INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (590,11,'2019-07-26 09:18:35','2019-07-26 14:18:35','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We Jamaicans are notorious for many things and one of them is that we do not like to show appreciation for services rendered. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We blatantly state that they are already being paid so “weh tipping a go?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We usually do not feel compelled to dip into our purses or wallets to give a little something extra. But what really is the deal when it comes to this practice and how many of us are guilty of being stingy with our coins?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A prevailing view is that Jamaicans have never been big on tipping as most feel that service providers such as bellmen and waiters are already being compensated for the service they provide, so culturally we tend to ignore that outstretched hand or just give a handshake instead. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The practice of tipping dates back to the 17<sup>th</sup> century in Tudor, England where it became the custom that overnight guests to private homes gave small sums of money known as ‘vails’ to the host’s servants. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later, customers at London coffee houses and places where commercial services were provided joined in. &nbsp;Today, it is formally referred to as ‘gratuity’. A tip is a sum of money customarily tendered, in addition to the basic price for a service performed or anticipated and will vary from country to country as norms and customs are different. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The practice caught on in the United States after the American Civil War, when wealthy Americans travelling abroad to Europe witnessed it and its association with an aristocratic custom, which seemed to ‘bestow’ things on those less fortunate than themselves.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By the turn of the 20th century, tipping had become a routine practice but there was an anti-tipping backlash in 1909 prompting the government to intervene and it became illegal in Washington and six other states. However, some employers protested, resulting in these states eventually overturning the ban. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not all settings, however, encourage tipping and it can actually be seen as insulting to some professionals. In the case of police officers, offering gratuity can be viewed as bribery; giving money to journalists or disc jockeys is seen as ‘payola’ and some hotels discourage the practice of tipping in Jamaica as some employees go too far and actually harass guests when tips are not given or if it is not the amount they expected.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Which brings us back to whether tipping is really practised in Jamaica. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tipping is still being done in restaurants and salons as these are industries where the most satisfaction is derived – from eating good food and looking pretty. Its popularity, however, may be on the decline for two reasons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To put it simply, ‘nuh money nah run’. One cannot tip what one does not have. Another reason, is that the attitude of some service providers turn off customers when they get demanding. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For some, it is almost as if their arms are being twisted to give regardless of if they are satisfied with a service or not. While they would love to be able to tip lavishly, their pockets cannot afford to make it happen every time and service providers need to understand that it is the customers’ right to give at their own discretion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have no problem brightening some one’s day, then give a little ‘supm supm’ to your hairdresser, supermarket bag handler, driver, bartender, musician etc. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while restaurants may have a service charge, still slip the waiter/waitress something as not all establishments actually give their workers the money they charge you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Do Jamaicans tip?','','inherit','closed','closed','','571-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 09:18:35','2019-07-26 14:18:35','',571,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/571-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(594,21,'2019-07-26 11:51:01','2019-07-26 16:51:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They say life begins at 40. So, all the years on earth leading up to 40 we were probably still foetuses. Or were we all hibernating throughout the previous decades? With that said, there are many lessons to be learnt along life’s journey.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4316} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/adult-business-people-businessmen-1243524-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4316\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some under-40s may have already learnt these gems, but here are a few that are worthy of being mentioned. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Look in the mirror and just love and embrace your\nflaws.</strong> If you have stretch marks as a result of\npregnancy, love every line and wrinkles. They are your badge of honour </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wake up and be thankful for every day.</strong> Do you know how many people did not live to see today? Be thankful for each additional day above ground.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When you have to pee, just go!</strong>\nDo not hold it, do not laugh and especially do not sneeze! Those muscles have been\nworking overtime for far too many years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Even when broke, just be happy you are in a better place than others. </strong>Though you have not won the lottery if you can find money to buy your dinner you are still ahead of the game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Say what’s on your mind even if some people do not\nlike it.</strong> Once it comes from a place of love, share\nyour opinion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don’t hang around people who are negative.</strong>\nBecome allergic to negative people, they will bring you down!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Laugh more and laugh hard.</strong> Love a good joke. If you are always grumpy or cannot find humour in anything then it sucks for others to be around you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Do what excites you.</strong> Whether\nit is going on a roller coaster or taking in a movie with friends, just do it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Even if an idea seems crazy or unpopular to others,\nfollow it.</strong> Do not let people and their own personal in-built\nfears stop you from doing what you are driven to do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cherish the friends you have.</strong>\nGood friends better than pocket kind so always find time to link up, have a\nmeal, belch and buss a story.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Take care of your elders, they won’t always be around.</strong>\nLearn as much from them as you possibly can. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stay away from stuck up, pretentious or hypocritical\npeople.</strong> They usually have inner demons battling\nthat you have no idea about. Let them be. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When something seems hard, go at it harder.</strong>\nDon’t give up. Your breakthrough can be right around the corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be a friend even when you think the person is making a\nmistake.</strong> It’s not our place to judge. Just say\nyour piece and then give support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Love with your entire being.</strong>\nGive what you can as much as you can because that’s the only way to love\ncompletely. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tell your children you love them as often as you can.</strong> You can never do this enough as they grow up so fast and pretty soon all that remains are the memories and pictures when they go off and live their own lives. Kiss them often, read them a bedtime story and listen to every crazy story about school life and who annoys them and which teacher sucks. Those memories will be priceless one day. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>— Story written by C.W.</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Life lessons learnt at 40','','publish','open','closed','','life-lessons-learnt-at-40','','','2019-08-15 13:11:23','2019-08-15 18:11:23','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=594',0,'post','',0),(595,11,'2019-07-26 10:02:12','2019-07-26 15:02:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2010, the Clarks brand of shoes got such a boost that persons were literally falling over themselves to acquire a pair or two.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was due to songs done by dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel and Popcaan that drove Jamaicans and others across the world to spend their money on English manufactured kicks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQE3mTZ-abQ\\u0026list=RDfQE3mTZ-abQ\\u0026index=1\",\"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=fQE3mTZ-abQ&amp;list=RDfQE3mTZ-abQ&amp;index=1\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> A definite impact from this was the major uptick in the prices of Clarks shoes by store owners and higglers.  </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All seeking to make the most of that opportunity to sell one of the most coveted footwear during that time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over time Clarks continues to be one of the must-wear shoe brands for a number of Jamaicans and while it has seen competition from the likes of Kickers and others, it continues to hold its own.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More recently the Wallabee and the L stitch have resurged in high demand with dancehall artiste Jahvillani of the Wile Side Government clique dropping his popular track<em> \'Clarks pon foot\'</em>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[462,463]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Wallabee-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"462\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=462\" class=\"wp-image-462\" /><figcaption>Clarks Men\'s Wallabee Shoe</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/L-Stitch-Clarks-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"463\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=463\" class=\"wp-image-463\" /><figcaption>Clarks Originals <strong>Seam Trek Men\'s L Stitch </strong>Shoe </figcaption></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since the release of his single, he has gotten the endorsement of the Clarks brand after a post on their social media page called the song the anthem of the summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/tv/BzfkrBSgN6e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/tv/BzfkrBSgN6e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since then, persons have been actively tracking the prices of the shoes, with some expecting to see some increases as the shoes again ride a monster wave of popularity in the country that generally loves the shoe brand.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Clarks shoes back in the limelight','','inherit','closed','closed','','456-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 10:02:12','2019-07-26 15:02:12','',456,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/456-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(599,4,'2019-07-26 14:31:18','2019-07-26 19:31:18','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae Sumfest promoter Joe Bogdanovich is assuring patrons that all the necessary arrangements are being made to guarantee the utmost comfort for the show next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":609} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sumfest-crowd-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-609\" /><figcaption>A section of the large crowd at Reggae Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He acknowledged that some patrons experienced discomfort as a result of the large crowd that attended the 27th staging of the two-day show last month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae music lovers from across the world converged on Catherine Hall Montego Bay to experience a full line up of Reggae and Dancehall icons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The festival drew its largest crowd of approximately 40,000 patrons over the two-night period.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":613} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PM-at-sumfest-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613\" /><figcaption>Joe Bogdanovich (at right), Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Tourism minister Ed Bartlett at Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort\"</p><cite>— Joe Bogdanovich</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"With explosive growth comes challenges, demands and heavy responsibility. Next year we will continue to grow and improve the overall experience,\" Bogdanovich said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have already started planning for &nbsp;Sumfest  2020 and our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort for our patrons so that they are able to enjoy the experience of &nbsp;The Greatest  Reggae Festival on Earth to the fullest,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Changes underway to improve Reggae Sumfest 2020','','publish','open','closed','','changes-underway-to-improve-reggae-sumfest-2020','','','2019-08-14 17:09:26','2019-08-14 22:09:26','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=599',0,'post','',0),(602,11,'2019-07-26 11:51:01','2019-07-26 16:51:01','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They say life begins at forty which is rather confusing because it, therefore, means all the years on earth leading up to forty we were probably still foetuses. