INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (7640,14,'2019-09-06 06:44:08','2019-09-06 11:44:08','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7637} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-1-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7637\" /><figcaption>Virtual reality (VR) gaming immerses the user into a 3D audio-visual world, requiring them to get physical at times to play (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre in\nPortmore, St Catherine has been racking up the accolades. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The group is the most followed VR Centre on\nInstagram and has managed 60 million views across all its social media\nplatforms. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VRX even had one of their videos, racking up\nover nine million views, featured on international cable station MTV.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Tracking VRX\'s digital evolution</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For CEO Gregory Moore and COO Ryan Moore,\nthe praise comes upon thinking ahead of the curve when they started the\nbusiness in 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“VRX is actually the evolution of my original business Str8Games Limited that started in 2006. We adopted VR in 2015 until we transitioned into Virtual Reality Jamaica in 2018,” Moore explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moore said he started the move when his previous venture Str8Games began to lull due to market forces.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7638} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-2-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7638\" /><figcaption>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre COO Ryan Moore (right) helps a patron operate one of the wireless VR headsets. (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Str8Games model was being affected by digital change in the video game industry. We realised VR was a new concept and decided to change the business model,” Moore further noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How immersive is virtual reality (VR) gaming?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VRX, located in Sovereign Village, provides the unusual and immersive experience that is virtual reality gaming.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“VR is basically immersion in an alternate interactive environment using a head-mounted display; this isolates the user from the real world,” VRX COO Ryan Moore told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The headsets are connected to powerful computers that generate a three-dimensional digital world as viewed through their built-in screens. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also audio cues. The audio and video are combined with sensors that track users’ movement allowing them to interact with the realistic computer-generated graphics. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So real is the experience that it’s not uncommon for those playing to have physical and emotional reactions to whatever they’re\nseeing through the VR goggles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There are various headsets that can achieve VR, but we are using the highest-grade headsets in order to deliver ultra-realistic environments. A high-end computer projects the image in the headset, the headset and controllers use various sensors in order to replicate your movements in the environment being projected. This makes the user feel fully immersed and will sometimes forget that they are in a simulation,” said Moore.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Yuh wah speed??!\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The centre has four full VR stations,\nwireless headsets, and a simulator rig used for racing games. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7639} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-3-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7639\" /><figcaption>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre has its own built-in simulator rig for racing games. (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Games range from simple sit-down-and-watch rollercoaster types to action-packed adventures that see players in motion. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The game menu is updated regularly as the VR game library expands. Ryan added that due to the popularity of VRX, their vendor partners are always sending them the latest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We basically have a 90% or higher satisfaction rating from our customers. The thrill factor is very high so it satisfies both corporate clients and walk-in patrons.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even with success the Moores are once again\nlooking ahead of the curve.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We currently primarily use it for games and entertainment-based experiences. We are however going through a transition into corporate solutions in order to solve many real-world issues in various industries, for example, tourism, health care and even the BPO sector,” Moore argued</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> —<strong> Written by Nichola Beckford </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Virtual gaming the latest craze in Jamaica','','inherit','closed','closed','','7636-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 06:44:08','2019-09-06 11:44:08','',7636,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7636-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7641,21,'2019-09-06 07:06:37','2019-09-06 12:06:37','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7643} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7643\" /><figcaption>Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), addresses a press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Council Room on Thursday (September 5). From left are Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Dr. Tomlin Paul; Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UWI, Mona, Professor Dale Webber and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. (Photo: Donald De La Haye, JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nGovernment has provided 47 full-tuition scholarships to needy students who\nstarted their Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees at the\nUniversity of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, this semester.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nawards are valued at $177.66 million per annum over the next five years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This cohort will be funded for the full five years of the programme, providing they meet established criteria…\"  Minister Samuda explained.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister\nof Education Karl Samuda, who made the announcement at a press conference in\nthe UWI Council Room on Thursday, September 5, said that the support came out\nof recent discussions with university officials.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2230} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/doctors-demo-buzz-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2230\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Applicants must be Jamaican nationals. Only applicants with matriculation qualifications in the 97 percentile will be considered,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Samuda noted that beneficiaries are required to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 in order to continue to receive the scholarship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All\nbeneficiaries will be bonded by the Government for five years after completing\ntheir studies. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7397} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-mona-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7397\" /><figcaption>Students at the UWI, Mona (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister\nSamuda said that only students who demonstrate the greatest need will be\nselected, and shortlisted applicants will include former beneficiaries of the\nProgramme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), and students\nfrom inner-city and poor rural communities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Already,\nthree students have been selected for full scholarships. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nthree young men, Shamarie Collins, Quwayne Howell and Rashaun Stewart, had recently\ndeferred their dreams of becoming medical doctors to pursue more affordable\ndegree programmes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rashaun,\nwho delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of his fellow beneficiaries, said\nthat the students are “very appreciative” of the support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7642} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7642\" /><figcaption>Rashaun Stewart (left), expresses gratitude for the award of a full scholarship from the Government, which will enable him to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Listening are fellow scholarship beneficiaries Quwayne Howell (centre) and Shamarie Collins. (Photo: Donald De La Haye, JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Prior\nto this endowment, I had no real idea and no concrete plan in place to get into\nthe Faculty of Medical Sciences,” Stweart remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To\nstudy medicine at the UWI, Mona costs roughly US$28,000 and, unfortunately, Stewart\nlike many other students, was not able to get the subsidy as a result of some\nextenuating circumstances. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I\nwould have had to garner the full fee… and I was not able to source it prior to\nthe commencement of this academic year. But thanks to this opportunity, I am\nnow able to springboard the commencement of my dream of becoming a medical\ndoctor,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nsupport from the Government adds to the financial assistance already being\noffered to UWI students pursuing medicine. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We already sponsor 55 students in each cohort by paying 80 percent of their fees,” Minister Samuda said.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Government steps up to fund full-flight scholarships for UWI med students','','publish','open','closed','','government-steps-up-to-fund-full-flight-scholarships-for-uwi-med-students','','','2019-09-06 07:07:27','2019-09-06 12:07:27','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7641',0,'post','',0),(7642,14,'2019-09-06 06:59:56','2019-09-06 11:59:56','','uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo','','inherit','open','closed','','uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo','','','2019-09-06 06:59:56','2019-09-06 11:59:56','',7641,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7643,14,'2019-09-06 07:01:02','2019-09-06 12:01:02','','uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-2','','inherit','open','closed','','uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-2','','','2019-09-06 07:01:02','2019-09-06 12:01:02','',7641,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7644,14,'2019-09-06 07:06:37','2019-09-06 12:06:37','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7643} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7643\" /><figcaption>Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), addresses a press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Council Room on Thursday (September 5). From left are Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Dr. Tomlin Paul; Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UWI, Mona, Professor Dale Webber and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. (Photo: Donald De La Haye, JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nGovernment has provided 47 full-tuition scholarships to needy students who\nstarted their Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees at the\nUniversity of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, this semester.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nawards are valued at $177.66 million per annum over the next five years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This cohort will be funded for the full five years of the programme, providing they meet established criteria…\"  Minister Samuda explained.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister\nof Education Karl Samuda, who made the announcement at a press conference in\nthe UWI Council Room on Thursday, September 5, said that the support came out\nof recent discussions with university officials.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2230} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/doctors-demo-buzz-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2230\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Applicants must be Jamaican nationals. Only applicants with matriculation qualifications in the 97 percentile will be considered,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Samuda noted that beneficiaries are required to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 in order to continue to receive the scholarship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All\nbeneficiaries will be bonded by the Government for five years after completing\ntheir studies. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7397} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-mona-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7397\" /><figcaption>Students at the UWI, Mona (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister\nSamuda said that only students who demonstrate the greatest need will be\nselected, and shortlisted applicants will include former beneficiaries of the\nProgramme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), and students\nfrom inner-city and poor rural communities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Already,\nthree students have been selected for full scholarships. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nthree young men, Shamarie Collins, Quwayne Howell and Rashaun Stewart, had recently\ndeferred their dreams of becoming medical doctors to pursue more affordable\ndegree programmes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rashaun,\nwho delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of his fellow beneficiaries, said\nthat the students are “very appreciative” of the support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7642} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/uwi-scholarship-sept4-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7642\" /><figcaption>Rashaun Stewart (left), expresses gratitude for the award of a full scholarship from the Government, which will enable him to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Listening are fellow scholarship beneficiaries Quwayne Howell (centre) and Shamarie Collins. (Photo: Donald De La Haye, JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Prior\nto this endowment, I had no real idea and no concrete plan in place to get into\nthe Faculty of Medical Sciences,” Stweart remarked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To\nstudy medicine at the UWI, Mona costs roughly US$28,000 and, unfortunately, Stewart\nlike many other students, was not able to get the subsidy as a result of some\nextenuating circumstances. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I\nwould have had to garner the full fee… and I was not able to source it prior to\nthe commencement of this academic year. But thanks to this opportunity, I am\nnow able to springboard the commencement of my dream of becoming a medical\ndoctor,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nsupport from the Government adds to the financial assistance already being\noffered to UWI students pursuing medicine. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We already sponsor 55 students in each cohort by paying 80 percent of their fees,” Minister Samuda said.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Government steps up to fund full-flight scholarships for UWI med students','','inherit','closed','closed','','7641-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 07:06:37','2019-09-06 12:06:37','',7641,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7641-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7645,4,'2019-09-06 07:15:51','2019-09-06 12:15:51','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7637} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-1-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7637\" /><figcaption>Virtual reality (VR) gaming immerses the user into a 3D audio-visual world, requiring them to get physical at times to play (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre in\nPortmore, St Catherine has been racking up the accolades. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The group is the most followed VR Centre on\nInstagram and has managed 60 million views across all its social media\nplatforms. VRX even had one of their videos, racking up\nover nine million views, featured on international cable station MTV.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Tracking VRX\'s digital evolution</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For CEO Gregory Moore and COO Ryan Moore,\nthe praise comes upon thinking ahead of the curve when they started the\nbusiness in 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“VRX is actually the evolution of my original business Str8Games Limited that started in 2006. We adopted VR in 2015 until we transitioned into Virtual Reality Jamaica in 2018,” Moore explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moore said he started the move when his previous venture Str8Games began to lull due to market forces.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7638} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-2-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7638\" /><figcaption>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre COO Ryan Moore (right) helps a patron operate one of the wireless VR headsets. (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Str8Games model was being affected by digital change in the video game industry. We realised VR was a new concept and decided to change the business model,” Moore further noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How immersive is virtual reality (VR) gaming?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VRX, located in Sovereign Village, provides the unusual and immersive experience that is virtual reality gaming.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“VR is basically immersion in an alternate interactive environment using a head-mounted display; this isolates the user from the real world,” VRX COO Ryan Moore told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The headsets are connected to powerful computers that generate a three-dimensional digital world as viewed through their built-in screens. There are also audio cues. The audio and video are combined with sensors that track users’ movement allowing them to interact with the realistic computer-generated graphics. So real is the experience that it’s not uncommon for those playing to have physical and emotional reactions to whatever they’re seeing through the VR goggles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There are various headsets that can achieve VR, but we are using the highest-grade headsets in order to deliver ultra-realistic environments. A high-end computer projects the image in the headset, the headset and controllers use various sensors in order to replicate your movements in the environment being projected. This makes the user feel fully immersed and will sometimes forget that they are in a simulation,” said Moore.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Yuh wah speed??!\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The centre has four full VR stations,\nwireless headsets, and a simulator rig used for racing games. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7639} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/vrx-sovereign-kgn-buzz-demo-3-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7639\" /><figcaption>VRX Virtual Reality &amp; eSports Centre has its own built-in simulator rig for racing games. (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Games range from simple sit-down-and-watch rollercoaster types to action-packed adventures that see players in motion. The game menu is updated regularly as the VR game library expands. Ryan added that due to the popularity of VRX, their vendor partners are always sending them the latest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We basically have a 90% or higher satisfaction rating from our customers. The thrill factor is very high so it satisfies both corporate clients and walk-in patrons.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even with success the Moores are once again\nlooking ahead of the curve.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We currently primarily use it for games and entertainment-based experiences. We are however going through a transition into corporate solutions in order to solve many real-world issues in various industries, for example, tourism, health care and even the BPO sector,” Moore argued</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> —<strong> Written by Nichola Beckford </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Virtual gaming the latest craze in Jamaica','','inherit','closed','closed','','7636-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 07:15:51','2019-09-06 12:15:51','',7636,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7636-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7646,23,'2019-09-06 08:31:12','2019-09-06 13:31:12','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7088} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/dorian-bahamas-damage-img-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7088\" /><figcaption>Damage left by Hurricane Dorian in sections of the Bahamas.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are now in The Bahamas for talks on the disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The leaders are\nPrime Ministers of Barbados Mia Mottley and Allen Chastanet St Lucia. They are accompanied\nby the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Irwin LaRoque.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are to meet with Bahamian Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and other officials at the office of the National Emergency Management Administration (NEMA).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5810} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/mia-mottley.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5810\" /><figcaption>Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley is in The Bahamas for disaster-relief talks.  </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The meeting is to allow the other regional leaders to receive a briefing of the situation there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dorian, a Category Five hurricane when it neared the Bahamas, ripped through Great Abaco Island and Grand Bahama, leaving a trail of destruction behind. At least 20\npeople have since been declared dead and scores reported missing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','CARICOM leaders in The Bahamas for disaster relief talks','','publish','open','closed','','caricom-leaders-in-the-bahamas-for-disaster-relief-talks','','','2019-09-06 08:31:13','2019-09-06 13:31:13','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7646',0,'post','',0),(7647,4,'2019-09-06 08:31:12','2019-09-06 13:31:12','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7088} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/dorian-bahamas-damage-img-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7088\" /><figcaption>Damage left by Hurricane Dorian in sections of the Bahamas.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are now in The Bahamas for talks on the disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The leaders are\nPrime Ministers of Barbados Mia Mottley and Allen Chastanet St Lucia. 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At least 20\npeople have since been declared dead and scores reported missing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','CARICOM leaders in The Bahamas for disaster relief talks','','inherit','closed','closed','','7646-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 08:31:12','2019-09-06 13:31:12','',7646,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7646-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7650,21,'2019-09-06 14:12:13','2019-09-06 19:12:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Executive\nDirector&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Montego Bay Marine Park Trust,&nbsp;Hugh\nShim,&nbsp;says the city’s harbour is much cleaner since the ban on single-use\nplastic bags and polystyrene foam in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7683} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Hugh-Shim-Montego-Bay-Harbour-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7683\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ban began on January 1 of this year and covers the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of the materials. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Since the ban and progressively, we have seen fewer bags, especially the black ones that we call ‘scandal bags’. 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He said that should be less of an issue now that there are fewer plastic materials&nbsp;finding their way to Montego Bay’s seabed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/microplastics-are-everywhere-but-not-a-risk-to-human-health-just-yet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Microplastics are “everywhere”, no risk to human health just yet (opens in a new tab)\">Microplastics are “everywhere”, no risk to human health just yet</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is a major reduction in the black plastic bags and there is less styrofoam. We are developing the culture where we take our own bags to the supermarkets or wherever,” he said.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7691} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Montego-Bay-Harbour-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7691\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Shim indicated that more work needs to be done to enforce the ban on plastic bags and protect the environment. He pointed out that some establishments, particularly eateries, continue to use single-use plastic bags.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve seen some of the transparent ones (polybags) being used, which is just as bad, if not worse.&nbsp; It’s a ban, so it has to be enforced. 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Grange has already recruited a number of local music industry leaders to start the arrangements for the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The decisions were taken at a hurriedly called meeting at her ministry Friday (Sept 6). She was joined by a small group of supporters, including Clifton Dillon, Jerome Hamilton, Howard McIntosh and Joe Bogdanovich.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6947} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/abaco-bahamas-hurricane-dorian-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6947\" /><figcaption>Flooding in a section of Abaco in The Bahamas that was caused by Hurricane Dorian. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Penthouse Music’s Donovan Germaine was absent but is expected to join the group later on as it recruits artistes for the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grange says that she has been in touch with The Bahamas’ Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture on the matter. The next meeting of the organizing group is likely to be Wednesday, Sept 11 at the Ministry\'s Trafalgar Road office in New Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Grange arranging local telethon to support recovery effort in The Bahamas','','publish','open','closed','','grange-arranging-local-telethon-to-support-recovery-effort-in-the-bahamas','','','2019-09-06 15:09:13','2019-09-06 20:09:13','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7651',0,'post','',0),(7652,11,'2019-09-06 10:38:28','2019-09-06 15:38:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe passed away at the age of 95, the African country\'s&nbsp;current president announced Friday (Sept 6). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7656} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/robert-mugabe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7656\" /><figcaption>Robert Mugabe</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The controversial Mugabe was one of the most noted leaders on the African continent. He presided over an independent Zimbabwe, first as Prime Minister and later President.  