, the video was funny as she was obviously bothered by the child\'s physical features. But most saw it as being disrespectful and hoped that as the child grows she won\'t emotionally torture him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>How then is it possible for a mother of all persons to declare her child to be ugly?</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The video once again sparked the debate of whether or not there is such a thing as an ugly baby because most of us were raised on the philosophy that babies, puppies, kittens, fairies and unicorns are all cute creations. How then is it possible for a mother of all persons to declare her child to be ugly?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1726} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/accessories-adorable-baby-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1726\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The concept of an ugly baby just seems to be a betrayal of a mother’s love as some argue that the child\'s innocence alone makes him or her beautiful and precious in God’s sight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>When in doubt about whether or not a child is ‘unique looking’, observe how onlookers approach them and...their reactions.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So do ugly babies exist? Yes. They do. Being completely honest, some bundles of joy are hard on the eyes. When in doubt about whether or not a child is ‘unique looking’, observe how onlookers approach them and what their reactions are when they see the child’s face. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An ugly baby will get the ‘oh my’ but with a tremble in their voices as if they are hard-pressed to keep looking and would rather turn away. If this has happened in the past, you may have an ugly baby!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>The concept of an ugly baby just seems to be a betrayal of a mother’s love.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are not the unfortunate parent of a child whose features have gained notoriety but you get approached by someone carrying such a bundle, here is what you do. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly, you control your face and body language, then you focus on the parents and not the child and if they insist on bringing the baby into the conversation, then you try and find something generic to compliment like ‘that’s a cute outfit she has on’ or ‘look at her chubby little legs’ or ‘he is going to be so strong when he grows up”. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And parents of our \"unique looking\" bundles of joy, be consoled; iconic Jamaican poet and activist, Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley reminded us <em>\"Ugly baby grow pretty...\"</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is there such a thing as an ugly baby?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1704-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:37:14','2019-08-15 16:37:14','',1704,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1704-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4223,21,'2019-08-15 11:37:21','2019-08-15 16:37:21','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":755} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-buzz-demo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" /><figcaption>Jamaican bluesy Reggae artiste, Brushy1string (Photo: Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy1string, a Jamaican musician known for playing a\nguitar with one string, is calling on fans to support his latest venture of\nputting out new music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy told the world in a recent Instagram post that he is seeking US $10,000 to assist him and has launched a Kickstarter fund with several layers of pledges for persons to make.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These pledges can range anywhere from US$10 dollars to $1500 dollars for fans. The Reggae artiste has also included a suite of benefits per donation; starting from a couple of singles and a podcast, to dinner for two with the man himself in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As at Tuesday, July 30, with 19 days to go, the Kingston\nmusician has had 56 backers on his Kickstarter fund – totaling 20 percent of\nthe US$10,000 target.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":757} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" /><figcaption>Brushy1string\'s progress on his Kickstarter campaign, as at July 30 (Photo: Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bluesy Reggae vocalist noted in his Kickstarter video that “the more support you give, the more music I can make”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s very simple. At the end of the day, I hope this message reaches you. I thank you for taking a moment to read it,” Brushy1string added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy became a household name in Jamaica following his\nappearance on the popular talent competition Digicel Rising Stars. While he did not win, the acoustic artiste has managed to\ndevelop a musical career for himself that has seen him tour all over the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy is also known for his popular song <strong>Chicken In The Corn</strong> that has garnered over 26 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded in 2013. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\",\"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=E8H-67ILaqc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He has since released several tracks and albums and now wants to further his craft with the support of his fans worldwide. Persons wishing to back Brushy1string in his Kickstarter campaign can do so <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brushyonestring/brushy-one-string-a-new-album-for-the-people?ref=cp1noz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brushy1string launches Kickstarter to fund new album','','inherit','closed','closed','','648-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:37:21','2019-08-15 16:37:21','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/648-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4224,12,'2019-08-15 11:38:30','2019-08-15 16:38:30','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After nearly a decade of asking, one film has done what was thought to be impossible. 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/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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>BUZZhive</strong>! How many of these \'mega-grossers\' have you seen? Which is your fav? Sound off in the comments below!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','What are the highest-grossing films of all time?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1670-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:38:30','2019-08-15 16:38:30','',1670,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1670-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4225,12,'2019-08-15 11:39:22','2019-08-15 16:39:22','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1651} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-endgame-poster-buzz-crop-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1651\" /><figcaption>Members of the cast from Avengers: Endgame (Photo: Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hottest film of spring 2019, <strong><em>Avengers: Endgame</em></strong>, officially overtook the James Cameron epic <strong><em>Avatar</em></strong> as the highest-grossing movie of all time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Endgame</em></strong>, the 20th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has dethroned the 2009 sci-fi/fantasy blockbuster by the slimmest of margins.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to <a href=\"https://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Box Office Mojo</a>, as of July 30, <strong><em>Endgame</em></strong> has grossed more than US$2.794 billion worldwide – just outpacing <strong><em>Avatar</em></strong>, which amassed a staggering US$2.789 billion in second place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1657} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/avengers-endgame-vs-avatar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1657\" /><figcaption>Fox Studios\' megahit Avatar and Disney\'s high-riding record-breaker, Avengers: Endgame (Photo: Fox, Marvel Studios)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(No spoilers, we promise!) </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the iconic <strong><em>Avengers</em></strong> comics by the late Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, <strong><em>Endgame</em></strong> follows the surviving members of the superhero squad and their allies, who desperately attempt to reverse the damage caused by Thanos in <strong><em>Infinity War</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See the official trailer, courtesy of <em>Marvel Entertainment</em>, below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/TcMBFSGVi1c\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/TcMBFSGVi1c\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Critics from Deadline.com wrote in late April, \"[<strong><em>Avengers: Endgame</em></strong>] had a worldwide opening of $1.2 billion, the biggest of all time and nearly double <strong><em>Infinity War</em></strong>\'s previous record of $640.5 million.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was also the fastest film ever to eclipse the $1 billion and $1.5 billion mark, doing so in just five days and eight days respectively (less than half what it took Infinity War),” Deadline Hollywood writer, Nancy Tartaglione added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The film has been hailed as a bittersweet\nfinale to Marvel’s ‘third phase’ of the MCU, with Endgame scoring a 94 percent,\n‘certified fresh’ score on American review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> &nbsp;<strong><em>“Exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful, Avengers: Endgame does whatever it takes to deliver a satisfying finale to Marvel\'s epic Infinity Saga.” </em></strong></p><cite>-  Critics Consensus, RottenTomatoes.com </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For those who haven’t yet seen <strong><em>Avengers: Endgame</em></strong>, what are you waiting for? Curious to know what films made the 10 highest grossers of all-time list? Check out our <a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/10-highest-grossing-films-of-all-time/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">story here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZhive</strong>, what was your favourite scene? Have your say in the comments section.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','SNAP! Avengers: Endgame is the world\'s highest-grossing film','','inherit','closed','closed','','1649-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:39:22','2019-08-15 16:39:22','',1649,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1649-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4226,9,'2019-08-15 11:40:07','2019-08-15 16:40:07','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oh, my, God, Becky look at her… </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You are wrong if you thought of a pert derriere. Jamaican Becky is looking elsewhere. It is the primary subject matter for most female artistes, and it may even be a bit of a cultural obsession. It is all about the \'vajayjay\'.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4204} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/abdomen-belly-button-bikini-1615850-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4204\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Dr Kemel Gajraj, vaginoplasty is one of the most inquired about surgeries even among nulliparous women (those who have not given birth).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what exactly is Vaginoplasty? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In some instances, vaginoplasty is used for the construction of an entirely new sex organ for individuals with ambiguous genitalia or for sex reassignment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Vaginoplasty is a procedure that is done primarily to reconstruct and or improve the vagina.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the top doc, the reasons for getting this type of surgery range from the desire to improve the look of the organ to some women wanting to improve the functionality of it. One of the big reasons women come for vaginoplasty is as a result of childbirth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gajraj said it wasn’t just about having a wider vagina, as the vaginal opening typically returns to normal after a few months; though admittedly in some instances, Gajraj says some things may never be 100 per cent the same again. The other big reason, he said, is correcting the issue of reduced orgasms which some women also experience due to a weakened pelvic floor after childbirth. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For some women who have given birth, Gajraj says orgasms don’t feel as forceful as they use to and so vaginoplasty can sometimes be used as a remedy to correct that. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4139} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Camel-toe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4139\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While functionality is a big reason, some women just want to improve the look. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Who looks down there except the person you are being intimate with, right? Wrong. It turns out that the camel toe effect is a winning look. In medical terms, labiaplasties are hit. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>While in North America everyone wants to hide their camel toe, in Jamaica it is okay to come from \"buff bay\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr Gajraj said it is very common practice for excess fat from other parts of the body to be transferred into the lips to create the camel toe effect. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is also an effect that is swelling in popularity, as it is also big in the underground economy, with reports of fake doctors practising labiaplasties in areas such as Portmore and downtown Kingston. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, Dr Gajraj warned that due to the risk of superinfection that some vaginoplasty surgeries carry, women are urged to use only licensed surgeons to execute such a procedure. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Forget the booty, Jamaican women are flocking Vaginoplasty','','inherit','closed','closed','','899-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:40:07','2019-08-15 16:40:07','',899,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/899-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4227,12,'2019-08-15 11:43:18','2019-08-15 16:43:18','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:43:18','2019-08-15 16:43:18','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4229,14,'2019-07-30 11:47:19','2019-07-30 16:47:19','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/zFA3VHCwZho\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/zFA3VHCwZho\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','BUZZ Top 10 artistes — July 2','','publish','closed','closed','','buzz-top-10-artiste-watch-week-july-29','','','2019-09-11 10:47:25','2019-09-11 15:47:25','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=4229',0,'video','',0),(4231,12,'2019-08-15 11:44:22','2019-08-15 16:44:22','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\" target=\"_blank\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\" target=\"_blank\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\" target=\"_blank\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\" target=\"_blank\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\" target=\"_blank\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\" target=\"_blank\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\" target=\"_blank\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:44:22','2019-08-15 16:44:22','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4232,21,'2019-08-15 11:45:20','2019-08-15 16:45:20','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Samsung Note10 and Note10+ were released on August 7 boasting all the specifications of a flagship smartphone. Originally launched in 2011 the Note10/10+ come with the most significant change for the product line up. There are now two devices, the larger 10+ and the smaller and cheaper Note 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4087} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Note10-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4087\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Note, from inception, was designed to sit above the Galaxy S line, having faster, better processors, a larger form factor and the built-in S Pen. A lot of that hasn’t changed. Common across both phones is the Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, or Samsung Exynos 9825 chip-set, the loss of the headphone jack, wireless charging and sharing, in-screen fingerprint sensor, and an S Pen. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4088} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Galaxy-Note10-BUZZ-1024x522.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4088\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beyond smaller similarities, the Note10 and 10+ are significantly different creatures. The 10+ has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, internal storage up to 512GB, up to 1TB of expandable storage, a larger battery and 12GB of RAM. The camera setup on the 10+ carries a 3D depth sensor alongside a triple camera array consisting of a wide-angle 12-megapixel unit, an ultra-wide 16-megapixel unit and a telephoto 12-megapixel unit. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4090} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Samsung_Galaxy_Note10.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4090\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The front-facing camera is a 10-megapixel unit and the phone records 4K video. The Note 10 makes do with a lower resolution 6.3-inch AMOLED screen, 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM in a smaller chassis. Compatibility with upcoming 5G networks is available in applicable markets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4092} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Note10-3-1024x786.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4092\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Note functionality has been taken up\na notch with the S Pen. Anything written on the screen can be converted to\ntext. The S Pen now operates like a remote, using a variety of input methods.\nClick or gesture to zoom the camera, flip through photos, edit video and\ncontrol music volume. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4098} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/galaxy-note-10-s-pen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4098\" /><figcaption>Photo: Android Central</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The split in the product line has created a very strange upgrade path for the Note. Power-users wanting to remain at the cusp of smartphone technology should head straight for the Note10+, those still holding on to their Note9 might have to take a hard look at the Note10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4100} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-Plus-screen-head-on-2-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4100\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Note10 has a faster chipset, a better camera, a more compact and lighter chassis, but the older phone wins out in some serious areas. The Note9 has a larger screen, 6.4-inches to the Note10’s 6.3-inches, along with a higher resolution and pixel density. It can be had with double the internal storage and the same amount of RAM. The Note10 has no expandable storage while the Note9 can handle 512GB. The older phone has a larger battery, 4000mAh to 3,500mAh on the Note10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> The key upgrade elements for the Note10 are....in-screen fingerprint sensor, Wireless PowerShare...extra functions of the S Pen...better camera performance. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with modern devices, it’s not all\nin the figures. Using the latest chipset, screen and Android operating system,\nthe Note10 is claiming more efficiency than the outgoing phone thus the lack of\nneed to max out its specifications, especially in the face of the more powerful\nNote10+. The key upgrade elements for the Note10 are features like the\nin-screen fingerprint sensor, Wireless PowerShare, the extra functions of the S\nPen, and ultimately the better camera performance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','On another NOTE: Samsung makes massive changes to flagship device','','inherit','closed','closed','','4086-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:45:20','2019-08-15 16:45:20','',4086,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4086-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4233,4,'2019-08-15 11:45:32','2019-08-15 16:45:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oh, my, God, Becky look at her… </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You are wrong if you thought of a pert derriere. Jamaican Becky is looking elsewhere. It is the primary subject matter for most female artistes, and it may even be a bit of a cultural obsession. It is all about the \'vajayjay\'.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4204} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/abdomen-belly-button-bikini-1615850-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4204\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Dr Kemel Gajraj, vaginoplasty is one of the most inquired about surgeries even among nulliparous women (those who have not given birth).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what exactly is Vaginoplasty? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In some instances, vaginoplasty is used for the construction of an entirely new sex organ for individuals with ambiguous genitalia or for sex reassignment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Vaginoplasty is a procedure that is done primarily to reconstruct and or improve the vagina.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the top doc, the reasons for getting this type of surgery range from the desire to improve the look of the organ to some women wanting to improve the functionality of it. One of the big reasons women come for vaginoplasty is as a result of childbirth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gajraj said it wasn’t just about having a wider vagina, as the vaginal opening typically returns to normal after a few months; though admittedly in some instances, Gajraj says some things may never be 100 per cent the same again. The other big reason, he said, is correcting the issue of reduced orgasms which some women also experience due to a weakened pelvic floor after childbirth. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For some women who have given birth, Gajraj says orgasms don’t feel as forceful as they use to and so vaginoplasty can sometimes be used as a remedy to correct that. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4139} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Camel-toe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4139\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While functionality is a big reason, some women just want to improve the look. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Who looks down there except the person you are being intimate with, right? Wrong. It turns out that the camel toe effect is a winning look. In medical terms, labiaplasties are hit. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>While in North America everyone wants to hide their camel toe, in Jamaica it is okay to come from \"buff bay\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr Gajraj said it is very common practice for excess fat from other parts of the body to be transferred into the lips to create the camel toe effect. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is also an effect that is swelling in popularity, as it is also big in the underground economy, with reports of fake doctors practising labiaplasties in areas such as Portmore and downtown Kingston. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, Dr Gajraj warned that due to the risk of superinfection that some vaginoplasty surgeries carry, women are urged to use only licensed surgeons to execute such a procedure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<strong><em> Written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Forget the booty, Jamaican women are flocking Vaginoplasty','','inherit','closed','closed','','899-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:45:32','2019-08-15 16:45:32','',899,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/899-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4234,4,'2019-08-15 11:45:56','2019-08-15 16:45:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oh, my, God, Becky look at her… </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You are wrong if you thought of a pert derriere. Jamaican Becky is looking elsewhere. It is the primary subject matter for most female artistes, and it may even be a bit of a cultural obsession. It is all about the \'vajayjay\'.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4204} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/abdomen-belly-button-bikini-1615850-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4204\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Dr Kemel Gajraj, vaginoplasty is one of the most inquired about surgeries even among nulliparous women (those who have not given birth).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what exactly is Vaginoplasty? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In some instances, vaginoplasty is used for the construction of an entirely new sex organ for individuals with ambiguous genitalia or for sex reassignment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Vaginoplasty is a procedure that is done primarily to reconstruct and or improve the vagina.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the top doc, the reasons for getting this type of surgery range from the desire to improve the look of the organ to some women wanting to improve the functionality of it. One of the big reasons women come for vaginoplasty is as a result of childbirth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gajraj said it wasn’t just about having a wider vagina, as the vaginal opening typically returns to normal after a few months; though admittedly in some instances, Gajraj says some things may never be 100 per cent the same again. The other big reason, he said, is correcting the issue of reduced orgasms which some women also experience due to a weakened pelvic floor after childbirth. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For some women who have given birth, Gajraj says orgasms don’t feel as forceful as they use to and so vaginoplasty can sometimes be used as a remedy to correct that. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4139} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Camel-toe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4139\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While functionality is a big reason, some women just want to improve the look. Who looks down there except the person you are being intimate with, right? Wrong. It turns out that the camel toe effect is a winning look. In medical terms, labiaplasties are hit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>While in North America everyone wants to hide their camel toe, in Jamaica it is okay to come from \"buff bay\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr Gajraj said it is very common practice for excess fat from other parts of the body to be transferred into the lips to create the camel toe effect. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is also an effect that is swelling in popularity, as it is also big in the underground economy, with reports of fake doctors practising labiaplasties in areas such as Portmore and downtown Kingston. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, Dr Gajraj warned that due to the risk of superinfection that some vaginoplasty surgeries carry, women are urged to use only licensed surgeons to execute such a procedure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<strong><em> Written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Forget the booty, Jamaican women are flocking Vaginoplasty','','inherit','closed','closed','','899-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:45:56','2019-08-15 16:45:56','',899,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/899-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4235,12,'2019-08-15 11:46:15','2019-08-15 16:46:15','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is the ‘year of the vegan’, according to <a href=\"https://worldin2019.economist.com/theyearofthevegan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The Economist</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That means just about everyone is on the bandwagon, with even fast-food franchises such as McDonald\'s joining the list of restaurants now offering vegan meals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpellmanrowland/2019/04/14/mcvegan-celebrity-petition/#4432c3f13403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">McVegan</a>, anyone?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":914} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/McVegan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-914\" /><figcaption>McDonald\'s recently rolled out their veggie burger with much success in Finland (Source: Forbes)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, while the hype means that there are <a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">more places</a> to access vegan-style food, being a vegan is still pretty hard – particularly if you entered the lifestyle fresh out of the transition from eating medium-rare steaks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Below is a list of five foods that will help to make your transition to ‘veganhood’ that much easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Cashews</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From eating them roasted to making them into vegan-cheese, cashew nuts are essential to a vegan lifestyle. Cashew nuts are extremely versatile and if you’re looking for a great way to replace milk in your diet then cashews are your answer. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":916} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Cashew-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-916\" /><figcaption>Cashew</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drooling to have the taste of cheese again? Cashew paired with a few ingredients is sure to get your saliva going. Not to mention, cashews are packed with minerals and vitamins such as iron, magnesium and zinc and is excellent if you are attempting to manage your weight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Coconut</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> If you’re the type that loves cereal with milk, or are looking for a healthier oil for cooking – coconut is your go-to-alternative.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":923} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/coconut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-923\" /><figcaption>Coconuts</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coconut milk is derived from the flesh surrounding the shell of the coconut. Once cut from the shell, add a little water and you have coconut milk or save yourself the trouble and grab a carton from the supermarket shelf.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":926} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Coconut-milk.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-926\" /><figcaption>One of several brands of coconut milk products available in Jamaica</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coconut milk, which has the consistency of regular cow’s milk can be used to replace dairy milk in just about anything including cereals, smoothies and curry dishes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As for coconut oil, it can be used as you would use vegetable oil, plus the body absorbs it rather easily and has antimicrobial and antifungal properties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3> Chickpeas </h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Yum, yum. Also known as garbanzo beans, these beans are magical in helping former meat-eaters to replicate some of our favourite flesh dishes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":928} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/chickpeas-in-a-bowl-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-928\" /><figcaption>Chickpeas</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yup, chickpeas can be fashioned into faux-fish and even vegan meat-less balls.  Chickpeas are also good just the way they are, make fantastic curries and stews that can be paired with grains for a complete meal. Did I mention that chickpeas are rich in protein?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Plantains</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is a staple food of West and Central Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America and is a must-have on your journey to veganhood. Plantains can be eaten cooked or uncooked and can be used to add a boost of sweet goodness to any dish or even drink.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":932} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Green-Plantain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-932\" /><figcaption>Green plantains</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plantains are most popularly eaten fried and are, particularly in the Caribbean, deemed side dishes. However, more and more plantains are being used in vegan dishes to substitute noodles and other dishes that require flour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3917,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Fried-Plantain-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3917\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>One way to make a gluten-free lasagna is to substitute the lasagna noodle with green plantains. Green plantains are also used as a burger bun in some vegan meals. Ripe plantain is also used to make tarts and is a substitute for meat in pot pies.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Bulgur Wheat</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Texture, texture and more texture – that’s what bulgur wheat has. It is this fabulous texture that makes the wheat good at simulating the look and feel of ground beef, burger patties and even Middle Eastern-style kibbehs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":935,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Bulgur-Wheat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-935\" /><figcaption>Bulgur wheat</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Low in calories and high in fibre, bulgur wheat is one of those grains that is good at soaking up flavours and makes for a great meat replacement if you’re looking to mimic the taste and texture of beef products.<br>Bulgur is also fantastic for individuals trying to control their blood sugar levels. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>— Story written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Year of the Vegan: 5 tasty vegan approved treats','','inherit','closed','closed','','907-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:46:15','2019-08-15 16:46:15','',907,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/907-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4236,21,'2019-08-15 11:46:29','2019-08-15 16:46:29','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>….they have big pockets! They are also said to have something else that is oversized and that usually get women scrutinising the male mid-section with blatant curiosity. As long as there\'s been storytelling, there\'s been the tale that men with big feet have large penises, hence those who sport shoe size eleven or larger can be seen strutting around like peacocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2474} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Big-Feet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2474\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well according to the measuring tape, the claims of ‘big feet, big meat’ do not measure up to the findings of countless urologists who bravely go where angels fear to tread. They explore the regions of the male anatomy and have concluded that there is little empirical evidence to support the supposed foot-penis size connection. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2476,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":455,\"height\":313} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/False.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2476\" width=\"455\" height=\"313\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1993 two Canadian doctors measured the height, foot size and penile length of 63 men. The correlation was founded to be pretty weak. Later, the researchers, who won the 1998 Nobel Prize for the study, shared that trying to predict penis size based on a man’s foot was a lesson in futility.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Once again the link was not supported by the research. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few years later Korean researchers tried their hands at seeing if the myth matched the mathematics and measured the length and circumference of 655 Korean men’s flaccid penises, as well as the size of their feet, length of their toes and fingers, the sizes of their ears, mouth and even the amount of hair on their heads. Talk about being thorough! Once again the link was not supported by the research. Sad news for some 655 men!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2477} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Measuring-Tape-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2477\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another study conducted by the\nUniversity College London published in the British Journal of Urology\nInternational determined that there is no link between penis size and shoe\nsize. They observed 104 patients, men of all ages, at the London urology clinic.\nResearchers measured the length of a flaccid penis when stretched and later\nrecorded their shoe size. No match. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> In general, men have a penis size that is proportionate to their overall body structure. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no hard (all puns intended!) and fast rule about penis size. You cannot look at a man’s feet, his ears, length of his arm from his wrist to his elbow and know if he is packing. None of that is a determinant as to whether he can walk on three legs or two. In general, men have a penis size that is proportionate to their overall body structure. Even so, there is no set rule to ‘dick determination’, &nbsp;plus one’s genetic makeup or DNA is another big factor so all those men who are wearing shoes bigger than their feet to impress the ladies, the jig is up and you can stop now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Men with big feet…','','inherit','closed','closed','','2473-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:46:29','2019-08-15 16:46:29','',2473,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2473-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4237,12,'2019-08-15 11:46:34','2019-08-15 16:46:34','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Naomi Campbell doesn\'t want to catch any germs when she\'s flying so she cleans the seat and wears a mask.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 49-year-old supermodel carries a pair of rubber medical gloves and a pack of Dettol wipes in her handbag when she travels on an aeroplane.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":744} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Naomi-Campbell-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-744\" /><figcaption>Naomi Campbell wears a mask whenever she flies.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\'s become her ritual to clean the seat, tray table, television remote, window shutter and armrests around her before she\'ll sit down as she\'s worried about infection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"It\'s my health and it makes me feel better\"</p><cite>— Naomi Campbell</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Speaking in her YouTube video, which documented her journey, Naomi said: \"Dettol wipes. Clean everything you touch. Anything you could possibly touch. All this stuff [scrubbing the remote control that is attached to the chair], anything that you put your hands on. This is what I do on every plane I get on. I do not care what people think of me. It\'s my health and it makes me feel better.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But before she\'s ready for takeoff, Campbell whips out her face mask to protect herself from breathing in any illnesses from other passengers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-U_jT9qWvs\",\"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=b-U_jT9qWvs\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Naomi Campbell disinfects her seat when she flies','','inherit','closed','closed','','731-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:46:34','2019-08-15 16:46:34','',731,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/731-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4238,12,'2019-08-15 11:46:34','2019-08-15 16:46:34','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":755} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-buzz-demo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" /><figcaption>Jamaican bluesy Reggae artiste, Brushy1string (Photo: Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy1string, a Jamaican musician known for playing a\nguitar with one string, is calling on fans to support his latest venture of\nputting out new music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy told the world in a recent Instagram post that he is seeking US $10,000 to assist him and has launched a Kickstarter fund with several layers of pledges for persons to make.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These pledges can range anywhere from US$10 dollars to $1500 dollars for fans. The Reggae artiste has also included a suite of benefits per donation; starting from a couple of singles and a podcast, to dinner for two with the man himself in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As at Tuesday, July 30, with 19 days to go, the Kingston\nmusician has had 56 backers on his Kickstarter fund – totaling 20 percent of\nthe US$10,000 target.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":757} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" /><figcaption>Brushy1string\'s progress on his Kickstarter campaign, as at July 30 (Photo: Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bluesy Reggae vocalist noted in his Kickstarter video that “the more support you give, the more music I can make”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s very simple. At the end of the day, I hope this message reaches you. I thank you for taking a moment to read it,” Brushy1string added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy became a household name in Jamaica following his\nappearance on the popular talent competition Digicel Rising Stars. While he did not win, the acoustic artiste has managed to\ndevelop a musical career for himself that has seen him tour all over the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy is also known for his popular song <strong>Chicken In The Corn</strong> that has garnered over 26 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded in 2013. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\",\"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=E8H-67ILaqc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He has since released several tracks and albums and now wants to further his craft with the support of his fans worldwide. Persons wishing to back Brushy1string in his Kickstarter campaign can do so <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brushyonestring/brushy-one-string-a-new-album-for-the-people?ref=cp1noz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brushy1string launches Kickstarter to fund new album','','inherit','closed','closed','','648-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:46:34','2019-08-15 16:46:34','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/648-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4239,12,'2019-08-15 11:46:38','2019-08-15 16:46:38','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leon Bailey\'s customised Benz Brabus coupe is the latest luxury car turning heads on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The footballer, who plays for Bayern Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, shelled out the estimated equivalent of  J$120 million to purchase, customise and import the vehicle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"711\"],\"columns\":1} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"711\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=711\" class=\"wp-image-711\" /><figcaption>Photos by Don Weysome</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bailey posted a photo of his 800 horsepower machine on his Instagram page with the line, \"Man neva born inna&nbsp; luxury, a just hard work and Father God.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6LAOxIGdm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6LAOxIGdm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His adopted father and boss of Phoenix Football Academy, Craig Butler, gave<strong> Buzz Caribbean</strong> a tour of the vehicle recently.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"720\",\"721\",\"722\",\"723\",\"727\"],\"columns\":5} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-5 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus5-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"720\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=720\" class=\"wp-image-720\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"721\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=721\" class=\"wp-image-721\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"722\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=722\" class=\"wp-image-722\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Brabus6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"723\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=723\" class=\"wp-image-723\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/leon-bailey.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"727\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=727\" class=\"wp-image-727\" /><figcaption>Leon Bailey</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Leon Bailey lands $120 million Benz in the island','','inherit','closed','closed','','700-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:46:38','2019-08-15 16:46:38','',700,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/700-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4240,12,'2019-08-15 11:46:39','2019-08-15 16:46:39','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":551} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/koffee-official-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-551\" /><figcaption>Koffee (Photo: OriginalKoffee.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fast-rising Reggae sensation Koffee was in her element\nrecently when she stepped out and performed on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show in\nthe US.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Spanish Town lyricist electrified the set with the\nbreakthrough hit <strong><em>Toast</em></strong>, backed by her own live band.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the looks of the party-style audience that witnessed,\nthe entire performance was epic!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See Koffee’s performance in the video below:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BtonHilG0E\",\"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=9BtonHilG0E\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since Koffee\'s breakthrough hit in 2018, the young Jamaican\nact has taken the industry and the world by storm. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":549} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/koffee-backstage-jimmy-kimmel-live-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-549\" /><figcaption>Koffee backstage during her set Jimmy Kimmel Live! 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src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/sweating-demo-buzz-1-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2962\" /><figcaption> #PlaceHotB! 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Blown.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using only word associations, the algorithm was able to provide\ncandidates for future thermoelectric materials, some of which may be better\nthan those humankind currently uses.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3485} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/metal-sparks-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3485\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s a very promising prospect for the future of heating and\ncooling systems as the algorithm was able to understand complex concepts such\nas the periodic table and the chemical structure of molecules.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the study, published in Nature, in some cases,\nwords were linked to thermoelectric concepts but had never been written about\nas ‘thermoelectric’ in any abstract they surveyed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>How cool is that?!</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Okay, so not quite <strong><em>Skynet</em></strong>, but the discoveries made by the algorithm were significant, as this gap in knowledge is hard to catch with a human eye, but easy for an ML to spot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here\'s to the future <strong>BUZZhive</strong>! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What do you think of these latest developments? As always, we welcome your thoughts in our comments section.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Machine makes discoveries missed by scientists','','inherit','closed','closed','','909-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:46:47','2019-08-15 16:46:47','',909,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4245,14,'2019-08-15 11:46:50','2019-08-15 16:46:50','','Popcaan Body So Good Buzzgrab','','inherit','open','closed','','popcaan-body-so-good-buzzgrab','','','2019-08-15 11:46:50','2019-08-15 16:46:50','',4229,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/popcaan-body-so-good-buzzgrab.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4246,14,'2019-08-06 11:52:39','2019-08-06 16:52:39','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/3BLNEI1M7Fc\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/3BLNEI1M7Fc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','BUZZ Top 10 artistes — August 5','','publish','closed','closed','','buzz-top-10-artiste-watch-week-august-5','','','2019-09-11 10:50:39','2019-09-11 15:50:39','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=4246',0,'video','',0),(4247,12,'2019-08-15 11:48:05','2019-08-15 16:48:05','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your best friend convinced you that meeting a man at church or at the workplace is so last century, so she hooked you up with a dating app and you started swiping left and right as you scroll through the endless possibilities of man meat. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3730} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Online-Dating-BUZZ-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3730\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Suddenly you realise that you\'re even pickier today than you were when you started dating in your late teens but what exactly should be your deal-breakers when seeking a partner?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3729} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/onlinedating-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3729\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now everyone has their own pet peeves, likes, dislikes and hang-ups but the following should head the general list of ‘no-no’ when it comes to soulmate selection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firstly, the <strong>nose picker</strong> has got to go! I do not know what some are digging for but they need to apply to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for one of those excavation positions. He may sit across from or beside you and then reach over to touch you! Fix it Jesus!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Introducing the <strong>tight pants posse</strong>! If your phone or your ‘package’ is clearly visible through your pants, it is a no love.&nbsp; At the opposite end of the extreme are the ‘<strong>saggy bottom boys’</strong>. There is honestly no worse fashion infraction than a man who allows his underwear — usually discoloured and dingy ones — to show. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":388} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Tight-Jeans-Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are a bonafide ‘<strong>mamma’s boy’</strong> then you need to stay home with your mamma. She will love you unconditionally and walk behind you to clean up your mess and wash, sort and fold your laundry. No grown, independent woman should ever have to compete with that kind of love and devotion. Cue J-Lo\'s<em> <strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&amp;v=Pgmx7z49OEk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Ain\'t Your Mama</a></strong></em>!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":389} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Mamas-Boy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>‘phone\nsearcher’</strong> is another ‘no can do’. No listening to old voice notes,\nscrolling through Whatsapp messages scrutinising display pictures. Thou shall\nnot be subjected to that kind of invasion of privacy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3613} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/phone-search-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3613\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The chronic cheater. </strong>You know the type. The ones that say hate the game, not the player and proceed to explain that every female in his car is his cousin on his father’s side.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":425,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Cheater-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-425\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The woman beater</strong>. If one more\nmisguided woman say, ‘If he doesn’t hit me he don’t love me’, I will snatch off\nmy wig. Under no circumstances is it okay for his fist to connect with your\neye. If he cannot walk away when he gets angry, then you should walk out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":393} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Woman-Beater.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-393\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The narcissist</strong>. Yes, he is not a\nsuitable mate either because he is not interested in whatever you have going\non. It is all about his day, activities and feelings. You are just there to be\nhis cheerleader but do not expect the same in return. Indeed why should you\nhave to compete with his mirror?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":396} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Narcissist.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-396\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mr 10 pm</strong>. There is a man on the loose formerly known as <em>‘Booty call Bob’</em>. The man who never takes you anywhere except to visit his 10-foot divan bed. You will never meet his family or friends; all the food he feeds you is either delivery or take out and he is never available to accept your calls during the day. It is like you are literally dating a ghost. Be gone, Casper!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":423} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Booty-Call.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The ‘baby mamma’ seeker</strong>. Lord! If a man ever starts a first (or second or third) date with that line, you need to make like a tree and leave! This individual means you no good, as being lauded for your fertility is not only demeaning but cheapens the whole business of bringing new life into this world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":427,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Baby-Mama-Seeker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-427\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Neanderthal</strong>. The caveman type\nthat wants you to wash, cook and clean because for him domesticity is woman’s\nwork. Women have long moved from wearing an apron to rocking business suits or\nany professional attire so the man who wants to keep you barefooted and busy\ncleaning is not welcomed through your door.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":435,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Womans-Place-In-The-Kitchen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-435\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having said all of that, you have to be mindful not to pass over a good man with a few flaws. Just because his socks do not match or he needs to lose ten pounds, does not mean he cannot be Mr. Right. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some things you can overlook or make suggestions on how to improve that diamond in the rough. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If his fashion sense is not on point then gently help him transform from corduroy to linen. Sometimes it just takes some patience and a good makeover to take a man from Gully Bop to Idris Elba.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Women, what are some of your deal breakers? </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','When man hunting, what are your deal-breakers?','','inherit','closed','closed','','386-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:48:05','2019-08-15 16:48:05','',386,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/386-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4248,21,'2019-08-15 11:48:09','2019-08-15 16:48:09','','Boss-Watching-Feature-BUZZ','','inherit','open','closed','','boss-watching-feature-buzz','','','2019-08-15 11:48:09','2019-08-15 16:48:09','',1849,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Boss-Watching-Feature-BUZZ.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4249,12,'2019-08-15 11:48:32','2019-08-15 16:48:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may remember her as Stevie J’s Panamanian princess or even as best friend of dancehall artiste, Spice, on<strong> Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, these days Estelita Quintero is out of the reality TV circuit and is instead focusing on wellness. Quintero recently opened up about how cosmetic surgery to improve the look of her buttocks had made her sick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":380} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Stevie-J_Estelita.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero and Stevie J. <em>(Photo: hollywoodlife.com) </em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quintero noted that it wasn’t only a physical manifestation of being unwell but she also began to feel depressed. According to Quintero,  she received the butt injections while working as a stripper in Miami.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, she explained that approximately five years later, the injections had started to make her feel sick. In a 19-minute-long video posted to YouTube Quintero documented her journey to Colombia where she had the silicone fillers removed from her buttocks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/During-Surgery-Quintero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during her surgical procedure to remove silicone implants from her buttocks. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before her travels to the South American country, Quintero said she had tried four times to have the contents injected into her posterior to give its voluptuous shape removed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quintero-Pre-Surgery_Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" /><figcaption>Estelita Quintero during post-surgery recovery. Source: Instagram @estelitaquintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right? And honestly, four unsuccessful surgeries in the U.S. was almost $80,000 through the years. And now I am here paying more money, but I know that this it,” said Quintero.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em> </em>“It is crazy because I remember paying $1500 per section to get these freakin’ silicone injections right.\"</strong></p><cite>— Estelita Quintero</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening up and documenting it all on camera and in the public domain of Instagram and YouTube, according to Estelita, is to spread awareness about the dangers associated with butt implants. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Excerpt-from-Video-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" /><figcaption>Nurse displaying silicone waste removed from Quintero post-surgery. Source: Youtube - Estelita Quintero</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The purpose of me filming this video is to hopefully…show all the girls that it is not worth it — don’t freakin’ do it. I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now,” said Quintero, who then instructed the nurse to showcase a red bag, which was labelled with a radioactive hazard sign, noting that it contained the material that was taken out of her buttocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>\"I had this poison in my body for over eight years I am lucky to be alive right now.\"</strong></p><cite>— Estelita Quintero</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The documented journey to recovery for the former reality TV show didn’t end with her near 20-minute-long <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://youtu.be/IN9S3LWqOiw\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube video</a> as she has continued to showcase her healing process in her <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/estelitaquintero/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Instagram stories</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In making her experience public, Quintero has not escaped criticism. However, she has proudly proclaimed that she is comfortable with her natural booty and beauty. Quintero isn’t the only reality show celeb to have had their butt implants removed. In 2018, K. Michelle also opened up about black market silicone butt injections, through which she had four surgeries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <em>Story written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Former reality TV star ditches her butt implants','','inherit','closed','closed','','379-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:48:32','2019-08-15 16:48:32','',379,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4251,12,'2019-08-15 11:49:46','2019-08-15 16:49:46','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A rastaman is smiling somewhere and probably saying something like ‘a long time the rasta did a tell yuh seh ital is vital’. You probably scoffed at that advice 10 years earlier but now it is all about peas, beans and a wholesome lifestyle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3205} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/New-Leaf-Vegetarian-Thursday-Specials-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3205\" /><figcaption>Delicious vegan meals from New Leaf Vegetarian in Kingston, Jamaica (Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We now happily turn up our noses at the once very delicious stew pork - after all, ‘weh pork ago?’&nbsp;Instead, it is all about faux meat, no cheese and other plant-based goodies.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like everywhere else in the world, Kingston, Jamaica is into the well-hyped vegan lifestyle and <strong>BUZZ</strong> is sharing five spots in Kingston that are ideal for vegans. Did we mention they’re all taste approved by our Editorial staff? Well, they are!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4><strong>New Leaf Vegetarian&nbsp;</strong></h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\'s been at its 121 Hope Road location for what feels like forever - and long before the vegan craze hit Kingston Harbour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3137} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Pinto-Bean-and-Avocado-Wrap-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3137\" /><figcaption>New Leaf Vegetarian\'s Pinto Bean and Avocado Wrap (Photos: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This spot opens an hour before lunchtime and boasts sumptuous vegetarian goodies.&nbsp;Bean burgers, stir-frys, soups and delightful vegan pastries are just some of New Leaf Vegetarians\' offerings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plus they are known for their speedy delivery and&nbsp;friendly customer service.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Take a dive into foodie land with these Thursday offerings from New Leaf Vegetarian in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[3139,3140,3141,3142]} -->\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/Blueberry-Smoothie-with-coconut-milk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3139\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/blueberry-smoothie-with-coconut-milk/\" class=\"wp-image-3139\" /><figcaption>Pinto bean wrap served and a refreshing blueberry smoothie with coconut milk</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Homestyle-lentil-stew-with-brown-rice-and-plantain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3140\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/homestyle-lentil-stew-with-brown-rice-and-plantain/\" class=\"wp-image-3140\" /><figcaption>Homestyle lentil stew with brown rice and plantain</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Tofu-fried-rice-with-steamed-vegetables-and-plantain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3141\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/tofu-fried-rice-with-steamed-vegetables-and-plantain/\" class=\"wp-image-3141\" /><figcaption>Tofu fried rice with steamed vegetables and plantain</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vegan-falafel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3142\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/vegan-falafel/\" class=\"wp-image-3142\" /><figcaption>Vegan falafel</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4><strong>Kushites</strong>&nbsp;</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s Gado Gado?&nbsp; Have you ever eaten vegan steak?&nbsp; What about sorell cheesecake? Those are&nbsp;just some of the items available on Kushites’ menu, which changes approximately every three months.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3214} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/West-African-Gumbo-Tomato-and-okra-stew-with-seafood-Calaloo-stuffed-yam-balls-Whole-roasted-plantain-In-harissa-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3214\" /><figcaption>Kushites\' West African Gumbo (Photos: Instagram @kushitesvegetablecuisine)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s more, if you are into Dr Sebi they also offer meal items exclusively for the alkaline diet. Appropriately located inside Eden Gardens Wellness Resort &amp; Spa, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kushitesvegetablecuisine/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Kushites </a>is vegan dining at its finest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Gallery below with highlights of some of their customer favourites.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"3065\",\"3066\",\"3068\"]} -->\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/Breadfruit-salsa-Kushites.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3065\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/breadfruit-salsa-kushites/\" class=\"wp-image-3065\" /><figcaption>Breadfruit salsa </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Jerked-Chayote-and-quinoa-Kushites.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3066\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/jerked-chayote-and-quinoa-kushites/\" class=\"wp-image-3066\" /><figcaption>Jerked Chayote and quinoa </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vegan-Passion-Fruit-Ice-Cream-Kushites.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3068\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/vegan-passion-fruit-ice-cream-kushites/\" class=\"wp-image-3068\" /><figcaption>Vegan Passion Fruit Ice Cream</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The place looks spectacular with stunning golden rococo-style furnishings, which makes it the perfect spot to bring someone you are trying to impress.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4><strong>Mi Hungry&nbsp;</strong></h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is the ital food spot that is a hit among local vegans - Jamaican vegans love Mi Hungry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3077} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vegan-Burger-Mi-Hungry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3077\" /><figcaption>Vegan burger (Photos: Instagram - @mihungrynow)<br><br> </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening at an impressive 8:00 am each morning, Mi Hungry serves up a wide range of vegan dishes and plenty of freshly squeezed and cold press juices from sun up til well into the evening, closing just before midnight.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Market+Place/@18.0221141,-76.7992455,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sMarketplace!3m4!1s0x8edb3e4c788c1fcb:0xfddcf4d0c974b9e2!8m2!3d18.022109!4d-76.7970568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tucked away</a> inside the food mecca that is Marketplace, what makes Mi Hungry unique is that nothing there is cooked - they offer what they call  ‘live’ food. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Can you believe it? They offer pizzas, burgers and pastas and none of it has touched a stove!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>See some of their delectable dishes in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"3079\",\"3080\",\"3081\"]} -->\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/Mi-Hungry-Vegan-Dish.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3079\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/mi-hungry-vegan-dish/\" class=\"wp-image-3079\" /><figcaption>Vegetable Pizza</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rap-Raw_Seaweed-broccoli-avocado-tomato-and-ackee-Mi-Hungry.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3080\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/rap-raw_seaweed-broccoli-avocado-tomato-and-ackee-mi-hungry/\" class=\"wp-image-3080\" /><figcaption>Raw Wrap: Seaweed, broccoli, avocado, tomato and ackee</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Savory-pie-ackeeplantain-with-black-olives-tomatoes-Mi-Hungry.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3081\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/savory-pie-ackeeplantain-with-black-olives-tomatoes-mi-hungry/\" class=\"wp-image-3081\" /><figcaption>Savory pie: Ackee &amp; plantain with black olives and  tomatoes</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How they do it? It is a variety of spicing and dehydration techniques.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This spot boasts not only a unique food preparation style but is always buzzing with an ital vibe and lively banter about natural life and black consciousness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is a spot to not only nourish your body but nourish your mind and it is one of the most affordable natural eateries in town.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Did we mention that they also have a <a href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mi+Hungry+Whol\'+Some+Food/@18.4059561,-77.1096176,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8edafe794e405c2b:0xa6184b4dd678039d!8m2!3d18.405951!4d-77.1074289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">location</a> in Ocho Rios?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4><strong>The Cheffing Don&nbsp;</strong></h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you love a great bean stew - then The Cheffing Don is your place. The hit item on this menu is their three-bean stew, which is available on Wednesdays.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, they have other equally delicious plant-based meal items that are ideal for vegans or those hoping to cross over.