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Or were we all hibernating throughout the previous decades?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With that said there are many lessons to be learnt along life’s journey so far. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some under-40s may have already learnt these gems, but here are a few that are worthy of being mentioned. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Look in the mirror and just love and embrace your\nflaws.</strong> If you have stretch marks as a result of\npregnancy, love every line and wrinkles. They are your badge of honour </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wake up and be thankful for every day.</strong> Do you know how many people did not live to see today? Be thankful for each additional day above ground.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When you have to pee, just go!</strong>\nDo not hold it, do not laugh and especially do not sneeze! Those muscles have been\nworking overtime for far too many years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Even when broke, just be happy you are in a better place than others. </strong>Though you have not won the lottery if you can find money to buy your dinner you are still ahead of the game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Say what’s on your mind even if some people do not\nlike it.</strong> Once it comes from a place of love, share\nyour opinion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don’t hang around people who are negative.</strong>\nBecome allergic to negative people, they will bring you down!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Laugh more and laugh hard.</strong> Love a good joke. If you are always grumpy or cannot find humour in anything then it sucks for others to be around you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Do what excites you.</strong> Whether\nit is going on a roller coaster or taking in a movie with friends, just do it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Even if an idea seems crazy or unpopular to others,\nfollow it.</strong> Do not let people and their own personal in-built\nfears stop you from doing what you are driven to do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cherish the friends you have.</strong>\nGood friends better than pocket kind so always find time to link up, have a\nmeal, belch and buss a story.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Take care of your elders, they won’t always be around.</strong>\nLearn as much from them as you possibly can. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stay away from stuck up, pretentious or hypocritical\npeople.</strong> They usually have inner demons battling\nthat you have no idea about. Let them be. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When something seems hard, go at it harder.</strong>\nDon’t give up. Your breakthrough can be right around the corner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be a friend even when you think the person is making a\nmistake.</strong> It’s not our place to judge. Just say\nyour piece and then give support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Love with your entire being.</strong>\nGive what you can as much as you can because that’s the only way to love\ncompletely. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tell your children you love them as often as you can.</strong> You can never do this enough as they grow up so fast and pretty soon all that remains are the memories and pictures when they go off and live their own lives. Kiss them often, read them a bedtime story and listen to every crazy story about school life and who annoys them and which teacher sucks. Those memories will be priceless one day. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Life lessons learnt at 40','','inherit','closed','closed','','594-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 11:51:01','2019-07-26 16:51:01','',594,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/594-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(603,21,'2019-07-26 12:39:33','2019-07-26 17:39:33','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is nothing worse than an overbearing parent. Indeed there are tonnes of stories about parents who do not know boundaries and will not let their babies leave the nest in peace.  Monster-in-law much?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3874} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Monster-In-Law-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3874\" /><figcaption>Classic showdown scene between the bride-to-be and her mother-in-law in the popular movie Monster-In-Law.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you asked for their opinions or not, some parents will let your partner know what they think of them, often crossing the line to even being disrespectful to their child’s significant other. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> There are several red flags or warning signs that you may have meddling parents or in-laws. </p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some parental interference is slight and subtle, while others have almost declared war on your relationship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1.</strong> <strong>His mother inspects his white shirts! </strong>For her, they cannot be beige or eggshell. Madam has declared that her precious son must have white shirts for work so you had better go invest in some blue soap.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Your father refers to your husband as ‘de boy him’.</strong> To look at a grown man and reduce him to the level of ‘boy’ speaks to the utter contempt he has for your spouse. Fix it Jesus!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. The children must refer to them as Mrs. or Mr. so-so, not grandma or grandpa! </strong>Because you had the audacity to water down the gene pool, they are not readily interested in embracing your offspring. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. When your mother-in-law comes to visit, she runs her hand over your furniture, checking for dust.</strong> Now the dust in your house is really none of her business but apparently, it will confirm to her if you can ‘keep house’ properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5.</strong> <strong>His mother constantly questions how you raise and discipline your children</strong> and overnight she has become ‘Doctor Ruth’ and is now a paediatrician as well as a child psychologist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. Your culinary capabilities are put to the test</strong> when his mother insinuates that you are not feeding him adequately and he is wasting away under your care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7.</strong> <strong>Your father comes by uninvited and stays as long as he wants.</strong> Soon he will be demanding a key. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. </strong>Your father-in-law takes his daughter shopping for furniture and accent pieces for YOUR home, thus <strong>picking out stuff without consulting you on items that will decorate or take up space in your home</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong> <strong>Your husband goes home daily to eat his mother’s cooking before coming home to yours!</strong> That is tantamount to betrayal!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong> <strong>Your parents refuse to sit down at any family gathering or even acknowledge your spouse as long as you are with them!</strong> Yup, it cannot get any worse than that. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You will have to decide to either cling to your partner or give up your relationship as you cannot make both parties happy. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If parents love you unconditionally, they will learn to at least be civil towards your spouse. &nbsp;If they are unwilling, you may very well have to love your parents ...from a distance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Signs your parents are ruining your relationship','','publish','closed','closed','','signs-your-parents-are-ruining-your-relationship','','','2019-08-15 13:29:39','2019-08-15 18:29:39','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=603',0,'post','',0),(604,4,'2019-07-26 12:02:50','2019-07-26 17:02:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae Sumfest promoter Joe Bogdanovich is assuring patrons that all the necessary arrangements are being made to guarantee the utmost comfort for the show next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He acknowledged that some patrons experienced discomfort as a result of the large crowd that attended the 27th staging of the two-day show last month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>mfest’s 27th staging  Last wReggae music lovers from across the world converged  on Catherine Hall Montego Bay to experience a full line up of Regae and  Dancehall icons including Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Chronixx, Beenie  Man, and Bounty Killer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a result, the iconic festival drew its largest crowd in its 27-year history with approximatley 40,000 patrons combined for both nights.  Commenting on the size of the crowd, Bogdanovich noted, “I thank my team, the sponsors, artistes and the directors of Reggae Sumfest for their continued support our great homegrown music festival. But with explosive growth comes challenges along with demands and heavy responsibility. With a festival of this magnitude and the exponential  growth achieved is still an actual part of the working process and next  year we will continue to grow and improve the overall experience”  “We have already started planning for  Sumfest  2020 and our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort for our  patrons so that they are able to enjoy the experience of  The Greatest  Reggae Festival on Earth to the fullest,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <br>Backstage Reggae Sumfest 2019 L-R: Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah,Copeland Forbes, Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of  DSE (Reggae Sumfest promoter), Olivia \"Babsy\" Grange,Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Changes underway to improve Reggae Sumfest 2020','','inherit','closed','closed','','599-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 12:02:50','2019-07-26 17:02:50','',599,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/599-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(605,11,'2019-07-26 12:38:52','2019-07-26 17:38:52','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is nothing worse than an overbearing parent. Indeed there are tonnes of stories about parents who do not know boundaries and will not let their babies leave the nest in peace. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you asked for their opinions or not, some parents will let your partner know what they think of them, often crossing the line to even being disrespectful to their child’s significant other. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are several red flags or warning signs that you may have meddling parents or in-laws. Some parental interference is slight and subtle, while others have almost declared war on your relationship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1.</strong> His mother inspects his white shirts! For her, they cannot be beige or eggshell. Madam has declared that her precious son must have white shirts for work so you had better go invest in some blue soap.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2.</strong> Your father refers to your husband as ‘de boy him’<strong>.</strong> To look at a grown man and reduce him to the level of ‘boy’ speaks to the utter contempt he has for your spouse. Fix it Jesus!!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. </strong>The children must refer to them as Mrs. or Mr. so-so, not grandma or grandpa!<strong> </strong>Because you had the audacity to water down the gene pool, they are not readily interested in embracing your offspring. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. When your mother-in-law comes to visit, she runs her hand over your furniture, checking for dust. 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Soon he will be demanding a key. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. </strong>Your father-in-law takes his daughter shopping for furniture and accent pieces for YOUR home, thus picking out stuff without consulting you on items that will decorate or take up space in your home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong> Your husband goes home daily to eat his mother’s cooking before coming home to yours! That is tantamount to betrayal!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong> Your parents refuse to sit down at any family gathering or even acknowledge your spouse as long as you are with them! 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Now the dust in your house is really none of her business but apparently, it will confirm to her if you can ‘keep house’ properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5.</strong> His mother constantly questions how you raise and discipline your children and overnight she has become ‘Doctor Ruth’ and is now a paediatrician as well as a child psychologist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. </strong>Your culinary capabilities are put to the test when his mother insinuates that you are not feeding him adequately and he is wasting away under your care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7.</strong> Your father comes by uninvited and stays as long as he wants. Soon he will be demanding a key. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. </strong>Your father-in-law takes his daughter shopping for furniture and accent pieces for YOUR home, thus picking out stuff without consulting you on items that will decorate or take up space in your home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9.</strong> Your husband goes home daily to eat his mother’s cooking before coming home to yours! That is tantamount to betrayal!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10.</strong> Your parents refuse to sit down at any family gathering or even acknowledge your spouse as long as you are with them! 