Mugabe, who ruled the country for 37 years, was once quoted as saying, \"Only God who appointed me will remove me.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was first celebrated for his role in liberating the country and putting an end to white-minority rule, but he was later labelled as a tyrant, who oversaw the decline of one of Africa’s most prosperous countries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current President Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa shared\non Twitter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Mugabe reportedly spent several months\nin Singapore getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Here are some facts about the infamous leader:</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Mugabe was a former teacher who was imprisoned for ten years after opposing the white-minority government of Rhodesia (as Zimbabwe was known before independence).</li><li>Mugabe’s rule was scarred by violent incidents and dubious elections, including the brutal eviction of thousands of white farmers in 2000.</li><li>After completing his earlier education and moving on to work several years, Mugabe received a scholarship to the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he studied history and English.</li><li>Earning a negative reputation in the international circles, the University of Edinburgh in 2007 withdrew the honorary degree it awarded Mugabe in 1984 for his services to education in Africa.</li><li>Following a coup and failed attempts by Mugabe to pave the way for his wife to rule, he resigned in November 21, 2017 as Zimbabwe\'s president.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','The colourful life of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe','','publish','open','closed','','the-colourful-life-of-late-zimbabwean-president-robert-mugabe','','','2019-09-06 13:20:56','2019-09-06 18:20:56','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7652',0,'post','',0),(7653,11,'2019-09-06 10:15:35','2019-09-06 15:15:35','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>President Robert Mugabe was one of the most\nnoted leaders on the African continent. He presided over an independent\nZimbabwe, first as Prime Minister and later President.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The leader who presided over the country\nfor 37 years, was once quoted as saying only God could ever remove him from\noffice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was first celebrated for his role in\nliberating the country and putting an end to white-minority rule.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This celebrated figure, was later labelled\nas a tyrant, who oversaw the decline of one of Africa’s most prosperous lands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current President Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa shared\non Twitter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Mugabe reportedly spent several months\nin Singapore getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are five more quick facts about the\ninfamous leader:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Mugabe was a former teacher who\nwas imprisoned for ten years after opposing the white-minority government of\nRhodesia (as Zimbabwe was known before independence).</li><li>Mugabe’s rule was scarred by\nviolent incidents and dubious elections including the brutal eviction of\nthousands of white farmers in 2000.</li><li>After completing his earlier\neducation and moving on to work several years, Mugabe received a scholarship to\nthe University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he studied history and\nEnglish.</li><li>Earning a negative reputation\nin the international circles, the University of Edinburgh in 2007 withdrew the\nhonorary degree it awarded Mugabe in 1984 for his services to education in\nAfrica.</li><li>Following a coup and failed attempts\nby Mugabe to pave the way for his wife to rule, he resigned in November 21,\n2017 as Zimbabwe\'s president after 37 years of autocratic rule.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','The colourful life of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe','','inherit','closed','closed','','7652-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 10:15:35','2019-09-06 15:15:35','',7652,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7652-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7654,11,'2019-09-06 10:15:35','2019-09-06 15:15:35','<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe&#39;s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe (1/2)</p>&mdash; President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 6, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src=\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>','','','publish','closed','closed','','390e90ed918a3cc53d637f555ee7811a','','','2019-09-06 10:15:35','2019-09-06 15:15:35','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/390e90ed918a3cc53d637f555ee7811a/',0,'oembed_cache','',0),(7656,4,'2019-09-06 10:34:09','2019-09-06 15:34:09','','robert-mugabe','','inherit','open','closed','','robert-mugabe','','','2019-09-06 10:34:09','2019-09-06 15:34:09','',7652,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/robert-mugabe.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7657,4,'2019-09-06 10:36:13','2019-09-06 15:36:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe passed away at the age of 95, the African country\'s current president announced Friday (Sept 6). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The controversial Mugabe was one of the most noted leaders on the African continent. He presided over an independent Zimbabwe, first as Prime Minister and later President.  Mugabe, who ruled the country for 37 years, was once quoted as saying, \"Only God who appointed me will remove me.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was first celebrated for his role in liberating the country and putting an end to white-minority rule, but he was later labelled as a tyrant, who oversaw the decline of one of Africa’s most prosperous countries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current President Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa shared\non Twitter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Mugabe reportedly spent several months\nin Singapore getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are some facts about the infamous leader:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Mugabe was a former teacher who was imprisoned for ten years after opposing the white-minority government of Rhodesia (as Zimbabwe was known before independence).</li><li>Mugabe’s rule was scarred by violent incidents and dubious elections, including the brutal eviction of thousands of white farmers in 2000.</li><li>After completing his earlier education and moving on to work several years, Mugabe received a scholarship to the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he studied history and English.</li><li>Earning a negative reputation in the international circles, the University of Edinburgh in 2007 withdrew the honorary degree it awarded Mugabe in 1984 for his services to education in Africa.</li><li>Following a coup and failed attempts by Mugabe to pave the way for his wife to rule, he resigned in November 21, 2017 as Zimbabwe\'s president.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','The colourful life of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe','','inherit','closed','closed','','7652-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 10:36:13','2019-09-06 15:36:13','',7652,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7652-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7658,4,'2019-09-06 10:37:29','2019-09-06 15:37:29','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe passed away at the age of 95, the African country\'s&nbsp;current president announced Friday (Sept 6). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7656} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/robert-mugabe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7656\" /><figcaption>Robert Mugabe</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The controversial Mugabe was one of the most noted leaders on the African continent. He presided over an independent Zimbabwe, first as Prime Minister and later President.  Mugabe, who ruled the country for 37 years, was once quoted as saying, \"Only God who appointed me will remove me.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was first celebrated for his role in liberating the country and putting an end to white-minority rule, but he was later labelled as a tyrant, who oversaw the decline of one of Africa’s most prosperous countries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current President Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa shared\non Twitter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Mugabe reportedly spent several months\nin Singapore getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Mugabe was a former teacher who was imprisoned for ten years after opposing the white-minority government of Rhodesia (as Zimbabwe was known before independence).</li><li>Mugabe’s rule was scarred by violent incidents and dubious elections, including the brutal eviction of thousands of white farmers in 2000.</li><li>After completing his earlier education and moving on to work several years, Mugabe received a scholarship to the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he studied history and English.</li><li>Earning a negative reputation in the international circles, the University of Edinburgh in 2007 withdrew the honorary degree it awarded Mugabe in 1984 for his services to education in Africa.</li><li>Following a coup and failed attempts by Mugabe to pave the way for his wife to rule, he resigned in November 21, 2017 as Zimbabwe\'s president.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','The colourful life of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe','','inherit','closed','closed','','7652-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 10:37:29','2019-09-06 15:37:29','',7652,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7652-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7659,4,'2019-09-06 10:38:28','2019-09-06 15:38:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe passed away at the age of 95, the African country\'s&nbsp;current president announced Friday (Sept 6). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7656} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/robert-mugabe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7656\" /><figcaption>Robert Mugabe</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The controversial Mugabe was one of the most noted leaders on the African continent. He presided over an independent Zimbabwe, first as Prime Minister and later President.  Mugabe, who ruled the country for 37 years, was once quoted as saying, \"Only God who appointed me will remove me.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was first celebrated for his role in liberating the country and putting an end to white-minority rule, but he was later labelled as a tyrant, who oversaw the decline of one of Africa’s most prosperous countries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current President Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa shared\non Twitter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1169839308406054912\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Mugabe reportedly spent several months\nin Singapore getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Here are some facts about the infamous leader:</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Mugabe was a former teacher who was imprisoned for ten years after opposing the white-minority government of Rhodesia (as Zimbabwe was known before independence).</li><li>Mugabe’s rule was scarred by violent incidents and dubious elections, including the brutal eviction of thousands of white farmers in 2000.</li><li>After completing his earlier education and moving on to work several years, Mugabe received a scholarship to the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he studied history and English.</li><li>Earning a negative reputation in the international circles, the University of Edinburgh in 2007 withdrew the honorary degree it awarded Mugabe in 1984 for his services to education in Africa.</li><li>Following a coup and failed attempts by Mugabe to pave the way for his wife to rule, he resigned in November 21, 2017 as Zimbabwe\'s president.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','The colourful life of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe','','inherit','closed','closed','','7652-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 10:38:28','2019-09-06 15:38:28','',7652,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7652-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7662,11,'2019-09-06 13:26:16','2019-09-06 18:26:16','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7663} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Thalia-Lyn-PSOJ-Hall-Of-Fame-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7663\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accomplished Jamaican businesswoman Thalia Lyn will be inducted into the Private Sector Organisation (PSOJ) Hall of Fame.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The annual award established in 1992 honours esteemed business leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of the private sector and Jamaica. This award pays tribute to three important traits: successful entrepreneurship, leadership and character.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Here are a few<strong> BUZZ</strong> facts about this outstanding businesswoman:</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>She established the highly successful Jamaican fast-food chain Island Grill, which operates with an eco-friendly model using Jamaican ingredients. The chain operates 19 locations in Jamaica and Barbados.</li><li>Lyn is the second woman to be inducted into the Private Sector Hall of Fame.</li><li>She served on several boards, to include: the NCB Foundation (chairman), Director of the NCB Financial Group, Port Royal Patties (in the UK) and Jamaica Macaroni Factory Limited.</li><li>Lyn is an activist for gender equality and the less fortunate. 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We mobilised immediately, before the end of [Monday] while the hurricane was still raging through Grand Bahama and Abaco,” Brear asserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'You helped us then, let us help you now\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear recalled that in 2015, Long Island was hit by Hurricane\nJoaquin, and it devastated the land, so its residents know firsthand about\nhurricanes and the struggles of recovery. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7669} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-8-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" /><figcaption>The damage wreaked by Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 is something Long Islanders will never forget (Photo: SouthernBoating.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Bahamian people are so community-minded, and we received cargo supplies on land and by air, love, prayers and support from Abaco and Grand Bahama. That helped us in what was a very dark time for Long Island. There was a silver lining and that was the support we received. Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in the north,” Brear stated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being hit by Hurricane Joaquin, Long Islanders vowed to be better equipped for the dangerous storms and launched their own hurricane preparedness kit, which is stored and maintained to this day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Truly, it was the entire community. 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Now, we really can’t keep up with the extraordinary donations, love and support we have received,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The GoFundMe, launched by Emma McGrath, has since swelled\npast its fourth and final target of US$24,850. As of Friday, September 6, the\ncampaign has received over $31,000 in donations!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought was, ‘What can we do to help?’.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear and the collective residents of Long Island springing into action.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-1-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" /><figcaption>The Long Island relief fund for northern Bahamas met and surpassed its target four times! Well done!! (Photo: GoFundMe.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All proceeds going to the relief effort for the battered islands\nin northern Bahamas, the most densely populated area of the Caribbean country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.\"</p><cite> — Truer words need not be spoken. Well done, Long Island!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Every dollar donated goes to those affected\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an effort to maintain transparency, all aspects of the Long Island’s relief campaign are being detailed, with receipts and other notes being made available for review. <strong>See the gallery below:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7680,7679,7678,7677,7676,7675]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7680\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7680\" class=\"wp-image-7680\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7679\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7679\" class=\"wp-image-7679\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7678\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7678\" class=\"wp-image-7678\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7677\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7677\" class=\"wp-image-7677\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7676\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7676\" class=\"wp-image-7676\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7675\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7675\" class=\"wp-image-7675\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everything that has been purchased and everything that has been accomplished throughout every step of the way is clearly labelled and detailed on the GoFundMe page,” <strong>BUZZ</strong> was told, with Brear adding that more information can be found on the Cape Santa resort’s website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, who is originally from Vancouver, Canada, has called\nThe Bahamas his home for the last four years. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. In the face of this absolute catastrophic conditions, to see these wonderful Bahamians all, in their way, come together is amazing,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7682\" /><figcaption>Dozens are tarpaulins being loaded onto a plane for delivery to needy Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian. Residents in Long Island, located in the south of the country, are leading the relief effort  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> “Hurricanes are horrific, and this is one of the most horrific and anything we could do to assist we have done. We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another and the degree to which we help each other is how we are measured,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Relief efforts to continue well into Septmber</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear further explained that the GoFundMe campaign will be closed on Monday, but assured that the efforts from Long Islanders will continue for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I know that Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7684\" /><figcaption>\'Hold on, help is on the way!\'  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) 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13:01:00','2019-09-06 18:01:00','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7663} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Thalia-Lyn-PSOJ-Hall-Of-Fame-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7663\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accomplished Jamaican businesswoman Thalia Lyn will be inducted into the Private Sector Organisation (PSOJ) Hall of Fame.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The annual award established in 1992 honours esteemed business leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of the private sector and Jamaica. This award pays tribute to three important traits: successful entrepreneurship, leadership and character.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Here are a few<strong> BUZZ</strong> facts about this outstanding businesswoman:</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>She established the highly successful Jamaican fast-food chain Island Grill, which operates with an eco-friendly model using Jamaican ingredients. The chain operates 19 locations in Jamaica and Barbados.</li><li>Lyn is the second woman to be inducted into the Private Sector Hall of Fame.</li><li>She served on several boards, to include: the NCB Foundation (chairman), Director of the NCB Financial Group, Port Royal Patties (in the UK) and Jamaica Macaroni Factory Limited.</li><li>Lyn is an activist for gender equality and the less fortunate. She is currently director of the Mustard Seed Communities.</li><li>She was one of the first signatories to the UN Women Win-Win Program which “aims to strengthen women’s leadership and economic empowerment in the private sector”.</li><li>She serves as the Honorary Consul General for Jamaica to the Kingdom of Thailand.</li><li> Lyn is an alumna of Immaculate Conception High School and was inducted into the inaugural ICHS Hall of Fame.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','Get to know new PSOJ Hall of Fame inductee Thalia Lyn','','inherit','closed','closed','','7662-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:01:00','2019-09-06 18:01:00','',7662,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7662-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7686,11,'2019-09-06 13:25:21','2019-09-06 18:25:21','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Executive\nDirector&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Montego Bay Marine Park Trust,&nbsp;Hugh\nShim,&nbsp;says the city’s harbour is much cleaner since the ban on single-use\nplastic bags and polystyrene foam in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7683} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Hugh-Shim-Montego-Bay-Harbour-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7683\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ban began on January 1 of this year and covers the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of the materials. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Since the ban and progressively, we have seen fewer bags, especially the black ones that we call ‘scandal bags’. Definitely less of them are coming down the gullies now and in the harbour and shorelines,” Mr Shim outlined.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7674} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/black-plastic-bags-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7674\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He noted that there was a prevalence of bags, in addition to styrofoam containers and plastic bottles prior to the ban along the city’s coastline. He said the materials choked marine life as well as disrupted recreational activities. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7681} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/sea-pollution-Montego-Bay-Harbour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7681\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Mr. Shim also noted that the microplastics are sometimes eaten by fish “which then comes back to us” to be consumed, thus further spreading toxic substances. He said that should be less of an issue now that there are fewer plastic materials&nbsp;finding their way to Montego Bay’s seabed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/microplastics-are-everywhere-but-not-a-risk-to-human-health-just-yet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Microplastics are “everywhere”, no risk to human health just yet (opens in a new tab)\">Microplastics are “everywhere”, no risk to human health just yet</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is a major reduction in the black plastic bags and there is less styrofoam. We are developing the culture where we take our own bags to the supermarkets or wherever,” he said.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Shim indicated that more work needs to be done to enforce the ban on plastic bags and protect the environment. 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Whoever is doing the enforcement has to go around the different shops or distributors and seize them,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Shim is also encouraging the citizens of Montego Bay to continue to “reuse and recycle”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Montego Bay Harbour much cleaner','','inherit','closed','closed','','7650-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:25:21','2019-09-06 18:25:21','',7650,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7650-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7687,11,'2019-09-06 13:25:57','2019-09-06 18:25:57','','Thalia Lyn Island Grill Buzz Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','thalia-lyn-island-grill-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-06 13:25:57','2019-09-06 18:25:57','',7662,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Thalia-Lyn-Island-Grill-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7688,14,'2019-09-06 13:30:59','2019-09-06 18:30:59','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7668} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7668\" /><figcaption>\'Stay strong\': A message with love from Long Island to north Bahamas (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another...the degree to which we help is how we measure ourselves,\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear, General Manager for Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort in Long Island, The Bahamas.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having surpassed its crowdfunding target four times, citizens of Long Island in southern Bahamas are launching their own massive relief effort for their brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Matt Brear, General Manager at Cape Santa Maria resort in Long Island, told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the residents saw the devastation Hurricane Dorian caused for fellow Bahamians in the north, and sprang into action almost immediately.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The relief effort so far...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, several tons of supplies have been delivered, including tarps, generators, solar-powered lights, bottled water, canned food and other non-perishables, extension cords, chainsaws, mosquito nets and repellents, toilet paper, as well as other miscellaneous goods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7670} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7670\" /><figcaption>Water, alternate power among the much-needed essentials being shipped to northern Bahamas by Long Island residents  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, in an interview with <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday, said that their efforts to help the devastated islands hardest hit by the category 5 hurricane was inspired by Long Islanders remembering the kindness they received in 2015 after being hit by Hurricane Joaquin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear, speaking to BUZZ via telephone</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought in this community was, ‘What can we do to help?’. We mobilised immediately, before the end of [Monday] while the hurricane was still raging through Grand Bahama and Abaco,” Brear asserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'You helped us then, let us help you now\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear recalled that in 2015, Long Island was hit by Hurricane\nJoaquin, and it devastated the land, so its residents know firsthand about\nhurricanes and the struggles of recovery. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7669} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-8-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" /><figcaption>The damage wreaked by Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 is something Long Islanders will never forget (Photo: SouthernBoating.