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3102} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/The-Cheffing-Don-lentil-stew-pastafari-sautéed-ackee-steamed-veggies-greatness-salad-and-green-pressed-plantain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3102\" /><figcaption>The Cheffingg Don\'s lentil stew, pastafari, sautéed ackee, steamed veggies, greatness salad, and green pressed plantains (Photos: Instagram - @thecheffingdoncatering)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Priding themselves on utilizing local and organic foods, The Cheffing Don has an ital vibe evident in the serving up&nbsp;of their delicately designed food masterpieces inside a calabash.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Feast your eyes on some of their menu items in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[3116,3106,3107]} -->\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/The-Cheffing-Dons-Plant-based-meal-served-in-customary-calabash-with-bamboo-spork.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3116\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/the-cheffing-dons-plant-based-meal-served-in-customary-calabash-with-bamboo-spork/\" class=\"wp-image-3116\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/The-Cheffing-Don-Combination-Menu-Item.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3106\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/the-cheffing-don-combination-menu-item/\" class=\"wp-image-3106\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/The-Cheffing-Don-sautéed-ackee-greatness-salad-curried-chickpeas-veggie-fried-rice-pumpkin-takari-and-steam-veggies.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3107\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/the-cheffing-don-sauteed-ackee-greatness-salad-curried-chickpeas-veggie-fried-rice-pumpkin-takari-and-steam-veggies/\" class=\"wp-image-3107\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With plenty of greenery and outdoor seating, this place is an ideal spot to grab something nutritious to eat while getting in tune with nature.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4><strong>Veggie Campus&nbsp;</strong></h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nestled into Skibo Avenue, Veggie Campus is a stone\'s throw away from the prestigious Holy Childhood High School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While Veggie Campus is take-out only, this spot boasts plenty of fun and lively dishes that makes picking up the phone to order or sending the text a breeze.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3122} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Veggie-Campus-Veggie-Ball-Sub.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3122\" /><figcaption>Veggie Campus\' Veggie Ball Sub (Photos: Instagram - @veggiecampusja)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boasting signature specials like their green plantain lasagna, which uses green plantains as sheets of pasta, stuffed with spiced lentils and creamy cashew cheese - Veggie Campus has the type of variety&nbsp;that makes you wonder why you ever thought veganhood was difficult.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Delve into some of their tasty dishes in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[3128,3129,3130]} -->\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/Veggie-Caampus-Ackee-Quesadilla.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3128\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/veggie-caampus-ackee-quesadilla/\" class=\"wp-image-3128\" /><figcaption>Veggie Caampus\' Ackee Quesadilla</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Veggie-Campus-Ackee-Wrap.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3129\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/veggie-campus-ackee-wrap/\" class=\"wp-image-3129\" /><figcaption>Veggie Campus\' Ackee Wrap</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Veggie-Campus-Turn-breadfruit-and-ackee-with-butter-beans.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3130\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/veggie-campus-turn-breadfruit-and-ackee-with-butter-beans/\" class=\"wp-image-3130\" /><figcaption>Veggie Campus\' Turn-breadfruit and ackee with butter beans </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Did we mention their bbq cauliflower? You’ll never miss the taste of bbq chicken wings again.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>— Story written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','5 Go-to spots for vegans in Kingston','','inherit','closed','closed','','116-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:49:46','2019-08-15 16:49:46','',116,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/116-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4252,4,'2019-08-15 11:50:07','2019-08-15 16:50:07','<!-- 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','','inherit','closed','closed','','1869-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:50:07','2019-08-15 16:50:07','',1869,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1869-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4253,14,'2019-08-15 11:52:31','2019-08-15 16:52:31','','Masicka Top Form Buzzgrab','','inherit','open','closed','','masicka-top-form-buzzgrab','','','2019-08-15 11:52:31','2019-08-15 16:52:31','',4246,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/masicka-top-form-buzzgrab.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4254,14,'2019-08-13 12:00:28','2019-08-13 17:00:28','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/HEHku5dnvgI\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/HEHku5dnvgI\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','BUZZ Top 10 artistes — August 12','','publish','closed','closed','','buzz-top-10-artiste-watch-week-august-12','','','2019-09-11 10:51:15','2019-09-11 15:51:15','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=4254',0,'video','',0),(4255,4,'2019-08-15 11:53:03','2019-08-15 16:53:03','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2436} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Seared-Mahi-Mahi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2436\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, after my happy stomach was in the ‘TGIF\nmood’ on a Wednesday after one Pina Colada, the brain thought it was a good\nidea to take an in-depth look at the menu and ask the patient waitress what was\nthe \'Soup de Jour\' (fancy way to say ‘soup of the day’). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chef Arnold obviously takes into consideration the delicate whips of ocean salt that dances in the breeze when sitting at the restaurant as the Seafood medley soup was light, crisp and perfectly balanced with mahi mahi, shrimp, green mussels &amp; veggies. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2439} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Seafood-Medley-Broth.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2439\" /><figcaption>Perfectly seasoned and balanced Seafood medley soup is a whole mood (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It wasn\'t summer yet, but Jamaica can have some oppressively hot days, which make hearty thick soup only perfect on rainy days.  As if the soup wasn\'t enough, and the second Piña colada, my friend, Chef Arnold and my stomach conspired against me and then came the pièce de résistance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The show-stopper was the pan-seared Mahi Mahi loin. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2 1/2\" thick steak of fish perfectly\ncrusted but juicy and flavourful in the delicate folds. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was served on a bed of steamed cauliflower, pakchoi, zucchini, onions, broccoli &amp; cabbage in coconut milk with just a dash of scotch bonnet pepper. Although scotch bonnet can give a hell of a\npunch, this dish just had enough to tease your tongue. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All that goodness was topped with a fresh\nsalsa that made every bite of this dish a pleasure to eat. The textures and\nflavours in this dish surely earn #foodgasm status.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most importantly after all that fancy \'Top\nChef\' experience, my purse was pleasantly surprised that my debit card didn\'t\nrequest a sidebar convo after paying the bill. So, whether on #staycation as a local or\n#vacation as a visitor a trip down the quiet private road towards the Hermosa\nCove property is worth it for a fabulous meal any day of the week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Side note: For those who love jerked &amp; barbecued food, Saturday night is the superb night to visit Christophers for dinner. Until then do it ‘For The Love Of Food’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>—</strong><em><strong>Story written by Attalia Harriman</strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Christopher’s (Part 2): Now, we eat!','','inherit','closed','closed','','2434-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 11:53:03','2019-08-15 16:53:03','',2434,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4256,1,'2019-08-15 11:55:19','2019-08-15 16:55:19','','Ice','','inherit','open','closed','','ice','','','2019-08-15 11:55:19','2019-08-15 16:55:19','',2600,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/ice.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4257,1,'2019-08-15 11:56:02','2019-08-15 16:56:02','','Milk','','inherit','open','closed','','milk','','','2019-08-15 11:56:02','2019-08-15 16:56:02','',2566,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/milk.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4258,6,'2019-08-15 11:57:30','2019-08-15 16:57:30','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Irish–owned telecoms company, Digicel Jamaica has seen six CEOs come through its doors between 2012 and 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4199} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Digicel-CEOS-BUZZ-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4199\" /></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\":4201,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Allison-Cole-Phillbert-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4201\" /><figcaption>Allison Cole Philbert, the most recently appointed CEO of Digicel Jamaica</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. Another is the constantly changing nature of the mobile phone business and the impact upon it by the over-the-top (OTT) players like WhatsApp. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> The average tenure for a CEO is 7 years plus or minus two.</p><cite>— Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Digicel is now looking to transition from being solely a mobile phone operator to a company that also offers digital and data services while also entering the media business.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically, Manfred F.R. 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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. 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Wooden floors and a breath-taking view of the Caribbean Sea is enough to melt all the worries of this modern life away. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2429} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Christophers-Badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2429\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My first visit was on a whim and initially with the assistance of Google Maps (bad idea). But, after calling the office for directions finding the neatly tucked away oasis was my true mission for the day. When you get to the security gate you will be asked your purpose for visit, so it makes sense to call ahead and let them know you are coming by. It just makes things easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you step in the dining area, the intoxicating of fresh bread and coffee is clearly a ploy to make you hungry. Hats off to Christophers (neat trick). I just wanted to see the place and maybe have a cocktail. However, my stomach twisted my arm and the result was cocktails, soup, and a beautiful entree. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Truthfully, my ultimate test for any bar or restaurant to ‘walk the walk’ that the decor and appearance talks, is a Piña colada. Yes, you heard me. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2441} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Pina-Colada-Menu-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2441\" /><figcaption>A cool Piña colada and the Christopher\'s menu (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although the ingredients are simple enough it is one of those drinks that if fresh elements aren\'t added to will taste like a mass-produced canned drink. 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Among the states in which has performed are New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Jersey.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tour is named after Beres’ 2018 album, <strong>Never Ending</strong>, which is his third number one album on the Billboard reggae chart. On <strong>Never Ending</strong>, Beres carries on the grand tradition of a romantic balladeer with sensitivity and swagger, presenting 21st century classics from the master of romance and reggae.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The remaining dates for Beres\' Never Ending Tour are:</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Saturday, August 17: Norva Norfolk, Virginia</li><li>Sunday, August 18: Oasis Shriners Auditorium, Charlotte, North Carolina</li><li>Friday, August 23: Cobb Energy PAC, Atlanta, Georgia</li><li>Saturday, August 24: The Hard Rock, Orlando, Florida</li><li>Sunday, August 25: Broward PAC, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>—</em></strong> Story by</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Beres\' Never Ending Tour hits Washington D.C. tonight','','inherit','closed','closed','','2616-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:03:21','2019-08-15 17:03:21','',2616,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2616-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4263,21,'2019-08-15 12:04:11','2019-08-15 17:04:11','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Does your boss trust you?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4248} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Boss-Watching-Feature-BUZZ-1024x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4248\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You might say: Sure! 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: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. 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">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 at work?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1849-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:04:11','2019-08-15 17:04:11','',1849,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1849-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4264,1,'2019-08-15 12:05:15','2019-08-15 17:05:15','','1','','inherit','open','closed','','1','','','2019-08-15 12:05:15','2019-08-15 17:05:15','',3750,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4266,21,'2019-08-15 12:06:26','2019-08-15 17:06:26','','accomplished-adults','','inherit','open','closed','','accomplished-adults','','','2019-08-15 12:06:26','2019-08-15 17:06:26','',2155,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/accomplished-adults.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4267,21,'2019-08-15 12:07:31','2019-08-15 17:07:31','','BMW','','inherit','open','closed','','bmw','','','2019-08-15 12:07:31','2019-08-15 17:07:31','',2155,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BMW.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4268,9,'2019-08-15 12:07:40','2019-08-15 17:07:40','','relationship-argument-bench-breakup-984949','','inherit','open','closed','','relationship-argument-bench-breakup-984949','','','2019-08-15 12:07:40','2019-08-15 17:07:40','',943,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/relationship-argument-bench-breakup-984949.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4269,9,'2019-08-15 12:08:00','2019-08-15 17:08:00','','relationship-adult-art-artsy-278312-1','','inherit','open','closed','','relationship-adult-art-artsy-278312-1','','','2019-08-15 12:08:00','2019-08-15 17:08:00','',943,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/relationship-adult-art-artsy-278312-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4270,9,'2019-08-15 12:08:16','2019-08-15 17:08:16','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is often said that men are predators who like the challenge of the hunt. Yet, for all their eagerness to couple up with an attractive mate of their choosing, there are some females with qualities, quirks or traits which are red flags in any relationship who usually have men running in the opposite direction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4268} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/relationship-argument-bench-breakup-984949-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4268\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The Balls Checker</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, you read right. There are women out there who, when a man gets home, have him drop his trousers and literally cup and weigh his balls to see if they feel ‘lighter’. A ‘light’ testicle is said to be an indication that some illicit sexual activity took place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The Deodorant</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some older men are used to having young ‘arm candy’ with them when they go to events, no rational man wants a female who is glued to his sid,e every step he makes. These females may literally hold onto his arm like a magnet everywhere and what makes it particularly awkward is that usually, they have nothing to contribute to the conversation around them. Clingy much?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3> The Nagger  </h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This needs no explanation. The yelling and harping on the same topic over and over can drive a man to drink…or find earplugs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Miss High Maintenance</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If she spends more time with her compact case or making sure that not one strand of hair is out of place, you do not have to wonder if she is born with it or if it\'s Maybelline.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The Airhead</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, most men do not want a dumb woman. In the past, the misconception was a dummy was easy to control and manipulate but a real man has no use for a woman with nothing between her ears other than wax built up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4269} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/relationship-adult-art-artsy-278312-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4269\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The Prude</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While a lady is desirable and the kind you want to take home to mamma, the idea of an uptight female who is offended by every dirty joke, every toot of flatulence, every burp, who closes the bathroom door to change into a long nightgown or worse who thinks ‘dirty talk’ during intercourse is vulgar, is just not attractive in the least.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The Stalker</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While men may seem to have a monopoly on stalker-like behaviour there are some women who can teach them a thing or two. These females will see a social media post about being out with the boys…and just turn up uninvited! Who does that?!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The Know-it-all </h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nothing deflates a hard-on, like a female who knows everything about anything and who never lets a man get a word in. All this, while emasculating him about stuff she believes he does not know.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The ‘Homie Hopper’</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a female who a guy likes and who seems mad chill but when he takes her around his homeboys, he finds out that she smashed the homies. In plain English, she has slept with one or more of his friends in the past. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Granted it was before they ever met or dated, so it is not cheating, but most men will not be comfortable knowing that their friends know exactly how she moans in bed or where on her upper thigh her mole is. If he feels like he will become a laughing stock amongst his friends, chances are the relationship will be dead in the water.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','What men don’t want: Male dealbreakers','','inherit','closed','closed','','943-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:08:16','2019-08-15 17:08:16','',943,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/943-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4272,21,'2019-08-15 12:11:29','2019-08-15 17:11:29','','Lonely-At-Home','','inherit','open','closed','','lonely-at-home','','','2019-08-15 12:11:29','2019-08-15 17:11:29','',2155,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Lonely-At-Home.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4273,14,'2019-08-15 12:12:40','2019-08-15 17:12:40','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaicans are considered among the coolest people on Earth, and many citizens, especially those traversing social media spaces, see Prime Minister Andrew Holness as our savviest leader in recent times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/42a5f8031dcddf873735dc4503b9b968/5DBC7DCA/t51.2885-15/e35/11930873_1753057154922068_81944720_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net\" alt=\"\" /><figcaption>Holness\' 2015 post in which he was dusting off a fresh pair of Desert Clarks took social media by storm. The caption accompanying the viral photo paid homage to deejay Vybz Kartel. (Photo: Instagram @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness, the island’s eighth prime minister, continues to run one of the most engaging platforms on social media – with many drawing comparisons to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and former US President Barack Obama.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2970} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-malaki-1-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2970\" /><figcaption>Aww! Such a sweet moment between little Makai Lawrence and PM Andrew Holness in January (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM )</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the young to the young-at-heart, just about everywhere our PM makes an appearance, his seemingly calm and endearing aura is infectious.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2964} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-builder-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" /><figcaption>Holness, the #Builder, at the Jamaica Labour Party\'s 75th general conference in 2018 (Photo: Facebook @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a man who understands the power of social media and digital engagement, Holness largely owes his shock 2016 general election win to his outstanding presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He straddles a delicate balance between being Jamaica’s ‘everyman’ and leader of Government – in a way that demands your attention and provokes your thoughts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But does Holness\' \'cool factor\' really hold up? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"className\":\"instagram-media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image instagram-media\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img src=\"https://instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/f80b584a351b4b21d42487a06008dff6/5DAD0DD5/t51.2885-15/e35/11910553_465628773641834_974670672_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net\" alt=\"\" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Andrew Holness anticipating a pitch during a game of cricket with students at the Mount Zion Primary School in St James. (Photo: <em>Instagram</em> @AndrewHolnessJM) </figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It turns out that there are few holes in this plot, as time and time again, Holness and his team have evolved and adapted to capitalise on the use of social media and its impact on Jamaicans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rolling back the clock, <strong>BUZZ</strong> has delved deep into Holness’ timeline to share some of his \'coolest\' moments since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Check out our gallery below</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"158\",\"159\",\"160\",\"161\",\"162\",\"163\",\"2966\",\"2967\",\"2968\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-negril-1-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"158\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-negril-1/\" class=\"wp-image-158\" /><figcaption>November 2015, the then-Opposition leader sips a jelly coconut after leaving the PNP in tatters after they rejected calls for a national debate (Photos: Instagram @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-nesbeth-performance1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"159\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-nesbeth-performance1/\" class=\"wp-image-159\" /><figcaption>Recording artiste Nesbeth hands over the chorus of his mega-hit \'My Dream\' to newly installed PM Holness at the swearing-in ceremony in March 2016 (Photo: YouTube)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-family1-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"160\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-family1/\" class=\"wp-image-160\" /><figcaption>The Holnesses embodying actibe family goals in this 2016 snap (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-norman-dunn-20171-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"161\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-norman-dunn-20171/\" class=\"wp-image-161\" /><figcaption>\'Only we who understan\' it can cross it! No road? No problem for Andrew Holness and eventual by-election winner for South East St. Mary, Dr. Norman Dunn (Photo: YouTube)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-community-football1-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"162\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-community-football1/\" class=\"wp-image-162\" /><figcaption>Holness, while still in Opposition, chills with members of West Central St. Andrew in 2015 (Photo: NegrilStories.com)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Screen-Shot-2019-07-17-at-5.55.51-PM-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"163\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/screen-shot-2019-07-17-at-5-55-51-pm/\" class=\"wp-image-163\" /><figcaption>Selfie time! After a courtesy call with the Jamaica Prefects\' Associated in April 2019, Holness channels his inner millenial with a viral group pic (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM) </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-malaki-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2966\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-malaki/\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" /><figcaption>AWWWW...! Little Makai Lawrence wrote to PM Holness in December 2018 asking to meet with him, and just as a surprise for the New Year - he showed up! (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-east-portland-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2967\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-east-portland/\" class=\"wp-image-2967\" /><figcaption>Mutual respect between this East Portland resident and PM Holness in March (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-placehotb-tweet.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2968\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-placehotb-tweet/\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" /><figcaption>Jamaicans have an uncanny way of finding humour out of everything - even this blistering heat! PM Holness took a different approach, offering his words of caution to the viral #PlaceHotB hashtag (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Andrew-Holness-Cool-B-NEW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Andrew Holness attempts a penalty kick on Paul Lane, Olympic Gardens (Photo: Richard Hamilton)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just a little extra <strong>BUZZ</strong>, here\'s a sitdown between Andrew Holness and dancehall artiste Popcaan. The pair were on hand for the historic groundbreaking ceremony in St Thomas in June. <strong><em>See video below</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMTJt2F2Rw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BzMTJt2F2Rw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want to hear from you! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do you believe Andrew Holness is our coolest Prime Minister? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comment section below!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is Andrew Holness Jamaica’s coolest Prime Minister?','','inherit','closed','closed','','124-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:12:40','2019-08-15 17:12:40','',124,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/124-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4274,9,'2019-08-15 12:12:58','2019-08-15 17:12:58','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coming out of the patriotic fervour of our ‘emancipendence’ season, naturally, we are still seething with national pride.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While we\'re still donning our black, green and gold, let\'s look at all the reasons we love this little piece of the rock we call ‘Jah-Mek-Yah’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1188,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Jamaican-suck-suck.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1188\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some things evoke those nostalgic feelings that allow us to reconnect with our culture in ways that remind us, that despite our many challenges <strong><em>‘the land is green and the sun still shineth”</em></strong><em>.</em><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, let\'s see just how ‘Jamaican’ you are...(or for our international friends, if you qualify for a <strong><em>\"Yardie Pass\"</em></strong>)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1190} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Share-A-Patty-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You’re not a real ‘yardie’ if you\'ve never...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Played marble or ‘lastic’</li><li>Called someone of Chinese descent ‘Missa Chin’ </li><li>Pulled a loose tooth by tying a string to a doorknob and&nbsp;yanking it</li><li>‘Bade’ (bathe) a river</li><li>Run a boat (<em>A community pot-luck</em>)</li><li>Cuss some choice Jamaican <em>claat</em> or <em>bad wud</em> (expletives)!</li><li>Fly a kite during Easter</li><li>Played dandy-shandy as a child - or even as an adult! </li><li>Used a wire hanger to make an antenna for the TV</li><li>Went to a nine-night!</li><li>Went to a street-dance </li><li>Rubbed Vaseline on a burn as a child</li><li>Thrown your newly dislodged tooth on the housetop </li><li>Told or listened to a duppy story</li><li>Had an encounter wid a duppy!</li><li>For our ladies - worn ‘chiney bump’ after getting your hair washed</li><li>‘Bade’ in a pan</li><li>Ate a sky juice (snowcone with a <em>\"Yardie twist\"</em>)</li><li>Ate a ‘suck-suck’, kisko or King Kong</li><li>Wrapped your school books with either newspaper or brown paper bag</li><li>Stolen a piece of meat from your mother’s/granny\'s pot</li><li>Shared a patty with a friend</li><li>Boom (jumped) a fence</li><li>Played ‘las lick’ with your friends after school</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1187} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Dandy-Shandy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1187\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>How many did you cover on the list?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','You’re not a real Jamaican if...','','inherit','closed','closed','','1162-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:12:58','2019-08-15 17:12:58','',1162,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1162-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4275,16,'2019-08-15 12:14:34','2019-08-15 17:14:34','','Water Pumps','','inherit','open','closed','','water-pumps','','','2019-08-15 12:14:34','2019-08-15 17:14:34','',3706,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Water-Pumps.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4277,4,'2019-08-15 12:17:23','2019-08-15 17:17:23','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<strong><em>Story written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:17:23','2019-08-15 17:17:23','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4278,4,'2019-08-15 12:17:59','2019-08-15 17:17:59','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms - or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular - lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. Each song should get its fair shine as all the artistes involved delivered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>—<strong><em>Story written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Where are the Dancehall juggling projects?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1377-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:17:59','2019-08-15 17:17:59','',1377,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1377-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4279,9,'2019-08-15 12:18:16','2019-08-15 17:18:16','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3236} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lauren-o-lauren-1024x839.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3236\" /><figcaption> Lauren O Lauren says she is a digital content creator.  (Photo: Instagram @laurenolauren)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Lauren O Lauren, personal brand\nbuilding is a strategic tool that she uses in her day-to-day engagements with\nher audience and corporate entities, as she tries to tell stories that reflect\na persona that is compelling and authentic. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Jamaica-born social and digital expert has been working in the digital media space for more than a decade, and she now holds a post at US-based Bumble, one of the largest tech agencies in the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2aujThfW_/\",\"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/Bw2aujThfW_/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Back when she was in Jamaica, the social butterfly, whose real name is Lauren Dunn, started the <strong>Lauren O Lauren</strong> <strong>Show</strong>. It began on Facebook before finding its way on to Jamaican cable station Flow 100. On the show, she would use her candid personality to speak on personal issues that were affecting her as a female. At the time, she said she didn’t know that she was building her personal brand. Although the brand was initially seen as being vulgar and loud, she was able to gain a following because of her sincerity and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while she believes she might influence persons, Lauren does not view herself as an influencer. Instead, she believes she is a digital content creator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>— Story written by Andre Cooper </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Lauren O Lauren is more than an influencer','','inherit','closed','closed','','832-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:18:16','2019-08-15 17:18:16','',832,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/832-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4280,4,'2019-08-15 12:18:28','2019-08-15 17:18:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The release of juggling projects by producers of Dancehall music has seen a marked decline since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2015, Chimney Records released one of the biggest juggling projects of the summer season called <strong>After Party Riddim</strong>, which featured top Dancehall artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Alkaline and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1389,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/After-Party-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years prior, Chimney Records released the <strong>Rising Sun Riddim</strong> that featured acts such as Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and others. Some have classified this as a timeless project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1390,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":438,\"height\":438} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rising-Sun-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The juggling culture started with Reggae in the 1980s and as time progressed, it moved on to the next popular genre in Jamaica, which was Dancehall. DJs would spit lyrics on hardcore rhythms — or \"riddims\" in the Jamaican vernacular — lasting 2 to 3 minutes per song. Each riddim would have at least 10 artistes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1990s and early 2000s had some of the best juggling projects in Reggae and Dancehall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the top ones included:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09r8zEt5aes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepper Seed Riddim</a> </strong>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bug and Clone Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHY3a4lJsR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 1994 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp4Xj_3FYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joy Ride Riddim</a></strong> — 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E084yiohV9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Out Riddim</a> </strong>— 1996 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg36QjyZo60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Showtime Riddim</a></strong> — 1997 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgPmb3HL5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookShelf Riddim</a></strong> — 1998<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tabvim-eos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bruk Out Riddim</a></strong> — 1999 (Mad House)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KcIwATzYc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diwali Riddim</a></strong> — 2002 (Lenky)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3nm58MBYU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiney Gal Riddim</a></strong> — 2002<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiesta Riddim</a></strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L-1wRRp3aU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> </a>— 2003 (VP Records)<br><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYE88Q6AIlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drop Leaf Riddim</a></strong> — 2005 (Don Corleon)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>FAST FORWARD</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though jugglings are not a priority for music producers or artistes these days, the music lovers will still show their appreciation and get excited to listen to their favourites from the slew of songs. In the latter part of 2018, Justus released the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f324KsKsoQ&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nhi__MIPOySfvhpM-G0KlSjLjECR8qHxo&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Machine Riddim</a>, which featured Mavado, Shenseea and TeeJay, who undoubtedly had the biggest song on the rhythm by popular traction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1399} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Shenseea_Tie-Me-Up.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" /><figcaption>Shenseea in her music video Tie Me Up on the Time Machine Riddim released 2018 (Source: Shenseea - YouTube)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June, Popular Music producer Linton ‘TJ’ dropped a similar project on the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_OB_ymaugg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traffic Riddim</a> that features top Dancehall musicians Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Popcaan and Govana among others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1401,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Traffic-Riddim.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on the reactions on social media and elsewhere, the project is expected to dominate the party scene. 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She sat in on meetings, worked well past 7PM, bounced ideas off her supervisor, went to school at night, got qualified and finally copped that corner office. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4266} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/accomplished-adults-1024x981.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4266\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She now wears chic business suits, drives a BMW, has an apartment in New Kingston and gets invited to every high profile corporate event hosted in the business district.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4267} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BMW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4267\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is fly, fiercely independent, feisty ...and lonely as hell. 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It is even more critical for some more than others, as a high percentage literally begin hearing their biological clock tick loudly when they enter their 30s. If the old storyline about there being a shortage of good, decent men out there is true, then what are her chances of having a life partner to share her success with? And why do so many career chicks end up by their lonesome?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Why do so many career chicks end up by their lonesome? </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several factors come into play. The first one being, that in seeking a mate, the successful woman tends to have super high standards. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While there is nothing wrong with standards, they need to be realistic. A woman with 2 degrees and a 6 figure salary tends to want a man of the same ilk...while the man of the same ilk does not want a relationship that seems like a competition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4289} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Balance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4289\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically, the male corporate climber wants the attractive Susie homemaker, the woman who can cook, throw fabulous parties and be the perfect mother to his two-point-five kids. He is not looking for someone who has more board meetings than he does. He ain’t about that life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now the successful female on the other hand generally dismisses the blue-collar man. The man who makes his bread with his hands is street smart and competent all in one. 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She was 88 years old.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She grew up in Lorain, Ohio and went on to become one of the world’s leading authors. Among her works are the classics <strong>Beloved</strong> and <strong>Songs of Solomon</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On her first novel,<strong> The Bluest Eye</strong>, she said: “I wrote my first novel because I wanted to read it.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2937} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/the-bluest-eye-toni-morrison.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937\" /><figcaption>The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (Photo: Amazon.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1993, Morrison won the Nobel Prize for literature becoming the first black woman to do so. 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She sat in on meetings, worked well past 7 PM, bounced ideas off her supervisor, went to school at night, got qualified and finally copped that corner office. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4266} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/accomplished-adults-1024x981.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4266\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She now wears chic business suits, drives a BMW, has an apartment in New Kingston and gets invited to every high profile corporate event hosted in the business district.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4267} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BMW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4267\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is fly, fiercely independent, feisty ...and lonely as hell. With all of her success, Paula goes home to her expensive Ashley designer sofa, hardwood coffee table and downs a half a tub of Devon House ice cream almost every night with only Lifetime movies to keep her company. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4272} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Lonely-At-Home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4272\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With all the years she dedicated to climbing the corporate ladder, the journey was not without sacrifice as along the way she did not make time to attend concerts, stage shows, art gallery openings, her friends’ birthdays, house warming parties, baby christenings and generally missed out on a lot of social events wherein she may have found herself an eligible man.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4305} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cheers-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4305\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paula’s situation is not unique and tonnes of successful women find themselves single. It is even more critical for some more than others, as a high percentage literally begin hearing their biological clock tick loudly when they enter their 30s. If the old storyline about there being a shortage of good, decent men out there is true, then what are her chances of having a life partner to share her success with? And why do so many career chicks end up by their lonesome?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Why do so many career chicks end up by their lonesome? </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several factors come into play. The first one being, that in seeking a mate, the successful woman tends to have super high standards. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While there is nothing wrong with standards, they need to be realistic. A woman with 2 degrees and a 6 figure salary tends to want a man of the same ilk...while the man of the same ilk does not want a relationship that seems like a competition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4289} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Balance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4289\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically, the male corporate climber wants the attractive Susie homemaker, the woman who can cook, throw fabulous parties and be the perfect mother to his two-point-five kids. He is not looking for someone who has more board meetings than he does. He ain’t about that life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now the successful female on the other hand generally dismisses the blue-collar man. The man who makes his bread with his hands is street smart and competent all in one. He may not make six figures but he usually works for himself and keeps his own hours so he is his own boss. He is the plumber, electrician, electrical installer, roofer, welder etc. He can fix the kitchen sink and cook a great meal afterwards. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4293} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Plumber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4293\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, she is not looking in his direction so she has alienated herself from a good portion of the available male population right off the bat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another reason why their beds are empty at night is that some successful women come off so strong that they intimidate men and scare them away. A man with a Corolla and a low paying job may think twice before approaching a woman who drives a Porsche or an X6. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4295} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Empty-Bed-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4295\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He may feel he has nothing to offer her and so he stays in his corner and continues to admire her from afar. While his lack of confidence is not her doing, the way some women talk and their attitude can be a turn-off. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most men like to chase, hunt or pursue a woman that they have an interest in. They take them out, wine and dine them, buy them flowers or little tokens to show that they are in it to win it. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4297} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Romantic-dinner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4297\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now with a super successful woman, these same men may get nervous as they feel that a regular eating spot may not impress the women and a bunch of roses may seem corny to these decision-makers who are used to corporate jets and trips to Cancun. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>The career gal has to join the dating pool with an open heart and an even more open mind.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to avoid embarrassment when their pockets cannot match up with their promises, they would rather not venture down that path at all. To them, it is about staying in their lane because their credit card limit is, well, limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4299} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vice-Grip-On-Wallet-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4299\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to find Mr Right, the career gal has to join the dating pool with an open heart and an even more open mind and not have these crazy checklists of what they want because what they want may not exist.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4302} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Checklist-Manicured-Nails-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4302\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remember Barbie already has Ken so instead of searching for the perfect mate, try to find a genuine man, one that is honest and hardworking and who hopefully can throw down in the kitchen as well as the bedroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>*Name\nchanged on request of subject&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why some career women are single','','inherit','closed','closed','','2155-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:58:29','2019-08-15 17:58:29','',2155,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2155-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4307,1,'2019-08-15 12:58:59','2019-08-15 17:58:59','','1','','inherit','open','closed','','1-3','','','2019-08-15 12:58:59','2019-08-15 17:58:59','',2067,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/1-2.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4308,9,'2019-08-15 12:59:44','2019-08-15 17:59:44','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3285} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/rita-marley-public-speaking-winner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3285\" /><figcaption>Jamaica College (JC) student Fabian Morris (centre) accepts a cheque and trophy from Rosemary Duncan, Manager of the Rita Marley Foundation (right) and judge Dr. Kadamawe Knife as the winner of the 5th annual Public Speaking Competition. (Photos: Facebook)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rita Marley has graced countless stages around the world, bringing joy with her melodic voice on a rich, musical journey spanning more than 50 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rita, however, is also on another mission, seeking\nto enrich the lives of youths, elderly and vulnerable women.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through the Rita Marley Foundation, the Reggae\nmatriarch has extended her hands in philanthropic work – helping many\nindividuals over the years in various ways.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each year, the foundation, led by manager Rosemary\nDuncan, organises two competitions to hone the skills of high school students,\nwhile assisting the top students to satisfy whatever needs they have with\nmonetary prizes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3289} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/rita-marley-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3289\" /><figcaption>Rita Marley at an undisclosed location in Africa.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The poster event is the Public Speaking Competition, held annually in February in celebration of the birthday of reggae superstar Bob Marley, who was Rita’s husband before he died of cancer in 1981.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In the Public Speaking Competition, we really\nwant to develop articulate speech among the youths, because that is important,\nbut yet still it is one of the greatest fears among adults and young people\nalike,” Duncan explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The foundation also has an Essay Competition,\nwhich is used to enhance the writing communications skills of high school\nstudents. This usually runs from April and closes in the summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3288} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/rita-marley-public-speaking-winner-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3288\" /><figcaption>Fabian Morris, a 6th form JC student in his element during his presentation for the Public Speaking Competition in February.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year the Rita Marley Foundation introduced the inaugural Song Writing Competition. The event was commissioned by Rita to harness song-writing skillset by high school students; the foundation’s latest competition is expected to be held annually.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Duncan, Rita felt that enough focus\nwas not being paid to the craft, although, the best songwriters in the world\nare paid well for their work.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is important to write clean music, music that\nwill transcend generation and time, music that both babies and adults could\nlisten to and that is what we want to develop, and we think it is important to\nstart with the youths,” Duncan further remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Besides the competitions, the foundation also does\nwork at Mary’s Child, a catholic facility that caters to pregnant teens and\nteenage mothers without a permanent home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recently, the foundation also started a music education programme for basic school children in inner-city communities. With renowned musician Grub Cooper and Simone Kenney, the children are taught about notes, percussion, and the piano.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Rita Marley Foundation making a difference in young minds','','inherit','closed','closed','','1750-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 12:59:44','2019-08-15 17:59:44','',1750,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1750-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4309,21,'2019-08-15 13:00:04','2019-08-15 18:00:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paula* has paid her dues. She sat in on meetings, worked well past 7 PM, bounced ideas off her supervisor, went to school at night, got qualified and finally copped that corner office. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4266} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/accomplished-adults-1024x981.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4266\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She now wears chic business suits, drives a BMW, has an apartment in New Kingston and gets invited to every high profile corporate event hosted in the business district.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4267} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BMW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4267\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is fly, fiercely independent, feisty ...and lonely as hell. With all of her success, Paula goes home to her expensive Ashley designer sofa, hardwood coffee table and downs a half a tub of Devon House ice cream almost every night with only Lifetime movies to keep her company. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4272} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Lonely-At-Home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4272\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With all the years she dedicated to climbing the corporate ladder, the journey was not without sacrifice as along the way she did not make time to attend concerts, stage shows, art gallery openings, her friends’ birthdays, house warming parties, baby christenings and generally missed out on a lot of social events wherein she may have found herself an eligible man.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4305} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Cheers-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4305\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paula’s situation is not unique and tonnes of successful women find themselves single. It is even more critical for some more than others, as a high percentage literally begin hearing their biological clock tick loudly when they enter their 30s. If the old storyline about there being a shortage of good, decent men out there is true, then what are her chances of having a life partner to share her success with? And why do so many career chicks end up by their lonesome?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> While there is nothing wrong with standards, they need to be realistic. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several factors come into play. The first one being, that in seeking a mate, the successful woman tends to have super high standards. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While there is nothing wrong with standards, they need to be realistic. A woman with 2 degrees and a 6 figure salary tends to want a man of the same ilk...while the man of the same ilk does not want a relationship that seems like a competition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4289} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Balance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4289\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically, the male corporate climber wants the attractive Susie homemaker, the woman who can cook, throw fabulous parties and be the perfect mother to his two-point-five kids. He is not looking for someone who has more board meetings than he does. He ain’t about that life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now the successful female on the other hand generally dismisses the blue-collar man. The man who makes his bread with his hands is street smart and competent all in one. He may not make six figures but he usually works for himself and keeps his own hours so he is his own boss. He is the plumber, electrician, electrical installer, roofer, welder etc. He can fix the kitchen sink and cook a great meal afterwards. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4293} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Plumber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4293\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, she is not looking in his direction so she has alienated herself from a good portion of the available male population right off the bat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another reason why their beds are empty at night is that some successful women come off so strong that they intimidate men and scare them away. A man with a Corolla and a low paying job may think twice before approaching a woman who drives a Porsche or an X6. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4295} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Empty-Bed-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4295\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He may feel he has nothing to offer her and so he stays in his corner and continues to admire her from afar. While his lack of confidence is not her doing, the way some women talk and their attitude can be a turn-off. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most men like to chase, hunt or pursue a woman that they have an interest in. They take them out, wine and dine them, buy them flowers or little tokens to show that they are in it to win it. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4297} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Romantic-dinner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4297\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now with a super successful woman, these same men may get nervous as they feel that a regular eating spot may not impress the women and a bunch of roses may seem corny to these decision-makers who are used to corporate jets and trips to Cancun. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>The career gal has to join the dating pool with an open heart and an even more open mind.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to avoid embarrassment when their pockets cannot match up with their promises, they would rather not venture down that path at all. To them, it is about staying in their lane because their credit card limit is, well, limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4299} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vice-Grip-On-Wallet-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4299\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to find Mr Right, the career gal has to join the dating pool with an open heart and an even more open mind and not have these crazy checklists of what they want because what they want may not exist.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4302} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Checklist-Manicured-Nails-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4302\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remember Barbie already has Ken so instead of searching for the perfect mate, try to find a genuine man, one that is honest and hardworking and who hopefully can throw down in the kitchen as well as the bedroom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>*Name\nchanged on request of subject&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why some career women are single','','inherit','closed','closed','','2155-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:00:04','2019-08-15 18:00:04','',2155,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2155-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4310,9,'2019-08-15 13:03:12','2019-08-15 18:03:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is nothing worse than an overbearing parent. Indeed there are tonnes of stories about parents who do not know boundaries and will not let their babies leave the nest in peace.  Monster-in-law much?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3874} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Monster-In-Law-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3874\" /><figcaption>Classic showdown scene between the bride-to-be and her mother-in-law in the popular movie Monster-In-Law.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you asked for their opinions or not, some parents will let your partner know what they think of them, often crossing the line to even being disrespectful to their child’s significant other. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> There are several red flags or warning signs that you may have meddling parents or in-laws. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some parental interference is slight and subtle, while others have almost declared war on your relationship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1.</strong> <strong>His mother inspects his white shirts! </strong>For her, they cannot be beige or eggshell. Madam has declared that her precious son must have white shirts for work so you had better go invest in some blue soap.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Your father refers to your husband as ‘de boy him’.</strong> To look at a grown man and reduce him to the level of ‘boy’ speaks to the utter contempt he has for your spouse. Fix it Jesus!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. The children must refer to them as Mrs. or Mr. so-so, not grandma or grandpa! </strong>Because you had the audacity to water down the gene pool, they are not readily interested in embracing your offspring. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. When your mother-in-law comes to visit, she runs her hand over your furniture, checking for dust.</strong> Now the dust in your house is really none of her business but apparently, it will confirm to her if you can ‘keep house’ properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5.</strong> <strong>His mother constantly questions how you raise and discipline your children</strong> and overnight she has become ‘Doctor Ruth’ and is now a paediatrician as well as a child psychologist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. Your culinary capabilities are put to the test</strong> when his mother insinuates that you are not feeding him adequately and he is wasting away under your care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7.</strong> <strong>Your father comes by uninvited and stays as long as he wants.</strong> Soon he will be demanding a key. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. </strong>Your father-in-law takes his daughter shopping for furniture and accent pieces for YOUR home, thus <strong>picking out stuff without consulting you on items that will decorate or take up space in your home</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong> <strong>Your husband goes home daily to eat his mother’s cooking before coming home to yours!</strong> That is tantamount to betrayal!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong> <strong>Your parents refuse to sit down at any family gathering or even acknowledge your spouse as long as you are with them!</strong> Yup, it cannot get any worse than that. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You will have to decide to either cling to your partner or give up your relationship as you cannot make both parties happy. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If parents love you unconditionally, they will learn to at least be civil towards your spouse.  If they are unwilling, you may very well have to love your parents ...from a distance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Signs your parents are ruining your relationship','','inherit','closed','closed','','603-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:03:12','2019-08-15 18:03:12','',603,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/603-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4312,1,'2019-08-15 13:05:15','2019-08-15 18:05:15','','1','','inherit','open','closed','','1-4','','','2019-08-15 13:05:15','2019-08-15 18:05:15','',1662,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/1-3.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4314,3,'2019-08-15 13:09:06','2019-08-15 18:09:06','','Candycraze','','inherit','open','closed','','candycraze','','','2019-08-15 13:09:06','2019-08-15 18:09:06','',2600,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/candycraze.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4315,1,'2019-08-15 13:10:26','2019-08-15 18:10:26','','1','','inherit','open','closed','','1-5','','','2019-08-15 13:10:26','2019-08-15 18:10:26','',3040,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/1-4.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4316,9,'2019-08-15 13:10:45','2019-08-15 18:10:45','','adult-business-people-businessmen-1243524','','inherit','open','closed','','adult-business-people-businessmen-1243524','','','2019-08-15 13:10:45','2019-08-15 18:10:45','',594,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/adult-business-people-businessmen-1243524.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4317,9,'2019-08-15 13:11:06','2019-08-15 18:11:06','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They say life begins at 40. So, all the years on earth leading up to 40 we were probably still foetuses. Or were we all hibernating throughout the previous decades? With that said, there are many lessons to be learnt along life’s journey.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4316} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/adult-business-people-businessmen-1243524-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4316\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some under-40s may have already learnt these gems, but here are a few that are worthy of being mentioned. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Look in the mirror and just love and embrace your\nflaws.</strong> If you have stretch marks as a result of\npregnancy, love every line and wrinkles. They are your badge of honour </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wake up and be thankful for every day.</strong> Do you know how many people did not live to see today? Be thankful for each additional day above ground.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When you have to pee, just go!</strong>\nDo not hold it, do not laugh and especially do not sneeze! Those muscles have been\nworking overtime for far too many years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Even when broke, just be happy you are in a better place than others. </strong>Though you have not won the lottery if you can find money to buy your dinner you are still ahead of the game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Say what’s on your mind even if some people do not\nlike it.</strong> Once it comes from a place of love, share\nyour opinion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don’t hang around people who are negative.</strong>\nBecome allergic to negative people, they will bring you down!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Laugh more and laugh hard.</strong> Love a good joke. If you are always grumpy or cannot find humour in anything then it sucks for others to be around you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Do what excites you.</strong> Whether\nit is going on a roller coaster or taking in a movie with friends, just do it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Even if an idea seems crazy or unpopular to others,\nfollow it.</strong> Do not let people and their own personal in-built\nfears stop you from doing what you are driven to do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cherish the friends you have.</strong>\nGood friends better than pocket kind so always find time to link up, have a\nmeal, belch and buss a story.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Take care of your elders, they won’t always be around.</strong>\nLearn as much from them as you possibly can. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stay away from stuck up, pretentious or hypocritical\npeople.</strong> They usually have inner demons battling\nthat you have no idea about. Let them be. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When something seems hard, go at it harder.</strong>\nDon’t give up. Your breakthrough can be right around the corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be a friend even when you think the person is making a\nmistake.</strong> It’s not our place to judge. Just say\nyour piece and then give support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Love with your entire being.</strong>\nGive what you can as much as you can because that’s the only way to love\ncompletely. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tell your children you love them as often as you can.</strong> You can never do this enough as they grow up so fast and pretty soon all that remains are the memories and pictures when they go off and live their own lives. Kiss them often, read them a bedtime story and listen to every crazy story about school life and who annoys them and which teacher sucks. Those memories will be priceless one day. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>— Story written by C.W.</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Life lessons learnt at 40','','inherit','closed','closed','','594-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:11:06','2019-08-15 18:11:06','',594,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/594-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4318,3,'2019-08-15 13:12:46','2019-08-15 18:12:46','','Candycraze Milkshake','','inherit','open','closed','','candycraze_milkshake','','','2019-08-15 13:12:46','2019-08-15 18:12:46','',2566,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/candycraze_milkshake.