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Next year we will continue to grow and improve the overall experience,\" Bogdanovich said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have already started planning for &nbsp;Sumfest  2020 and our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort for our patrons so that they are able to enjoy the experience of &nbsp;The Greatest  Reggae Festival on Earth to the fullest,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah,Copeland Forbes, Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of  DSE (Reggae Sumfest promoter), Olivia \"Babsy\" Grange,Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Changes underway to improve Reggae Sumfest 2020','','inherit','closed','closed','','599-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 14:18:49','2019-07-26 19:18:49','',599,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/599-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(616,4,'2019-07-26 14:21:31','2019-07-26 19:21:31','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae Sumfest promoter Joe Bogdanovich is assuring patrons that all the necessary arrangements are being made to guarantee the utmost comfort for the show next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":609} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sumfest-crowd-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-609\" /><figcaption>a section of the large crowd at Reggae Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He acknowledged that some patrons experienced discomfort as a result of the large crowd that attended the 27th staging of the two-day show last month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae music lovers from across the world converged on Catherine Hall Montego Bay to experience a full line up of Reggae and Dancehall icons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":613} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PM-at-sumfest-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613\" /><figcaption>Joe Bogdanovich (at right), Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Tourism minister Ed Bartlett at Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The festival drew its largest crowd of approximatley 40,000 patrons over the two-night period.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort\"</p><cite>— Joe Bogdanovich</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"With explosive growth comes challenges, demands and heavy responsibility. Next year we will continue to grow and improve the overall experience,\" Bogdanovich said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have already started planning for &nbsp;Sumfest  2020 and our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort for our patrons so that they are able to enjoy the experience of &nbsp;The Greatest  Reggae Festival on Earth to the fullest,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah,Copeland Forbes, Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of  DSE (Reggae Sumfest promoter), Olivia \"Babsy\" Grange,Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Changes underway to improve Reggae Sumfest 2020','','inherit','closed','closed','','599-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 14:21:31','2019-07-26 19:21:31','',599,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/599-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(618,4,'2019-07-26 14:22:41','2019-07-26 19:22:41','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae Sumfest promoter Joe Bogdanovich is assuring patrons that all the necessary arrangements are being made to guarantee the utmost comfort for the show next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":609} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sumfest-crowd-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-609\" /><figcaption>a section of the large crowd at Reggae Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He acknowledged that some patrons experienced discomfort as a result of the large crowd that attended the 27th staging of the two-day show last month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae music lovers from across the world converged on Catherine Hall Montego Bay to experience a full line up of Reggae and Dancehall icons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The festival drew its largest crowd of approximately 40,000 patrons over the two-night period.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":613} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PM-at-sumfest-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613\" /><figcaption>Joe Bogdanovich (at right), Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Tourism minister Ed Bartlett at Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort\"</p><cite>— Joe Bogdanovich</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"With explosive growth comes challenges, demands and heavy responsibility. Next year we will continue to grow and improve the overall experience,\" Bogdanovich said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have already started planning for &nbsp;Sumfest  2020 and our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort for our patrons so that they are able to enjoy the experience of &nbsp;The Greatest  Reggae Festival on Earth to the fullest,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah,Copeland Forbes, Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of  DSE (Reggae Sumfest promoter), Olivia \"Babsy\" Grange,Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Changes underway to improve Reggae Sumfest 2020','','inherit','closed','closed','','599-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 14:22:41','2019-07-26 19:22:41','',599,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/599-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(619,4,'2019-07-26 14:23:07','2019-07-26 19:23:07','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae Sumfest promoter Joe Bogdanovich is assuring patrons that all the necessary arrangements are being made to guarantee the utmost comfort for the show next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":609} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sumfest-crowd-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-609\" /><figcaption>a section of the large crowd at Reggae Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He acknowledged that some patrons experienced discomfort as a result of the large crowd that attended the 27th staging of the two-day show last month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reggae music lovers from across the world converged on Catherine Hall Montego Bay to experience a full line up of Reggae and Dancehall icons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The festival drew its largest crowd of approximately 40,000 patrons over the two-night period.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":613} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/PM-at-sumfest-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613\" /><figcaption>Joe Bogdanovich (at right), Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Tourism minister Ed Bartlett at Sumfest.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort\"</p><cite>— Joe Bogdanovich</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"With explosive growth comes challenges, demands and heavy responsibility. Next year we will continue to grow and improve the overall experience,\" Bogdanovich said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have already started planning for &nbsp;Sumfest  2020 and our top priority will be to ensure safety and comfort for our patrons so that they are able to enjoy the experience of &nbsp;The Greatest  Reggae Festival on Earth to the fullest,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Changes underway to improve Reggae Sumfest 2020','','inherit','closed','closed','','599-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 14:23:07','2019-07-26 19:23:07','',599,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/599-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(622,11,'2019-08-08 14:40:38','2019-08-08 19:40:38','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3873} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_0103-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3873\" /><figcaption>Sexy bodycon LBD with ab peek-a-boo (Photos: James Mitchell)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black is beautiful. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If it were not so, many women would not be clamouring to find that perfect outfit for practically any occasion as nothing screams chic like the <em>little black dress</em>, or <strong>LBD</strong> for short. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4175} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Sleek-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4175\" /><figcaption>Sleek LBD perfect for a night on the town</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accessorize with a sexy pair of strappy heels, a string of pearls and a clutch purse to add a bit of drama to your ensemble and step out in style whether you are 18 or 80!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4177} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Drama-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4177\" /><figcaption>Feel free to add a little drama with your LBD</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Little Black Dress has stood the test of time. Its origin has been credited to fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel who conceptualized an evening or cocktail dress in the 1920s that was simply cut, short and able to be relevant regardless of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Coco-Chanel-LBD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2327\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She intended it to be versatile, affordable, accessible to a wide market possible and in a neutral colour for any complexion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1926 American Vogue published a picture of Coco Channel’s short black dress and the revolution began. It was calf-length, straight and modestly decorated and was dubbed \"Chanel\'s Ford\" after the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Model T</a> car. Soon, it was branded “the uniform for all women of taste\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now it is considered a staple in a woman’s closet, but in the early part of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, black was reserved for mourning and was considered indecent when worn outside of such an occasion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boy, have we come a long way! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3875} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_0050-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3875\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every LBD is created equal, because some are more suitable for special occasions than others, therefore in choosing the right one, keep in mind the event and time of day.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For day time wear, which would be ideal for a brunch, luncheon, tea party and maybe a day at the races, go for something fitted. If you need to mix in a little business choose one that you can throw a mini jacket over - ideally it would also be below your knee. Because we are in the tropics, opt for materials that are light and breathable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>  In choosing the right one, keep in mind the event and time of day.</p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When your evening comes alive, however, you can be a little more daring in your dressing and the black dress can be slinky. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Invest in one that has some sexy straps at the back or a heart-shaped bodice that is flirty without showing too much skin. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3876} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_9479-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3876\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose a necklace that matches the dress’s neckline, a brooch or some long dangling earrings for that dramatic effect when you upsweep your hair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4187} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/LBD-Dangling-Earrings-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4187\" /><figcaption>A pair of dangling earrings with your LBD for the perfect effect.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regardless of the time of day, black is always slimming and sophisticated on practically any body shape. Just remember to always wear the dress and not let it wear you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3877} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Black-Dress-YUH_9605-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our friends at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/flirtboutiqueja/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Flirt Boutique</a> have curated a perfect ensemble of LBDs! <strong>Be sure to check out the gallery below for more options.