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Bahamian people are so community-minded, and we\nreceived cargo supplies on land and by air, love, prayers and support from\nAbaco and Grand Bahama. That helped us in what was a very dark time for Long\nIsland. There was a silver lining and that was the support we received. Our hearts\ngo out to our brothers and sisters in the north,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being hit by Hurricane Joaquin, Long Islanders vowed to be better equipped for the dangerous storms and launched their own hurricane preparedness kit, which is stored and maintained to this day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Truly, it was the entire community. We started putting our\nhurricane kit on the tarmac of the Deadman’s Cay airport – preparing it to be\nshipped out from our island to help our brothers and sisters,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7671} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7671\" /><figcaption>Long Islanders springing into action to help their brothers and sisters affected by monster Hurricane Dorian, which slammed into the northern section of The Bahamas on Sunday  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition to that we created a GoFundMe page and the initial goal as US$2,000 and that was [only] for the gas – to get our hurricane kit to Abaco – and we met that goal in minutes,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Overwhelming support in spite of the tragedy</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The outpouring of support in cash and kind from across The\nBahamas and the wider world sowed the seeds of hope within Long Islanders that\nthey could do even more to help their fellow Bahamians affected by Hurricane\nDorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7672} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7672\" /><figcaption>The relief effort is well underway in Long Island  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We decided then to increase the goal and increase our efforts. Now, we really can’t keep up with the extraordinary donations, love and support we have received,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The GoFundMe, launched by Emma McGrath, has since swelled\npast its fourth and final target of US$24,850. As of Friday, September 6, the\ncampaign has received over $31,000 in donations!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought was, ‘What can we do to help?’.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear and the collective residents of Long Island, before sprining into action.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-1-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" /><figcaption>The Long Island relief fund for northern Bahamas met and surpassed its target four times! Well done!! (Photo: GoFundMe.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All proceeds going to the relief effort for the battered islands\nin northern Bahamas, the most densely populated area of the Caribbean country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.\"</p><cite> — Truer words need not be spoken. Well done, Long Island!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Every dollar donated goes to those affected\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an effort to maintain transparency, all aspects of the Long Island’s relief campaign are being detailed, with receipts and other notes being made available for review. <strong>See the gallery below:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7680,7679,7678,7677,7676,7675]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7680\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7680\" class=\"wp-image-7680\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7679\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7679\" class=\"wp-image-7679\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7678\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7678\" class=\"wp-image-7678\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7677\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7677\" class=\"wp-image-7677\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7676\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7676\" class=\"wp-image-7676\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7675\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7675\" class=\"wp-image-7675\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everything that has been purchased and everything that has been accomplished throughout every step of the way is clearly labelled and detailed on the GoFundMe page,” <strong>BUZZ</strong> was told, with Brear adding that more information can be found on the Cape Santa resort’s website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, who is originally from Vancouver, Canada, has called\nThe Bahamas his home for the last four years. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. In the face of this absolute catastrophic conditions, to see these wonderful Bahamians all, in their way, come together is amazing,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7682\" /><figcaption>Dozens are tarpaulins being loaded onto a plane for delivery to needy Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian. Residents in Long Island, located in the south of the country, are leading the relief effort  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> “Hurricanes are horrific, and this is one of the most horrific and anything we could do to assist we have done. We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another and the degree to which we help each other is how we measure ourselves,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Relief efforts to continue well into Septmber</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear further explained that the GoFundMe campaign will be closed on Monday, but assured that the efforts from Long Islanders will continue for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I know that Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7684\" /><figcaption>\'Hold on, help is on the way!\'  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hurricane Dorian slammed into northern sections of The Bahamas on Sunday – leaving widespread destruction, grief and sadness as the system delivered unrelenting, 185mph winds, as well as storm surges for hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interested parties can still make donations to the Long Island relief campaign by following the link to the <a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/longislanders-bahamas-pay-it-forwarddorian?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;rcid=r01-15674341236-4527df5155fb45bb&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;fbclid=IwAR0aK69Vc6BbsSJ5XYJAZlNkpXdydHtz0GFZVtnHpcR6Jv9B_opae4ekfoU\">GoFundMe here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Long Islanders spearheading Bahamas relief effort after Hurricane Dorian','','inherit','closed','closed','','7665-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:30:59','2019-09-06 18:30:59','',7665,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7689,4,'2019-09-06 13:36:03','2019-09-06 18:36:03','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In response to the heart-rending destruction left behind in The Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian, Jamaica\'s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia \'Babsy\' Grange is organizing a local telethon to raise funds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event is likely to be held at the National Stadium and\nGrange has already recruited a number of local music industry leaders to start\nthe arrangements for the planned event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The decisions were taken at a hurriedly called meeting at\nher ministry on Friday at which she was joined by a small group of supporters\nincluding Clifton Dillon, Jerome Hamilton, Howard McIntosh, Joe Bogdanovich.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Penthouse Music’s Donovan Germaine was absent but is\nexpected to join the group later on as it organize recruits artistes for the\nevent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grange says that she has been in touch with The Bahamas’ Minister\nof Youth, Sport and Culture on the matter. The next meeting of the organizing group\nis likely to be Wednesday at the Ministry, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Grange arranging local telethon to support recovery effort in The Bahamas','','inherit','closed','closed','','7651-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:36:03','2019-09-06 18:36:03','',7651,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7651-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7690,23,'2019-09-06 14:36:51','2019-09-06 19:36:51','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7706} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Akeem-Bloomfield.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7706\" /><figcaption>Jamaica’s Akeem Bloomfield.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica’s Akeem Bloomfield placed third in the Diamond League 400 metres event in Brussels, Belgium on Friday (Sept 6). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He finished behind the US pair of Michael Norman and Fred Kerley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bloomfield clocked 44.67 seconds to place second in the overall points standing, which was won by Michael Cherry of the US, who finished this meet in the sixth spot in 45.55 seconds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cherry, who participated in four Diamond League events,\ncollected 19 points, with Bloomfield getting 16 from two events. Norman, who\ncompleted the one-lap event on Friday in 44.26 seconds also had 16 points from two\nevents, with Kerley, also from two events getting fifth overall with 14 points\nafter his 44.46 seconds clocking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica’s other representative in the field on Friday, Nathon Allen, finished eighth in 46.17 seconds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica’s Bloomfield captures Diamond League second spot','','publish','open','closed','','jamaicas-bloomfield-captures-diamond-league-second-spot','','','2019-09-06 14:36:52','2019-09-06 19:36:52','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7690',0,'post','',0),(7691,11,'2019-09-06 13:38:09','2019-09-06 18:38:09','','Montego-Bay-Harbour','','inherit','open','closed','','montego-bay-harbour','','','2019-09-06 13:38:09','2019-09-06 18:38:09','',7650,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Montego-Bay-Harbour.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7692,4,'2019-09-06 13:38:48','2019-09-06 18:38:48','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica’s Akeem Bloomfield placed third in the Diamond\nLeague 400 metres event in Brussels, Belgium on Friday finishing behind the\nUnited States of America’s pair of Michael Norman and Fred Kerley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bloomfield clocked 44.67 seconds to place second in the\noverall points standing, which was won by Michael Cherry of the USA, who\nfinished this meet in sixth spot in 45.55 seconds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cherry, who participated in four Diamond League events,\ncollected 19 points, with Bloomfield getting 16 from two events. Norman, who\ncompleted the one-lap event on Friday in 44.26 seconds also had 16 points from two\nevents, with Kerley, also from two events getting fifth overall with 14 points\nafter his 44.46 seconds clocking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica’s other representative in the field on Friday, Nathon\nAllen finished eighth in 46.17 seconds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Jamaica’s Bloomfield finishes third in Brussels 400m for Diamond League second spot','','inherit','closed','closed','','7690-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:38:48','2019-09-06 18:38:48','',7690,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7690-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7693,23,'2019-09-06 14:03:15','2019-09-06 19:03:15','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7699} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/shelly-ann-frazer-pryce--1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7699\" /><figcaption>Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica was beaten into second by Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain in the final Diamond League event of the season in Brussels, Belgium on Friday (Sept 6).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fraser-Pryce clocked 10.95 seconds with Asher-Smith running close to her personal best of 10.85. Asher-Smith clocked 10.88 seconds for the victory, which elevated her into third in the 100 metres points standing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the Ivory Coast won in the points standing with Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson finishing second.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ta Lou, who finished Friday’s event third in 11.09 seconds, tallied 31 points from five events. Thompson, who did not participate on Friday, tallied 22 points from three events. Fraser-Pryce ended the 14-meet event with 16 points which landed her at the sixth position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Fraser-Pryce ends second to Britain’s Asher-Smith in Brussels Diamond League','','publish','open','closed','','fraser-pryce-ends-second-to-britains-asher-smith-in-brussels-diamond-league','','','2019-09-06 14:03:15','2019-09-06 19:03:15','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7693',0,'post','',0),(7694,11,'2019-09-06 13:42:41','2019-09-06 18:42:41','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Executive\nDirector&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Montego Bay Marine Park Trust,&nbsp;Hugh\nShim,&nbsp;says the city’s harbour is much cleaner since the ban on single-use\nplastic bags and polystyrene foam in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7683} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Hugh-Shim-Montego-Bay-Harbour-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7683\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ban began on January 1 of this year and covers the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of the materials. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Since the ban and progressively, we have seen fewer bags, especially the black ones that we call ‘scandal bags’. Definitely less of them are coming down the gullies now and in the harbour and shorelines,” Mr Shim outlined.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7674} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/black-plastic-bags-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7674\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He noted that there was a prevalence of bags, in addition to styrofoam containers and plastic bottles prior to the ban along the city’s coastline. He said the materials choked marine life as well as disrupted recreational activities. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7681} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/sea-pollution-Montego-Bay-Harbour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7681\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Mr. Shim also noted that the microplastics are sometimes eaten by fish “which then comes back to us” to be consumed, thus further spreading toxic substances. He said that should be less of an issue now that there are fewer plastic materials&nbsp;finding their way to Montego Bay’s seabed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/microplastics-are-everywhere-but-not-a-risk-to-human-health-just-yet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Microplastics are “everywhere”, no risk to human health just yet (opens in a new tab)\">Microplastics are “everywhere”, no risk to human health just yet</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is a major reduction in the black plastic bags and there is less styrofoam. We are developing the culture where we take our own bags to the supermarkets or wherever,” he said.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7691} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Montego-Bay-Harbour-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7691\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Shim indicated that more work needs to be done to enforce the ban on plastic bags and protect the environment. He pointed out that some establishments, particularly eateries, continue to use single-use plastic bags.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve seen some of the transparent ones (polybags) being used, which is just as bad, if not worse.&nbsp; It’s a ban, so it has to be enforced. Whoever is doing the enforcement has to go around the different shops or distributors and seize them,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3588} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Montego-Bay-SIGN-new-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3588\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Shim is also encouraging the citizens of Montego Bay to continue to “reuse and recycle”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Montego Bay Harbour much cleaner','','inherit','closed','closed','','7650-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:42:41','2019-09-06 18:42:41','',7650,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7650-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7695,11,'2019-09-07 16:31:14','2019-09-07 21:31:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calling all book lovers to go on the adventure of a lifetime for this year\'s International Literacy Day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recognised by the UN tomorrow (Sept. 8), this year\'s Literacy Day, under the theme: <strong><em>Literacy and Multilingualism</em></strong>, calls on countries to embrace \"linguistic diversity in education and literacy development\".&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ </strong>partnered with Tanya Batson-Savage, publisher/editor-in-chief of Caribbean publishing house, <strong>Blue Banyan Books</strong>, to compile a list of delightful children\'s books authored by Caribbean writers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7219} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" /><figcaption>Tanya Batson-Savage, publisher/editor-in-chief of Caribbean publishing house, Blue Banyan Books</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Happy weekend reading!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Pumpkin Belly &amp; Other Stories by Tanya Batson-Savage and Staysean Daley </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7727,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Pumpkin-Belly-Other-Stories-Coverlr.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7727\" /><figcaption>Pumpkin Belly and Other Stories by Jamaican author Tanya Batson-Savage</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pumpkin Belly and Other Stories</strong> <em>is a bellyful of adventure! This collection of five tales written in the rich Jamaican folklore tradition and inspired by proverbs and mythical creatures presents wily, admirable heroes to boys and girls today. The young heroes journey to the bottom of a river and into the lair of the mythical River Mumma, encounter a magical guava tree, and of course discovers how water gets into the belly of the pumpkin aka ‘how water walk go a pumpkin belly’. Deft, often whimsical hand-drawn illustrations help to bring these fresh, entertaining stories to life.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>All Over Again by A-Dziko Simba Gegele</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7221,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7221\" /><figcaption>All Over Again by Jamaican author A-dziko Simba Gegele</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>All Over Again</strong> <em>is the winner of the inaugural Burt Award for Caribbean Literature (2014) and was longlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Award 2015. It is an enchanting slice of boyhood captured with a bold narrative style that pulls you in. This episodic novel, set in a fictional rural village in Jamaica, masterfully creates the wonderfully turbulent world of a young boy as he moves from childhood to puberty and battles the incessant needs of his shrimp of a little sister, the demands of his father, the high school bully and the local know-it-all Kenny. </em><strong>All Over Again</strong><em> is a story of growth, loss, love and triumph. Rooted in over 30 years of theatre, prose and poetry performance writing, </em><strong>All Over Again </strong>is A-dZiko Simba Gegele’s exuberantly humorous<em> debut novel. This coming of age tale has received rave reviews and is as suitable for the young, as well as the young at heart.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Dancing In The Rain by Lynn Joseph</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7232} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7232\" /><figcaption>Dancing In The Rain by Trinidadian author Lyn Joseph</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Twelve year-old Elizabeth is no normal girl. With an imagination that makes room for mermaids and magic in everyday life, she lives every moment to the fullest. Yet her joyful world crumbles around her when two planes bring down the Twin Towers and tear her family apart. Thousands of miles away, yet still touched by this tragedy, Elizabeth is swimming in a sea of loss. She finally finds hope when she meets her kindred spirit in 8 year-old Brandt and his 13 year-old brother, Jared. Brandt and Jared, as different as Oreo and milk and just as inseparable, arrive on the island to escape the mushroom of sorrow that bloomed above their lives in the wake of the tragedy. Elizabeth shows them a new way to look at the world and they help her to laugh again. </em><strong>Dancing in the Rain</strong><em> explores the impact of the tragic fall of the Twin Towers on two Caribbean families. It is a lyrical, well-crafted tale about finding joy in the face of loss. </em><strong>Dancing in the Rain </strong><em>won a Burt Award for Caribbean Literature (2015) prize and was longlisted for the 2017 Dublin International Literary Prize. It was named one of the best books for young readers (2016) by Kirkus Reviews.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>My Fishy Stepmom by Shakirah Bourne</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7225} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" /><figcaption>My Fishy Stepmom by Barbadian writer and filmmaker, Shakirah Bourne</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Josephine Cadogan loooves cricket! The game, her dad and her best friend Ahkai are the only things that make living in the very, very, veeery boring village of Fairy Vale, Barbados manageable. She really wants to play for the school team, but Coach Broomes says only boys are allowed. Josephine knows she can play better than any of the boys in the team, if she could just get a chance. To make matters worse, her father has a new girlfriend. And no one is good enough for Josephine’s dad. Not since her mom died. But<br> Josephine is very good at keeping women away by setting booby traps to scare them off. No one ever survived her tricks - until Mariss came along.<br> No matter what anyone else says, Josephine knows there is something ‘fishy’ about Mariss. She is just too perfect. And maybe it’s all the stories about baccoos and douens, and other mythical creatures from Miss Mo, champion fish deboner of Fairy Vale, or maybe it’s all the missing pets, but Josephine begins to suspect there is something downright spooky about Mariss. But will she be able to get to the bottom of the mystery?</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Girlcott by Florenz Webbe Maxwell</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7928,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Girlcott-Buzz-Caribbean.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7928\" /><figcaption>Girlcott by Bermudan author Florenz Webbe Maxwell</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A week ago, Desma Johnson had only two things on her mind - in exactly eight days, she would be sixteen years old and to top it off she was in line for a top scholarship. Life was perfect and nothing would get in the way of her birthday plans. But it’s 1959 and the secret Progressive League has just announced a boycott of all cinemas in Bermuda in order to end segregation. As tensions build Desma becomes increasingly aware of the racial tensions that cast a dire shadow over the island. Neighbours she once thought were friendly and supportive show another side. But Desma must learn that change is never easy, and even when others expect small things from black girls, she has the right to dream big. This historical novel, brings a look at Bermuda beyond the sandy pink beaches. The novel took third prize in the 2016 Burt Award for Caribbean literature.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A Dark Iris by Elizabeth J Jones</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7224} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/blue-banyan-buzz-feature-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" /><figcaption>A Dark Iris by author Elizabeth J Jones, who was born in the UK and moved to Bermuda in 1973.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>It is 1972 and 12-Year-old Rebekah Eve is excited to be on her way to the prestigious Meridian Institute. But Rebekah’s joy is dampened by her parents’ separation. She misses having her father at home and the fun things they did together. Most of all, she dislikes her mother’s new ‘friend’ –<br> Thomas Forster – who is trying way too hard to win her over. These personal changes take place while her country, goes through dramatic changes of its own, and life gets even more complicated when her new friend John is arrested for the attempted assassination of the Governor.<br>To cope, Rebekah turns to her art. But her paintings take on new, or rather ‘old’ life, as figures from the past seep in and replace her usual subjects. She is thrust into a whirlwind of emotion as her visions and the resulting paintings unveil wounds of the past that are not buried as deeply as some would like. With help from the mysterious Lady of the Library and her new art tutor Mr. Stowe, Rebekah makes sense of these visions and unearths the truth behind one of Bermuda’s legends. But some truths are difficult for anyone, especially a young girl, to digest. Ultimately, she must learn to trust herself, believe in her talents, and that even a little black girl from a small island, could one day become a famous artist.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do check out these fantastic Caribbean children\'s books and share your feedback.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> will continue to feature our amazing Caribbean novels - so see you in our #BUZZBookCorner soon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Awesome Caribbean children\'s books for International Literacy Day','','publish','open','closed','','awesome-caribbean-childrens-books-for-international-literacy-day','','','2019-09-07 16:31:14','2019-09-07 21:31:14','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7695',0,'post','',0),(7696,14,'2019-09-06 13:46:48','2019-09-06 18:46:48','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7668} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7668\" /><figcaption>\'Stay strong\': A message with love from Long Island to north Bahamas (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another...the degree to which we help is how we measure ourselves,\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear, General Manager for Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort in Long Island, The Bahamas.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having surpassed its crowdfunding target four times, citizens of Long Island in southern Bahamas are launching their own massive relief effort for their brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Matt Brear, General Manager at Cape Santa Maria resort in Long Island, told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the residents saw the devastation Hurricane Dorian caused for fellow Bahamians in the north, and sprang into action almost immediately.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The relief effort so far...