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4319,17,'2019-08-15 13:28:48','2019-08-15 18:28:48','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4328} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Starbucks_CamanaBay_Aug2019_RC-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4328\" /><figcaption>Starbucks new location in the Cayman Islands. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Starbucks\nand Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited have opened their first Starbucks® store\nin the Cayman Islands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This marks another milestone for the global coffee company’s expansion in the Caribbean. Located within one of Cayman’s most iconic locations, Camana Bay, the new 1,500 square-foot store showcases the iconic Starbucks brand while also celebrating the culture and heritage of Cayman’s people.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The opening of Starbucks will allow visitors and locals alike to enjoy the world’s finest coffee right here in our island.\"</p><cite>—Jason Brown </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“With the diverse and growing economy and the melting pot of cultures\nwho work, live or visit our Cayman shores, the opening of Starbucks will allow\nvisitors and locals alike to enjoy the world’s finest coffee right here in our island,”\nlocal partner Jason Brown said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unique\ncoffeehouse design features a pink and white bar inspired by Cayman’s\nworld-famous pink sand beaches and dark walnut finishes, a nod to the island’s long\nhistory in boat-making.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4331} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Starbucks_CamanaBay_Aug2019_RC-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4331\" /><figcaption>A feature of the coffee shop is the mural done by Tansy Maki</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Located directly\nacross from the bar is a 56-foot wide mural by locally based artist, Tansy\nMaki. The hand-painted mural showcases the local flora and fauna, and the\nSiren, a Starbucks icon, laying in the water admiring the natural wonder of\nGrand Cayman.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Starbucks®\nstores in Cayman are exclusively owned by Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited and\nare sub-licensed and operated through Caribbean Coffee Baristas Cayman Limited,\na consortium led by Ian Dear, Adam Stewart and his local partner Jason Brown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Starbucks opens first store in Cayman','','publish','open','closed','','starbucks-opens-first-store-in-cayman','','','2019-08-15 13:28:48','2019-08-15 18:28:48','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=4319',0,'post','',0),(4321,21,'2019-08-15 13:15:51','2019-08-15 18:15:51','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3955} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/rebecca-stevenson-buzz-demo-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3955\" /><figcaption>Rebecca Stevenson (Photos: James Mitchell)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coldwell Banker realtor Rebecca Tulloch Stevenson has just signed on as a <strong>BUZZ</strong> columnist to provide tips and insights into Jamaica’s real estate market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>We sat down with her at Outpost Republic located on Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston, to find out about her life as a realtor and a little bit more about the real estate game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong>\"...Money should never determine the level of service the client gets, when you give people good service, you reap satisfactory rewards.\" </strong></p><cite>  –  The insightful Rebecca Stevenson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong>:&nbsp; Why did you become a realtor?<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rebecca</strong>: I got into the real estate market business about 6 years ago. I was persuaded to enter it by my good friend Kaili McDonnough-Scott who is also a realtor. She said, “ Look, you can sell so why don’t we do this real estate course together.”<br>We both love properties and home décor and are businesswomen and I went from there.<br><br><br><strong>BUZZ</strong>: It is evident that you have a passion for what you do. Tell us about that passion? <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rebecca</strong>:&nbsp; It really comes down to trying to help people. I love meeting people and I do think the real estate market should be demystified. It is not just for the elite. Being a realtor is never boring. Every day is an adventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>BUZZ</strong>: You appeared on the HGTV show <strong>House Hunters International</strong>. How did that come about and tell us a little about that experience?<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rebecca</strong>:&nbsp; I have appeared on House Hunters twice. The first time I was in the business all of four months! I really didn’t know too much about the business but my friend Odessa Chambers said, “Hey Rebecca, I heard you got your real estate licence. HGTV is looking for an agent. Why don’t you do it?\"<br><br>I had to audition for the part and I must say that was fun but having said that I do have a background in drama. It was a great experience and I have good memories of working with my first couple, Kevin and Cassidy, ex-pats from the U.S. coming to work in Jamaica who needed a home.<br><br>House Hunters called me back to do the show two years ago when I was pregnant with my son Hunter. I had reservations because I was 6-months pregnant at the time but they insisted that they wanted to work with me again.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3956} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/rebecca-stevenson-buzz-demo-2-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3956\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong>: Right now many young persons are interested in the property market, which seems to be enjoying a boom. You have said people should be looking to rent where they live as opposed to concentrating on ownership. Could you explain a bit further for our readers? <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rebecca</strong>: Sometimes it\'s OK to own something that you rent to someone else but you rent where you live. What I mean by that is when you sit down and go through the numbers, it can work in your favour if you are renting somewhere, paying a nominal sum which I would consider anywhere below J$150,000 a month. If you can keep your rent below that, then you’re golden.<br><br>Then what you do is save for your deposit; buy a property that you then rent out to someone else. The rent you do collect can be used to pay down the mortgage.<br><br>That rental income should be at least 90 per cent of your carrying costs, which are your mortgage and maintenance fees.<br><br>As Jamaicans, we have been caught up in this idea of homeownership and having land. We need to take the emotion out of it and focus on how real estate can help build up your asset holdings. We must pay better attention to assets, not liabilities. Nobody wants to be house poor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3954} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/rebecca-stevenson-buzz-demo-3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3954\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong>: Anya Levy has said that there is a surplus of units on the market and that there is a danger of creating a real estate bubble. What is your take on this?<br><br><strong>Rebecca</strong>:&nbsp; Real estate developers are not stupid. They do not build indiscriminately. They know where the demand is. Both my partner and I believe there is around 3 to 6 months supply of apartments and that is fine.<br><br>Today people have more choices. There are so many options for two-bedroom apartments and townhouses, which should be empowering for consumers. It is more an issue of choice rather than oversupply.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> <strong>\"Being a realtor is not about salesmanship; it is about expertise.\"</strong></p><cite>   – Rebecca Stevenson in an interview with BUZZ</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong>: What should you be looking for in your real estate broker?<br><br><strong>Rebecca</strong>: You have to vibe with your broker. When you are working with a broker you really need to trust that person and so confidence is key. You have to find a realtor who is doing their ABCs and I consider that \'Always Be Caring\'.<br><br>The realtor shouldn’t be concerned solely about the money from the deal. The money should never determine the level of service the client gets.<br><br>I have found, when you give people good service, you reap satisfactory rewards. If I do a good job, the client tells people about my level of service, which in turn grows my business.<br><br>You need a realtor that knows the market but more importantly, one that listens to you. You don’t want someone showing you apples when you are shopping for oranges.<br><br>Being a realtor is not about salesmanship; it is about expertise. <br><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Look out for Rebecca’s real estate tips here on <strong>BUZZ</strong>, coming soon. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Rebecca Stevenson gives tips on real estate','','inherit','closed','closed','','3941-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:15:51','2019-08-15 18:15:51','',3941,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/3941-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4322,9,'2019-08-15 13:16:52','2019-08-15 18:16:52','','dating-african-lady-close-up-couple-1667847','','inherit','open','closed','','dating-african-lady-close-up-couple-1667847','','','2019-08-15 13:16:52','2019-08-15 18:16:52','',547,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/dating-african-lady-close-up-couple-1667847.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4323,9,'2019-08-15 13:17:03','2019-08-15 18:17:03','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check this out: in 2015 you stopped dating Tyrone because he could not control the one-eyed snake that was slithering around in his trousers. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3798} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/men-cheating-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3798\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So after a year and a string of broken promises, you called it quits and gathered your best friend and a tub of ice cream to bawl, commiserate and watch Lifetime movies together as you both cuss out every male for being a furry four-legged creature that pees on fire hydrants and shags every available woman as if marking their territory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As time heals all wounds, you eventually dusted yourself off, got a new hot hairstyle and an even newer and hotter beau and moved on. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fast forward to present day and your bestie called you up to say she is coming over to talk. That bubbly gut feeling in the pit of your stomach said whatever she is coming with is not going to be good. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After much hand wringing, she finally blurted out that she was dating Tyrone your ex and she actually wants your blessing, suggesting that maybe some time soon you can all double date! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"While she may be a homie hopper, can you really throw away years of friendship over a man who is not even your man anymore?\"</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your initial reaction is to tell her every choice fabric that Pings and Pablo’s sells as she is the first cousin to Judas Iscariot, but then you stop to think: do you really have the right to curse her out? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Granted she should have levelled with you about her interest in him but since she did not, what can you really do about the situation? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can most definitely run her out of your home and out of your life in addition to calling her every vile and disgusting name you can find in the dictionary and even some that have not made it in there as yet. But after venting, does it change anything? Not really.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While she may be a homie hopper, can you really throw away years of friendship over a man who is not even your man anymore? Before you can consider any of that you need to examine if she really violated the friendship by dating your ex? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4322} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/dating-african-lady-close-up-couple-1667847-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4322\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do you cut her off and declare war on social media or do you take time to lick your wounds and realise that your past relationship is always just that - the past.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some will say yes it was disrespectful on her part as she is putting her desire for a man thought to be off-limit over your friendship, hence she probably was never a true friend to begin with.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In short, it is a betrayal of your trust. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A real friend would not put themselves in a position that would lead to dating the ex-lover of someone they called a sister. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, others will argue that once that relationship ended, he was fair game. As long as she was not dating him when you guys were together, nothing is wrong with her seeing someone you once had a relationship with. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We would all want a ‘kumbaya’ moment, but the reality is a different matter. First of all, there will be awkwardness when you all have to cross paths. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Is he allowed to tag along to parties and events or will it be an unspoken rule for her to just not bring him around you? &nbsp;Also, he now has intimate knowledge of both you and your friend in the bedroom and you may wonder if he does the comparisons in his head! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is easy to say it would not be a problem but for most women, there are too many untenable factors at play to make it a situation to which they can truly say they are okay with it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>— Story written by C.W.</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is it ok to date your friend’s ex?','','inherit','closed','closed','','547-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:17:03','2019-08-15 18:17:03','',547,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/547-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4324,21,'2019-08-15 13:17:24','2019-08-15 18:17:24','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With an inspiring new platform as Miss St Elizabeth Festival Queen, 22-year-old Ashley Witter is determined to a better world for the children in her parish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2361} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Witter-Proud-Ambassador.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A customer service representative by profession and a proud past student of The Hampton School, this brilliant beauty has her eyes set on pursuing a degree in Primary Education at The Bethlehem Teacher’s College.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ashley grew up in the small community of Brighton, New Market. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Ashley, “My childhood can be described as exciting, adventurous, educational and inspirational. 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Oftentimes realizing that their parents or guardians don’t have the financial resources to assist in furthering their education. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2370} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Ashley-Witter-Black-River-Safari.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2370\" /><figcaption>Ashley Witter sharing lens time at the Black River Safari in St Elizabeth</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She notes with pride that despite these obstacles, \"They always utilize the fertile grounds that God has blessed this community with.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a Youth Ambassador herself, she shared her belief that \"the Youth Ambassador Programme (JaYAP) should give aspiring youth ambassadors the opportunity to make the changes each community needs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With that said, we can outline arising issues and implement strategic methods that will become solutions to these problems. 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De aaman tree supposed to full and ripe by now,” my friend Patrick* remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mi nuh like walk deh enuh, and Mama seh wi nuffi walk tru deh again, yuh waan mi get lick brejin?” I retorted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A fraid yuh fraid! Look how much time we play football in deh and play marble? mi wah aaman before mi gwope,” he whipped, asking, “Yuh nuh waan ketch Dragon Ball Z before it start?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3695} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/buzz-memories-1-1024x829.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3695\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being the second half of our mischievous rag-tag duo, I couldn’t possibly say no; Patrick was not my only friend, but we were closer than the actual brothers I was forced to live with. So yes, into the Chinese cemetery we went.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the time, there was an opening in the perimeter wall that surrounded the massive property – cutting our walk time in half, we had been there many times and easily wormed our way through the crack.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Skipping over a few graves and running in between the tombstones, one could say the cemetery was a favourite for children, despite repeated warnings from adults.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>‘Cursed’ and ‘haunted’ were some of the words used to describe the cemetery, nonetheless, many kids flocked its grounds day and night, doing and playing everything imaginable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This time was different for me and Patrick, we’ve never been here after the end of the evening shift at primary school – the sunset was quite advanced, and darkness crept slowly across the Kingston sky.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The almond tree was in sight and so Patrick and I grabbed some stones and threw them without abandon, trying to wrest the branches of a few fruits. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3693} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/buzz-memories-2-1024x807.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3693\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They weren’t something I particularly enjoyed but Patrick seemed to be enraptured.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was as we sat in the near-darkness, munching greedily away before going home, at that moment, in the silence, we heard the sounds. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The uncanny recognition of footsteps was not a great cause for concern, however, my friend and I saw no one – just the sounds that gave the position away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Yow! A wah kinda ramping unno a deal wid. A night enuh! Unno naave nuh yaad?” Patrick shouted out into the night, the anxiety setting deep in his bones.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It became increasingly harder to concentrate as the footsteps encroached ever so slowly, closer to us and the mound of almond shells nearby.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Me ah guh home enuh Patrick, dis nuh feel right,” I beckoned, trying to break my best friend’s incessant questioning of the darkness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3696} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/buzz-memories-3-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3696\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patrick pulled out a pencil from his bag, so did I and we sharpened them with the intent to inflict pain on anyone that dared come any closer – and closer they did.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At this point, there were only three sounds – mine and Oneil’s ragged breathing, and the menacing rhythm of approaching footsteps – the fear paralysing us; keeping us frozen in place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s when two dots appeared, unassuming and harmless at first, until they grew, revealing reddish eyes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then, to our collective horror, two arms appeared, trying to embrace us in a cold, deathly hug and we lost any sense of remaining composure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Us two boys ran like our lives depended on it, beyond terrified, screaming all the whole way home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3697} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/buzz-memories-4-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3697\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The trauma etched on our faces was concerning, but no matter how hard our families pressed for answers, we never spoke.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The next day, at school, Patrick and I sat silent during lunchtime – at a loss at what transpired the night before.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Mi nah go back in deh,” he started, and it was the first time I ever heard Patrick’s voice shake. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I never told him that I made the mistake of looking back as we fled – convincing myself that I was just checking that we weren’t been chased by whatever it was.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a woman, or at least that’s how my mind processed what I had seen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Its skin so pale, eyes bloodshot red, that growling sound it made as we ran. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But it was the scream as it faded away, disappearing into the darkness – the sight forever haunts me…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do you have any horror tales of your own? 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(Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Starbucks\nand Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited have opened their first Starbucks® store\nin the Cayman Islands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This marks another milestone for the global coffee company’s expansion in the Caribbean. Located within one of Cayman’s most iconic locations, Camana Bay, the new 1,500 square-foot store showcases the iconic Starbucks brand while also celebrating the culture and heritage of Cayman’s people.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"The opening of Starbucks will allow visitors and locals alike to enjoy the world’s finest coffee right here in our island.\"</p><cite>—Jason Brown </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“With the diverse and growing economy and the melting pot of cultures\nwho work, live or visit our Cayman shores, the opening of Starbucks will allow\nvisitors and locals alike to enjoy the world’s finest coffee right here in our island,”\nlocal partner Jason Brown said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unique\ncoffeehouse design features a pink and white bar inspired by Cayman’s\nworld-famous pink sand beaches and dark walnut finishes, a nod to the island’s long\nhistory in boat-making.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4331} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Starbucks_CamanaBay_Aug2019_RC-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4331\" /><figcaption>A feature of the coffee shop is the mural done by Tansy Maki</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Located directly\nacross from the bar is a 56-foot wide mural by locally based artist, Tansy\nMaki. The hand-painted mural showcases the local flora and fauna, and the\nSiren, a Starbucks icon, laying in the water admiring the natural wonder of\nGrand Cayman.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Starbucks®\nstores in Cayman are exclusively owned by Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited and\nare sub-licensed and operated through Caribbean Coffee Baristas Cayman Limited,\na consortium led by Ian Dear, Adam Stewart and his local partner Jason Brown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Starbucks opens first store in Cayman','','inherit','closed','closed','','4319-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:28:48','2019-08-15 18:28:48','',4319,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4319-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4336,9,'2019-08-15 13:29:38','2019-08-15 18:29:38','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is nothing worse than an overbearing parent. Indeed there are tonnes of stories about parents who do not know boundaries and will not let their babies leave the nest in peace.  Monster-in-law much?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3874} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Monster-In-Law-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3874\" /><figcaption>Classic showdown scene between the bride-to-be and her mother-in-law in the popular movie Monster-In-Law.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you asked for their opinions or not, some parents will let your partner know what they think of them, often crossing the line to even being disrespectful to their child’s significant other. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> There are several red flags or warning signs that you may have meddling parents or in-laws. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some parental interference is slight and subtle, while others have almost declared war on your relationship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1.</strong> <strong>His mother inspects his white shirts! </strong>For her, they cannot be beige or eggshell. Madam has declared that her precious son must have white shirts for work so you had better go invest in some blue soap.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Your father refers to your husband as ‘de boy him’.</strong> To look at a grown man and reduce him to the level of ‘boy’ speaks to the utter contempt he has for your spouse. Fix it Jesus!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. The children must refer to them as Mrs. or Mr. so-so, not grandma or grandpa! </strong>Because you had the audacity to water down the gene pool, they are not readily interested in embracing your offspring. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. When your mother-in-law comes to visit, she runs her hand over your furniture, checking for dust.</strong> Now the dust in your house is really none of her business but apparently, it will confirm to her if you can ‘keep house’ properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5.</strong> <strong>His mother constantly questions how you raise and discipline your children</strong> and overnight she has become ‘Doctor Ruth’ and is now a paediatrician as well as a child psychologist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. Your culinary capabilities are put to the test</strong> when his mother insinuates that you are not feeding him adequately and he is wasting away under your care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7.</strong> <strong>Your father comes by uninvited and stays as long as he wants.</strong> Soon he will be demanding a key. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. </strong>Your father-in-law takes his daughter shopping for furniture and accent pieces for YOUR home, thus <strong>picking out stuff without consulting you on items that will decorate or take up space in your home</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong> <strong>Your husband goes home daily to eat his mother’s cooking before coming home to yours!</strong> That is tantamount to betrayal!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong> <strong>Your parents refuse to sit down at any family gathering or even acknowledge your spouse as long as you are with them!</strong> Yup, it cannot get any worse than that. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You will have to decide to either cling to your partner or give up your relationship as you cannot make both parties happy. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If parents love you unconditionally, they will learn to at least be civil towards your spouse. &nbsp;If they are unwilling, you may very well have to love your parents ...from a distance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Signs your parents are ruining your relationship','','inherit','closed','closed','','603-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:29:38','2019-08-15 18:29:38','',603,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/603-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4337,1,'2019-08-15 13:34:47','2019-08-15 18:34:47','','1','','inherit','open','closed','','1-6','','','2019-08-15 13:34:47','2019-08-15 18:34:47','',2506,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/1-5.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4338,1,'2019-08-15 13:34:54','2019-08-15 18:34:54','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2541} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2541\"/><figcaption>Stredic Thompson (left) and his son, Matthew are at the helm of Journey\'s End Wines. (Photos: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2018, Stredic Thompson abandoned a career in banking to pursue his passion for making wines. These days, he and his son, Matthew, are surprising taste buds with their amazing line of fine wines. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We love the quality and look Journey’s End produces, and we said we would take this brand and make it an international brand,” said Stredic Thompson, who is the managing director of Journey’s End Wines. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2528} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-1-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2528\"/><figcaption>All 10 variations of Jamaica-made Flavour of the Past wines.  (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since their journey began, the pair has been moving full-steam ahead to boost the local perception of quality-made wines under the brand Flavours of the Past. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wine is something that is very palatable, and there was something else that attracted us to wine,” Thompson told<strong> BUZZ</strong>. “Jamaica has a national dish, a national fruit – there’s no national wine, and we thought Flavours of the Past could become the national wine.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"<strong><em>Journey’s End is a unique skillset wherein we make the finest wine from Jamaican fruit,</em></strong>\"</p><cite>— Stredic Thompson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Flavours of the Past now has 10 flavours - soursop, honey-orange, ackee, pimento berry, pineapple, passion fruit, ginger, sorrel, noni and sugarcane.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> that new flavours will be rolled out in the coming months.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Moringa wine will be launched in another few months. There are other ideas we have: starfruit, mango, otaheite apple. We can be as creative as we want with wines,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>See our gallery below with the full product line!</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"2516\",\"2518\",\"2519\",\"2520\",\"2521\",\"2522\",\"2523\",\"2524\",\"2525\",\"2526\"]} -->\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/journeys-end-wine-buzz-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2516\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2516\" class=\"wp-image-2516\"/><figcaption>Jamaican Passion fruit wine</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2518\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2518\" class=\"wp-image-2518\"/><figcaption>The widely popular Jamaican Soursop wine </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2519\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2519\" class=\"wp-image-2519\"/><figcaption>Bet you didn\'t know Jamaican Ackee wine was a thing?! </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2520\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2520\" class=\"wp-image-2520\"/><figcaption>Pimento. Berry. Wine. Enough said. </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2521\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2521\" class=\"wp-image-2521\"/><figcaption>Flavours of the Past offering a new twist to the traditional Jamaican Ginger wine.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2522\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2522\" class=\"wp-image-2522\"/><figcaption>\'Pine time\'!</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2523\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2523\" class=\"wp-image-2523\"/><figcaption>Another big hit is the Jamaican Noni wine! </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2524\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2524\" class=\"wp-image-2524\"/><figcaption>The mother of rum, Jamaican Sugar Cane, as a wine...hmmm </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2525\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2525\" class=\"wp-image-2525\"/><figcaption>Sorrel with wine, sorrel with rum or Jamaican Sorrel Wine? You choose! </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2526\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2526\" class=\"wp-image-2526\"/><figcaption>The latest invention by Flavours of the Past, Jamaican Honey Orange wine.</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked what separates Journey’s End from other local wine manufacturers, Thompson’s answer was simple - quality and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our wines are uniquely hand-crafted for the market. We ensure that there is consistency in quality and taste. It is made from genuine Jamaican fruits we purchase or use from our farm. Our process is solid from beginning to the end,” Thompson told <strong>BUZZ</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Journey’s End is a unique skillset wherein we make the finest wine from Jamaican fruits. As long as it’s a fruit grown in Jamaica, we can find a way to make the best wine there is from it.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2529} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2529\"/><figcaption>A man of procedure: Stredic Thompson show the BUZZ team a container with sorrel being fermented. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the quality is maintained, <strong><em>Flavours of the Past</em></strong>’s line is surprisingly affordable – retailing from $2,000 for the 700ml, to around $400 for the 150ml varieties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Thompson gave <strong>BUZZ</strong> a tour of their <strong><em>Flavours of the Past</em></strong> winery on Duke Street, downtown Kingston, he explained that each fruit goes through an intricate cooking, fermentation, triple filtration, cooling, heating, bottling and labelling process before filling shelves at several major supermarket chains and the airports in Kingston and Montego Bay.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"2531\",\"2532\",\"2534\"]} -->\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/journeys-end-wine-buzz-3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2531\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/father-son-duo-taking-exotic-jamaican-wines-across-the-world/journeys-end-wine-buzz-3/\" class=\"wp-image-2531\"/></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2532\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/father-son-duo-taking-exotic-jamaican-wines-across-the-world/journeys-end-wine-buzz-2/\" class=\"wp-image-2532\"/></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2534\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/father-son-duo-taking-exotic-jamaican-wines-across-the-world/journeys-end-wine-buzz-5/\" class=\"wp-image-2534\"/><figcaption> </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We find that in the airports we do extremely well because people want that connection to Jamaica. To taste a piece, that flavour of Jamaica and that’s what we provide,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Persons are always blown away when they taste our wines and they often say: ‘Is this really made in Jamaica?’