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[4191,4192,4193]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4191\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_1/\" class=\"wp-image-4191\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_2-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4192\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_2/\" class=\"wp-image-4192\" /></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/BUZZ_3-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4193\" data-link=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman/buzz_3/\" class=\"wp-image-4193\" /></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->','Flirting with the little black dress','','publish','open','closed','','the-little-black-dress-a-must-have-for-every-woman','','','2019-08-17 09:58:17','2019-08-17 14:58:17','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=622',0,'post','',0),(623,4,'2019-07-29 15:36:32','2019-07-29 20:36:32','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":685} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-685\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth. Bamboo Avenue is a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with towering bamboo plants that form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion. It is one of the most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Want to experience the perfect getaway from it all? Then try Pelican Bar. The rustic wooden bar is built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You cannot visit the parish and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and adventure. We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. This breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point, Clarendon to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/seafood-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":677} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jack-sprat-restaurant2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jack Sprat Restaurant could be described as the perfect beachside restaurant. Its dining spot is adorned with battered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing scenic eatery features vintage reggae posters and a lively bar scene that spills onto the tree-shaded patio and garden area. With tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is the perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St Elizabeth','','publish','closed','closed','','experience-the-breadbasket-parish-of-st-elizabeth','','','2019-07-29 15:39:13','2019-07-29 20:39:13','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=623',0,'post','',0),(625,4,'2019-07-26 15:05:16','2019-07-26 20:05:16','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Holland Bamboo </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the\nperfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar\nbuilt on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea…. <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It\nis half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at\nthe Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat\nfresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 15:05:16','2019-07-26 20:05:16','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(626,4,'2019-07-26 15:07:21','2019-07-26 20:07:21','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Holland Bamboo </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the\nperfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar\nbuilt on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea…. <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It\nis half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at\nthe Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat\nfresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 15:07:21','2019-07-26 20:07:21','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(629,4,'2019-07-26 15:16:58','2019-07-26 20:16:58','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Holland Bamboo </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":628} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the\nperfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar\nbuilt on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea…. <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It\nis half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at\nthe Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat\nfresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 15:16:58','2019-07-26 20:16:58','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(630,4,'2019-07-26 15:18:27','2019-07-26 20:18:27','','Lovers Leap ','','inherit','closed','closed','','lovers-leap','','','2019-07-26 15:18:27','2019-07-26 20:18:27','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap-.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(631,4,'2019-07-26 15:20:27','2019-07-26 20:20:27','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Holland Bamboo </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":628} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the\nperfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar\nbuilt on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea…. <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It\nis half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at\nthe Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat\nfresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 15:20:27','2019-07-26 20:20:27','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(632,11,'2019-07-26 15:22:01','2019-07-26 20:22:01','','LBD Sample Feature Image','','inherit','closed','closed','','lbd-sample-feature-image','','','2019-07-26 15:22:01','2019-07-26 20:22:01','',622,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/LBD-Sample-Feature-Image.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(633,11,'2019-07-26 15:22:28','2019-07-26 20:22:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black is beautiful. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If it were not so, many women would not be clamouring to find that perfect outfit for practically any occasion as nothing screams chic like the little black dress. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accessorize with a sexy pair of strappy heels, a string of pearls and a clutch purse to add a bit of drama to your ensemble and step out in style whether you are 18 or 80!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Little Black Dress, otherwise known as the ‘LBD’ has stood the test of time. Its origin has been credited to fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel who conceptualized an evening or cocktail dress in the 1920s that was simply cut, short and able to be relevant regardless of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She intended it to be versatile, affordable, accessible to a wide market possible and in a neutral colour for any complexion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now it is considered a staple in a woman’s closet, but in the early part of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, black was reserved for mourning and was considered indecent when worn outside of such an occasion.  During the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_era\">Victorian</a> and <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian_era\">Edwardian</a> ages, a widow was expected to wear mourning dresses for at least two years. ‘Deep’ mourning required wearing plain black clothing with absolutely no decoration for the first year. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boy, have we come a long way! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every LBD is created equal because some are more\nsuitable for special occasions than others, therefore in choosing the right\none, keep in mind the event and time of day.&nbsp;\nFor day time wear which would be ideal for brunch, luncheon, tea party\nand maybe a day at the races, go for something fitted. If you need to mix in a\nlittle business choose one that you can throw a mini jacket over hence it also\nneeds to be below your knee. Because we are in the tropics, opt for materials\nthat are light and breathable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1926 American Vogue published a picture of Coco Channel’s short black dress and the revolution began. It was calf-length, straight and modestly decorated and was dubbed \"Chanel\'s Ford\" after the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_T\">Model T</a> car. Soon, it was branded “the uniform for all women of taste\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When your evening comes alive, however, you can be a little more daring in your dressing and the black dress can be slinky. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Invest in one that has some sexy straps at the back or a heart-shaped bodice that is flirty without showing too much skin.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose a necklace that matches the dress’s neckline, a brooch or some long dangling earrings for that dramatic effect when you upsweep your hair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regardless of the time of day, black is always slimming and sophisticated on practically any body shape. Just remember to always wear the dress and not let it wear you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','The Little Black Dress – a must-have for every woman','','inherit','closed','closed','','622-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 15:22:28','2019-07-26 20:22:28','',622,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/622-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(635,4,'2019-07-26 15:47:41','2019-07-26 20:47:41','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Holland Bamboo </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":628} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea… <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It is half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 15:47:41','2019-07-26 20:47:41','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(636,4,'2019-07-26 16:03:29','2019-07-26 21:03:29','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":628} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea… <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It is half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 16:03:29','2019-07-26 21:03:29','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(637,4,'2019-07-26 16:10:16','2019-07-26 21:10:16','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea… <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It is half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 16:10:16','2019-07-26 21:10:16','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(639,4,'2019-07-26 16:12:10','2019-07-26 21:12:10','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pelican Bar</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":638} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-638\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea… <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It is half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Lovers\' Leap</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Accompong</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 16:12:10','2019-07-26 21:12:10','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(640,4,'2019-07-26 19:19:04','2019-07-27 00:19:04','','The Pelican Bar','','inherit','closed','closed','','the-pelican-bar','','','2019-07-26 19:19:04','2019-07-27 00:19:04','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(641,4,'2019-07-26 19:24:18','2019-07-27 00:24:18','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":640} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-640\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea… <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It is half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Middle Quarters</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Jack Sprat Restaurant </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 19:24:18','2019-07-27 00:24:18','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(642,4,'2019-07-26 19:27:16','2019-07-27 00:27:16','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo\nAvenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and\na half mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined\nwith giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to\nform a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the\nowners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the\nroad from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":640} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-640\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea… <strong>The Pelican Bar</strong>. It is half way between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the\nlegendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz\nMountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft\nvertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breath\ntaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to\nthe Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the\nEast and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the bread and basket parish St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-26 19:27:16','2019-07-27 00:27:16','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(643,4,'2019-07-26 19:29:31','2019-07-27 00:29:31','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and a half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":640} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/the-Pelican-Bar-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-640\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea… The Pelican Bar. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St 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observed its fifth\nannual Pride celebrations earlier this month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"[Pride has] really played an important part in how people understand themselves and the kind of spaces they get to celebrate, find community and friends\"</p><cite> ⁠— Jaevion Nelson, Executive Director of J-FLAG</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Executive Director for the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals, and Gays (J-FLAG) Jaevion Nelson, safe, open spaces are important as many LGBT Jamaicans do not have that basic privilege – marred by discrimination, violence, and rejection in most instances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nelson, in an interview with <strong>BUZZ</strong>, noted with concern that only during the annual Pride celebrations does the community get a chance to breathe, far away from the widespread homophobia that permeates Jamaican society.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5225} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/jaevion-nelson-demo-buzz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5225\" /><figcaption>Jaevion Nelson (Photo: Instagram @Jaevionn)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The LGBT community has always looked forward to Pride activities\nand I think [Pride has] really played an important part in how people\nunderstand themselves and the kind of spaces they get to celebrate, find\ncommunity and friends,” Nelson explained. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A number of people don’t have access to such spaces on a\nroutine basis,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the meantime, as J-FLAG resumes the rebuilding effort, Nelson\nmaintained that despite the challenges, it knows the needs of the LGBT\ncommunity are great and so, even without a headquarters just now, the\norganization has moved full-steam ahead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5227} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/pride-2019-buzz-demo-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5227\" /><figcaption>#PrideJA2019, kicking off its annual Sports Day event at the UWI Bowl in St. Andrew on Emancipation Day (August 1) (Photo: Twitter @EqualityJA)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The transition has not been entirely smooth, Nelson posited,\nas the lack of a physical space in which to coordinate, plan and execute key\nfunctions have been affected by the destruction of the Rainbow House in December\n2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, as best as humanly possible, J-FLAG is assuring the LGBT community that it remains unmoved in its efforts to have their needs addressed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’ve continued the work we’ve been doing with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that we improve the human rights situation in Jamaica for people who are LGBT and to ensure that they can have access to services and the support they need to address different challenges they may be facing,” Nelson told <strong>BUZZ</strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','LGBT community pushing for safe spaces','','publish','closed','closed','','lgbt-community-pushing-for-safe-spaces','','','2019-08-21 17:58:19','2019-08-21 22:58:19','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=644',0,'post','',0),(645,14,'2019-07-29 09:02:52','2019-07-29 14:02:52','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for safe, open spaces to meet and interact without fear of violence or discrimination still rank high for members of the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The issue 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find\ncommunity and friends,” Nelson explained. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A number of people don’t have access to such spaces on a\nroutine basis,” he added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the meantime, as J-FLAG resumes the rebuilding effort, Nelson\nmaintained that despite the challenges, it knows the needs of the LGBT\ncommunity are great and so, even without a headquarters just now, the\norganization has moved full-steam ahead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’ve continued the work we’ve been doing with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that we improve the human rights situation in Jamaica for people who are LGBT; and to ensure that they can have access to services and the support they need to address different challenges they may be facing,” he told <strong><em>Buzz</em></strong>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The transition has not been entirely smooth, Nelson 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From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-29 12:25:53','2019-07-29 17:25:53','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(672,4,'2019-07-29 12:27:55','2019-07-29 17:27:55','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and a half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea… The Pelican Bar. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-29 12:27:55','2019-07-29 17:27:55','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(673,4,'2019-07-29 12:28:24','2019-07-29 17:28:24','','Pelican Bar','','inherit','closed','closed','','pelican-bar','','','2019-07-29 12:28:24','2019-07-29 17:28:24','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(674,4,'2019-07-29 12:29:10','2019-07-29 17:29:10','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and a half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea… The Pelican Bar. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-29 12:29:10','2019-07-29 17:29:10','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(676,0,'2019-07-29 14:38:16','2019-07-29 19:38:16','','Twisted Spiritz','','publish','closed','closed','','twisted-spiritz','','','2019-07-29 15:12:47','2019-07-29 20:12:47','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=out&#038;p=676',0,'out','',0),(677,4,'2019-07-29 13:12:43','2019-07-29 18:12:43','','Jack Sprat Restaurant2','','inherit','closed','closed','','jack-sprat-restaurant2','','','2019-07-29 13:12:43','2019-07-29 18:12:43','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jack-sprat-restaurant2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(678,4,'2019-07-29 13:14:26','2019-07-29 18:14:26','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and a half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea… The Pelican Bar. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":677} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jack-sprat-restaurant2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-29 13:14:26','2019-07-29 18:14:26','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(679,4,'2019-07-29 13:19:42','2019-07-29 18:19:42','','ACCOMPONG','','inherit','closed','closed','','accompong','','','2019-07-29 13:19:42','2019-07-29 18:19:42','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/ACCOMPONG.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(680,4,'2019-07-29 13:20:02','2019-07-29 18:20:02','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and a half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea… The Pelican Bar. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":679} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/ACCOMPONG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. The leader of the town\nis called Colonel and traditional Maroon ceremonies are held on the sixth of\nJanuary every year, in celebration of the signing of the Maroon treaty and the\nfounding of the town.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":677} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jack-sprat-restaurant2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What one would\ndescribe as the perfect beachside restaurant with a dining spot adorned with\nbattered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing\nscenic eatery features vintage reggae posters, and a lively bar scene that\nspills onto the tree-shaded patio and Christmas-light-bedecked garden area.\nWith tables under sea-grape trees and a sandy path down to the beach, this is\nthe perfect place for a relaxed meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Experience the breadbasket parish of St Elizabeth','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2019-07-29 13:20:02','2019-07-29 18:20:02','',623,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/623-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(681,4,'2019-07-29 13:20:36','2019-07-29 18:20:36','<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>HOLLAND BAMBOO </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":627} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Holland-Bamboo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the bread basket’s most famous and magnificent sights is Bamboo Avenue, in the Holland area of St. Elizabeth Parish. Bamboo Avenue is a two and a half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with giant bamboo plants which tower above the road and cross in the middle to form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is one of\nthe most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about the perfect \"get away from it all\" experience. The rustic wooden bar built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea… The Pelican Bar. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fresh fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How could you\nvisit the Bread basket and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and\nadventure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. 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Revealing a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves crashing on Cutlass Bay below, this breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>ACCOMPONG</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Maroon\nvillage was named for its founder the brother of Cudjoe. 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From their simple stalls small baskets or\nbowls they offer one of the tastiest snacks available on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>JACK SPRAT RESTAURANT </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":677} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/jack-sprat-restaurant2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jack Sprat Restaurant could be described as the perfect beachside restaurant. Its dining spot is adorned with battered Appleton rum signs, black and white potatoes, and an old jukebox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This relaxing scenic eatery features vintage reggae posters and a lively bar scene that spills onto the tree-shaded patio and garden area. 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Bamboo Avenue is a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of road between Lacovia and Middle Quarters which is lined with towering bamboo plants that form a shady tunnel. The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travellers and to protect the road from erosion. It is one of the most photographed areas in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>PELICAN B</strong>AR</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":673} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/pelican-bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Want to experience the perfect getaway from it all? Then try Pelican Bar. The rustic wooden bar is built on a sandbank a quarter of a mile out to sea. It is halfway between Black River and Treasure Beach. You can spend a lazy day at the Pelican, sunbathing, having a beer or two, swim in the shallow waters, eat fried fish or just bring your fishing gear to catch your own dinner!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LOVERS\' L</strong>EAP</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":630} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Lovers-Leap--1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You cannot visit the parish and not enjoy somewhere romantic with mystique and adventure. We speak of the legendary Lovers\' Leap. The beautiful spot appears where the Santa Cruz Mountains come to an abrupt end at Jamaica\'s south coast. This breathtaking hangout provides an unbelievable vantage point to look for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. The view stretches as far as Rocky Point, Clarendon to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>MIDDLE QUARTERS</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":682} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/seafood-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The small community of Middle Quarters, on the\noutskirts of the capital Black River, is renowned for one thing - \"Pepper\nShrimp\". Groups of sellers adorn the roadway tempting travellers with bags\nof bright red spicy pepper shrimp. 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The successful candidate will be responsible for the capturing, editing and uploading of Ramble Media Group content. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The videographer will report directly to the Head of Visual Content .&nbsp;<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Operate video cameras on location or in the\nstudio, in the production of professional pre-recorded videos and photographs.</li><li>Design, transport, set up, and operate\nproduction equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and\nstudio productions.</li><li>Edit video segments on a variety of digital\nformats.</li><li>Completes trouble and preventive maintenance\nreports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep\nof studio and production sets and properties.</li><li>Maintains equipment inventory and field and\nstudio production schedules.</li><li>Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as\nassigned.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Preparing background film or “B” rolls as well      as live feed</li><li>Interviewing people and creating a film clip      via editing raw footage</li><li>Working as part of a production team to edit      film</li><li>Inserting closed captioning, graphics, or on-screen text into a video</li><li>Adding computer graphics and special effects to a video</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Knowledge,\nSkills and Abilities Required</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Technical acumen to be able to operate, configure, set up, and fix video, audio, lighting, or other production equipment</li><li>Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.</li><li>Ability to configure, operate and maintain studio and/or field audio, lighting and associated production equipment.</li><li>Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.</li><li>Manual dexterity, physical mobility, energy and determination and some physical strength/stamina</li><li>Creativity and attention to detail</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Ability  to work under deadline pressure</li><li>Organization to manage their time efficiently</li><li>Must know computerized tape editing software and equipment</li><li>Understanding of post-production techniques</li><li>Can work in a variety of digital venues with software to edit and finish film work.<br>  </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Strong verbal and\nwritten communications skills</li><li>Proven experience in\ndigital media</li><li>Excellent computer\nliteracy</li><li>Proficiency with editing\nsoftware such as photoshop</li><li>Excellent interpersonal\nskills</li><li>Proficiency with camera\nequipment</li><li>Must be a team player</li><li>The ability to work in a\ncross-functional team, to plan, and execute operational efficiencies</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>VIDEOGRAPHER JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We (Ramble Media\nCorporation) are looking to appoint a capable videographer to join our rapidly\ngrowing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the capturing,\nediting and uploading of Ramble Media Group content. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The videographer will report directly to the Head of Visual Content .&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Operate video cameras on location or in the\nstudio, in the production of professional pre-recorded videos and photographs.