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, several tons of supplies have been delivered, including tarps, generators, solar-powered lights, bottled water, canned food and other non-perishables, extension cords, chainsaws, mosquito nets and repellents, toilet paper, as well as other miscellaneous goods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7670} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7670\" /><figcaption>Water, alternate power among the much-needed essentials being shipped to northern Bahamas by Long Island residents  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, in an interview with <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday, said that their efforts to help the devastated islands hardest hit by the category 5 hurricane was inspired by Long Islanders remembering the kindness they received in 2015 after being hit by Hurricane Joaquin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear, speaking to BUZZ via telephone</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought in this community was, ‘What can we do to help?’. We mobilised immediately, before the end of [Monday] while the hurricane was still raging through Grand Bahama and Abaco,” Brear asserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'You helped us then, let us help you now\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear recalled that in 2015, Long Island was hit by Hurricane\nJoaquin, and it devastated the land, so its residents know firsthand about\nhurricanes and the struggles of recovery. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7669} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-8-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" /><figcaption>The damage wreaked by Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 is something Long Islanders will never forget (Photo: SouthernBoating.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Bahamian people are so community-minded, and we\nreceived cargo supplies on land and by air, love, prayers and support from\nAbaco and Grand Bahama. That helped us in what was a very dark time for Long\nIsland. There was a silver lining and that was the support we received. Our hearts\ngo out to our brothers and sisters in the north,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being hit by Hurricane Joaquin, Long Islanders vowed to be better equipped for the dangerous storms and launched their own hurricane preparedness kit, which is stored and maintained to this day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Truly, it was the entire community. We started putting our\nhurricane kit on the tarmac of the Deadman’s Cay airport – preparing it to be\nshipped out from our island to help our brothers and sisters,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7671} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7671\" /><figcaption>Long Islanders springing into action to help their brothers and sisters affected by monster Hurricane Dorian, which slammed into the northern section of The Bahamas on Sunday  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition to that we created a GoFundMe page and the initial goal as US$2,000 and that was [only] for the gas – to get our hurricane kit to Abaco – and we met that goal in minutes,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Overwhelming support in spite of the tragedy</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The outpouring of support in cash and kind from across The\nBahamas and the wider world sowed the seeds of hope within Long Islanders that\nthey could do even more to help their fellow Bahamians affected by Hurricane\nDorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7672} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7672\" /><figcaption>The relief effort is well underway in Long Island  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We decided then to increase the goal and increase our efforts. Now, we really can’t keep up with the extraordinary donations, love and support we have received,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The GoFundMe, launched by Emma McGrath, has since swelled\npast its fourth and final target of US$24,850. As of Friday, September 6, the\ncampaign has received over $31,000 in donations!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought was, ‘What can we do to help?’.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear and the collective residents of Long Island, before sprining into action.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-1-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" /><figcaption>The Long Island relief fund for northern Bahamas met and surpassed its target four times! Well done!! (Photo: GoFundMe.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All proceeds going to the relief effort for the battered islands\nin northern Bahamas, the most densely populated area of the Caribbean country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.\"</p><cite> — Truer words need not be spoken. Well done, Long Island!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Every dollar donated goes to those affected\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an effort to maintain transparency, all aspects of the Long Island’s relief campaign are being detailed, with receipts and other notes being made available for review. <strong>See the gallery below:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7680,7679,7678,7677,7676,7675]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7680\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7680\" class=\"wp-image-7680\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7679\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7679\" class=\"wp-image-7679\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7678\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7678\" class=\"wp-image-7678\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7677\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7677\" class=\"wp-image-7677\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7676\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7676\" class=\"wp-image-7676\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7675\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7675\" class=\"wp-image-7675\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everything that has been purchased and everything that has been accomplished throughout every step of the way is clearly labelled and detailed on the GoFundMe page,” <strong>BUZZ</strong> was told, with Brear adding that more information can be found on the Cape Santa resort’s website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, who is originally from Vancouver, Canada, has called\nThe Bahamas his home for the last four years. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. In the face of this absolute catastrophic conditions, to see these wonderful Bahamians all, in their way, come together is amazing,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7682\" /><figcaption>Dozens are tarpaulins being loaded onto a plane for delivery to needy Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian. Residents in Long Island, located in the south of the country, are leading the relief effort  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> “Hurricanes are horrific, and this is one of the most horrific and anything we could do to assist we have done. We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another and the degree to which we help each other is how we measure ourselves,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Relief efforts to continue well into Septmber</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear further explained that the GoFundMe campaign will be closed on Monday, but assured that the efforts from Long Islanders will continue for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I know that Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7684\" /><figcaption>\'Hold on, help is on the way!\'  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hurricane Dorian slammed into northern sections of The Bahamas on Sunday – leaving widespread destruction, grief and sadness as the system delivered unrelenting, 185mph winds, as well as storm surges for hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interested parties can still make donations to the Long Island relief campaign by following the link to the <a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/longislanders-bahamas-pay-it-forwarddorian?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;rcid=r01-15674341236-4527df5155fb45bb&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;fbclid=IwAR0aK69Vc6BbsSJ5XYJAZlNkpXdydHtz0GFZVtnHpcR6Jv9B_opae4ekfoU\">GoFundMe here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Long Islanders leading Bahamas relief effort after Hurricane Dorian','','inherit','closed','closed','','7665-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:46:48','2019-09-06 18:46:48','',7665,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7697,14,'2019-09-06 13:59:28','2019-09-06 18:59:28','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7668} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7668\" /><figcaption>\'Stay strong\': A message with love from Long Island to north Bahamas (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another...the degree to which we help is how we measure ourselves,\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear, General Manager for Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort in Long Island, The Bahamas.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having surpassed its crowdfunding target four times, citizens of Long Island in southern Bahamas are launching their own massive relief effort for their brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Dorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Matt Brear, General Manager at Cape Santa Maria resort in Long Island, told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that the residents, though only 500 strong, saw the devastation Hurricane Dorian caused for fellow Bahamians in the north, and sprang into action almost immediately.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The relief effort so far...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So far, several tons of supplies have been delivered, including tarps, generators, solar-powered lights, bottled water, canned food and other non-perishables, extension cords, chainsaws, mosquito nets and repellents, toilet paper, as well as other miscellaneous goods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7670} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7670\" /><figcaption>Water, alternate power among the much-needed essentials being shipped to northern Bahamas by Long Island residents  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, in an interview with <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday, said that their efforts to help the devastated islands hardest hit by the category 5 hurricane was inspired by Long Islanders remembering the kindness they received in 2015 after being hit by Hurricane Joaquin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear, speaking to BUZZ via telephone</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought in this community was, ‘What can we do to help?’. We mobilised immediately, before the end of [Monday] while the hurricane was still raging through Grand Bahama and Abaco,” Brear asserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'You helped us then, let us help you now\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear recalled that in 2015, Long Island was hit by Hurricane\nJoaquin, and it devastated the land, so its residents know firsthand about\nhurricanes and the struggles of recovery. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7669} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-8-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" /><figcaption>The damage wreaked by Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 is something Long Islanders will never forget (Photo: SouthernBoating.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Bahamian people are so community-minded, and we\nreceived cargo supplies on land and by air, love, prayers and support from\nAbaco and Grand Bahama. That helped us in what was a very dark time for Long\nIsland. There was a silver lining and that was the support we received. Our hearts\ngo out to our brothers and sisters in the north,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being hit by Hurricane Joaquin, Long Islanders vowed to be better equipped for the dangerous storms and launched their own hurricane preparedness kit, which is stored and maintained to this day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Truly, it was the entire community. We started putting our\nhurricane kit on the tarmac of the Deadman’s Cay airport – preparing it to be\nshipped out from our island to help our brothers and sisters,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7671} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7671\" /><figcaption>Long Islanders springing into action to help their brothers and sisters affected by monster Hurricane Dorian, which slammed into the northern section of The Bahamas on Sunday  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition to that we created a GoFundMe page and the initial goal as US$2,000 and that was [only] for the gas – to get our hurricane kit to Abaco – and we met that goal in minutes,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Overwhelming support in spite of the tragedy</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The outpouring of support in cash and kind from across The\nBahamas and the wider world sowed the seeds of hope within Long Islanders that\nthey could do even more to help their fellow Bahamians affected by Hurricane\nDorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7672} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7672\" /><figcaption>The relief effort is well underway in Long Island  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We decided then to increase the goal and increase our efforts. Now, we really can’t keep up with the extraordinary donations, love and support we have received,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The GoFundMe, launched by Emma McGrath, has since swelled\npast its fourth and final target of US$24,850. As of Friday, September 6, the\ncampaign has received over $31,000 in donations!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought was, ‘What can we do to help?’.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear and the collective residents of Long Island, before sprining into action.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-1-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" /><figcaption>The Long Island relief fund for northern Bahamas met and surpassed its target four times! Well done!! (Photo: GoFundMe.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All proceeds going to the relief effort for the battered islands\nin northern Bahamas, the most densely populated area of the Caribbean country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.\"</p><cite> — Truer words need not be spoken. Well done, Long Island!</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'Every dollar donated goes to those affected\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an effort to maintain transparency, all aspects of the Long Island’s relief campaign are being detailed, with receipts and other notes being made available for review. <strong>See the gallery below:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7680,7679,7678,7677,7676,7675]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7680\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7680\" class=\"wp-image-7680\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7679\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7679\" class=\"wp-image-7679\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7678\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7678\" class=\"wp-image-7678\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7677\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7677\" class=\"wp-image-7677\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7676\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7676\" class=\"wp-image-7676\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7675\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=7675\" class=\"wp-image-7675\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everything that has been purchased and everything that has been accomplished throughout every step of the way is clearly labelled and detailed on the GoFundMe page,” <strong>BUZZ</strong> was told, with Brear adding that more information can be found on the Cape Santa resort’s website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear, who is originally from Vancouver, Canada, has called\nThe Bahamas his home for the last four years. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. In the face of this absolute catastrophic conditions, to see these wonderful Bahamians all, in their way, come together is amazing,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7682\" /><figcaption>Dozens are tarpaulins being loaded onto a plane for delivery to needy Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian. Residents in Long Island, located in the south of the country, are leading the relief effort  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> “Hurricanes are horrific, and this is one of the most horrific and anything we could do to assist we have done. We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another and the degree to which we help each other is how we measure ourselves,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Relief efforts to continue well into Septmber</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear further explained that the GoFundMe campaign will be closed on Monday, but assured that the efforts from Long Islanders will continue for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I know that Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7684\" /><figcaption>\'Hold on, help is on the way!\'  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hurricane Dorian slammed into northern sections of The Bahamas on Sunday – leaving widespread destruction, grief and sadness as the system delivered unrelenting, 185mph winds, as well as storm surges for hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interested parties can still make donations to the Long Island relief campaign by following the link to the <a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/longislanders-bahamas-pay-it-forwarddorian?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;rcid=r01-15674341236-4527df5155fb45bb&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;fbclid=IwAR0aK69Vc6BbsSJ5XYJAZlNkpXdydHtz0GFZVtnHpcR6Jv9B_opae4ekfoU\">GoFundMe here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Long Islanders leading Bahamas relief effort after Hurricane Dorian','','inherit','closed','closed','','7665-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 13:59:28','2019-09-06 18:59:28','',7665,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7698,16,'2019-09-06 14:15:45','2019-09-06 19:15:45','','Long Story Short','','publish','closed','closed','','long-story-short','','','2019-09-06 15:25:16','2019-09-06 20:25:16','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=out&#038;p=7698',0,'out','',0),(7699,4,'2019-09-06 14:00:49','2019-09-06 19:00:49','','Fraser Pryce Of Jamaica Reacts After The Women\'s 100m Semi Final During The 15th IAAF World Championships At The National Stadium In Beijing','Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reacts after the women\'s 100m semi-final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 24, 2015.   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No, you ain\'t from the start...\"</p><cite> — Lizzo in Truth Hurts</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>American singer and rapper Lizzo secured her first number one placing on the Billboard Hot 100 with her smash hit single <strong>Truth Hurts</strong>, just shy two years after the song was initially released.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pop/trap single, released on September 17, 2017, catapulted into the mainstream after Lizzo burst onto the scene with the 2019 album <strong>Cuz I Love You</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/billboard/status/1168906597915078656\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/billboard/status/1168906597915078656\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though it did not chart at the time of its release, <strong>Truth Hurts </strong>became a viral sleeper hit this year becoming Lizzo\'s first and biggest mainstream song in the US.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song\'s popularity was also boosted by its appearance in the Netflix film <strong>Someone Great</strong>, which debuted on the streaming network in April.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The accompanying music video, as of September 1, has amassed more than 93 million views on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI\">YouTube</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calling herself ‘America’s Next Bop Star’, Lizzo was very lost for words at the success of <strong>Truth Hurts</strong>, a two-minute sass anthem that revels in the love lost between the singer and a former flame.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7311} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/lizzo-bet-awards2019-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7311\" /><figcaption>Lizzo after a rousing BET Awards show performance at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles earlier in June. 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We mobilised immediately, before the end of [Monday] while the hurricane was still raging through Grand Bahama and Abaco,” Brear asserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'You helped us then, let us help you now\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear recalled that in 2015, Long Island was hit by Hurricane\nJoaquin, and it devastated the land, so its residents know firsthand about\nhurricanes and the struggles of recovery. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7669} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-8-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" /><figcaption>The damage wreaked by Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 is something Long Islanders will never forget (Photo: SouthernBoating.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Bahamian people are so community-minded, and we\nreceived cargo supplies on land and by air, love, prayers and support from\nAbaco and Grand Bahama. That helped us in what was a very dark time for Long\nIsland. There was a silver lining and that was the support we received. Our hearts\ngo out to our brothers and sisters in the north,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being hit by Hurricane Joaquin, Long Islanders vowed to be better equipped for the dangerous storms and launched their own hurricane preparedness kit, which is stored and maintained to this day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Truly, it was the entire community. We started putting our\nhurricane kit on the tarmac of the Deadman’s Cay airport – preparing it to be\nshipped out from our island to help our brothers and sisters,”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7671} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7671\" /><figcaption>Long Islanders springing into action to help their brothers and sisters affected by monster Hurricane Dorian, which slammed into the northern section of The Bahamas on Sunday  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition to that we created a GoFundMe page and the initial goal as US$2,000 and that was [only] for the gas – to get our hurricane kit to Abaco – and we met that goal in minutes,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Overwhelming support in spite of the tragedy</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The outpouring of support in cash and kind from across The\nBahamas and the wider world sowed the seeds of hope within Long Islanders that\nthey could do even more to help their fellow Bahamians affected by Hurricane\nDorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7672} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7672\" /><figcaption>The relief effort is well underway in Long Island  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We decided then to increase the goal and increase our efforts. Now, we really can’t keep up with the extraordinary donations, love and support we have received,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The GoFundMe, launched by Emma McGrath, has since swelled\npast its fourth and final target of US$24,850. As of Friday, September 6, the\ncampaign has received over $31,000 in donations!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought was, ‘What can we do to help?’.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear and the collective residents of Long Island, before sprining into action.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-1-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" /><figcaption>The Long Island relief fund for northern Bahamas met and surpassed its target four times! Well done!! (Photo: GoFundMe.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All proceeds going to the relief effort for the battered islands\nin northern Bahamas, the most densely populated area of the Caribbean country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"To be part of this extraordinary mobilsation of love and support has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.\"</p><cite> — Truer words need not be spoken. 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In the face of this absolute catastrophic conditions, to see these wonderful Bahamians all, in their way, come together is amazing,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7682\" /><figcaption>Dozens are tarpaulins being loaded onto a plane for delivery to needy Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian. Residents in Long Island, located in the south of the country, are leading the relief effort  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;“Hurricanes are horrific, and this is one of the most horrific and anything we could do to assist we have done. We’re given an opportunity in life to help one another and the degree to which we help each other is how we measure ourselves,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Relief efforts to continue well into Septmber</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear further explained that the GoFundMe campaign will be closed on Monday, but assured that the efforts from Long Islanders will continue for some time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I know that Long Islanders should be very proud of what they have managed to accomplish and I’m just a very small part in that,” Brear told <strong>BUZZ</strong> on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7684} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7684\" /><figcaption>\'Hold on, help is on the way!\'  (Photo: Facebook, @CapeSantaMariaBeachResort) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hurricane Dorian slammed into northern sections of The Bahamas on Sunday – leaving widespread destruction, grief and sadness as the system delivered unrelenting, 185mph winds, as well as storm surges for hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interested parties can still make donations to the Long Island relief campaign by following the link to the <a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/longislanders-bahamas-pay-it-forwarddorian?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;rcid=r01-15674341236-4527df5155fb45bb&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=fb_dn_postdonate_r&amp;fbclid=IwAR0aK69Vc6BbsSJ5XYJAZlNkpXdydHtz0GFZVtnHpcR6Jv9B_opae4ekfoU\">GoFundMe here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Long Islanders leading Bahamas relief effort after Hurricane Dorian','','inherit','closed','closed','','7665-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 14:37:27','2019-09-06 19:37:27','',7665,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7710,13,'2019-09-06 14:40:23','2019-09-06 19:40:23','','MOONLIGHT BRUNCH','','inherit','open','closed','','moonlight-brunch','','','2019-09-06 14:40:23','2019-09-06 19:40:23','',7707,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/MOONLIGHT-BRUNCH.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7711,13,'2019-09-06 14:40:39','2019-09-06 19:40:39','','EAST OCHI','','inherit','open','closed','','east-ochi','','','2019-09-06 14:40:39','2019-09-06 19:40:39','',7707,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/EAST-OCHI.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7712,13,'2019-09-06 14:40:53','2019-09-06 19:40:53','','ROCK BOAT','','inherit','open','closed','','rock-boat','','','2019-09-06 14:40:53','2019-09-06 19:40:53','',7707,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ROCK-BOAT.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7713,13,'2019-09-06 14:41:26','2019-09-06 19:41:26','','ALLURE OCHI','','inherit','open','closed','','allure-ochi','','','2019-09-06 14:41:26','2019-09-06 19:41:26','',7707,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/ALLURE-OCHI.