. I’ve heard it so many times, and I immediately say: ‘Right here in Jamaica is where it is made’.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2509} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2509\"/><figcaption>Father-son duo Stredic Thompson (right) and Matthew Thompson leading the charge to push quality-made, exotic Jamaican wines internationally. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson, through Journey’s End, wants to\nlaunch the island as a premier destination for fine wine connoisseurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want it to be an international brand. When you think of Jamaica, we want it to be synonymous with <strong><em>Flavours of the Past</em></strong> wines,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>, adding that the aim is to enter the European and North American markets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZhive</strong>, we want to hear from you. Have you tried any of these wines? Which flavour surprised you the most? Let us know in the comment section below.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Father-son duo taking exotic Jamaican wines across the world','','inherit','closed','closed','','2506-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 13:34:54','2019-08-15 18:34:54','',2506,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2506-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4339,9,'2019-08-15 13:43:01','2019-08-15 18:43:01','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3598} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3598\" /><figcaption>Just outside the gate to LifeYard, a surreal mural of Haile Selassie adorns the wall of the eco-village. (Photos: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LifeYard, found in the heart of Parade Gardens on Fleet Street in downtown Kingston, is an eco-village.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was created by a group of young Rastafarians, out of a need to breathe life into Fleet Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Judging from the stunning imagery our BUZZ lenses captured, Fleet Street is  very much alive, artistically. <strong><em>Check out the gallery below:</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[3600,3602,3603,3604,3605,3606,3607]} -->\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/lifeyard-buzz-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3600\" class=\"wp-image-3600\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-14-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3602\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/lifeyard-a-creative-oasis-in-kingstons-inner-city/lifeyard-buzz-14/\" class=\"wp-image-3602\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3603\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/lifeyard-a-creative-oasis-in-kingstons-inner-city/lifeyard-buzz-7/\" class=\"wp-image-3603\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3604\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/lifeyard-a-creative-oasis-in-kingstons-inner-city/lifeyard-buzz-9/\" class=\"wp-image-3604\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3605\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/lifeyard-a-creative-oasis-in-kingstons-inner-city/lifeyard-buzz-6/\" class=\"wp-image-3605\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3606\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/lifeyard-a-creative-oasis-in-kingstons-inner-city/lifeyard-buzz-4/\" class=\"wp-image-3606\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3607\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/lifeyard-a-creative-oasis-in-kingstons-inner-city/lifeyard-buzz-10/\" class=\"wp-image-3607\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, in 2014, the group started to beautify sections of the\ncommunity, to restore pride into the younger generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, LifeYard stands as a growing social enterprise – the\nfirst multicultural, intergenerational eco-village of its kind in Kingston!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3608} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3608\" /><figcaption>LifeYard director Romaine \'Sabukie\' Allen </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s not just a physical space but a movement, as its\nmembers spearhead several community outreach programmes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the creative and cultural oasis it is, LifeYard welcomes all\nwalks of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fuelled by a strong connection to Rastafarian roots, its\nmembers connect with everyone on a personal level.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3601} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3601\" /><figcaption>Plant a seed of knowledge, tend to it and wisdom flourishes. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LifeYard has a gift shop, bar, restaurant and is working on a permaculture farm to become self-sufficient.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The children of Fleet Street are the biggest beneficiaries of LifeYard’s activities, as the group engages in entrepreneurial activities and literacy programmes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3609} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lifeyard-buzz-12-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3609\" /><figcaption>Accountant and Executive member of LifeYard Danijah Taylor (right) speaks to BUZZ on his #PenPowerment initiative. Looking on is director Romaine \'Sabukie\' Allen.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Various skills are taught to members of the community, which LifeYard hopes can be used to earn a living. 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src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaica-money.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4350\" /><figcaption>(Photo: Caribbean360)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $77,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness could afford: 2,090 tickets</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell us, what other items could Prime Minister Holness realistically afford?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comments section!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','What could PM Holness buy with his $161M?','','inherit','closed','closed','','4340-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 14:13:39','2019-08-15 19:13:39','',4340,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4340-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4353,4,'2019-08-15 14:24:17','2019-08-15 19:24:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Besides being recognized as one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands in the world 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He operates in the capacity of an entrepreneur - owner of online clothing store <strong><em>PiecesByRush</em></strong> - and as a representative at the Jamaica National (JN) bank.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUt71cBaOT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BwUt71cBaOT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Gardner has always had an innate and genuine drive for fashion</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Back in 2015, after tabling possible ways of generating a second income while ensuring that this new venture conflates with something that he naturally loves, he says it dawned on him to capitalize on his passion by operating his own online clothing store branded as<strong> PiecesByRush</strong>.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":873} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-6-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-873\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite the rise in more and more Jamaicans moving towards owning their own online clothing boutique, that did not deter the Styling Consultant and lover of fashion to chase his dreams. Instead, he was willing to take a leap of faith.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":874} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-874\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gardner boldly explains that love for fashion is hereditary in his family; he could not escape his destiny. His mother was known for her outrageous attires along with other members of his family, from whom he drew creative ideas and morphed into his own unique and authentic style.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":875} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-8-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-875\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The four-year-old clothing business has been making its way seeing the bodies of media and TV personality Terri Karelle Reid, Miss Kitty and other well-known Jamaican personalities. <strong><em>PiecesByRush</em></strong> offers high-quality female clothing that is carefully selected from international brands that are shipped based on their needs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":876} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-11-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Women are more open to creative and new ideas as opposed to some men who limit themselves to a particular style.\"</p><cite>Ryan Gardner</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> The styling consultant highlights that women are more open to creative and new ideas as opposed to some men who limit themselves to a particular style - primarily owing to the narrative that is crafted by society on how a man should operate and dress. This makes it difficult to cater to males in Jamaica, Gardner shared in an exclusive interview with <strong>Buzz</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":877} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-4-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-877\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fashion enthusiast also noted that the cost for male clothing is far more costly than those for females, thus making it easier for him to cater to female clients.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":878} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-878\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Gardner, balancing two jobs is like riding a bike. However, he shared that priority and first preference is allocated to his passion and love at all time, <strong><em>PiecesByRush</em></strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[879,880,881]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"879\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=879\" class=\"wp-image-879\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-5-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"880\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=880\" class=\"wp-image-880\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PBR-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"881\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=881\" class=\"wp-image-881\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He shared that as an entrepreneur and aspiring entrepreneur it is imperative that time is given to one’s personal business to ensure that it grows abundantly, whilst not eschewing the responsibilities of your main job. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His work can be located through the following hashtags   <strong>#bebold</strong> <strong>#bestylish</strong> and <strong>#bedifferent</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>— Story written by Andre Cooper</em></strong> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','PiecesByRush: Young fashion stylist making waves in Jamaica','','inherit','closed','closed','','867-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 14:24:17','2019-08-15 19:24:17','',867,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/867-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4354,4,'2019-08-15 14:26:44','2019-08-15 19:26:44','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Steven Morgan is poised for greatness in the fashion industry with his clothing line Hombreecentric. He is known by many as Stevywho, the man famous for his bold outfits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":182} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just last year, after entering the\nCampari Pop Style fashion exhibition, he won a cash reward of $100,000 for most\nstylish male.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 26-year-old Morgan is no novice to\nthe fashion world. He is always challenging the norms with his interesting\nlooks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":183} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hombreecentric presents an authentic and fresh outlook to Jamaica’s fashion ecosystem. The brand caters to both sexes with a unique look that sets it apart from other clothing lines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan told <strong>BUZ</strong><strong>Z</strong>that the idea to start a clothing line emerged during a discussion with a friend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Hombre-eccentric-Steve-morgan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\" /><figcaption>Hombreeccentric boss Steven \'Stevywho\' Morgan </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The four-year-old company recently\ndropped its summer collection which is a fusion of pop culture and trendy colours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also revealed his newest unisex\ndesign. This draws inspiration from rap icon Nicki Minaj with neon colours\nwhich are the hottest trend for the summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":176} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-3-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan’s eye for fashion was formed when he was a child. His parents where known within their community as the most impresstive dressers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":180} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-2-1-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hombreecentric has been gaining wide notoriety as a\ngrowing number of social media influences sport the brand. Singer Jada Kingdom\nis a fervent supporter of the brand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan said that while much is expected of his brand, the fashion world has no idea of the greatness that’s about to come.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> —<strong>Story written by Andre Cooper</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Pssst! You should be wearing Hombreeccentric','','inherit','closed','closed','','169-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 14:26:44','2019-08-15 19:26:44','',169,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/169-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4355,4,'2019-08-15 14:27:00','2019-08-15 19:27:00','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Steven Morgan is poised for greatness in the fashion industry with his clothing line Hombreecentric. He is known by many as Stevywho, the man famous for his bold outfits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":182} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just last year, after entering the\nCampari Pop Style fashion exhibition, he won a cash reward of $100,000 for most\nstylish male.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 26-year-old Morgan is no novice to\nthe fashion world. He is always challenging the norms with his interesting\nlooks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":183} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hombreecentric presents an authentic and fresh outlook to Jamaica’s fashion ecosystem. The brand caters to both sexes with a unique look that sets it apart from other clothing lines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan told <strong>BUZ</strong><strong>Z</strong>that the idea to start a clothing line emerged during a discussion with a friend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Hombre-eccentric-Steve-morgan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\" /><figcaption>Hombreeccentric boss Steven \'Stevywho\' Morgan </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The four-year-old company recently\ndropped its summer collection which is a fusion of pop culture and trendy colours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also revealed his newest unisex\ndesign. This draws inspiration from rap icon Nicki Minaj with neon colours\nwhich are the hottest trend for the summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":176} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-3-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan’s eye for fashion was formed when he was a child. His parents where known within their community as the most impresstive dressers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":180} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/hombre-eccentric-2-1-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hombreecentric has been gaining wide notoriety as a\ngrowing number of social media influences sport the brand. Singer Jada Kingdom\nis a fervent supporter of the brand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morgan said that while much is expected of his brand, the fashion world has no idea of the greatness that’s about to come.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em> —</em><strong><em>Story written by Andre Cooper</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Pssst! You should be wearing Hombreeccentric','','inherit','closed','closed','','169-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 14:27:00','2019-08-15 19:27:00','',169,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/169-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4356,14,'2019-08-15 17:08:36','2019-08-15 22:08:36','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4349} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-spend-buzz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4349\" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Andrew Holness (Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just a week ago, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his family released their combined statutory declarations, showing that collectively, they had an income of J$15,569,477.41, assets totalling J$161,254,055.89 and total liabilities of J$22,218,182.61.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, while Holness isn’t Jamaica’s richest\nman by any long stretch, he is still easily capable of purchasing many products\nthat would be outside the affordability reach of the ‘average Joe/Jane’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As your source for everything trendy in Jamaica, <strong>BUZZ</strong> presents 10 things Prime Minister Andrew Holness could possibly buy with his JMD$161 million in assets, if he wanted to:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Leon\nBailey’s ‘supped-up’, customised Mercedes-Benz Brabus coupe</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":711} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711\" /><figcaption>Photo: Don Waysome</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Price: $120 million (est.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sports cars Holness could buy: <strong>1</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Full-flight\ntuition at the University of the West Indies</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4341} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/uwi-graduates-2014.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4341\" /><figcaption>Happy faces from the UWI\'s 2014 batch of graduates (Photo: mona.uwi.edu)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $1.07 million (for a course\nin Political Leadership)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Amount Holness could cover the tuition for: <strong>150 budding politicians</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>KFC’s\nBig Deal combo</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4342} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/kfc-big-deal-buzz-demo-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4342\" /><figcaption>Photo: KFC Jamaica</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Price for combo: $795</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Amount Holness could buy: <strong>202,515 meals</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Desert\nClarks</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4343} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-clarks-buzz-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4343\" /><figcaption>Photo: Instagram @AndrewHolnessJM</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $17,500</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness could splurge and get: <strong>9,200 pairs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Studio\nhome through the National Housing Trust (NHT)</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4344} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/sandhills-vista-buzz-demo-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4344\" /><figcaption>Photo: National Housing Trust</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost for a house: $3.2 million </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness could possibly ‘buy’: <strong>50 homes</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Luxury\napartments at 20 South</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4345} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/luxury-apartments-20south-kingston-buzz-demo-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4345\" /><figcaption>Photo: YouTube</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $46 million (for a 2-bedroom condo)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Condos Holness could buy: <strong>3.5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Business\nsuits</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4346} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-in-a-suit-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4346\" /><figcaption>Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost for full suit: $30,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness could realistically afford: <strong>5,366</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Samsung\nNote 10+</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4347} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/galaxy-note10-buzz-demo-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4347\" /><figcaption>Photo: Samsung Caribbean</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $240,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Possible number of handsets: <strong>670</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Boys’\nuniforms (Khaki)</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4348} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/boys-khaki-uniforms-demo-1024x499.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4348\" /><figcaption>Photo: Emma Lewis</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $2,880 (full suit)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quantity Holness could purchase: <strong>55,902</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Reggae Sumfest’s ‘Ultra-Luxe’ 2019 tickets </strong> </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4350} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jamaica-money.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4350\" /><figcaption>(Photo: Caribbean360)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Average cost: $77,000</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness could afford: <strong>2,090 tickets</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell us, what other items could Prime Minister Holness realistically afford?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comments section!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','What could PM Holness buy with his J$161M?','','inherit','closed','closed','','4340-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 17:08:36','2019-08-15 22:08:36','',4340,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4340-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4357,14,'2019-08-15 17:45:00','2019-08-15 22:45:00','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2541} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2541\" /><figcaption>Stredic Thompson (left) and his son, Matthew are at the helm of Journey\'s End Wines. (Photos: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2018, Stredic Thompson bought a company from a returning Jamaican couple, deciding he\'d pursue his passion for making wines. These days, he and his son, Matthew, are surprising taste buds with their amazing line of fine wines. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We love the quality and look Journey’s End produces, and we said we would take this brand and make it an international brand,” said Stredic Thompson, who is the managing director of Journey’s End Wines. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2528} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-1-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2528\" /><figcaption>All 10 variations of Jamaica-made Flavour of the Past wines.  (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since their journey began, the pair has been moving full-steam ahead to boost the local perception of quality-made wines under the brand Flavours of the Past. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wine is something that is very palatable, and there was something else that attracted us to wine,” Thompson told<strong> BUZZ</strong>. “Jamaica has a national dish, a national fruit – there’s no national wine, and we thought Flavours of the Past could become the national wine.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"<strong><em>Journey’s End is a unique skillset wherein we make the finest wine from Jamaican fruit,</em></strong>\"</p><cite>— Stredic Thompson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Flavours of the Past now has 10 flavours - soursop, honey-orange, ackee, pimento berry, pineapple, passion fruit, ginger, sorrel, noni and sugarcane.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson told <strong><em>BUZZ</em></strong> that new flavours will be rolled out in the coming months.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Moringa wine will be launched in another few months. There are other ideas we have: starfruit, mango, otaheite apple. We can be as creative as we want with wines,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>See our gallery below with the full product line!</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"2516\",\"2518\",\"2519\",\"2520\",\"2521\",\"2522\",\"2523\",\"2524\",\"2525\",\"2526\"]} -->\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/journeys-end-wine-buzz-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2516\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2516\" class=\"wp-image-2516\" /><figcaption>Jamaican Passion fruit wine</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2518\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2518\" class=\"wp-image-2518\" /><figcaption>The widely popular Jamaican Soursop wine </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2519\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2519\" class=\"wp-image-2519\" /><figcaption>Bet you didn\'t know Jamaican Ackee wine was a thing?! </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2520\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2520\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" /><figcaption>Pimento. Berry. Wine. Enough said. </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2521\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2521\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" /><figcaption>Flavours of the Past offering a new twist to the traditional Jamaican Ginger wine.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2522\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2522\" class=\"wp-image-2522\" /><figcaption>\'Pine time\'!</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2523\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2523\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" /><figcaption>Another big hit is the Jamaican Noni wine! </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2524\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2524\" class=\"wp-image-2524\" /><figcaption>The mother of rum, Jamaican Sugar Cane, as a wine...hmmm </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2525\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2525\" class=\"wp-image-2525\" /><figcaption>Sorrel with wine, sorrel with rum or Jamaican Sorrel Wine? You choose! </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2526\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=2526\" class=\"wp-image-2526\" /><figcaption>The latest invention by Flavours of the Past, Jamaican Honey Orange wine.</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked what separates Journey’s End from other local wine manufacturers, Thompson’s answer was simple - quality and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our wines are uniquely hand-crafted for the market. We ensure that there is consistency in quality and taste. It is made from genuine Jamaican fruits we purchase or use from our farm. Our process is solid from beginning to the end,” Thompson told <strong>BUZZ</strong>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Journey’s End is a unique skillset wherein we make the finest wine from Jamaican fruits. As long as it’s a fruit grown in Jamaica, we can find a way to make the best wine there is from it.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2529} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2529\" /><figcaption>A man of procedure: Stredic Thompson show the BUZZ team a container with sorrel being fermented. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the quality is maintained, <strong><em>Flavours of the Past</em></strong>’s line is surprisingly affordable – retailing from $2,000 for the 700ml, to around $400 for the 150ml varieties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Thompson gave <strong>BUZZ</strong> a tour of their <strong><em>Flavours of the Past</em></strong> winery on Duke Street, downtown Kingston, he explained that each fruit goes through an intricate cooking, fermentation, triple filtration, cooling, heating, bottling and labelling process before filling shelves at several major supermarket chains and the airports in Kingston and Montego Bay.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"2531\",\"2532\",\"2534\"]} -->\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/journeys-end-wine-buzz-3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2531\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/father-son-duo-taking-exotic-jamaican-wines-across-the-world/journeys-end-wine-buzz-3/\" class=\"wp-image-2531\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2532\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/father-son-duo-taking-exotic-jamaican-wines-across-the-world/journeys-end-wine-buzz-2/\" class=\"wp-image-2532\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2534\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/father-son-duo-taking-exotic-jamaican-wines-across-the-world/journeys-end-wine-buzz-5/\" class=\"wp-image-2534\" /><figcaption> </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We find that in the airports we do extremely well because people want that connection to Jamaica. To taste a piece, that flavour of Jamaica and that’s what we provide,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Persons are always blown away when they taste our wines and they often say: ‘Is this really made in Jamaica?’. I’ve heard it so many times, and I immediately say: ‘Right here in Jamaica is where it is made’.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2509} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/journeys-end-wine-buzz-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2509\" /><figcaption>Father-son duo Stredic Thompson (right) and Matthew Thompson leading the charge to push quality-made, exotic Jamaican wines internationally. (Photo: Dennis Brown)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thompson, through Journey’s End, wants to\nlaunch the island as a premier destination for fine wine connoisseurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want it to be an international brand. When you think of Jamaica, we want it to be synonymous with <strong><em>Flavours of the Past</em></strong> wines,” he told <strong>BUZZ</strong>, adding that the aim is to enter the European and North American markets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZhive</strong>, we want to hear from you. Have you tried any of these wines? Which flavour surprised you the most? Let us know in the comment section below.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Father-son duo taking exotic Jamaican wines across the world','','inherit','closed','closed','','2506-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 17:45:00','2019-08-15 22:45:00','',2506,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2506-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4358,21,'2019-08-15 20:00:48','2019-08-16 01:00:48','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Calypso, can you help me?” Lloyd ‘Beeva’ Beckford, 70 years old, chuckles at the memory of himself as a tearful ten-year-old at a shoemaker’s shop in Olympic Way, Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3562} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Lloyd-and-Dujae-Beckford-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3562\" /><figcaption>The father-son duo of Beeva\'s Footwear, Lloyd and Dujae Beckford. (Photos: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He had put together two pieces of material for makeshift shoes.\nHis six brothers and sisters had real shoes. Young Lloyd had missed out on a\npair. Calypso took pity on the boy and fixed things, so he could go out and\nhave fun with his siblings. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3563} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Dujae-crafting-sandals-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3563\" /><figcaption>Dujae Beckford hard at work crafting a new pair of sandals</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That was Lloyd’s first attempt at shoemaking. You might say this was the first tiny spark that gave birth to <strong><em>Beeva’s Footwear</em></strong>. From uncertain beginnings, the business is now breaking ground on social media, with vibrant designs — even men’s sandals. And it’s a father and son enterprise!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3564} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Variety-of-hand-crafted-male-slippers-with-exceptional-finish-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3564\" /><figcaption>Beeva\'s Footwear provides a variety of unique male sandals</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fast forward to 2019. “I love how things are progressing,” says Lloyd, from his workshop in Cooreville Gardens. He and his 29-year-old son Dujae work with the same two machines that the father started out with in the 1970s, producing a range of quality leather footwear for all tastes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3565} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Hand-crafted-brown-male-slippers-BUZZ-1024x744.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" /><figcaption>Stylishly crafted men\'s sandals</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the early days, the father was determined to learn a trade.\nThere were personal obstacles. Tough times, for him and for Jamaica. He started\noff with tailoring, but work became scarce. Eventually, he set up on his own,\nmaking shoes on the verandah in Waterhouse. He was the first young man to sell\nslippers, set out on the ground under a big tree in Parade, downtown Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Customers came. Lloyd proudly says he was complimented on the neatness of his slippers which people said looked like they were made abroad. But challenges remained. Lloyd \'try a ting uptown\' and even took his products out of town to sell on the north coast, taking the bus with his young son.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “People want quality, and that’s what we offer the public.