</li><li>Design, transport, set up, and operate\nproduction equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and\nstudio productions.</li><li>Edit video segments on a variety of digital\nformats.</li><li>Completes trouble and preventive maintenance\nreports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep\nof studio and production sets and properties.</li><li>Maintains equipment inventory and field and\nstudio production schedules.</li><li>Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as\nassigned.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Preparing background film or “B” rolls as well  as live feed</li><li>Interviewing people and creating a film clip  via editing raw footage</li><li>Working as part of a production team to edit  film</li><li>Inserting closed captioning, graphics, or other on-screen text into a video</li><li>Adding computer graphics and special effects to a video</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Knowledge,\nSkills and Abilities Required</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Technical acumen to be able to operate, configure, set up, and fix video, audio, lighting, or other production      equipment</li><li>Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.</li><li>Ability to configure, operate and maintain studio and/or field audio, lighting and associated production equipment.</li><li>Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.</li><li>Manual dexterity, physical mobility, energy and determination and some physical strength/stamina</li><li>Creativity and attention to detail</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Ability to work under deadline pressure</li><li>Organization to manage their time efficiently</li><li>Must  know computerized tape editing software and equipment</li><li>Understanding of post-production techniques</li><li>Can work in a variety of digital venues with software to edit and finish film work<br>      <br>      </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Strong verbal and\nwritten communications skills</li><li>Proven experience in\ndigital media</li><li>Excellent computer\nliteracy</li><li>Proficiency with editing\nsoftware such as photoshop</li><li>Excellent 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22:34:32','',700,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus4.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(715,4,'2019-07-29 17:34:34','2019-07-29 22:34:34','','brabus5','','inherit','closed','closed','','brabus5','','','2019-07-29 17:34:34','2019-07-29 22:34:34','',700,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brabus5.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(716,4,'2019-07-29 17:35:11','2019-07-29 22:35:11','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leon Bailey\'s customised Benz Brabus coupe is the latest luxury car turning heads on the island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The footballer, who plays for Bayern Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, spent an estimated J $120 million on the purchase, customisation and importation of the vehicle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[711,712,713,714,715]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img 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They will say they’ve activated beast mode to lift heavy weights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Meal Prep</strong> An expression by gym-goers to state that they are making meals to match their workout plans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ripped</strong> A toned, muscular physique.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summer Body</strong> Someone whose body is in great physical shape</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Treadmill, dumbbells, Olympic bar and squat rack</strong> These are some of the more popular gym machines and equipment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An added benefit of the gym, is you also get to meet or see some of your favourite local celebrities. So, if this is your interest, the gym on Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston is ideal for you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But whatever your reason for joining a gym, get involved now, and the fitness bandwagon certainly has space for you, as gyms are opening almost every day across the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Are you about that gym life?','','inherit','closed','closed','','746-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 09:57:32','2019-07-30 14:57:32','',746,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/746-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(755,14,'2019-07-30 10:06:33','2019-07-30 15:06:33','','brushy1string-buzz-demo','','inherit','closed','closed','','brushy1string-buzz-demo','','','2019-07-30 10:06:33','2019-07-30 15:06:33','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-buzz-demo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(756,23,'2019-07-30 11:43:03','2019-07-30 16:43:03','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson-Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from repurposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags - these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson-Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <strong><em>— By C.W.</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen: Jamaican artisan creates gems in treasured art form','','publish','open','closed','','quilt-queen-jamaican-artisan-creates-gems-in-treasured-art-form','','','2019-08-15 08:34:08','2019-08-15 13:34:08','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=756',0,'post','',0),(757,14,'2019-07-30 10:09:36','2019-07-30 15:09:36','','brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz','','inherit','closed','closed','','brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz','','','2019-07-30 10:09:36','2019-07-30 15:09:36','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(758,14,'2019-07-30 10:12:36','2019-07-30 15:12:36','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":755} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-buzz-demo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" /><figcaption>Jamaican bluesy Reggae artiste, Brushy1string (Photo contributed)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy1string, a Jamaican musician known for playing a\nguitar with one string, is calling on fans to support his latest venture of\nputting out new music.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy, in a recent Instagram post, told the world that he\nis seeking US $10,000 to assist him and has launched a Kickstarter fund with several\nlayers of pledges for persons to make. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These pledges can range anywhere from US$10 dollars to $1500\ndollars for fans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Reggae artiste has also included a suite of benefits per donation; starting from a couple of singles and a podcast, to dinner for two with the man himself in Jamaica.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As at Tuesday, July 30, with 19 days to go, the Kingston\nmusician has had 56 backers on his Kickstarter fund – totaling 20 percent of\nthe US$10,000 target.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":757} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/brushy1string-kickstarter-buzz-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" /><figcaption>Brushy1string\'s progress on his Kickstarter campaign, as at July 30 (Photo contributed, Kickstarter.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bluesy Reggae vocalist noted in his Kickstarter video,\n\"the more support you give, the more music I can make.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s very simple. At the end of the day, I hope this message reaches you. I thank you for taking a moment to read it,” Brushy1string added.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy became a household name in Jamaica following his\nappearance on the popular talent competition Digicel Rising Stars. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While he did not win, the acoustic artiste has managed to\ndevelop a musical career for himself that has seen him tour all over the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brushy is also known for his popular song \"Chicken in\nthe Corn\" that has garnered over 26 million views on YouTube since it was\nuploaded in 2013. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8H-67ILaqc\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He has since released several tracks and albums and now\nwants to further his craft with the support of his fans worldwide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Persons wishing to back Brushy1string in his Kickstarter campaign can do so <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brushyonestring/brushy-one-string-a-new-album-for-the-people?ref=cp1noz\">here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Brushy1string launches Kickstarter to fund new album','','inherit','closed','closed','','648-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 10:12:36','2019-07-30 15:12:36','',648,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/648-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(760,16,'2019-07-30 10:28:40','2019-07-30 15:28:40','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2992,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/ramble-jobs-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2992\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DRIVER </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We (Ramble Media Group) are looking to appoint a capable DRIVER to join our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting members of our team, in a safe, comfortable and timely manner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The driver will\nreport directly to the Operations Manager .&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Driving\nRamble reporters and general staff daily to and from assignments and desired\ndestinations.</li><li>Managing\nvehicle maintenance</li><li>Map out driving routes ahead of time to\ndetermine the most expedient trip.</li><li>Perform duties as a bearer when necessary</li><li>Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay\nup-to-date on road conditions</li><li>Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or\nroad constructions, as needed</li><li>Schedule regular car service appointments and\nreport any issues</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Proven experience as a Driver</li><li>A valid driver’s license</li><li>A clean driving record</li><li>Minimum visual acuity of 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50)</li><li>Familiarity with GPS devices</li><li>Knowledge of local roads and neighborhoods</li><li>Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts</li><li>A polite and professional disposition</li><li>Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush\nhour)</li><li>A high school diploma</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Ramble Media Group, a Driver','','publish','closed','closed','','ramble-media-group-a-driver-760','','','2019-09-12 09:05:52','2019-09-12 14:05:52','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?post_type=job&#038;p=760',0,'job','',0),(761,11,'2019-07-30 10:24:24','2019-07-30 15:24:24','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her unique one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson- Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with times but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights and warranted long sleeves and sweaters. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plus, I’m from an area in Canada where the Mennonites live and they have quilting as a part of their culture. I always wanted to learn but I didn’t think I would ever get the opportunity, as quilting is a cultural part of their tradition; a skill that is passed down from mother to daughter.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>People </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine. Other than quilts Jackson Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags, these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. “My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking. Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness so it really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 10:24:24','2019-07-30 15:24:24','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(762,14,'2019-07-30 15:30:34','2019-07-30 20:30:34','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the year 1920, the League of Nations officially recognised sovereignty for 86 countries across the world. Nearly 100 years later, and that number has swelled to 195 internationally recognised states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the course of the last century, several groups and factions have revolted against their respective governments to declare a region “independent” and just like their ancestors before them, territorial disputes rage on across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Countries below, highlighted in red, are currently caught up in territorial dispute</em>s</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":779} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/territorial-disputes-all-countries-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-779\" /><figcaption>A global map of all countries, including Jamaica, (in red) currently involved in territorial disputes (Photo: Brilliant Maps)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may have seen the new name of a country pop up on your atlas\nor Google search and wondered to yourself, “When did that happen?”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United Nations (UN) recognises 195 sovereign countries, 193 of which are members, and two – the Holy See and the State of Palestine – being simply observer states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But depending on whom you ask, by some definitions, there\nare 197 countries in the world – a number drawn when Taiwan and Kosovo are\nincluded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BUZZ</strong> presents eight countries you probably didn’t know existed*:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Abkhazia</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":769} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/abkhazia-flag-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769\" /><figcaption>Flag of Abkhazia (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Abkhazia is a de facto and partially recognised republic on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, south of the Greater Caucasus mountains, in what is widely recognised as part of northwestern Georgia. The country, at 8,660 square kilometres, is nearly 80% of Jamaica’s size in comparison.