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7715,4,'2019-09-06 14:51:30','2019-09-06 19:51:30','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica\'s Culture Minister Olivia \'Babsy\' Grange is organizing a local telethon to raise funds for the disaster relief effort in The Bahamas. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event is likely to be held at the National Stadium. Grange has already recruited a number of local music industry leaders to start the arrangements for the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The decisions were taken at a hurriedly called meeting at her ministry Friday (Sept 6). She was joined by a small group of supporters, including Clifton Dillon, Jerome Hamilton, Howard McIntosh and Joe Bogdanovich.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6947} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/abaco-bahamas-hurricane-dorian-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6947\" /><figcaption>Flooding in a section of Abaco in The Bahamas that was caused by Hurricane Dorian. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Penthouse Music’s Donovan Germaine was absent but is expected to join the group later on as it recruits artistes for the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grange says that she has been in touch with The Bahamas’ Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture on the matter. 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We mobilised immediately, before the end of [Monday] while the hurricane was still raging through Grand Bahama and Abaco,” Brear asserted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\'You helped us then, let us help you now\'</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brear recalled that in 2015, Long Island was hit by Hurricane\nJoaquin, and it devastated the land, so its residents know firsthand about\nhurricanes and the struggles of recovery. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7669} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-8-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" /><figcaption>The damage wreaked by Hurricane Joaquin in 2015 is something Long Islanders will never forget (Photo: SouthernBoating.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Bahamian people are so community-minded, and we received cargo supplies on land and by air, love, prayers and support from Abaco and Grand Bahama. 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Now, we really can’t keep up with the extraordinary donations, love and support we have received,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The GoFundMe, launched by Emma McGrath, has since swelled\npast its fourth and final target of US$24,850. As of Friday, September 6, the\ncampaign has received over $31,000 in donations!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"When we heard of the catastrophe in the northern Bahamas, the first thought was, ‘What can we do to help?’.\"</p><cite> — Matt Brear and the collective residents of Long Island springing into action.</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/long-island-bahamas-buzz-feature-1-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" /><figcaption>The Long Island relief fund for northern Bahamas met and surpassed its target four times! 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The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) took control of the country from Robert Mugabe, who was placed under house arrest, signalling the end of his 37-year dictatorship.  (Photo: Kim Ludbrook, European Pressphoto Agency)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More than half of the population depends on food aid, remittances and Zimbabwe has the highest orphan rate in the world. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Making matters worse, unhappiness, youth unemployment is high, life expectancy is low, and the Zimbabwean dollar is virtually worthless.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7750} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/zimbabwean-dollar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7750\" /><figcaption>This ZD$100,000,000,000,000 note is worth just US .40¢ (Photo: WorldAtlas.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s a stark contrast to the Zimbabwe\nbefore Mugabe’s rule in 1980 – which boasted a thriving economy, rich farmlands,\nmassive mineral deposits as well as the fastest-growing black middle class in\nall of Africa…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the world reflects on his conflicting legacy as a liberator and dictator, <strong>BUZZ</strong> presents some interesting facts on the history of Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Father of independent Zimbabwe</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>After taking oath in April 1980, Mugabe gave a speech at Salisbury\'s Rufaro Stadium announcing that Rhodesia would be renamed \"Zimbabwe\", declaring the new country as a model for racial reconciliation in Africa.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7753} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/robert-mugabe-buzz-demo-2-679x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7753\" /><figcaption>Robert Mugabe in 1982 (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>This plan quickly fell through the cracks as the Mugabe-led Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF), bought a South African company, now owning most of Zimbabwe\'s newspapers. 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Maize production dropped by from two million tonnes in 2000 to less than 450,000 tonnes in 2008. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>An economy barely holding on, breaks</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>By this time, Zimbabwe’s fragile economic outlook cracked like an egg. Cut nearly in half, the country’s GDP fell to US$3.4 billion; inflation precipitated an economic crisis. By 2007, Zimbabwe had the highest inflation rate in the world, at 7600 percent. 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Mugabe fired white editors of these newspapers, replacing them with government appointees, and turning these media outlets into a source of the ZANU-PF\'s propaganda machinery.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7754} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/mugabe-1980-cabinet-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7754\" /><figcaption>The newly elected Parliament of Zimbabwe in 1980 poses for its official photo (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Education, health improves...</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The picture in Zimbabwe wasn’t entirely woeful: between 1980 and 2000, the adult literacy rate rose from 62 percent to 82 percent, becoming one of the best records in Africa. The number of secondary schools also ballooned from 177 to 1,548. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7755} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/harare-zimbabwe-1990-buzz-demo-1024x987.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7755\" /><figcaption>Second Street in Salisbury, now known as Harare in the 1990s (Photo: Flickr)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Under Mugabe’s leadership, levels of child immunisation grew from 25 percent of the population to 92 percent during the period 1980-2000.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The fall of Zimbabwe\'s promise</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>The country took a turn for the worse, howe when Zimbabwe’s parliament, loyal to Mugabe, declared him to be executive President in December 1987. 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Maize production dropped by from two million tonnes in 2000 to less than 450,000 tonnes in 2008. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>An economy barely holding on, breaks</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>By this time, Zimbabwe’s fragile economic outlook cracked like an egg. Cut nearly in half, the country’s GDP fell to US$3.4 billion; inflation precipitated an economic crisis. By 2007, Zimbabwe had the highest inflation rate in the world, at 7600 percent. Just a year later, the inflation exceeded 100,000% and a loaf of bread cost a third of the average daily wage.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7761} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/zimbabwe-inflation-protests-buzz-demo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7761\" /><figcaption>Inflation, still a contentious issue within Zimbabwe, spurred mass protests earlier in August this year (Photo: Tendai Marima, NPR)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>By 2005, nearly 80 percent of what remained of Zimbabwe\'s population were unhappy and unemployed; only 20 percent of children were in schooling. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A cholera outbreak in late 2008, spurred by the breakdown of water supplies and sewage systems, saw over 98,000 cases in Zimbabwe between August 2008 and mid-July 2009. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7763} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/zimbabwe-cholera-outbreak-2009-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7763\" /><figcaption>A doctor treating a young child during the 2008 cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe (Photo: DoctorsWithoutBoreders.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>In 2007, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the average life expectancy in Zimbabwe to be 34 for women and 36 for men, a drastic fall from 63 and 54 respectively in 1997.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','Understanding Zimbabwe\'s silence after Robert Mugabe\'s passing','','inherit','closed','closed','','7745-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 19:14:39','2019-09-07 00:14:39','',7745,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7745-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7769,4,'2019-09-06 20:26:39','2019-09-07 01:26:39','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7765} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/butch-stewart-on-bloomberg-tv-1024x603.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7765\" /><figcaption>A screen grab from Bloomberg TV\'s feature of Sandals Chairman Gordon \'Butch\' Stewart. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pleasing the customer. 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Backed by some of the party’s biggest names, Peter Phillips is aiming to buck that trend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/DrPeterPhillips/status/1170027353239642112\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/DrPeterPhillips/status/1170027353239642112\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His One PNP Team is confident of victory. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7785} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Bunting-JIS-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7785\" /><figcaption>Peter Bunting</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Murcott Bunting has managed to turn political tides wherever he goes. He managed to win a seat in South Eastern Clarendon that was traditionally a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) sure seat held by former Prime Minister Hugh Shearer, before moving to Central Manchester and defeating first, Sally Porteous then Danville Walker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also has some powerhouses behind his Rise\nUnited campaign. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B1qsEWzhOG3/?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/B1qsEWzhOG3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Arena will be abuzz with party faithful as this presidential election has served to re-energise the party base and may serve as practice for the next general elections which are due in months.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interesting times are ahead on the political\nfront.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','The race is on: PNP delegates to choose party president','','publish','open','closed','','the-race-is-on-pnp-delegates-to-choose-party-president','','','2019-09-06 23:27:31','2019-09-07 04:27:31','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7781',0,'post','',0),(7782,4,'2019-09-06 23:09:37','2019-09-07 04:09:37','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":56} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Leon_Bailey_Barmenia_Buzz.jpg\" alt=\"Footballer Leon Bailey celebrating on the field\" class=\"wp-image-56\" /><figcaption>Leon Bailey among scorers in the Reggae Boyz\' 6-0 whipping of Antigua and Barbuda Friday night (Sept 6).</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz defeated Antigua and Barbuda 6-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League at the Montego Bay Sports Complex Friday evening. 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Let’s #RiseUnited</a></p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/peterbuntingmp/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Peter Bunting MP</a> (@peterbuntingmp) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-08-27T12:13:19+00:00\">Aug 27, 2019 at 5:13am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async src=\"//www.instagram.com/embed.js\"></script>','','','publish','closed','closed','','0ad82551705c3307841dde3d858c76eb','','','2019-09-06 23:23:12','2019-09-07 04:23:12','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/0ad82551705c3307841dde3d858c76eb/',0,'oembed_cache','',0),(7787,11,'2019-09-06 23:23:16','2019-09-07 04:23:16','','PNP Phillips Bunting Leadership Election','','inherit','open','closed','','pnp-phillips-bunting-leadership-election','','','2019-09-06 23:23:16','2019-09-07 04:23:16','',7781,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/PNP-Phillips-Bunting-Leadership-Election.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7788,11,'2019-09-06 23:23:37','2019-09-07 04:23:37','','PNP-Phillips-Bunting-Leadership-Election-1','','inherit','open','closed','','pnp-phillips-bunting-leadership-election-1','','','2019-09-06 23:23:37','2019-09-07 04:23:37','',7781,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/PNP-Phillips-Bunting-Leadership-Election-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7789,11,'2019-09-06 23:27:31','2019-09-07 04:27:31','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7788} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/PNP-Phillips-Bunting-Leadership-Election-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7788\" /><figcaption>PNP delegates to choose between the incumbent leader, Dr Peter Phillips or challenger, Peter Bunting to serve as leader of the People\'s National Party (PNP) and Opposition Leader on September 7.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By late Saturday evening, one Peter will be punching the air while the other will be licking his wounds and pondering his political future. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Will it be the incumbent Phillips or the upstart challenger Bunting? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Only the votes of the 3,000 People’s National Party (PNP) delegates can come up with a definite answer. Delegates will start casting their ballots at the National Arena in St Andrew at 10am Saturday (Sept 7). </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7783} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Phillips-Official-JIS-Buzz-Caribbean-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7783\" /><figcaption>Dr Peter Phillips</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter David Phillips has undoubtedly been one of the best performing politicians on either side of the fence. He has starred in the health, transport, security and finance ministries, but has a penchant for losing important electoral races. Backed by some of the party’s biggest names, Peter Phillips is aiming to buck that trend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://twitter.com/DrPeterPhillips/status/1170027353239642112\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://twitter.com/DrPeterPhillips/status/1170027353239642112\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His One PNP Team is confident of victory. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7785} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Bunting-JIS-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7785\" /><figcaption>Peter Bunting</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Murcott Bunting has managed to turn political tides wherever he goes. He managed to win a seat in South Eastern Clarendon that was traditionally a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) sure seat held by former Prime Minister Hugh Shearer, before moving to Central Manchester and defeating first, Sally Porteous then Danville Walker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also has some powerhouses behind his Rise\nUnited campaign. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B1qsEWzhOG3/?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/B1qsEWzhOG3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Arena will be abuzz with party faithful as this presidential election has served to re-energise the party base and may serve as practice for the next general elections which are due in months.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interesting times are ahead on the political\nfront.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','The race is on: PNP delegates to choose party president','','inherit','closed','closed','','7781-revision-v1','','','2019-09-06 23:27:31','2019-09-07 04:27:31','',7781,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7781-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7790,4,'2019-09-06 23:35:51','2019-09-07 04:35:51','','leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz','','inherit','open','closed','','leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz','','','2019-09-06 23:35:51','2019-09-07 04:35:51','',7776,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7792,4,'2019-09-06 23:37:36','2019-09-07 04:37:36','','leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz-1','','inherit','open','closed','','leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz-1','','','2019-09-06 23:37:36','2019-09-07 04:37:36','',7776,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7793,4,'2019-09-06 23:38:14','2019-09-07 04:38:14','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7790} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/leon-bailey-celebrates-reggae-boyz-1024x999.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7790\" /><figcaption>Leon Bailey among scorers in the Reggae Boyz\' 6-0 whipping of Antigua and Barbuda Friday night (Sept 6).</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz defeated Antigua and Barbuda 6-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League at the Montego Bay Sports Complex Friday evening. It was the opening match in Group C of the competition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The victory was spearheaded through a brace from Shamar Nicholson in the ninth and 51<sup>st</sup> minutes, new recruit Bobby Reid in the 31<sup>st</sup>, Brian Brown in the 67<sup>th</sup>, Leon Bailey in the 77<sup>th</sup> and Peter-Lee Vassell in the 81<sup>st</sup>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Reggae Boyz’ German Bundesliga player Bailey played a role in the first two goals as he headed on a goalkeeper Andre Blake’s goal kick for Nicholson to finish. Bailey then dribbled down the right flank before cutting inside the box and finding Reid, who finished.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nicholas increased the lead when he headed in an Alvas Powell’s cross before Brown scored minutes after going on to the field. 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But could Peter Bunting be the party\'s sixth come September?   </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before&nbsp;becoming president of the party, Dr. Peter Phillips made two attempts at capturing the presidency, once in 2006 when PJ Patterson stepped aside and again in 2008 when he challenged Portia Simpson-Miller.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As anticipation heightens for the September 7 elections leading up to the 81st annual conference, <strong>BUZZ</strong> presents some interesting facts about the history of the PNP presidency:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The birth of a movement</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the 1930s, and woefully unequal socioeconomic conditions gave way to widespread civil unrest across Jamaica. The People’s National Party was officially formed on August 28, 1938 at the Silver Slipper Club in Cross Roads, St. Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4779} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnp-logo-official-demo-buzz-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4779\" /><figcaption>Photo: Wikipedia</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birthed out of a need to mobilise the growing anti-colonial movement, the PNP was ‘founded’ by Osmond Theodore Fairclough, who first approached Norman Manley with a plan to form the party in 1936.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4780} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/osmond-theodore-fairclough-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4780\" /><figcaption>The founder of the PNP, Osmond Theodore Fairclough (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following a decades-long tradition that is still upheld today, the PNP was publicly launched on September 18, 1938, to a crowd of 2,000 at the Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Six men were at the helm of the PNP when the party drafted and approved its constitution: Norman Manley, who was designated Chairman; H. P. Jacobs; Noel N. Nethersole; Howard F. Cooke; W. G. MacFarlane; and Reverend O. G. Penso – with Fairclough serving as the PNP’s first secretary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In its rich 80-year history, the PNP has had five presidents: Norman Manley, Michael Manley, Percival James Patterson, Portia Simpson Miller and currently, Dr. Peter Phillips.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Norman Manley (PNP President, 1938-1969)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the party’s first president, Norman Manley served in his capacity between the years 1938 to 1969, during which time he became Jamaica’s first and only Premier leading up to independence from British rule.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4883} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/norman-manley-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4883\" /><figcaption>The Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Michael Manley (1969-1992)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following Norman’s death, the mantle of party leader was handed down to Manley’s son, Michael, who ushered in a new age of political charisma and appeal. Manley served as PNP president from 1969 to 1992.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4885} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/michael-manley-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4885\" /><figcaption>Michael Manley (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Percival James \'PJ\' Patterson (1992-2006)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The values of Manley were not lost on PJ Patterson when he was elected president of the PNP in 1992, having ran one of the most successful political careers the Caribbean has ever seen. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4892} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pj-patterson-buzz-demo-1-1024x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4892\" /><figcaption>Photo: Facebook, @Honorable PJ-Patterson</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patterson, who served as PNP president until 2006, was never defeated in a general election. He remained Prime Minister until his resignation from politics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Portia Simpson Miller (2006-2017)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Portia Simpson Miller became the PNP’s fourth president after beating out a crowded field to take over from Patterson, who resigned the post. A month later, she was installed as Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister. In 2008, Simpson Miller warded off her first challenge from Dr. Peter Phillips. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4896} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/portia-simpson-miller-demo-buzz-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4896\" /><figcaption>Photo: Ebony Magazine</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her leadership effectively ended in 2016 after the shock general election defeat to Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Mrs Simpson Miller remained PNP president until March 2017 when she stepped down</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Dr. Peter Phillips (2017-present?)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Peter Phillips, since coming into the presidency in 2017, has sought to restore the stature of the PNP, with various degrees of success. <br> As the best performing minister Jamaican politics to date, a leading academic and respected businessman, Phillips and his leadership face its greatest challenge yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4898} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/dr-peter-phillips-buzz-demo-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4898\" /><figcaption>Photo: Jamaica Information Service (JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leading up to September 7, Dr. Phillips will have to convince weary delegates that he, and not Peter Bunting, is the right man to guide the PNP back to a familiar winning mindset. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want to hear from you! Who is best suited to lead the People\'s National Party (PNP) at this time? Dr. Peter Phillips or Peter Bunting? Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comments section!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','History of the presidency: Why Peter Bunting’s leadership challenge could change the PNP','','inherit','closed','closed','','4776-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 08:36:52','2019-09-07 13:36:52','',4776,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4776-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7796,14,'2019-09-07 08:48:17','2019-09-07 13:48:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Bunting declared his intent to\nchallenge Dr. Peter Phillips for the presidency of the People’s National Party\n(PNP) in June – sending shockwaves through the political landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4778} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/peter-bunting-rise-united-launch-june-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4778\" /><figcaption>PNP presidential aspirant Peter Bunting about to address hundreds gathered for the launch of his \'Rise United\' campaign in Manchester back in July (Photo: Facebook @PeterBunting,MP)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While not unheard of in the life of any\nparty leader, Bunting’s aspirations for the helm of the PNP could signal a new\nchapter in the party’s rich history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Should Bunting win the presidential run-off\nelection in September, he would have achieved two firsts for the party: ousting\na sitting president, Dr. Peter Phillips, as well as having an incumbent PNP\nleader leave without becoming Prime Minister.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The PNP now has had five presidents over\nits colourful 80-year history, who, in most cases, have waited for their\npredecessor to step down.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4881} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnp-presidents-demo-buzz-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4881\" /><figcaption>(from top left) All five PNP Presidents: Norman Manley, Michael Manley, Percival James Patterson, Portia Simpson Miller and Dr. Peter Phillips. But could Peter Bunting be the party\'s sixth come September?   </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before&nbsp;becoming president of the party, Dr. Peter Phillips made two attempts at capturing the presidency, once in 2006 when PJ Patterson stepped aside and again in 2008 when he challenged Portia Simpson-Miller.