\"</p><cite>— Dujae Beckford, Co-owner Beeva\'s Footwear</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3577} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Portrait-yellow-and-white-male-slippers-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3577\" /><figcaption>Intricately designed men\'s sandals from Beeva\'s Footwear</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was just me and Daddy,” says Dujae. With his wife out working long hours, Lloyd continued to make shoes on the verandah. Little Dujae used to grab his tools and try to use them, hitting so hard that “Him lick ‘im finger!”, Lloyd bursts out laughing. His mother bought him some plastic toy tools. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the story goes, baby Dujae threw them out of his crib. He wanted the real thing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3569} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Intricate-Design-Beevas-BUZZ-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3569\" /><figcaption>Precision for every style detail in Beeva\'s Footwear</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s a trade that I love,” says Dujae simply. During his schooldays at George Headley Primary and Calabar High, he helped his father out, making “my likkle change.” Since 2010 he has worked a nine-to-five job, but that hasn’t stopped him from making shoes: “I have to find a balance.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2014, a friend introduced Dujae to Instagram. He decided to set up a business page, Beeva\'s Footwear. Nowadays Dujae creates, while Lloyd continues with repairs. Shoes are sold through the IG page. “Daddy doesn’t do social media,” jokes Dujae. “Not even WhatsApp!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BaP52LYB5XU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BaP52LYB5XU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“Men don’t have many choices in casual footwear. Our sandals are unique, they stand out.” </p><cite>— Dujae Beckford, Co-owner Beeva\'s Footwear</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3574} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Quality-leather-products-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3574\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dujae wants the business to progress but has a good philosophy.\n“You know seh things haffi go in stages,” he says. “Nutten nuh easy. Anything\npeople do easy will always crash.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why men’s sandals? “We’re happy to do men’s and women’s,” says\nDujae, adding: “Men don’t have many choices in casual footwear. Our sandals are\nunique, they stand out.” He laughs at his Dad’s remark about Clark’s shoes,\nonce a “must-have” in every Jamaican man’s wardrobe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3567} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-and-white-male-sandals-BUZZ-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3567\" /><figcaption>Classic black and white sandals from Beeva\'s Footwear</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And the future? “I want Beeva’s Footwear to go worldwide,” says\nDujae. “People want quality, and that’s what we offer the public. I am glad that\nthey are made in Jamaica. Trust me. Made in Jamaica! That means a lot. We want\nto help build Jamaica.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Father and son are close, you can tell. Dujae says, “One thing I\nlearned from my father is how to survive — in the sense that you can have a\ntrade, and you don’t have to depend on people.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Check out the gallery below with some men\'s sandals from Beeva\'s Footwear.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[3578,3579,3580,3581]} -->\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/Blue-and-whit-Claw-male-slippers-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3578\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=3578\" class=\"wp-image-3578\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Yellow-and-white-male-slippers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3579\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=3579\" class=\"wp-image-3579\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-male-slippers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3580\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=3580\" class=\"wp-image-3580\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-and-white-male-sandals-BUZZ-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3581\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=3581\" class=\"wp-image-3581\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','‘Just The Two a Wi’: Father and son learn life lessons at Beeva’s Footwear','','inherit','closed','closed','','3560-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 20:00:48','2019-08-16 01:00:48','',3560,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/3560-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4359,4,'2019-08-15 20:23:01','2019-08-16 01:23:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Oak Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge recently\nlaunched its new lunch menu and are inviting food lovers to come dig into their\ndelicious meals. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1461} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Oxtail-Oak-Wine-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1461\" /><figcaption>Oxtail dish at Oak Wine Bar &amp; Cocktail Lounge in Kingston, Jamaica<br><em>(Source: Oak Wine Bar &amp; Cocktail Lounge - Instagram)</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Proprietor Lisa Chin, who also owns Fromage and Café Dolche, is\nexploring new ways in which to cater to patrons by providing a healthy and\naffordable lunch menu. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the moment, the lunch menu starts off light and easy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1475} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Fried-Chicken-Oak-Wine-Bar-Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1475\" /><figcaption> Classic Jamaican fried chicken with rice and peas at Oak Wine Bar &amp; Lounge <br><em>(Source: Oak Wine Bar &amp; Cocktail Lounge - Instagram)</em> </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They range across three scrumptious Jamaican dishes: Fried Chicken, Curried\nGoat and Oxtail, served with white rice and rice and peas with raw vegetables.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1464} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Curry-Goat-Display-Pic-Oak-Wine-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464\" /><figcaption>Succulent curried goat dish at Oak Wine Bar &amp; Lounge <br><em>(Source: Oak Wine Bar &amp; Cocktail Lounge - Instagram)</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The welcoming environment is indeed one to enjoy and look forward to. This\ncapped by quality customer service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lunch is served on Saturdays between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>—Story written by Andre Cooper </strong></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Oak Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge launches new lunch menu','','inherit','closed','closed','','516-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 20:23:01','2019-08-16 01:23:01','',516,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/516-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4360,4,'2019-08-15 20:30:32','2019-08-16 01:30:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pulling off the asphalted terrain of Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston, Jamaica, you are greeted with a pristine European-style paved courtyard, lined with pockets of low-lying shrubs and flowers evenly spaced between palm trees.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This immaculately kept courtyard is your entrance to the AC Kingston Hotel, which lounge area is quickly becoming the Corporate Area’s ‘It spot’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":841} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC-Hotel-Exterior-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-841\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>A cascading waterfall feature sets the tone for the lounge, steeped in contemporary architectural design, which lies just beyond the glass revolving door. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":842} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Pool-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-842\" /><figcaption>Gueests mingling at the outdoor pool at the AC Marriott Kingston</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> It\'s the newest chill spot for Kingston’s elites, who have already spilt a glass or two of Dom Pérignon on the lounge’s floor, which boast sandstone tiles accented by marble detailing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":843} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Busy-Lobby-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-843\" /><figcaption>Guests mingling in the lobby of AC Marriott</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/carlton-brown-continues-to-make-strides-in-fashion/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carltons </a>have rubbed against <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/carlton-brown-continues-to-make-strides-in-fashion/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carltons</a> and many <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bridgetsandalsja/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgets</a> have trodden the path to the centrepiece — a barista-style bar where many of the island’s bigwigs have already been spotted sampling a variety of alcoholic beverages, among other speciality drinks served-up by the well-clad and polite staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":844} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Adam-Stewart-Sharon-Burke-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-844\" /><figcaption>Adam Stewart, Deputy Chairman, of the Sandals/ATL Group chatting with Sharon Burke, CEO of Solid Agency</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Just beyond the bar, there is a deck complete with a pool and another bar. While AC lounge is definitely the place to get seen, it also has smaller more intimate lounge spaces intertwined with the main lounge, as well as spaces to get some office work done while waiting for others to arrive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":846} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/AC-Pool-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-846\" /><figcaption>Fluorescent effect on the outdoor pool at night</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> AC lounge oozes glamour and sophistication that is Instagram-worthy but it also has a spiritedness made possible by the thoughtful Jamaican touches displayed throughout the space.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":848} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Art-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-848\" /><figcaption>Captivating  art piece curated by Susan Fredericks at the AC Marriott Kingston</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bold local art pieces are delicately placed throughout, striking a delicate balance making AC hotel high-end but also accessible. It is a hint of authenticity that could reap financial rewards as global trends show modern tourists are motivated by a localized travel experience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>See gallery below with stunning art pieces curated by Susan Fredericks at the AC Marriott Kingston.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[851,852,853,854,865]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Art-2-AC-Marriott-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"851\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=851\" class=\"wp-image-851\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Art-3-AC-Marriott-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"852\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=852\" class=\"wp-image-852\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Art-4-AC-Marriott-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"853\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=853\" class=\"wp-image-853\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Art-5-AC-Marriott-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=854\" class=\"wp-image-854\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Art-6-AC-Marriott-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=865\" class=\"wp-image-865\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>—Story written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','AC Marriott: Next-Gen Hotel Swag in Jamaica\'s Capital','','inherit','closed','closed','','828-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 20:30:32','2019-08-16 01:30:32','',828,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/828-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4361,4,'2019-08-15 21:52:19','2019-08-16 02:52:19','<!-- 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 Springs Plaza, Half-Way Tree, St Andrew.</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,\nSean Paul, Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett and Shaq Royal. Unwilling to limit\nherself, McLean wants to work with the likes of Rihanna, Cardi B, Beyoncé, City\nGirls 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 might be a popular designer, but she 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’','','inherit','closed','closed','','2108-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 21:52:19','2019-08-16 02:52:19','',2108,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2108-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4362,4,'2019-08-15 21:58:33','2019-08-16 02:58:33','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1501} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lattecha.jpg-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1501\" /><figcaption> Lattecha Willocks smiles while creating one of her masterpieces.  (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Years ago, Lattecha Willocks left the hotel industry to become a full-time artist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a direction it seems she was meant to go in, as she fell in love with the arts when she was only a child. She was nostalgic as she spoke about her days at a summer camp in Montego Bay, Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"I discovered talents I had no idea existed.” </p><cite>— Lattecha Willocks</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Around that same time, the St James Public Library hosted a summer camp for kids in the city, and I participated with my sister. That summer camp changed my life,” said Willocks, who has also lived in Austria. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1493} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/willocksA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1493\" /><figcaption> \'The Art of Gentle Protest\' is one of Willocks stand out pieces. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That is where I learned to sew and do embroidery, and where I probably wrote my first poem.&nbsp;We drew flowers, made postcards. It was amazing.&nbsp;For the first time, I discovered talents I had no idea existed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These days, she is a Jill of all trades, as she has co-published a\nbook, and she also paints and draws. In addition, she operates the Lattecha\nWillocks Gallery that is located in Negril, Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She also has an edge as an artist, as she can turn her canvas into\nstatement fashion pieces, like bags. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1494} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/willocksBBB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1494\" /><figcaption> \'Stepping Forward\' was made using acrylic and ink on watercolour paper. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Art is not some highbrow concept that is removed from the life and experiences\nof the average person going about their business. It is vital to find a way to\ninject art in whatever form into our lives,” explained Willocks, who wants to\npublish her book of poetry in 2020. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As she prepares to realise that poetic dream, Willocks can boast that she has achieved every artist’s goal of a solo exhibit, as her artwork has been displayed in Germany and Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em> —Story written by Shania Hanchard </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Lattecha Willocks fell in love with art as a child','','inherit','closed','closed','','1481-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 21:58:33','2019-08-16 02:58:33','',1481,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1481-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4363,4,'2019-08-15 22:10:57','2019-08-16 03:10:57','<!-- 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 ignoring his gift for quite some time, 26-year-old Nelson, who lives in Portmore, St Catherine, eventually asked his dad to purchase a sewing machine for him 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 -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft2HVqVOhuY\\u0026feature=youtu.be\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft2HVqVOhuY&amp;feature=youtu.be\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','Jamaican designer pushes \'bulletproof\' swag','','inherit','closed','closed','','1082-revision-v1','','','2019-08-15 22:10:57','2019-08-16 03:10:57','',1082,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1082-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4364,14,'2019-08-16 05:02:06','2019-08-16 10:02:06','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaicans are considered among the coolest people on Earth, and many citizens, especially those traversing social media spaces, see Prime Minister Andrew Holness as our savviest leader in recent times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/42a5f8031dcddf873735dc4503b9b968/5DBC7DCA/t51.2885-15/e35/11930873_1753057154922068_81944720_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net\" alt=\"\" /><figcaption>Holness\' 2015 post in which he was dusting off a fresh pair of Desert Clarks took social media by storm. The caption accompanying the viral photo paid homage to deejay Vybz Kartel. (Photo: Instagram @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holness, the island’s eighth prime minister, continues to run one of the most engaging platforms on social media – with many drawing comparisons to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and former US President Barack Obama.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2970} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-malaki-1-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2970\" /><figcaption>Aww! Such a sweet moment between little Makai Lawrence and PM Andrew Holness in January (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM )</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the young to the young-at-heart, just about everywhere our PM makes an appearance, his seemingly calm and endearing aura is infectious.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2964} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-builder-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" /><figcaption>Holness, the #Builder, at the Jamaica Labour Party\'s 75th general conference in 2018 (Photo: Facebook @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a man who understands the power of social media and digital engagement, Holness largely owes his shock 2016 general election win to his outstanding presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He straddles a delicate balance between being Jamaica’s ‘everyman’ and leader of Government – in a way that demands your attention and provokes your thoughts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But does Holness\' \'cool factor\' really hold up? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"className\":\"instagram-media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image instagram-media\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img src=\"https://instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/f80b584a351b4b21d42487a06008dff6/5DAD0DD5/t51.2885-15/e35/11910553_465628773641834_974670672_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net\" alt=\"\" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Andrew Holness anticipating a pitch during a game of cricket with students at the Mount Zion Primary School in St James. (Photo: <em>Instagram</em> @AndrewHolnessJM) </figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It turns out that there are few holes in this plot, as time and time again, Holness and his team have evolved and adapted to capitalise on the use of social media and its impact on Jamaicans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rolling back the clock, <strong>BUZZ</strong> has delved deep into Holness’ timeline to share some of his \'coolest\' moments since 2015.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Check out our gallery below</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"158\",\"159\",\"160\",\"161\",\"162\",\"163\",\"2966\",\"2967\",\"2968\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-negril-1-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"158\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-negril-1/\" class=\"wp-image-158\" /><figcaption>November 2015, the then-Opposition leader sips a jelly coconut after leaving the PNP in tatters after they rejected calls for a national debate (Photos: Instagram @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-nesbeth-performance1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"159\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-nesbeth-performance1/\" class=\"wp-image-159\" /><figcaption>Recording artiste Nesbeth hands over the chorus of his mega-hit \'My Dream\' to newly installed PM Holness at the swearing-in ceremony in March 2016 (Photo: YouTube)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-family1-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"160\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-family1/\" class=\"wp-image-160\" /><figcaption>The Holnesses embodying active family goals in this 2016 snap (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-norman-dunn-20171-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"161\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-norman-dunn-20171/\" class=\"wp-image-161\" /><figcaption>\'Only we who understan\' it can cross it!\' No road? No problem for Andrew Holness and eventual by-election winner for South East St. Mary, Dr. Norman Dunn (Photo: YouTube)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-community-football1-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"162\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-community-football1/\" class=\"wp-image-162\" /><figcaption>Holness, while still in Opposition, chills with members of West Central St. Andrew in 2015 (Photo: NegrilStories.com)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Screen-Shot-2019-07-17-at-5.55.51-PM-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"163\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/screen-shot-2019-07-17-at-5-55-51-pm/\" class=\"wp-image-163\" /><figcaption>Selfie time! After a courtesy call with the Jamaica Prefects\' Associated in April 2019, Holness channels his inner millenial with a viral group pic (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM) </figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-malaki-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2966\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-malaki/\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" /><figcaption>AWWWW...! Little Makai Lawrence wrote to PM Holness in December 2018 asking to meet with him, and just as a surprise for the New Year - he showed up! (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-east-portland-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2967\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-east-portland/\" class=\"wp-image-2967\" /><figcaption>Mutual respect between this East Portland resident and PM Holness in March (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-placehotb-tweet.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2968\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-placehotb-tweet/\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" /><figcaption>Jamaicans have an uncanny way of finding humour out of everything - even this blistering heat! PM Holness took a different approach, offering his words of caution to the viral #PlaceHotB hashtag (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3889} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Andrew-Holness-Cool-B-NEW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Andrew Holness attempts a penalty kick on Paul Lane, Olympic Gardens (Photo: Richard Hamilton)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just a little extra <strong>BUZZ</strong>, here\'s a sitdown between Andrew Holness and dancehall artiste Popcaan. The pair were on hand for the historic groundbreaking ceremony in St Thomas in June. <strong><em>See video below</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMTJt2F2Rw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BzMTJt2F2Rw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want to hear from you! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do you believe Andrew Holness is our coolest Prime Minister? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comment section below!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Is Andrew Holness Jamaica’s coolest Prime Minister?','','inherit','closed','closed','','124-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 05:02:06','2019-08-16 10:02:06','',124,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/124-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4365,4,'2019-08-16 08:10:48','2019-08-16 13:10:48','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jik-Reuben Pringle is a 28-year-old Jamaican photographer, who is known for his captivating story-telling portraits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":582} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" /><figcaption>The \'Visual Ninja\' himself (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Personally, photography is an important channel of\ncommunicating. Not everyone can feel from just reading but [people] definitely\nget sparked or triggered from a visual representation of a message,” he\nexplained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":583} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\" /><figcaption>The award-winning \'Sun and Moon Eclipse\' piece (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pringle is hailed as a ‘visual advocate’ due to his unique, bold representation of illnesses through photography.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Known in the local creative spaces as the \'Visual Ninja\', Jik-Reuben recently finished his <strong>Made for More</strong> project with Davian Bennett, which was lauded for exceptionally tackling Endometriosis and other societal topics. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":585} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585\" /><figcaption>Jik-Reuben\'s DOMZ piece (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He is currently working with Sanshegay Peart (S.A.C.E) on a project/documentary to bring awareness to a rare bone disease called Osteogenesis Imprefecta.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":584} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" /><figcaption> Sanshegay Peart (S.A.C.E) stands as Jik-Reuben\'s muse as the pair bring awareness to Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My influences definitely move from various places, music, artists and even family members, some of the primary ones are members of the Reggae Revival. I love pulling references from documentaries, other art forms, such as writing, paints, and illustrations,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He named two recent influences, Justice Mukheli and Andre D.\nWagner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I did always peep the works of Ansel Adams, Gordon Parks and my mentor lizzy brown (yes in all lower case, that’s her vibe). It was in planning for that project I discovered how I could use portraits to uplift and highlight the black woman.” </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pringle is currently working on a potential 10-year anniversary piece that will go on exhibit in October 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>— Story written by Shania Hanchard </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','\'Visual Ninja\': Compelling stories through photography','','inherit','closed','closed','','581-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 08:10:48','2019-08-16 13:10:48','',581,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/581-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4366,16,'2019-08-16 08:40:28','2019-08-16 13:40:28','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaUA_Jc-hjc\",\"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=TaUA_Jc-hjc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','Garth Walker invests millions in expanding Adam &amp; Eve Spa Pt 1','','inherit','closed','closed','','4120-autosave-v1','','','2019-08-16 08:40:28','2019-08-16 13:40:28','',4120,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4120-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4367,23,'2019-08-16 10:01:56','2019-08-16 15:01:56','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/8vzuG14FZis\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://youtu.be/8vzuG14FZis\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','Chappy drops official video for viral hit St E Gyal','','publish','closed','closed','','chappy-drops-official-video-for-viral-hit-st-e-gyal','','','2019-08-16 10:01:57','2019-08-16 15:01:57','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=4367',0,'video','',0),(4368,4,'2019-08-16 09:57:56','2019-08-16 14:57:56','','Screenshot (39)','','inherit','open','closed','','screenshot-39','','','2019-08-16 09:57:56','2019-08-16 14:57:56','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Screenshot-39.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4370,4,'2019-08-16 10:31:45','2019-08-16 15:31:45','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eating healthy? Check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercising? Check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Going to bed early? Check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doing the typical stuff that should make you feel as though you\'re in fact on the healthier side of life? I bet even for this too you’d probably say check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But check this out, not to burst your bubble, but the sad reality is that approximately 58 per cent of you are actually engaging in one or more bad habits that affect the progress of the fruitful long life that you, my dear readers so desire. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We know....easy to make, hard to break - but let\'s take the first step of identifying them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Drinking high-sugar beverages</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am pretty sure you must have reached a point where you are just about tired to hear songs about how sodas and high sugar drinks affect your health negatively. Still, should we do the count on how many glasses or bottles of sugary drinks you\'ve had already?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m guilty of downing one too many bottles of that guilty pleasure and I can assert that you probably have too. But food for thought people, don’t you think all these high sugar-sweetened drinks could possibly link to health complications. Diabetes, kidney disease? Wooooaaa… health-alert<br> right? Let\'s try to reduce the number of servings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Watching too much TV</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(Bro, you must be kidding me? TV too?!  It\'s summer and the time is pretty hot and possibly if you’re like me with nowhere to go, your remote control and Netflix account are your best friends.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But noodles doodles, another health alert, a study conducted by the Northern California Institute for Research and Education at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco reviewed the television habits of more than 3,200 people, who were 25 years old, on average, at the start of the study. Bad news folks. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those who watched more than 3 hours of TV per day on average over the course of the next 25 years were more likely to perform poorly on certain cognitive tests in comparison to those who spent significantly less time in front of the screen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Study author Tina D. Hoang, of Northern California Institute for Research and Education, urged persons to get moving. \"Being physically active at any time in your life is good for your brain,\" Hoang said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Going outside for even a minute may in fact do you so much good (don\'t forget your sunscreen for more extended walks).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Sitting all-day</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well, well, well, news flash - who knew sitting around all day could pose a  health risk. Darn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Research has proven that modern-day bad habits could be linked to poor brain function as well as a high risk of heart disease and diabetes. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Imagine getting all this just from sitting. An easy fix? Get up, get stepping and give your butt a rest. Some experts suggest taking at least 250 steps per hour for at least 9 hours per day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>— Article written by Shavanya Smikle </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Simple Habits That May Be Affecting Your Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','888-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 10:31:45','2019-08-16 15:31:45','',888,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/888-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4371,4,'2019-08-16 10:32:32','2019-08-16 15:32:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eating healthy? Check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercising? Check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Going to bed early? Check. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doing the typical stuff that should make you feel as though you\'re in fact on the healthier side of life? 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Ah, the nostalgia! “Or - you can just surprise yourself,” Kevaun points out. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" /><figcaption>Customers have the option to choose from small or large spice boxes.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “The aim is mystery, a surprise” </p><cite>Kevaun Hamilton, owner, JamBoxJA</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, JamBoxJA to the rescue. It launched just six months ago. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"subscribe on the website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.jamboxja.com/\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe on the website</a> and you can find them on social media. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Small-Snack-Box-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" /><figcaption>Surprise yourself with a range of delicious snacks to choose from.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right now, Kevaun is focused on building the business and fine-tuning his products. He is always looking for new spicy, savoury or sweet “nyammings” to include. 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Not everyone can feel from just reading but [people] definitely\nget sparked or triggered from a visual representation of a message,” he\nexplained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":583} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\" /><figcaption>The award-winning \'Sun and Moon Eclipse\' piece (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pringle is hailed as a ‘visual advocate’ due to his unique, bold representation of illnesses through photography.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Known in the local creative spaces as the \'Visual Ninja\', Jik-Reuben finished his <strong>Made for More</strong> project two years ago with Davianne Tucker, which was lauded for exceptionally tackling Endometriosis and other societal topics. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":585} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585\" /><figcaption>Jik-Reuben\'s DOMZ piece (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He is currently working with Sanshegay Peart (S.A.C.E) on a project/documentary to bring awareness to a rare bone disease called Osteogenesis Imprefecta.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":584} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jik-rueben-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" /><figcaption> Sanshegay Peart (S.A.C.E) stands as Jik-Reuben\'s muse as the pair bring awareness to Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Photo: Jik-Reuben Pringle)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My influences definitely move from various places, music, artists and even family members, some of the primary ones are members of the Reggae Revival. 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Bladimir Corniel and David Rispers were found guilty of assault by a Swedish court on Wednesday and ordered to pay to their 19-year-old victim, Mustafa Jafari.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sum will be split between the trio.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A$AP and his friends were arrested in Stockholm, Sweden, in July for their involvement in a fight prior to a music festival and after being found guilty, they were given a suspended prison sentence. Swedish prosecutors had asked for them to be given a six-month prison sentence but they won\'t have to serve any more jail time, after being released on August 2.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rocky had claimed that the victim harassed his entourage, and had attacked his bodyguard before the fight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','ASAP Rocky ordered to pay assault victim compensation','','inherit','closed','closed','','4373-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:01:56','2019-08-16 17:01:56','',4373,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4373-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4387,21,'2019-08-16 12:02:04','2019-08-16 17:02:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun Hamilton has been thinking outside the box. Or perhaps, inside. The conceptualizer and founder of <strong>JamBoxJA</strong> (“I designed everything myself”) is feeling good about his first-ever entrepreneurial venture. And by the way, it’s what’s IN the box that matters.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4374} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Kevaun-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4374\" /><figcaption>Kevaun Hamilton, owner of subscription service JamBoxJA displays one of the snack packages.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But hold on... “The aim is mystery, a surprise,” says Kevaun.<strong> </strong>JamBoxJA is a unique, monthly subscription service, which aims to bring a box full of Jamaican deliciousness, “straight from Yard,” to any address worldwide, shipping costs included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4376} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snacks-Galore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4376\" /><figcaption>Chock-full of tasty treats in one of the snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently on offer, there is a Snack Box and a Spice Box, each packed with a variety of made-in-Jamaica goodies. The fun part is, you never know exactly what you’re getting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" /><figcaption>Spices anyone? One of the large spice boxes available through JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know when you just “feel for” something - in the middle of the night or on a quiet afternoon? Or perhaps you’re a Jamaican living overseas and yearning for a taste of home. Those special treats aren’t available in your corner shop in “foreign.” The homesickness is real. You long to nibble on one of your favourite snacks from schooldays! Ah, the nostalgia! “Or - you can just surprise yourself,” Kevaun points out.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" /><figcaption>Customers have the option to choose from small or large spice boxes</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “The aim is mystery, a surprise” </p><cite>Kevaun Hamilton, owner, JamBoxJA</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, JamBoxJA to the rescue. It launched just six months ago. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"subscribe on the website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.jamboxja.com/\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe on the website</a> and you can find them on social media. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Small-Snack-Box-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" /><figcaption>Surprise yourself with a range of delicious snacks to choose from</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right now, Kevaun is focused on building the business and fine-tuning his products. He is always looking for new spicy, savoury or sweet “nyammings” to include. If there are dietary or other concerns, JamBoxJA will accommodate them. “We’re flexible,” says Kevaun.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s his own personal Snack Du Jour? It’s a certain popular cheesy snack, mix</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Grab-A-Snack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun laughs. “Snacks are our favourite pastime, aren’t they? Try to imagine your life without them. I think we would go crazy!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4385} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snack-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" /><figcaption>One of the large snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can’t argue with that. And come to think of it, we are\nfeeling a little... (Rustling sounds).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica in a Box: Kevaun Hamilton’s Mystery Packages Bring Joy','','inherit','closed','closed','','4372-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:02:04','2019-08-16 17:02:04','',4372,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4372-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4388,9,'2019-08-16 12:08:04','2019-08-16 17:08:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Men with big feet ... they have big pockets! They are also said to have something else that is oversized and that usually get women scrutinising the male mid-section with blatant curiosity. As long as there\'s been storytelling, there\'s been the tale that men with big feet have large penises, hence those who sport shoe size eleven or larger can be seen strutting around like peacocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2474} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Big-Feet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2474\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well according to the measuring tape, the claims of ‘big feet, big meat’ do not measure up to the findings of countless urologists who bravely go where angels fear to tread. They explore the regions of the male anatomy and have concluded that there is little empirical evidence to support the supposed foot-penis size connection. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2476,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":455,\"height\":313} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/False.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2476\" width=\"455\" height=\"313\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1993 two Canadian doctors measured the height, foot size and penile length of 63 men. The correlation was founded to be pretty weak. Later, the researchers, who won the 1998 Nobel Prize for the study, shared that trying to predict penis size based on a man’s foot was a lesson in futility.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> Once again the link was not supported by the research. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few years later Korean researchers tried their hands at seeing if the myth matched the mathematics and measured the length and circumference of 655 Korean men’s flaccid penises, as well as the size of their feet, length of their toes and fingers, the sizes of their ears, mouth and even the amount of hair on their heads. Talk about being thorough! Once again the link was not supported by the research. Sad news for some 655 men!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2477} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Measuring-Tape-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2477\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another study conducted by the\nUniversity College London published in the British Journal of Urology\nInternational determined that there is no link between penis size and shoe\nsize. They observed 104 patients, men of all ages, at the London urology clinic.\nResearchers measured the length of a flaccid penis when stretched and later\nrecorded their shoe size. No match. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> In general, men have a penis size that is proportionate to their overall body structure. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no hard (all puns intended!) and fast rule about penis size. You cannot look at a man’s feet, his ears, length of his arm from his wrist to his elbow and know if he is packing. None of that is a determinant as to whether he can walk on three legs or two. In general, men have a penis size that is proportionate to their overall body structure. Even so, there is no set rule to ‘dick determination’, &nbsp;plus one’s genetic makeup or DNA is another big factor so all those men who are wearing shoes bigger than their feet to impress the ladies, the jig is up and you can stop now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Men with big feet…','','inherit','closed','closed','','2473-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:08:04','2019-08-16 17:08:04','',2473,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/2473-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4389,9,'2019-08-16 12:09:20','2019-08-16 17:09:20','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1596} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Male-Pedicure-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1596\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They say short men tear up sheet, I say men with ‘yam foot’ tear them up even more! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know the type: calloused, crusty, ashy and accompanied by hammer toes and blackened nails. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lotion is a luxury for the poor skin that covers that area. It is unattractive and unappealing and most women would cringe when a man with yam foot crawls into bed with her. Talk about an instant turn off!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican men are notorious for neglecting the care of their feet. Indeed our favourite superstar athlete, the fastest man in the world Usain Bolt had his feet brought into prominence on social media - not for their exceptional role in his speed - but their desperate need for a pedicure. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1587,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/UB-Feet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1587\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1588} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Reaction-To-Bolts-Feet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1588\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So why do our men pay such little time and attention to their feet? The issue is multi-tiered. Firstly our strong farming and agricultural background dictate that we do not just farm on flat arable, soft land but also rocky, hillsides. Our men wear boots and shoes that are hard and tough to withstand the terrain while being durable. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1589} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Hard-Boots.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1589\" /><figcaption>Hard farming boots <em>(Source:cndenglish.com)</em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While they make the process easier, it does a number on their feet.  Hours upon brutal hours encased in boots that are unyielding is no joke thing and the very next day they get up and shove their feet into the uncompromising footwear again.  <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Hours upon brutal hours encased in boots that are unyielding is no joke\" </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another factor to consider is that most of our menfolk see it as unmanly to care for their feet or to get a pedicure. “A woman ting dat” they chime when the suggestion is made to help them chip away 10 years\' worth of dead skin or hardened tissue. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “A woman ting dat”  </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apparently, the rough foot is viewed as manly. Indeed if a male gets a pedicure and even thinks about getting a clear polish or some nail hardener applied, the fear of being termed ‘metrosexual’ is enough to scare him into not doing it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1591} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Rough-Feet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1591\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They think because their feet are usually covered or in socks, no one cares about it, least of all them. Water and soap are seen as enough. So when it comes to their feet: out of sight, out of mind.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1592} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/socks-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1592\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically while they do not place much value in the care of their feet, most men want a partner with pretty, pedicured feet. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They actually like to touch, massage and feel on a woman’s feet and a few even have a foot fetish where they go crazy when a woman gets all dolled up in fishnet stockings and her feet are on point. Go figure!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen up guys, follow the big man! Go fix up those feet, pretty please.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1593} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/UB-Before-and-After.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1593\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>— Story written by C.W.</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why do Jamaican men neglect their feet?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1585-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:09:20','2019-08-16 17:09:20','',1585,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1585-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4390,9,'2019-08-16 12:13:45','2019-08-16 17:13:45','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun Hamilton has been thinking outside the box. Or perhaps, inside. The conceptualizer and founder of <strong>JamBoxJA</strong> (“I designed everything myself”) is feeling good about his first-ever entrepreneurial venture. And by the way, it’s what’s IN the box that matters.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4374} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Kevaun-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4374\" /><figcaption>Kevaun Hamilton, owner of subscription service JamBoxJA displays one of the snack packages.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But hold on... “The aim is mystery, a surprise,” says Kevaun.<strong> </strong>JamBoxJA is a unique, monthly subscription service, which aims to bring a box full of Jamaican deliciousness, “straight from Yard,” to any address worldwide, shipping costs included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4376} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snacks-Galore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4376\" /><figcaption>Chock-full of tasty treats in one of the snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently on offer, there is a Snack Box and a Spice Box, each packed with a variety of made-in-Jamaica goodies. The fun part is, you never know exactly what you’re getting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" /><figcaption>Spices anyone? One of the large spice boxes available through JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know when you just “feel for” something - in the middle of the night or on a quiet afternoon? Or perhaps you’re a Jamaican living overseas and yearning for a taste of home. Those special treats aren’t available in your corner shop in “foreign.” The homesickness is real. You long to nibble on one of your favourite snacks from schooldays! Ah, the nostalgia! “Or - you can just surprise yourself,” Kevaun points out.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" /><figcaption>Customers have the option to choose from small or large spice boxes</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “The aim is mystery, a surprise” </p><cite>Kevaun Hamilton, owner, JamBoxJA</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, JamBoxJA to the rescue. It launched just six months ago. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"subscribe on the website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.jamboxja.com/\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe on the website</a> and you can find them on social media. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Small-Snack-Box-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" /><figcaption>Surprise yourself with a range of delicious snacks to choose from</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right now, Kevaun is focused on building the business and fine-tuning his products. He is always looking for new spicy, savoury or sweet “nyammings” to include. If there are dietary or other concerns, JamBoxJA will accommodate them. “We’re flexible,” says Kevaun.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s his own personal Snack Du Jour? It’s a certain popular cheesy snack, mix</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Grab-A-Snack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun laughs. “Snacks are our favourite pastime, aren’t they? Try to imagine your life without them. I think we would go crazy!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4385} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snack-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" /><figcaption>One of the large snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can’t argue with that. And come to think of it, we are\nfeeling a little... (Rustling sounds).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica in a box: Kevaun Hamilton’s Mystery Packages Bring Joy','','inherit','closed','closed','','4372-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:13:45','2019-08-16 17:13:45','',4372,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4372-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4391,9,'2019-08-16 12:15:41','2019-08-16 17:15:41','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun Hamilton has been thinking outside the box. Or perhaps, inside. The conceptualizer and founder of <strong>JamBoxJA</strong> (“I designed everything myself”) is feeling good about his first-ever entrepreneurial venture. And by the way, it’s what’s IN the box that matters.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4374} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Kevaun-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4374\" /><figcaption>Kevaun Hamilton, owner of subscription service JamBoxJA displays one of the snack packages.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But hold on... “The aim is mystery, a surprise,” says Kevaun.<strong> </strong>JamBoxJA is a unique, monthly subscription service, which aims to bring a box full of Jamaican deliciousness, “straight from Yard,” to any address worldwide, shipping costs included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4376} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snacks-Galore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4376\" /><figcaption>Chock-full of tasty treats in one of the snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently on offer, there is a Snack Box and a Spice Box, each packed with a variety of made-in-Jamaica goodies. The fun part is, you never know exactly what you’re getting. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" /><figcaption>Spices anyone? One of the large spice boxes available through JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know when you just “feel for” something - in the middle of the night or on a quiet afternoon? Or perhaps you’re a Jamaican living overseas and yearning for a taste of home. Those special treats aren’t available in your corner shop in “foreign.” The homesickness is real. You long to nibble on one of your favourite snacks from schooldays! Ah, the nostalgia! “Or - you can just surprise yourself,” Kevaun points out.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" /><figcaption>Customers have the option to choose from small or large spice boxes</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “The aim is mystery, a surprise” </p><cite>Kevaun Hamilton, owner, JamBoxJA</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, JamBoxJA to the rescue. It launched just six months ago. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"subscribe on the website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.jamboxja.com/\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe on the website</a> and you can find them on social media. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Small-Snack-Box-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" /><figcaption>Surprise yourself with a range of delicious snacks to choose from</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right now, Kevaun is focused on building the business and fine-tuning his products. He is always looking for new spicy, savoury or sweet “nyammings” to include. If there are dietary or other concerns, JamBoxJA will accommodate them. “We’re flexible,” says Kevaun.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s his own personal Snack Du Jour? It’s a certain popular cheesy snack, mix</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Grab-A-Snack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun laughs. “Snacks are our favourite pastime, aren’t they? Try to imagine your life without them. I think we would go crazy!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4385} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snack-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" /><figcaption>One of the large snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can’t argue with that. And come to think of it, we are\nfeeling a little... (Rustling sounds).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica in a box: Kevaun Hamilton’s mystery packages bring joy','','inherit','closed','closed','','4372-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:15:41','2019-08-16 17:15:41','',4372,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4372-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4393,9,'2019-08-16 12:27:20','2019-08-16 17:27:20','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun Hamilton has been thinking outside the box. Or perhaps, inside. The conceptualizer and founder of <strong>JamBoxJA</strong> (“I designed everything myself”) is feeling good about his first-ever entrepreneurial venture. And by the&nbsp;way, it’s what’s IN the box that matters. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4374} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Kevaun-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4374\" /><figcaption>Kevaun Hamilton, owner of subscription service JamBoxJA displays one of the snack packages.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But hold on... “The aim is mystery, a surprise,” says Kevaun.<strong> </strong>JamBoxJA is a unique, monthly subscription service, which aims to bring a box full of Jamaican deliciousness, “straight from Yard,” to any address worldwide, shipping costs included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4376} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snacks-Galore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4376\" /><figcaption>Chock-full of tasty treats in one of the snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently on offer, there is a Snack Box and a Spice Box, each packed with a variety of made-in-Jamaica goodies. The fun part is, you never know exactly what you’re getting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" /><figcaption>Spices anyone? One of the large spice boxes available through JamBoxJA.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know when you just “feel for” something - in the middle of the night or on a quiet afternoon? Or perhaps you’re a Jamaican living overseas and yearning for a taste of home. Those special treats aren’t available in your corner shop in “foreign.” The homesickness is real. You long to nibble on one of your favourite snacks from schooldays! Ah, the nostalgia! “Or - you can just surprise yourself,” Kevaun points out. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" /><figcaption>Customers have the option to choose from small or large spice boxes.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “The aim is mystery, a surprise” </p><cite>Kevaun Hamilton, owner, JamBoxJA</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, JamBoxJA to the rescue. It launched just six months ago. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"subscribe on the website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.jamboxja.com/\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe on the website</a> and you can find them on social media. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Small-Snack-Box-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" /><figcaption>Surprise yourself with a range of delicious snacks to choose from.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right now, Kevaun is focused on building the business and fine-tuning his products. He is always looking for new spicy, savoury or sweet “nyammings” to include. If there are dietary or other concerns, JamBoxJA will accommodate them. “We’re flexible,” says Kevaun. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s his own personal Snack Du Jour? It’s a certain popular cheesy snack, mix</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Grab-A-Snack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun laughs. “Snacks are our favourite pastime, aren’t they? Try to imagine your life without them. I think we would go crazy!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4385} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snack-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" /><figcaption>One of the large snack boxes available from JamBoxJA.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can’t argue with that. And come to think of it, we are\nfeeling a little... 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And by the&nbsp;way, it’s what’s IN the box that matters. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4394} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Kevaun-Hamilton-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4394\" /><figcaption> Kevaun Hamilton, owner of subscription service JamBoxJA displays one of the snack packages. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But hold on... “The aim is mystery, a surprise,” says Kevaun.<strong> </strong>JamBoxJA is a unique, monthly subscription service, which aims to bring a box full of Jamaican deliciousness, “straight from Yard,” to any address worldwide, shipping costs included. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4376} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snacks-Galore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4376\" /><figcaption>Chock-full of tasty treats in one of the snack boxes available from JamBoxJA</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently on offer, there is a Snack Box and a Spice Box, each packed with a variety of made-in-Jamaica goodies. The fun part is, you never know exactly what you’re getting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4379} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" /><figcaption>Spices anyone? One of the large spice boxes available through JamBoxJA.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You know when you just “feel for” something - in the middle of the night or on a quiet afternoon? Or perhaps you’re a Jamaican living overseas and yearning for a taste of home. Those special treats aren’t available in your corner shop in “foreign.” The homesickness is real. You long to nibble on one of your favourite snacks from schooldays! Ah, the nostalgia! “Or - you can just surprise yourself,” Kevaun points out. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4383} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Spice-Box-Small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4383\" /><figcaption>Customers have the option to choose from small or large spice boxes.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “The aim is mystery, a surprise” </p><cite>Kevaun Hamilton, owner, JamBoxJA</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, JamBoxJA to the rescue. It launched just six months ago. You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"subscribe on the website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.jamboxja.com/\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe on the website</a> and you can find them on social media. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4382} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Small-Snack-Box-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" /><figcaption>Surprise yourself with a range of delicious snacks to choose from.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right now, Kevaun is focused on building the business and fine-tuning his products. He is always looking for new spicy, savoury or sweet “nyammings” to include. If there are dietary or other concerns, JamBoxJA will accommodate them. “We’re flexible,” says Kevaun. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BxgRvi3lo39/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s his own personal Snack Du Jour? It’s a certain popular cheesy snack, mix</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4384} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Grab-A-Snack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kevaun laughs. “Snacks are our favourite pastime, aren’t they? Try to imagine your life without them. I think we would go crazy!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4385} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Snack-Box-Large-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4385\" /><figcaption>One of the large snack boxes available from JamBoxJA.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can’t argue with that. And come to think of it, we are\nfeeling a little... (Rustling sounds).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica in a box: Kevaun Hamilton’s mystery packages bring joy','','inherit','closed','closed','','4372-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:28:51','2019-08-16 17:28:51','',4372,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4372-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4396,4,'2019-08-16 12:33:32','2019-08-16 17:33:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the successful launch of the second issue of his comic anthology\nseries ‘I-Land Chronicles’ in July, publisher Kevin Jackson hopes to jumpstart\nthe Jamaican comic book industry, much like how Stan Lee did with the Marvel\nbrand in the 60s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1410} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0020-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410\" /><figcaption>  A young reader enjoying \'After Dark\' by Stephen McLeod in issue one of \'I-Land Chronicles\'. (Photos: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having been a part of many international award-winning animation projects, Jackson turned to his first love - comics - in 2016. He set up ‘I-Land Chronicles’ as an experiment financed by his pocket and that of two other business partners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m very proud of I-Land Chronicles. We went from concept to production\nin three months, launching test issues at the Kingston Book Festival in 2016.\nTwo months later we were on sale,” said Jackson, who helped to set legislation\nas the head of the influential Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry.\" </p><cite>— Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first issue hit the shelves of Bookophilia on May 10, 2016. The aim of the book was to provide a place where local comic book content creators could show off their talent or experiment without affecting their core products. All creators retain the copyright to their material, and they also receive royalties based on sales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We don’t have a comic book culture or industry. Creating a monthly\nbook with a single creative team would be a problem. Using the anthology format\nlike Manga allows us to not be dependent on a single artist,” Jackson explained.\n</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1411} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0159.jpg-New-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" /><figcaption>Kevin Jackson (centre), the publishers of \'I-Land Chronicles\', poses with part of the creative team behind \'Duppy Conqueror\', Davia Morris (left), and Inker Akein Bantin. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whereas North American comics tend to favour a single story and\nproduction team on a monthly basis, Japanese comics like Shōnen Jump fill their\npages with multiple stories from different artists providing a wider variety to\nreaders weekly. For Jackson, this option solved several problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To this, issue one featured four Jamaica comic book artists and their\ntales – ‘Maroonblack’ by Henry Grandison, ‘Children of Insurrection’ by Stephen\nRoper, ‘Knock Knock &amp; Track Star’ by Patrick Allen and ‘After Dark’ by\nStephen McLeod. Each artist is given five pages for their stories.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“It’s not just about the money for me. It’s about legitimizing the industry as a whole.\"</p><cite>— Publisher Kevin Jackson</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And based on the knowledge he gained in production and marketing for ‘I-Land\nChronicles’, Jackson was to help other creators. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We also discovered that while there is an abundance of talent, there’s\na lack of information and standardisation of comic book production. There’s\nalso an unfortunate lack of business acumen in the creative community,” Jackson\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[1412,1413]} -->\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/DSC_0172.jpg-new-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1412\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1412\" class=\"wp-image-1412\" /><figcaption>Issue one of \'I-Land Chronicles\'.</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0176.jpg-new-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1413\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=1413\" class=\"wp-image-1413\" /><figcaption>Kevin Jackson has high hopes for the second issue of \'I-Land Chronicles\'.</figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to do more than just publish creator content in ‘I-Land\nChronicles’. We have the expertise to help those creators make their own comic\nbooks, market them and get them on to store shelves,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, creators haven’t taken him up on the offer, but he hopes that\nas ‘I-Land Chronicles’ grows, more persons will step forward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s not just about the money for me. It’s about legitimizing the industry as a whole. The more comics on the shelves, the more visible we become, whether they are published by us or not.” </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> — <strong><em>Story written by Nichola Beckford</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Publisher creates a plan for Jamaica\'s comic book industry','','inherit','closed','closed','','1395-revision-v1','','','2019-08-16 12:33:32','2019-08-16 17:33:32','',1395,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/1395-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),