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":771} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/abkhazia-on-world-map-1024x606.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771\" /><figcaption>The disputed areas of Abkhazia (left) and South Ossetia (centre) highlighted in lavender and orange stripes respectively (Photo: Google Maps)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unitary, semi-presidential republic – a sore point in Georgia-Russia relations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union – is contentiously recognised as a state by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru, and Syria. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":774} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/krubera-cave-abkhazia-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-774\" /><figcaption>The Krubera Caves in Gagra, Abkhazia are the deepest in the world and a popular tourist attraction. (Photo: Fodors.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While Georgia lacks control over Abkhazia, the Georgian\ngovernment and most United Nations member states consider Abkhazia legally part\nof Georgia as of 2008, with Georgian constitution designating the area as the\nAutonomous Republic of Abkhazia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Kosovo</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":775} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/kosovo-flag-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-775\" /><figcaption>Kosovo flag (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kosovo is another European ‘country’, which\ndeclared its independence from Serbia in 2008. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roughly the size of Jamaica at 10,908 square kilometers,\nKosovo is landlocked and located in the center of the Balkan Peninsula in\nsoutheast Europe. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/kosovo-map-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777\" /><figcaption>Map of Kosovo and the other Balkan states (Photo: Frontiers of Freedom)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign\nstate by 102 United Nations member states. Serbia, the country contesting\nKosovo’s sovereignty has accepted its institutions and elected officials but\ncontinues to claim it as the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":784} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/prishtina-city-center.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784\" /><figcaption>Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo in its glory (Photo: AdventurousTours.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Transnistria</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":786} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/transnistria-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\" /><figcaption>Flag of Transnistria (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clocking in at\nabout 40 percent of Jamaica’s total area, Transnistria is a primarily\nunrecognised state that split from Moldova after the collapse of the Soviet\nUnion.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":790} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/transnistria-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-790\" /><figcaption>Map of Transnistria and now resolved disputed territory Gagauzia (Photo: Euromaidan Press)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The territory mostly sits on a narrow strip of land between\nthe river Dniester and Ukraine – being only recognised only by Abkhazia,\nArtsakh, and South Ossetia. The region is considered by the UN and its member\nstates to be part of Moldova.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":791} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/bender-fortress-transnistria-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-791\" /><figcaption>The Tighina Fortress in Bender, Transnistria\'s second-largest city (Photo: Connor Clyne, TsarExperience.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Somaliland</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":792} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/somaliland-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-792\" /><figcaption>Flag of Somaliland (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The republic of Somaliland is a self-declared state located in what is internationally recognised as northwest Somalia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Its officials claimed the territory as an independent country in 1991 and the state reportedly spans parts of the borders with Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia to the east. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":796} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/somaliland-map-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-796\" /><figcaption>Map showing Somaliland and its neighbours (Photo: The New Arab)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With an area of 176,120 square kilometres, Somaliland\'s\nself-proclaimed independence remains unrecognised by any country or\ninternational organisation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":797} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/laas-geel-rock-cave-paintings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797\" /><figcaption>The world-famous Laas Geel caves and its intricate rock paintings are a must-see for tourists (Photo: Theodore Hoffsten, Wikipedia Commons)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Artsakh</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":798} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/artsakh-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798\" /><figcaption>Flag of Artsahk (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Just larger than\nJamaica, Artsakh is a breakaway state in the South Caucasus that is\ninternationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The area has been under a\nperpetual ceasefire since 1994 and was a hotly contested territory from the\nearly 1920s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":799} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/artsakh-sights-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\" /><figcaption>The national pride of Artsakh, a grandiose pair of statues called \'We are Mountains\'. Known as Tatik Papik by locals, these structures are a tourist magnet. (Photo: Pinterest)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Republic of Artsakh is neither a member nor observer of the UN or any of its specialized agencies – and is only recognised as a state by fellow disputed territories Transnistria, Abkhazia and South Ossetia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":800} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/artsakh-waterfall-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-800\" /><figcaption>The famed \'Umbrella\' or Zontik waterfall in Muxtar, Artsakh (Photo: Pinterest)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>South Ossetia</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Georgia makes claim to another disputed territory on our list after South Ossetia declared itself independent in 1990.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":822} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/south-ossetia-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-822\" /><figcaption>Flag of South Ossetia (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also called the state of Alania, South Ossetia is a disputed\nterritory in the South Caucasus, in what is internationally recognised as\nnorthern Georgian territory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":823} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/south-ossetia-mountain-lake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-823\" /><figcaption>The beautiful mountain lake of Kelistba.   Fed by the Xanthi river, Lake Kelistba is 2925 meters high on a plateau in the Caucasus mountains. (Photo: TravelTourismBlog.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 35 percent the size of Jamaica, South Ossetia is only\nrecoginsed as fully independent and autonomous by Russia, Nauru, Venezuela and\nNicaragua.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":824} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/south-ossetia-ksani-fortress.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-824\" /><figcaption>The perfectly preserved Ksani fortress in South Ossetia, one of the country\'s many historical monuments. (Photo: TravelTourismBlog.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Luhansk People\'s Republic (LPR)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":826} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/lugansk-people-republic-flag-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-826\" /><figcaption>Flag of the  Luhansk People\'s Republic (LPR), (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Luhansk People\'s Republic (LPR) is a landlocked quasi-state in what is internationally recognised as part of eastern Ukraine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The LPR declared its independence in the aftermath of the 2014 revolution that swept Ukraine and is the stage of an armed conflict that rages on as at April 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":827} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/lugansk-people-republic-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-827\" /><figcaption>Map of Ukraine highlighting its territorial disputes with Russia (Photo: Nationalia.info) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No country or member state of the UN has recoginsed the\nLPR’s sovereignty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Sahrawi Republic </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":829} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sahrawi-republic-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-829\" /><figcaption>Flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Sahrawi Republic, the 83rd largest country in the world, is a partially recognised state that claims the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interestingly enough, the Sahrawi Republic controls only the\neasternmost one-fifth of that territory, along the border with Mauritania. The\nSahrawi Republic was proclaimed independent in 1976, but its government\ncontrols about 20–25% of the territory it claims.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":830} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/western-sahara-conflict-map-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\" /><figcaption>Map of Western Sahara, showing areas of Morrocan control (in blue) and the territory being controlled by the Sahrawi Republic (in green) (Photo: Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Sahrawi Republic maintains close diplomatic relations with 40 UN states and is a full member of the African Union (AU). The majority of the disputed lands of Western Sahara are governed in full or partly by Morocco in what is described as a ‘buffer zone’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":835} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/polisario-morocco-palace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-835\" /><figcaption>The Polisario Morrocan Palace in Western Sahara, the territory being disputed by the Sahrawi Republic (Photo: AllThatsInteresting.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>*(The term “existed” is used in this article in reference to countries that are not popularly known. We also acknowledge that these areas are heavily disputed, and not recognized by the international community, outside of supporting countries/territories.)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you didn\'t know, all these countries are visa-free destinations for Jamaicans (but be careful)! For a list of all countries where this is possible, read our <a href=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=321\">BUZZ feature here</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Which \'new\' country surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Eight places in the world you never knew existed','','publish','closed','closed','','eight-places-in-the-world-you-never-knew-existed','','','2019-08-15 08:25:55','2019-08-15 13:25:55','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=762',0,'post','',0),(763,14,'2019-07-30 10:27:26','2019-07-30 15:27:26','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eight places in the world you never knew existed</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the year 1920, the League of Nations officially\nrecognized sovereignty for 86 countries across the world – nearly 100 years\nlater, and that number has swelled to 195 internationally recognized states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the course of the last century, several groups and\nfactions have revolted against their respective governments to declare a region\n“independent” and just like their ancestors before them, territorial disputes\nrage on across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may have seen the new name of a country pop up on your atlas\nor Google search and wondered to yourself, “When did that happen?”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United Nations (UN) recognizes 195 sovereign countries,\n193 of which are members, and two – the Holy See and the State of Palestine –\nbeing simply observer states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But depending on whom you ask, by some definitions, there\nare 197 countries in the world – a number drawn when Taiwan and Kosovo are\nincluded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buzz Jamaica presents eight countries you probably didn’t know\nexisted*:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Abkhazia</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Abkhazia is a de\nfacto and partially recognized republic on the eastern coast of the Black Sea,\nsouth of the Greater Caucasus mountains, in what is widely recognized a part of\nnorthwestern Georgia. The country, at 8,660 square kilometres, is nearly 80% of\nJamaica’s size in comparison.