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As anticipation heightens for the September 7 elections leading up to the 81st annual conference, <strong>BUZZ</strong> presents some interesting facts about the history of the PNP presidency:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The birth of a movement</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the 1930s, and woefully unequal socioeconomic conditions gave way to widespread civil unrest across Jamaica. The People’s National Party was officially formed on August 28, 1938 at the Silver Slipper Club in Cross Roads, St. Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4779} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnp-logo-official-demo-buzz-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4779\" /><figcaption>Photo: Wikipedia</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birthed out of a need to mobilise the growing anti-colonial movement, the PNP was ‘founded’ by Osmond Theodore Fairclough, who first approached Norman Manley with a plan to form the party in 1936.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4780} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/osmond-theodore-fairclough-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4780\" /><figcaption>The founder of the PNP, Osmond Theodore Fairclough (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following a decades-long tradition that is still upheld today, the PNP was publicly launched on September 18, 1938, to a crowd of 2,000 at the Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Six men were at the helm of the PNP when the party drafted and approved its constitution: Norman Manley, who was designated Chairman; H. P. Jacobs; Noel N. Nethersole; Howard F. Cooke; W. G. MacFarlane; and Reverend O. G. Penso – with Fairclough serving as the PNP’s first secretary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In its rich 80-year history, the PNP has had five presidents: Norman Manley, Michael Manley, Percival James Patterson, Portia Simpson Miller and currently, Dr. Peter Phillips.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Norman Manley (PNP President, 1938-1969)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the party’s first president, Norman Manley served in his capacity between the years 1938 to 1969, during which time he became Jamaica’s first and only Premier leading up to independence from British rule.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4883} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/norman-manley-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4883\" /><figcaption>The Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Michael Manley (1969-1992)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following Norman’s death, the mantle of party leader was handed down to Manley’s second son, Michael, who ushered in a new age of political charisma and appeal. Manley served as PNP president from 1969 to 1992.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4885} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/michael-manley-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4885\" /><figcaption>Michael Manley (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Percival James \'PJ\' Patterson (1992-2006)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The values of Manley were not lost on PJ Patterson when he was elected president of the PNP in 1992, having ran one of the most successful political careers the Caribbean has ever seen. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4892} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pj-patterson-buzz-demo-1-1024x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4892\" /><figcaption>Photo: Facebook, @Honorable PJ-Patterson</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patterson, who served as PNP president until 2006, was never defeated in a general election. He remained Prime Minister until his resignation from politics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Portia Simpson Miller (2006-2017)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Portia Simpson Miller became the PNP’s fourth president after beating out a crowded field to take over from Patterson, who resigned the post. A month later, she was installed as Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister. In 2008, Simpson Miller warded off her first challenge from Dr. Peter Phillips. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4896} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/portia-simpson-miller-demo-buzz-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4896\" /><figcaption>Photo: Ebony Magazine</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her leadership effectively ended in 2016 after the shock general election defeat to Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Mrs Simpson Miller remained PNP president until March 2017 when she stepped down</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Dr. Peter Phillips (2017-present?)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Peter Phillips, since coming into the presidency in 2017, has sought to restore the stature of the PNP, with various degrees of success. <br> As the best performing minister Jamaican politics to date, a leading academic and respected businessman, Phillips and his leadership face its greatest challenge yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4898} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/dr-peter-phillips-buzz-demo-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4898\" /><figcaption>Photo: Jamaica Information Service (JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leading up to September 7, Dr. Phillips will have to convince weary delegates that he, and not Peter Bunting, is the right man to guide the PNP back to a familiar winning mindset. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want to hear from you! Who is best suited to lead the People\'s National Party (PNP) at this time? Dr. Peter Phillips or Peter Bunting? Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comments section!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','History of the presidency: Why Peter Bunting’s leadership challenge could change the PNP','','inherit','closed','closed','','4776-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 08:48:17','2019-09-07 13:48:17','',4776,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4776-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7799,14,'2019-09-07 09:20:58','2019-09-07 14:20:58','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Bunting declared his intent to\nchallenge Dr. Peter Phillips for the presidency of the People’s National Party\n(PNP) in June – sending shockwaves through the political landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4778} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/peter-bunting-rise-united-launch-june-buzz-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4778\" /><figcaption>PNP presidential aspirant Peter Bunting about to address hundreds gathered for the launch of his \'Rise United\' campaign in Manchester back in July (Photo: Facebook @PeterBunting,MP)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While not unheard of in the life of any\nparty leader, Bunting’s aspirations for the helm of the PNP could signal a new\nchapter in the party’s rich history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Should Bunting win the presidential run-off\nelection in September, he would have achieved two firsts for the party: ousting\na sitting president, Dr. Peter Phillips, as well as having an incumbent PNP\nleader leave without becoming Prime Minister.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The PNP now has had five presidents over\nits colourful 80-year history, who, in most cases, have waited for their\npredecessor to step down.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4881} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnp-presidents-demo-buzz-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4881\" /><figcaption>(from top left) All five PNP Presidents: Norman Manley, Michael Manley, Percival James Patterson, Portia Simpson Miller and Dr. Peter Phillips. But could Peter Bunting be the party\'s sixth come September?   </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before&nbsp;becoming president of the party, Dr. Peter Phillips made two attempts at capturing the presidency, once in 2006 when PJ Patterson stepped aside and again in 2008 when he challenged Portia Simpson-Miller.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As anticipation heightens for the September 7 elections leading up to the 81st annual conference, <strong>BUZZ</strong> presents some interesting facts about the history of the PNP presidency:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The birth of a movement</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the 1930s, and woefully unequal socioeconomic conditions gave way to widespread civil unrest across Jamaica. The People’s National Party was officially formed on August 28, 1938 at the Silver Slipper Club in Cross Roads, St. Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4779} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pnp-logo-official-demo-buzz-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4779\" /><figcaption>Photo: Wikipedia</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birthed out of a need to mobilise the growing anti-colonial movement, the PNP was ‘founded’ by Osmond Theodore Fairclough, who first approached Norman Manley with a plan to form the party in 1936.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4780} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/osmond-theodore-fairclough-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4780\" /><figcaption>The founder of the PNP, Osmond Theodore Fairclough (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following a decades-long tradition that is still upheld today, the PNP was publicly launched on September 18, 1938, to a crowd of 2,000 at the Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Six men were at the helm of the PNP when the party drafted and approved its constitution: Norman Manley, who was designated Chairman; H. 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Excellent Norman Washington Manley (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Michael Manley (1969-1992)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following Norman’s death, the mantle of party leader was handed down to Manley’s second son, Michael, who ushered in a new age of political charisma and appeal. 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He remained Prime Minister until his resignation from politics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Portia Simpson Miller (2006-2017)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Portia Simpson Miller became the PNP’s fourth president after beating out a crowded field to take over from Patterson, who resigned the post. A month later, she was installed as Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister. In 2008, Simpson Miller warded off her first challenge from Dr. Peter Phillips. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4896} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/portia-simpson-miller-demo-buzz-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4896\" /><figcaption>Photo: Ebony Magazine</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her leadership effectively ended in 2016 after the shock general election defeat to Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Mrs Simpson Miller remained PNP president until March 2017 when she stepped down</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Dr. Peter Phillips (2017-present?)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Peter Phillips, since coming into the presidency in 2017, has sought to restore the stature of the PNP, with various degrees of success. <br>As arguably the best performing minister in Jamaican politics to date, a leading academic and respected businessman, Phillips and his leadership face its greatest challenge yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4898} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/dr-peter-phillips-buzz-demo-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4898\" /><figcaption>Photo: Jamaica Information Service (JIS)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leading up to September 7, Dr. Phillips will have to convince weary delegates that he, and not Peter Bunting, is the right man to guide the PNP back to a familiar winning mindset. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want to hear from you! Who is best suited to lead the People\'s National Party (PNP) at this time? Dr. Peter Phillips or Peter Bunting? Sound off in the <strong>BUZZ</strong> comments section!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','History of the presidency: Why Peter Bunting’s leadership challenge could change the PNP','','inherit','closed','closed','','4776-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 09:20:58','2019-09-07 14:20:58','',4776,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/4776-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7801,21,'2019-09-07 10:09:15','2019-09-07 15:09:15','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7837} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/KC-Excelsior-Manning-Cup-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7837\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Corporate Area schoolboy Digicel Manning Cup football competition begins on Saturday (Sept. 9) with defending champions Kingston College (KC) taking on former winners Excelsior in the official opening of the tournament at Montego Bay Sports Complex at 5:00 pm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\nwill be one of seven contests that will be played on the opening day, which\nwill have matches in Group D, Group F and Group G.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7804} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/football-Manning-Cup-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7804\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The\nofficial opening match between KC and Excelsior is the only encounter for Group\nG, however, the other two groups will have the full slate of three matches.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A\ntotal of 44 teams will start the season. 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They are divided into seven groups\nwith two having seven contestants and the other five comprising of six.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each\ngroup has two teams that are favoured to dominate the rest of their opponents,\nbut the predictions can be totally wrong with schoolboys.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\nis expected to be a fiercely contested season with traditional kingpins,\nJamaica College (JC), KC, St George’s College and Wolmer’s favoured to lift the\ntitle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However,\nwaiting to spring a few surprises are former champions Excelsior as well as\nHoly Trinity, who are knocking on the door in recent years, but have not been\nable to break through to get their first title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like\nHoly Trinity, 1987 champions St Andrew Technical (STATHS) have also been\nconsistent in the past few seasons, as they have maintained 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wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According\nto Campbell, the players are young but he is expecting them to rise to the\nchallenge to get Excelsior to the next phase of the tournament and possibly\nfight for the title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7813} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Everald-Campbell-Excelsior-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7813\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell\nsaid that Excelsior lost most of the players that carried Excelsior to the\nsecond round last year, but the talent within the current squad is good, so the\nexpectation is high for the six-time champions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell\nsaid that preparation for this year’s competition started slowly, but the work\nthat has been put in during the summer holidays has ensured that the players\nare ready to go when the competition starts on Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excelsior\nhas played a number of practice matches over the summer holidays but have also\ngotten success, as they lifted the pre-season Ali Cup after beating Holy\nTrinity in the final. Organised by Excelsior fraternity, the Ali Cup is named\nafter a former player Allan ‘Ali” Cole Jnr.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/uBVlR_qBnrs\",\"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/uBVlR_qBnrs\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drawn\nin Group G of the competition, Excelsior will have to contend with defending\nchampions Kingston College (KC), Cedar Grove Academy, Dunoon Park Technical\nHigh School, Kingston Technical and Pembroke Hall High School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell\nis expecting KC to be their main challenger for a top spot in the group, while\nhe is looking to St George’s College to join Excelsior among the top contenders\nfor the title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Youthful Excelsior carry hopes on talent','','publish','open','closed','','youthful-excelsior-carry-hopes-on-talent','','','2019-09-07 10:33:37','2019-09-07 15:33:37','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7810',0,'post','',0),(7811,11,'2019-09-07 10:26:52','2019-09-07 15:26:52','<iframe title=\"BUZZ  Schoolboy Football Highlight - Everald Campbell, Excelsior High School\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/uBVlR_qBnrs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','','','publish','closed','closed','','8f41120eeea0d23c206517c45222d3e4','','','2019-09-07 10:26:52','2019-09-07 15:26:52','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/8f41120eeea0d23c206517c45222d3e4/',0,'oembed_cache','',0),(7812,11,'2019-09-07 10:28:13','2019-09-07 15:28:13','','Excelsior-during-training','','inherit','open','closed','','excelsior-during-training','','','2019-09-07 10:28:13','2019-09-07 15:28:13','',7810,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Excelsior-during-training.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7813,11,'2019-09-07 10:30:07','2019-09-07 15:30:07','','Everald-Campbell-Excelsior','','inherit','open','closed','','everald-campbell-excelsior','','','2019-09-07 10:30:07','2019-09-07 15:30:07','',7810,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Everald-Campbell-Excelsior.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7814,11,'2019-09-07 10:32:14','2019-09-07 15:32:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excelsior\nare being touted as being among the favourites to lift the Corporate Area\nschoolboy Manning Cup title this year with wily coach Leebert Hailliman\nreturning as technical director while being assisted by veteran conditioners\nEverald Campbell and Jahmiah Pettigrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7812} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Excelsior-during-training-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7812\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According\nto Campbell, the players are young but he is expecting them to rise to the\nchallenge to get Excelsior to the next phase of the tournament and possibly\nfight for the title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7813} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Everald-Campbell-Excelsior-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7813\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell\nsaid that Excelsior lost most of the players that carried Excelsior to the\nsecond round last year, but the talent within the current squad is good, so the\nexpectation is high for the six-time champions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell\nsaid that preparation for this year’s competition started slowly, but the work\nthat has been put in during the summer holidays has ensured that the players\nare ready to go when the competition starts on Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excelsior\nhas played a number of practice matches over the summer holidays but have also\ngotten success, as they lifted the pre-season Ali Cup after beating Holy\nTrinity in the final. Organised by Excelsior fraternity, the Ali Cup is named\nafter a former player Allan ‘Ali” Cole Jnr.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/uBVlR_qBnrs\",\"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/uBVlR_qBnrs\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drawn\nin Group G of the competition, Excelsior will have to contend with defending\nchampions Kingston College (KC), Cedar Grove Academy, Dunoon Park Technical\nHigh School, Kingston Technical and Pembroke Hall High School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell\nis expecting KC to be their main challenger for a top spot in the group, while\nhe is looking to St George’s College to join Excelsior among the top contenders\nfor the title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Youthful Excelsior carry hopes on talent','','inherit','closed','closed','','7810-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 10:32:14','2019-09-07 15:32:14','',7810,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7810-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7816,4,'2019-09-07 10:37:55','2019-09-07 15:37:55','','Pnp Election Logo','','inherit','open','closed','','pnp-election-logo','','','2019-09-07 10:37:55','2019-09-07 15:37:55','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-logo.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(7817,22,'2019-09-07 11:03:37','2019-09-07 16:03:37','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And now they wait. Poll has been closed in the\nPNP presidential election.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An announcement is expected\nto be made at 6pm as to a winner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Bunting has challenged\nDr Peter Phillips for the presidency of the party and both camps have expressed\nconfidence in a victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Damion Crawford says One PNP won the first round</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7866} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /><figcaption>Damion Crawford is confident of a One PNP victory.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Damion Crawford believes the\nDr Peter Phillips\' One PNP team has won the early rounds of the contest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We think we have won phase\none. We are going into phase two and later on we will have phase three. We have\nto win all phases to win an election so we have no prediction at this time,” Crawford\nsaid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added: \"Phase one is\nto ensure that between 6:00 am and 11:00 am you get your people registered and\nyou get your voters from far places, like Westmoreland, St James and St\nElizabeth here and we have achieved that.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\'I have never joined the group that said we cannot win.\'</p><cite>— Damion Crawford</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I am always confident. I have never joined the group that said we cannot win. I win till I lose. Therefore, straight through to the finish line, I am confident until the results come out.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Crawford is supporting incumbent Dr Peter Phillips in the presidential race. Phillips is being challenged by Peter Bunting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Majority of delegates have now voted</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7919} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Glasspole-Brown-director-of-elections.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7919\" /><figcaption>Director of Elections Glasspole Brown.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The majority of the delegates have now voted in the PNP presidential election.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As at 2:00 pm 2,503 of the 2,908 delegates have cast their votes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This represents 87 per cent of those on the voters\' list. Voting ends at 4 o’clock.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Director of elections Glasspole Brown, the result is expected to be given to general secretary of the PNP Julian Robinson by 6:00 pm. Brown said he is expecting more than 90 per cent of the delegates to vote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said the day has progressed smoothly with just some minor problems that they were able to overcome.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Rise United, One PNP oozing with confidence</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7868} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /><figcaption>Imani Duncan-Price of the One PNP camp says Dr Phillips numbers are holding up.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both the One PNP and the Rise United camps are oozing with confidence in a victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Imani Duncan-Price of One PNP told <strong>BUZZ</strong> that their numbers are holding up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a leading member of Rise United was adamant that \"we are looking good, looking good\". Both camps have several tents pitched outside the National Arena, where some 2,900 delegates are voting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Bunting is challenging Dr. Peter Phillips to lead the 83-year-old movement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Winner could be announced by 6 o’clock</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7891,7892,7893]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7891\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips/\" class=\"wp-image-7891\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7892\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips4/\" class=\"wp-image-7892\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7893\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips2-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7893\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People\'s National Party General Secretary, Julian Robinson is projecting that the winner of the presidential election could be announced by 6 o’clock this evening (Sat, Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We close at 4 o’clock and then we expect to go into counting, so I’m hopeful by 6 o’clock we can make an announcement,” Robinson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Incumbent Party\nPresident Dr. Peter Phillips is trying to stave off a challenge from former\nparty General Secretary Peter Bunting in the hotly contested battle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7900\",\"7901\",\"7902\",\"7903\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7900\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting2/\" class=\"wp-image-7900\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7901\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting/\" class=\"wp-image-7901\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7902\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting3/\" class=\"wp-image-7902\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting33-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7903\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting33/\" class=\"wp-image-7903\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to\nRobinson, it has been smooth sailing since delegates began voting this morning\nat the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added: “I\nwould say the day is going smoothly. The people are coming through; they are\nvoting. We had a rush at the beginning; it has kind of tapered off. The process\nis working so far I would say, so good.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete11/\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7858\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete7/\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7859\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete8/\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7860\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter8/\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7867\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter7/\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7868\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter6/\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img 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There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr  Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast thier vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential coverage','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 11:05:10','2019-09-07 16:05:10','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7822,4,'2019-09-07 11:10:49','2019-09-07 16:10:49','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7787} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/PNP-Phillips-Bunting-Leadership-Election-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7787\" /><figcaption>Dr Peter Phillips (left) and Peter Bunting.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. 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There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast thier vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 11:56:26','2019-09-07 16:56:26','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7841,11,'2019-09-07 11:56:53','2019-09-07 16:56:53','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><em>Voting progressing smoothly </em></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7829,7830,7831,7832]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast thier vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 11:56:53','2019-09-07 16:56:53','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7842,11,'2019-09-07 11:57:12','2019-09-07 16:57:12','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><em>Voting progressing smoothly </em></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7829,7830,7831,7832]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr  Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 11:57:12','2019-09-07 16:57:12','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7844,11,'2019-09-07 11:59:09','2019-09-07 16:59:09','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><em>Voting progressing smoothly </em></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7829,7830,7831,7832]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr  Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 11:59:09','2019-09-07 16:59:09','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7845,11,'2019-09-07 12:34:54','2019-09-07 17:34:54','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An ecstatic Leon Bailey took to social media last night following his brilliant performance with the Reggae Boyz against Antigua in the CONCACAF Nations League match.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Boyz had a stellar performance, beating their Caribbean counterpart 6-0.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bailey shared his joy in scoring his first international goal as part of the national team, describing it as an \"overwhelming feeling\". His post was met with enthusiasm from his near half a million followers on Instagram.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/too-hot-to-handle-reggae-boyz-swamp-antigua-6-0-in-nations-league/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TOO HOT TO HANDLE: Reggae Boyz swamp Antigua 6-0 in Nations League (opens in a new tab)\">TOO HOT TO HANDLE: Reggae Boyz swamp Antigua 6-0 in Nations League</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bailey furthered thanked his fans for their support, \"The support was real, grateful to have had my whole family supporting from the stands but most importantly the support from the Jamaican fans\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GDeR1IJ4k/\",\"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/B2GDeR1IJ4k/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well played Bailey! ????</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Leon Bailey stars with Reggae Boyz — grateful for support','','publish','open','closed','','leon-bailey-stars-with-reggae-boyz-grateful-for-support','','','2019-09-07 12:34:54','2019-09-07 17:34:54','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7845',0,'post','',0),(7847,11,'2019-09-07 12:13:19','2019-09-07 17:13:19','<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GDeR1IJ4k/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"></div></div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"></div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"></div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"></div></div></div></a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GDeR1IJ4k/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First international goal for my country, followed with 2 assist , overwhelming feeling.  The support was real , grateful to have had my whole family supporting from the stands but most importantly the support from the Jamaican fans. Thank you all for a wonderful night here in Montego Bay. Looking forward to making more history with you all in the near future , One Love. ??????</a></p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/leonbailey_9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Leon Bailey ⚽️✞</a> (@leonbailey_9) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-09-07T03:17:19+00:00\">Sep 6, 2019 at 8:17pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async src=\"//www.instagram.com/embed.js\"></script>','','','publish','closed','closed','','b2ee3a32c28d8d07e6e84ad3633da1c8','','','2019-09-07 12:13:19','2019-09-07 17:13:19','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/b2ee3a32c28d8d07e6e84ad3633da1c8/',0,'oembed_cache','',0),(7848,4,'2019-09-07 12:21:11','2019-09-07 17:21:11','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere prevails</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere PNP internal elections going smoothlyThe People\'s National Party\'s presidential election at Independence Park Complex was proceeding smoothly close to midday, approximately two hours after voting began at 10:00 am.Electoral Office of Jamaica officials were keeping the voting area of the National Arena sterile as tents were pitched at the entrance and delegates thoroughly scrutinised before they were allowed to enter and cast their ballot.The election is between incumbent Peter Phillips challenger Peter Bunting.The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both candidates setting up camps at different section.Both set of supporters were being kept entertained by selections from sound systems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7829,7830,7831,7832]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. 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election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7854,7856,7857,7858,7859,7860,7861,7862,7863,7865,7866,7867,7868,7869]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" 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data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter8/\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7867\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter7/\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7868\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter6/\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7829,7830,7831,7832]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast thier vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 12:43:55','2019-09-07 17:43:55','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7871,11,'2019-09-07 12:46:38','2019-09-07 17:46:38','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After months of going through a divorce British powerhouse, Adele is set and ready to release her new album. In April, it was announced that Adele was filing for divorce from her husband of seven years, Simon Konecki. They share a son, Angelo Adkins</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  “This is 31… Learning to REALLY truly love yourself is it.” </p><cite>Multiple Grammy award-winning vocalist, Adele</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not an easy road for the singer but she told an inside source\nthat she’s ready to make music for fans, she describes the process as\ntherapeutic. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7855} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Adele-New-Album-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7855\" /><figcaption>British powerhouse Adele</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In may she celebrated her 31<sup>st</sup> birthday hinting to\nfans what to expect in her next album, she wrote in the caption, “This is 31…\nLearning to REALLY truly love yourself is it.”&nbsp;“I’ve only just realized\nthat that is more than enough. I’ll learn to love you lot eventually.” Not sure\nif she hinted the name of the next album but she jokingly said, “30 will be a\ndrum n bass record to spite you, Chin up eh.” </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7864} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Adele-31-New-Album-Buzz-Caribbean-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7864\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adele\'s last album “25” was released in 2015 and created a massive impact selling 22 million copies worldwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An insider previously told ‘The Sun’ we can expect Adele’s\nfourth studio album Christmas 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Adele set to drop new album — fans excited','','inherit','closed','closed','','7853-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 12:46:38','2019-09-07 17:46:38','',7853,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7853-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7872,11,'2019-09-07 12:48:18','2019-09-07 17:48:18','','Adele Buzz Contributor','','inherit','open','closed','','adele-buzz-contributor','','','2019-09-07 12:48:18','2019-09-07 17:48:18','',7853,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Adele-Buzz-Contributor.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7873,4,'2019-09-07 12:49:38','2019-09-07 17:49:38','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /><figcaption>SEE OUR GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete11/\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7858\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete7/\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7859\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete8/\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7860\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter8/\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7867\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter7/\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7868\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter6/\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /><figcaption>SEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast thier vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 12:49:38','2019-09-07 17:49:38','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7875,11,'2019-09-07 12:52:46','2019-09-07 17:52:46','','Lizzo Buzz Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','lizzo-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-07 12:52:46','2019-09-07 17:52:46','',7304,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Lizzo-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7876,11,'2019-09-07 12:54:25','2019-09-07 17:54:25','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /><figcaption>SEE OUR GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete11/\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7858\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete7/\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7859\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete8/\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7860\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img 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-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" 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There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr  Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 12:54:25','2019-09-07 17:54:25','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7877,14,'2019-09-07 14:08:13','2019-09-07 19:08:13','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7884} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-1-1024x863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7884\" /><figcaption>The Hon. 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During the show, Bennett, under the alias of her alter-ego Aunty Roachy, would comment on local news pieces with wit and humour. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7881} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7881\" /><figcaption>\'Long time gyal mi neva see yu, come mek mi hol\' yuh han\'...\" Miss Lou, during the heydays of Ring Ding! (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. </strong>   Miss Lou started to reach the minds of young Jamaicans when started hosting the children\'s television programme Ring Ding in 1970. Never doubting for a second her belief \"that \'de pickney-dem learn de sinting dat belong to dem\' (that the children learn about their heritage)\", Ring Ding was a staple in the lives of thousands of children until its last season in 1982.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7.</strong>    Bennett wrote several books and poetry in Jamaican Patois, helping to have it recognised as a national language in its own right. She is credited with giving Harry Belafonte the foundation for his 1956 hit \"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)\" by telling him about the Jamaican folk song \"Day Dah Light\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7883} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7883\" /><figcaption>Miss Lou had the capability to disarm and enchant anyone with her warm, bubbly personality (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8.</strong>    The consummate performer, Bennett also released numerous recordings of traditional Jamaican folk music as well as recordings from her radio and television shows during its heyday between 1967 and 1976.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong>    Miss Lou has been acclaimed by many for her success in establishing the validity of local languages for literary expression. Her writing has also been credited with providing a unique perspective on the everyday social experiences of working-class women in the postcolonial Jamaican landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-9-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7888\" /><figcaption>Louise, alongside her husband Eric Coverley on their wedding day (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong>   Bennett lived the last decade of her colourful life in Scarborough, Ontario and died in July 2006. at the Scarborough Grace Hospital after collapsing at her home. After a memorial service in Toronto and a state-funeral in Kingston, Miss Lou was laid to rest beside her husband Eric Coverley in August 2006, in the cultural icons section of National Heroes Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fy39wPedmY\",\"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=_Fy39wPedmY\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walk good, Miss Lou... </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A nation and its people are indebted to your courage, infectious laughter and warm personality. May your legacy live on forever...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BUZZ fam, what is your fondest memory of Miss Lou? Tell us your favourite poem/song/quote in the comments section below!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Happy 100th birthday, Miss Lou!','','publish','open','closed','','happy-100th-birthday-miss-lou','','','2019-09-07 14:14:14','2019-09-07 19:14:14','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7877',0,'post','',0),(7878,11,'2019-09-07 14:10:52','2019-09-07 19:10:52','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Murcott Bunting, recognises two major milestones today (Sept. 9) - his birthday and a fierce challenge for the leadership of the People\'s National Party (PNP).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7900} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7900\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born in a rural district in Clarendon to parents Juan and Pauline Bunting, he celebrates his 59th birthday today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The statesman arrived moments ago at The National Arena to cast his vote and was showered with supportive chants from the party faithful present.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bunting hopes to cap off the evening, with the ultimate gift to himself by securing majority votes and moving on to fulfil his proposed mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxRGtpkGbPs\\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=QxRGtpkGbPs&amp;feature=youtu.be\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','Bunting wants ultimate birthday gift — leadership of the PNP','','publish','open','closed','','bunting-wanting-ultimate-birthday-gift-leadership-of-the-pnp','','','2019-09-09 16:12:01','2019-09-09 21:12:01','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=7878',0,'post','',0),(7879,14,'2019-09-07 13:48:24','2019-09-07 18:48:24','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-6','','inherit','open','closed','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-6','','','2019-09-07 13:48:24','2019-09-07 18:48:24','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-6.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7880,14,'2019-09-07 13:48:42','2019-09-07 18:48:42','','royal-academy-dramatic-arts-miss-lou-buzz-demo','','inherit','open','closed','','royal-academy-dramatic-arts-miss-lou-buzz-demo','','','2019-09-07 13:48:42','2019-09-07 18:48:42','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/royal-academy-dramatic-arts-miss-lou-buzz-demo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7881,14,'2019-09-07 13:50:38','2019-09-07 18:50:38','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-4','','inherit','open','closed','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-4','','','2019-09-07 13:50:38','2019-09-07 18:50:38','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-4.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7882,14,'2019-09-07 13:50:46','2019-09-07 18:50:46','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-2','','inherit','open','closed','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-2','','','2019-09-07 13:50:46','2019-09-07 18:50:46','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7883,14,'2019-09-07 13:51:05','2019-09-07 18:51:05','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-3','','inherit','open','closed','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-3','','','2019-09-07 13:51:05','2019-09-07 18:51:05','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-3.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7884,14,'2019-09-07 13:51:27','2019-09-07 18:51:27','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-1','','inherit','open','closed','','miss-lou-buzz-demo-1','','','2019-09-07 13:51:27','2019-09-07 18:51:27','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7885,11,'2019-09-07 13:53:12','2019-09-07 18:53:12','','Peter-Murdock-Bunting','','inherit','open','closed','','peter-murdock-bunting','','','2019-09-07 13:53:12','2019-09-07 18:53:12','',7878,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Murdock-Bunting.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7886,14,'2019-09-07 13:53:44','2019-09-07 18:53:44','<iframe title=\"Louise Bennett - 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his birthday and a fierce challenge for the leadership of the People\'s National Party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/peter-bunting-nom-day-buzz-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4777\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born in a rural district in Clarendon to parents Juan and Pauline Bunting, he celebrates his 59th birthday today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The statesman arrived moments ago at The National Arena to cast his vote and was showered with supportive chants from the party faithful present.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7885} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Murdock-Bunting-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7885\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bunting hopes to cap off the evening, with the ultimate gift to himself by securing majority votes and moving on to fulfil his proposed mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bunting wanting ultimate birthday gift — leadership of the PNP','','inherit','closed','closed','','7878-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:01:54','2019-09-07 19:01:54','',7878,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7878-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7891,4,'2019-09-07 14:02:08','2019-09-07 19:02:08','','pnp-election-phillips','','inherit','open','closed','','pnp-election-phillips','','','2019-09-07 14:02:08','2019-09-07 19:02:08','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7892,4,'2019-09-07 14:02:15','2019-09-07 19:02:15','','pnp-election-phillips4','','inherit','open','closed','','pnp-election-phillips4','','','2019-09-07 14:02:15','2019-09-07 19:02:15','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips4.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7893,4,'2019-09-07 14:02:21','2019-09-07 19:02:21','','pnp-election-phillips2-1','','inherit','open','closed','','pnp-election-phillips2-1','','','2019-09-07 14:02:21','2019-09-07 19:02:21','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips2-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7895,4,'2019-09-07 14:03:02','2019-09-07 19:03:02','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Winner could be announced by six o’clock</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7891,7892,7893]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7891\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips/\" class=\"wp-image-7891\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7892\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips4/\" class=\"wp-image-7892\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7893\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips2-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7893\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peoples National Party General Secretary, Julian Robinson is\nprojecting that the winner of the presidential election could be announced by 6\no’clock this evening (Sat, Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We close at 4\no’clock and then we expect to go into counting, so I’m hopeful by 6 o’clock we\ncan make an announcement,” Robinson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Incumbent Party\nPresident Dr. Peter Phillips is trying to stave off a challenge from former\nparty General Secretary Peter Bunting in the hotly contested battle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to\nRobinson, it has been smooth sailing since delegates began voting this morning\nat the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added: “I\nwould say the day is going smoothly. The people are coming through; they are\nvoting. We had a rush at the beginning; it has kind of tapered off. The process\nis working so far I would say, so good.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /><figcaption>SEE OUR GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" 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data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" 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alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /><figcaption>SEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:03:02','2019-09-07 19:03:02','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7896,14,'2019-09-07 14:08:13','2019-09-07 19:08:13','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7884} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-1-1024x863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7884\" /><figcaption>The Hon. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley (Photo: Jamaica Information Service)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Louise Bennett-Coverley was a woman of unquestioned loyalty to Jamaica’s culture. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At times when she stood alone, Bennett Coverley, affectionately called ‘Miss Lou’, defended of our language, <strong>Jamaican Patois</strong>, demanding its widespread acceptance. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KffCy8iFU8Q\\u0026list=PLZ6cF0uXEVEmDJ4xbJ1lywxMpwfB0489d\\u0026index=2\",\"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=KffCy8iFU8Q&amp;list=PLZ6cF0uXEVEmDJ4xbJ1lywxMpwfB0489d&amp;index=2\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miss Lou remained undaunted despite the resistance, refusing to believe that our language was as ‘bad’, \'corrupted\' and ‘uncivilised’ as it was repeatedly perceived. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She worked through her poems, songs and stories to change a toxic mindset, spearheading a movement of self-acceptance and respect for our own innate cultural imprint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7887} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7887\" /><figcaption>Anancy, a key character in many a Miss Lou story, traces its roots to our enslaved ancestors from West Africa (Photo: Amazon.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Jamaica celebrates this gem of a woman and cultural pioneer on her 100th birthday, <strong>BUZZ </strong>presents 10 facts on the renowned activist, folklorist and comedienne:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1.    Louise Simone Bennett came into being on Sunday, September 7, 1919, along North Street in Kingston as the only child borne to a bakery-owning father and her mother, who worked as a dressmaker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7879} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7879\" /><figcaption>A young and spritely Louise Bennett (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2.    A young Bennett, now 14-years-old, noticed she had a penchant for storytelling, and as a student of the Friends College in St. Mary, she had her first Jamaican patois poem published in The Sunday Gleaner in 1943, after being initially rejected.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3.    A British Council scholarship took ‘Miss Lou’ to England where she studied at London’s iconic Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in the 1940s, becoming the first black woman in history to enrol.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7880} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/royal-academy-dramatic-arts-miss-lou-buzz-demo-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7880\" /><figcaption>The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4.    After graduating and a brief stint working with theatre companies across the UK, as well as being host for radio programmes on the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC), Bennett returned to Jamaica – where she taught folklore and drama at the newly formed University of the West Indies (UWI).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7882} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7882\" /><figcaption>More of Miss Lou (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5.    Bennett quickly cemented herself as a household name after producing a series of radio monologues called Miss Lou\'s Views, from 1965 to 1982. During the show, Bennett, under the alias of her alter-ego Aunty Roachy, would comment on local news pieces with wit and humour. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7881} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7881\" /><figcaption>\'Long time gyal mi neva see yu, come mek mi hol\' yuh han\'...\" Miss Lou, during the heydays of Ring Ding! (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6.    Miss Lou started to reach the minds of young Jamaicans when started hosting the children\'s television programme Ring Ding in 1970. Never doubting for a second her belief \"that \'de pickney-dem learn de sinting dat belong to dem\' (that the children learn about their heritage)\", Ring Ding was a staple in the lives of thousands of children until its last season in 1982.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7.    Bennett wrote several books and poetry in Jamaican Patois, helping to have it recognised as a national language in its own right. She is credited with giving Harry Belafonte the foundation for his 1956 hit \"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)\" by telling him about the Jamaican folk song \"Day Dah Light\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7883} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7883\" /><figcaption>Miss Lou had the capability to disarm and enchant anyone with her warm, bubbly personality (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8.    The consummate performer, Bennett also released numerous recordings of traditional Jamaican folk music as well as recordings from her radio and television shows during its heyday between 1967 and 1976.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9.    Miss Lou has been acclaimed by many for her success in establishing the validity of local languages for literary expression. Her writing has also been credited with providing a unique perspective on the everyday social experiences of working-class women in the postcolonial Jamaican landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-9-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7888\" /><figcaption>Louise, alongside her husband Eric Coverley on their wedding day (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10.   Bennett lived the last decade of her colourful life in Scarborough, Ontario and died in July 2006. at the Scarborough Grace Hospital after collapsing at her home. After a memorial service in Toronto and a state-funeral in Kingston, Miss Lou was laid to rest beside her husband Eric Coverley in August 2006, in the cultural icons section of National Heroes Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fy39wPedmY\",\"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=_Fy39wPedmY\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walk good, Miss Lou... </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A nation and its people are indebted to your courage, infectious laughter and warm personality. May your legacy live on forever...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BUZZ fam, what is your fondest memory of Miss Lou? Tell us your favourite poem/song/quote in the comments section below!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Happy 100th birthday, Miss Lou!','','inherit','closed','closed','','7877-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:08:13','2019-09-07 19:08:13','',7877,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7877-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7897,14,'2019-09-07 14:08:14','2019-09-07 19:08:14','<iframe title=\"Miss Lou (Part 1) ~ LONG TIME GAL\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Fy39wPedmY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','','','publish','closed','closed','','84582264815acc00c35383f2999597a3','','','2019-09-07 14:08:14','2019-09-07 19:08:14','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/84582264815acc00c35383f2999597a3/',0,'oembed_cache','',0),(7898,11,'2019-09-07 14:10:52','2019-09-07 19:10:52','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Murdock Bunting, recognises two major milestones today (Sept. 9) - his birthday and a fierce challenge for the leadership of the People\'s National Party (PNP).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/peter-bunting-nom-day-buzz-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4777\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born in a rural district in Clarendon to parents Juan and Pauline Bunting, he celebrates his 59th birthday today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The statesman arrived moments ago at The National Arena to cast his vote and was showered with supportive chants from the party faithful present.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7885} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Murdock-Bunting-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7885\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bunting hopes to cap off the evening, with the ultimate gift to himself by securing majority votes and moving on to fulfil his proposed mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bunting wanting ultimate birthday gift — leadership of the PNP','','inherit','closed','closed','','7878-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:10:52','2019-09-07 19:10:52','',7878,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7878-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7899,14,'2019-09-07 14:14:13','2019-09-07 19:14:13','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7884} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-1-1024x863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7884\" /><figcaption>The Hon. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley (Photo: Jamaica Information Service)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Louise Bennett-Coverley was a woman of unquestioned loyalty to Jamaica’s culture. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At times when she stood alone, Bennett Coverley, affectionately called ‘Miss Lou’, defended of our language, <strong>Jamaican Patois</strong>, demanding its widespread acceptance. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KffCy8iFU8Q\\u0026list=PLZ6cF0uXEVEmDJ4xbJ1lywxMpwfB0489d\\u0026index=2\",\"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=KffCy8iFU8Q&amp;list=PLZ6cF0uXEVEmDJ4xbJ1lywxMpwfB0489d&amp;index=2\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Miss Lou remained undaunted despite the resistance, refusing to believe that our language was as ‘bad’, \'corrupted\' and ‘uncivilised’ as it was repeatedly perceived. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She worked through her poems, songs and stories to change a toxic mindset, spearheading a movement of self-acceptance and respect for our own innate cultural imprint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7887} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7887\" /><figcaption>Anancy, a key character in many a Miss Lou story, traces its roots to our enslaved ancestors from West Africa (Photo: Amazon.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Jamaica celebrates this gem of a woman and cultural pioneer on her 100th birthday, <strong>BUZZ </strong>presents 10 facts on the renowned activist, folklorist and comedienne:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1.</strong>   Louise Simone Bennett came into being on Sunday, September 7, 1919, along North Street in Kingston as the only child borne to a bakery-owning father and her mother, who worked as a dressmaker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7879} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7879\" /><figcaption>A young and spritely Louise Bennett (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. </strong>   A young Bennett, now 14-years-old, noticed she had a penchant for storytelling, and as a student of the Friends College in St. Mary, she had her first Jamaican patois poem published in The Sunday Gleaner in 1943, after being initially rejected.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3.</strong>    A British Council scholarship took ‘Miss Lou’ to England, where she studied at London’s iconic Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in the 1940s, becoming the first black woman in history to enroll.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7880} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/royal-academy-dramatic-arts-miss-lou-buzz-demo-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7880\" /><figcaption>The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. </strong>   After graduating and a brief stint working with theatre companies across the UK, as well as being host for radio programmes on the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC), Bennett returned to Jamaica – where she taught folklore and drama at the newly formed University of the West Indies (UWI).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7882} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7882\" /><figcaption>More of Miss Lou (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5.</strong>    Bennett quickly cemented herself as a household name after producing a series of radio monologues called Miss Lou\'s Views, from 1965 to 1982. During the show, Bennett, under the alias of her alter-ego Aunty Roachy, would comment on local news pieces with wit and humour. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7881} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7881\" /><figcaption>\'Long time gyal mi neva see yu, come mek mi hol\' yuh han\'...\" Miss Lou, during the heydays of Ring Ding! (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. </strong>   Miss Lou started to reach the minds of young Jamaicans when started hosting the children\'s television programme Ring Ding in 1970. Never doubting for a second her belief \"that \'de pickney-dem learn de sinting dat belong to dem\' (that the children learn about their heritage)\", Ring Ding was a staple in the lives of thousands of children until its last season in 1982.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7.</strong>    Bennett wrote several books and poetry in Jamaican Patois, helping to have it recognised as a national language in its own right. She is credited with giving Harry Belafonte the foundation for his 1956 hit \"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)\" by telling him about the Jamaican folk song \"Day Dah Light\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7883} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7883\" /><figcaption>Miss Lou had the capability to disarm and enchant anyone with her warm, bubbly personality (Photo: Jamaicans.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8.</strong>    The consummate performer, Bennett also released numerous recordings of traditional Jamaican folk music as well as recordings from her radio and television shows during its heyday between 1967 and 1976.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong>    Miss Lou has been acclaimed by many for her success in establishing the validity of local languages for literary expression. Her writing has also been credited with providing a unique perspective on the everyday social experiences of working-class women in the postcolonial Jamaican landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7888} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/miss-lou-buzz-demo-9-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7888\" /><figcaption>Louise, alongside her husband Eric Coverley on their wedding day (Photo: National Library of Jamaica)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong>   Bennett lived the last decade of her colourful life in Scarborough, Ontario and died in July 2006. at the Scarborough Grace Hospital after collapsing at her home. After a memorial service in Toronto and a state-funeral in Kingston, Miss Lou was laid to rest beside her husband Eric Coverley in August 2006, in the cultural icons section of National Heroes Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fy39wPedmY\",\"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=_Fy39wPedmY\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walk good, Miss Lou... </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A nation and its people are indebted to your courage, infectious laughter and warm personality. May your legacy live on forever...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BUZZ fam, what is your fondest memory of Miss Lou? 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data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips/\" class=\"wp-image-7891\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7892\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips4/\" class=\"wp-image-7892\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7893\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips2-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7893\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peoples National Party General Secretary, Julian Robinson is\nprojecting that the winner of the presidential election could be announced by 6\no’clock this evening (Sat, Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We close at 4\no’clock and then we expect to go into counting, so I’m hopeful by 6 o’clock we\ncan make an announcement,” Robinson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Incumbent Party\nPresident Dr. Peter Phillips is trying to stave off a challenge from former\nparty General Secretary Peter Bunting in the hotly contested battle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7900,7901,7902,7903]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7900\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting2/\" class=\"wp-image-7900\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7901\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting/\" class=\"wp-image-7901\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7902\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting3/\" class=\"wp-image-7902\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting33-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7903\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting33/\" class=\"wp-image-7903\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to\nRobinson, it has been smooth sailing since delegates began voting this morning\nat the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added: “I\nwould say the day is going smoothly. The people are coming through; they are\nvoting. We had a rush at the beginning; it has kind of tapered off. The process\nis working so far I would say, so good.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /><figcaption>SEE OUR GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete11/\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7858\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete7/\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7859\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete8/\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7860\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter8/\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7867\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter7/\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7868\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter6/\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /><figcaption>SEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:17:35','2019-09-07 19:17:35','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7905,4,'2019-09-07 14:17:53','2019-09-07 19:17:53','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Winner could be announced by six o’clock</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7891,7892,7893]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7891\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips/\" class=\"wp-image-7891\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7892\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips4/\" class=\"wp-image-7892\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7893\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips2-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7893\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peoples National Party General Secretary, Julian Robinson is\nprojecting that the winner of the presidential election could be announced by 6\no’clock this evening (Sat, Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We close at 4\no’clock and then we expect to go into counting, so I’m hopeful by 6 o’clock we\ncan make an announcement,” Robinson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Incumbent Party\nPresident Dr. Peter Phillips is trying to stave off a challenge from former\nparty General Secretary Peter Bunting in the hotly contested battle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7900,7901,7902,7903]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7900\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting2/\" class=\"wp-image-7900\" /><figcaption>SSEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7901\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting/\" class=\"wp-image-7901\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7902\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting3/\" class=\"wp-image-7902\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting33-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7903\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting33/\" class=\"wp-image-7903\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to\nRobinson, it has been smooth sailing since delegates began voting this morning\nat the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added: “I\nwould say the day is going smoothly. The people are coming through; they are\nvoting. We had a rush at the beginning; it has kind of tapered off. The process\nis working so far I would say, so good.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /><figcaption>SEE OUR GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete11/\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7858\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete7/\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7859\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete8/\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7860\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter8/\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7867\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter7/\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7868\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter6/\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /><figcaption>SEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Follow us for the latest on the PNP presidential election','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:17:53','2019-09-07 19:17:53','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7906,4,'2019-09-07 14:21:46','2019-09-07 19:21:46','<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7891,7892,7893]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7891\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips/\" class=\"wp-image-7891\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7892\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips4/\" class=\"wp-image-7892\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-phillips2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7893\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-phillips2-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7893\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peoples National Party General Secretary, Julian Robinson is\nprojecting that the winner of the presidential election could be announced by 6\no’clock this evening (Sat, Sept 7).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We close at 4\no’clock and then we expect to go into counting, so I’m hopeful by 6 o’clock we\ncan make an announcement,” Robinson said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Incumbent Party\nPresident Dr. Peter Phillips is trying to stave off a challenge from former\nparty General Secretary Peter Bunting in the hotly contested battle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[7900,7901,7902,7903]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7900\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting2/\" class=\"wp-image-7900\" /><figcaption>SSEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7901\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting/\" class=\"wp-image-7901\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7902\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting3/\" class=\"wp-image-7902\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-bunting33-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7903\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-bunting33/\" class=\"wp-image-7903\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to\nRobinson, it has been smooth sailing since delegates began voting this morning\nat the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He added: “I\nwould say the day is going smoothly. The people are coming through; they are\nvoting. We had a rush at the beginning; it has kind of tapered off. The process\nis working so far I would say, so good.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Carnival-like atmosphere at PNP election</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7854\",\"7856\",\"7857\",\"7858\",\"7859\",\"7860\",\"7861\",\"7862\",\"7863\",\"7865\",\"7866\",\"7867\",\"7868\",\"7869\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7854\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete/\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" /><figcaption>SEE OUR GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7856\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete12/\" class=\"wp-image-7856\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7857\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete11/\" class=\"wp-image-7857\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7858\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete7/\" class=\"wp-image-7858\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7859\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete8/\" class=\"wp-image-7859\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7860\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete9/\" class=\"wp-image-7860\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7861\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete10/\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7862\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete6/\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7863\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete4/\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-pete-pete3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7865\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-pete-pete3/\" class=\"wp-image-7865\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter8-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7866\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter8/\" class=\"wp-image-7866\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7867\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter7/\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7868\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter6/\" class=\"wp-image-7868\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7869\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter5/\" class=\"wp-image-7869\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A carnival-like atmosphere is\ncurrently prevailing as delegates cast their ballots in the PNP presidential\nelection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supporters for Dr Peter\nPhillips and Peter Bunting are being entertained by selections from sound\nsystems at the National Arena.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vibe at the venue has been energetic with both\ncandidates setting up camps at different sections\nof the premises.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Voting progressing smoothly </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"7829\",\"7830\",\"7831\",\"7832\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7829\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter3-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" /><figcaption>SEE GALLERY</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7830\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter2/\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7831\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter4-1/\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/pnp-election-peter-peter-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7832\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/follow-us-for-the-latest-on-the-pnp-presidential-coverage/pnp-election-peter-peter-2/\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Voting in the People\'s National Party presidential election is reportedly going smoothly at the National Arena in St Andrew.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates began casting their ballots at ten o\'clock. There\'s no report of incidents. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr&nbsp; Peter Phillips, who is the sitting president, and his challenger Peter Bunting, are expected to cast their vote later this afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Winner could be announced by 6 o’clock','','inherit','closed','closed','','7817-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:21:46','2019-09-07 19:21:46','',7817,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7817-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7907,11,'2019-09-07 14:30:41','2019-09-07 19:30:41','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://youtu.be/89Li791bk5w\",\"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/89Li791bk5w\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','BUZZ Feature: Starbucks opens beachfront location in Ocho Rios','','publish','closed','closed','','buzz-feature-starbucks-opens-beachfront-location-in-ocho-rios','','','2019-09-11 10:54:35','2019-09-11 15:54:35','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=7907',0,'video','',0),(7908,11,'2019-09-07 14:26:45','2019-09-07 19:26:45','<iframe title=\"BUZZ Feature: Starbucks opens beachfront location in Ocho Rios\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/89Li791bk5w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe>','','','publish','closed','closed','','75fddb5d2d5dba28bf92088496a16fe1','','','2019-09-07 14:26:45','2019-09-07 19:26:45','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/75fddb5d2d5dba28bf92088496a16fe1/',0,'oembed_cache','',0),(7909,11,'2019-09-07 14:30:02','2019-09-07 19:30:02','','Coffee With A View','','inherit','open','closed','','coffee-with-a-view','','','2019-09-07 14:30:02','2019-09-07 19:30:02','',7907,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Coffee-With-A-View.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7910,11,'2019-09-07 14:35:56','2019-09-07 19:35:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peter Murdock Bunting, recognises two major milestones today (Sept. 9) - his birthday and a fierce challenge for the leadership of the People\'s National Party (PNP).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/peter-bunting-nom-day-buzz-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4777\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born in a rural district in Clarendon to parents Juan and Pauline Bunting, he celebrates his 59th birthday today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The statesman arrived moments ago at The National Arena to cast his vote and was showered with supportive chants from the party faithful present.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7885} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Murdock-Bunting-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7885\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bunting hopes to cap off the evening, with the ultimate gift to himself by securing majority votes and moving on to fulfil his proposed mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Bunting wants ultimate birthday gift — leadership of the PNP','','inherit','closed','closed','','7878-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:35:56','2019-09-07 19:35:56','',7878,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7878-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(7911,11,'2019-09-07 14:39:30','2019-09-07 19:39:30','','Konshens Buzz Caribbean','','inherit','open','closed','','konshens-buzz-caribbean','','','2019-09-07 14:39:30','2019-09-07 19:39:30','',7183,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Konshens-Buzz-Caribbean.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7912,11,'2019-09-07 14:39:44','2019-09-07 19:39:44','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7184} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Konshens-A-20190903-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"Dancehall artiste Konshens a new project on August 30.\" class=\"wp-image-7184\" /><figcaption>Dancehall artiste Konshens a new project on August 30. (Photo: Contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamaican artiste Konshens is again representing for dancehall in all its glory with his new project, <strong>Badman vs Nice Guy</strong>, that was released on August 30. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The body of work shows Konshens’ versatility, as he utilises\ndifferent sounds while showing his abilities as a deejay and a singjay. He also\ngives listeners a taste of 90s dancehall mixed with the newer trap style. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 10-song project includes tracks like <strong>Back It Up</strong>,\n<strong>Live Life</strong>, <strong>Space Flight</strong>, <strong>Last Wine</strong> and <strong>Sunshine</strong>. It\nwas produced by Konshens and his team, Subkonshus Music. The project also\nfeatures local rapper Bakersteez and dancehall artiste Khxos, and it is\ncurrently available for purchase online. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Konshens is gearing up to release the music video for a track called <strong>Stay High</strong>, which features international acts Sak Noel and Mario Bautista. In addition, he is scheduled to perform at a major show in Kenya on September 7. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>— <strong><em>Written by Shania Hanchard</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','‘Badman vs Nice Guy’: Konshens releases new project','','inherit','closed','closed','','7183-revision-v1','','','2019-09-07 14:39:44','2019-09-07 19:39:44','',7183,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/7183-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),