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unitary, semi-presidential republic – a sore point in\nGerogia-Russia relations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union – is\ncontentiously recognised as a state by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru and\nSyria. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While Georgia lacks control over Abkhazia, the Georgian\ngovernment and most United Nations member states consider Abkhazia legally part\nof Georgia as of 2008, with Georgian constitution designating the area as the\nAutonomous Republic of Abkhazia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kosovo is another European ‘country’, which\ndeclared its independence from Serbia in 2008. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roughly the size of Jamaica at 10,908 square kilometers,\nKosovo is landlocked and located in the center of the Balkan Peninsula in\nsoutheast Europe. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign\nstate by 102 United Nations member states. Serbia, the country contesting\nKosovo’s sovereignty has accepted its institutions and elected officials but\ncontinues to claim it as the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clocking in at\nabout 40 percent of Jamaica’s total area, Transnistria is a primarily\nunrecognised state that split from Moldova after the collapse of the Soviet\nUnion.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The territory mostly sits on a narrow strip of land between\nthe river Dniester and Ukraine – being only recognised only by Abkhazia,\nArtsakh, and South Ossetia. The region is considered by the UN and its member\nstates to be part of Moldova.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The republic of\nSomaliland is a self-declared state located in what is internationally\nrecognized as northwest Somalia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Its officials claimed the territory as an independent\ncountry in 1991 and the state reportedly spans parts of the borders with\nEthiopia, Djibouti and claimants Somalia to the east. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With an area of 176,120 square kilometres, Somaliland\'s\nself-proclaimed independence remains unrecognised by any country or\ninternational organisation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Just larger than\nJamaica, Artsakh is a breakaway state in the South Caucasus that is\ninternationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The area has been under a\nperpetual ceasefire since 1994 and was a hotly contested territory from the\nearly 1920s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Republic of Artsakh is neither a member nor observer of\nthe UN or any of its specialized agencies – and is only recognized as a state\nby fellow disputed territories Transnistria, Abkhazia and South Ossetia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Georgia makes claim to another disputed territory on our\nlist, after South Ossetia declared its independence in 1990.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also called the state of Alania, South Ossetia is a disputed\nterritory in the South Caucasus, in what is internationally recognised as\nnorthern Georgian territory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 35 percent the size of Jamaica, South Ossetia is only\nrecoginsed as fully independent and autonomous by Russia, Nauru, Venezuela and\nNicaragua.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Luhansk\nPeople\'s Republic (LPR) is a landlocked quasi-state in what is internationally\nrecognized as part of eastern Ukraine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The LPR declared its independence in the aftermath of the\n2014 revolution that swept Ukraine, and is the stage of an armed conflict which\nrages on as at April 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No country or member state of the UN has recoginsed the\nLPR’s sovereignty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Sahrawi\nRepublic, the 83rd largest country in the world, is a partially recognized\nstate that claims the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interestingly enough, the Sahrawi Republic controls only the\neasternmost one-fifth of that territory, along the border with Mauritania. The\nSahrawi Republic was proclaimed independent in 1976, but its government\ncontrols about 20–25% of the territory it claims.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Sahrawi Republic maintains close diplomatic relations\nwith 40 UN states, and is a full member of the African Union. 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She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson- Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with times but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. 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She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson- Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with times but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. 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I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights and warranted long sleeves and sweaters. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plus, I’m from an area in Canada where the Mennonites live and they have quilting as a part of their culture. I always wanted to learn but I didn’t think I would ever get the opportunity, as quilting is a cultural part of their tradition; a skill that is passed down from mother to daughter.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags, these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 11:18:03','2019-07-30 16:18:03','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(779,14,'2019-07-30 11:19:19','2019-07-30 16:19:19','','territorial-disputes-all-countries','','inherit','closed','closed','','territorial-disputes-all-countries','','','2019-07-30 11:19:19','2019-07-30 16:19:19','',762,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/territorial-disputes-all-countries.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(780,11,'2019-07-30 11:21:16','2019-07-30 16:21:16','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson- Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights and warranted long sleeves and sweaters. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plus, I’m from an area in Canada where the Mennonites live and they have quilting as a part of their culture. I always wanted to learn but I didn’t think I would ever get the opportunity, as quilting is a cultural part of their tradition; a skill that is passed down from mother to daughter.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags, these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen: Artisan creates gems in treasured art form','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 11:21:16','2019-07-30 16:21:16','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(781,9,'2019-07-30 12:12:07','2019-07-30 17:12:07','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3246} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Dubproof-CC-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3246\" /><figcaption>Dub Proof opening for Lee Scratch Perry in January. (Photo: Instagram @dubproof)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reminiscent of classic 70s dub reggae with elements of jazz and old-school hip hop, Dub Proof\'s self-titled album is a great representation of their unconventional style.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regardless of the line-up, the United States-based band maintains its sound with minor tones, deep bass and trailing echoes that are all trademarks of Dub Proof’s sound. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I love instrumental reggae. Augustus\nPablo is my biggest inspiration,” said Nick Paolise, producer and\nbassist for Dub Proof.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to Paolise, Dub Proof’s current line-up includes Rory ‘Roke’ Fream (guitar and lead vocals), Pat Clarke (drums), Kenny P (drums), Dave ‘Dr. Dave’ Hollander (saxophone and keyboard), and Joe Harvard (guitar, lap steel guitar, keyboard, Kaoss /samples, back-up vocals).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> “I love instrumental reggae. Augustus Pablo is my biggest inspiration.” </p><cite>—  Nick Paolise, producer and bassist for Dub Proof </cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sticking to their style throughout the album, Dub Proof gives listeners new material and fan favourites that they can enjoy. ‘Slow Motion’, ‘All For Nothin’ and ‘Irish Coffee Dub’ are just some of the tracks that are likely to cause an ‘eargasm’. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dub Proof has been beating a path out of Asbury Park in New Jersey, United States, since 2008. From performing as a back-up band for Nina Sky to playing live on the Artie Lange show, Dub Proof has earned the respect of industry professionals. The band has even made a mark on the hip-hop scene backing up famed Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz on his North East tour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Dub Proof blends reggae and hip hop for new album','','publish','closed','closed','','dub-proof-blends-reggae-and-hip-hop-for-new-album','','','2019-08-12 17:17:35','2019-08-12 22:17:35','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=781',0,'post','',0),(782,11,'2019-07-30 11:35:12','2019-07-30 16:35:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson- Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags - these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson-Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 11:35:12','2019-07-30 16:35:12','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(783,11,'2019-07-30 11:36:04','2019-07-30 16:36:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson- Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags - these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson-Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 11:36:04','2019-07-30 16:36:04','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(784,14,'2019-07-30 11:36:39','2019-07-30 16:36:39','','prishtina-city-center','','inherit','closed','closed','','prishtina-city-center','','','2019-07-30 11:36:39','2019-07-30 16:36:39','',762,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/prishtina-city-center.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(785,11,'2019-07-30 11:37:26','2019-07-30 16:37:26','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson-Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from re-purposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags - these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson-Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 11:37:26','2019-07-30 16:37:26','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(786,14,'2019-07-30 11:37:50','2019-07-30 16:37:50','','transnistria-flag','','inherit','closed','closed','','transnistria-flag','','','2019-07-30 11:37:50','2019-07-30 16:37:50','',762,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/transnistria-flag.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(787,11,'2019-07-30 11:39:10','2019-07-30 16:39:10','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson-Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from repurposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. There was a women’s group that had a quilting club comprising 50 per cent Jamaican, 50 per cent expatriate membership and because they mainly lived up in the hills, it could get from chilly to cold at nights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p> \"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her quilts are generally 5 ft by 5 ft in diameter brought together into a really beautiful blend. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People will bring their fabric or I shop for fabric or use recycled clothes. I usually find inspiration fabric and draw from the colours to make it pop out to let the fabric shine,\" Jackson-Blake shared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than quilts, Jackson-Blake who has been living in Jamaica for 16 years, shares that she also creates backpacks, drawstring bags, yoga bags, coin purses and recently added self-closing bags - these are all signature pieces so no two pieces are ever the same. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My goal is zero waste as we have limited resources and more people need to shift to that way of thinking.\"</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Love is a recurring theme in all of my work in addition to earth consciousness, so it is really a celebration of life, humanity and the world around you and about living in the present,” Jackson-Blake emphatically declared.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Quilt Queen','','inherit','closed','closed','','756-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 11:39:10','2019-07-30 16:39:10','',756,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/756-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(788,11,'2019-07-30 11:40:21','2019-07-30 16:40:21','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She is a third-generation artisan for whom creativity is a part of her DNA and though her formal training is in early childhood education, quilting has become both a passion and a career as she re-purposes fabric and gives clients items with renewed purpose and value.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":766} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Made-With-Love.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" /><figcaption>Tracey Jackson-Blake proudly displays one of her quilt pieces.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Canadian by birth, but Jamaican by marriage and mentality, Tracey Jackson-Blake is on a mission to not only get more people to appreciate her one-of-a-kind items but also subscribe to a more environmentally friendly way of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":767} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Quilt-Bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-767\" /><figcaption>Custom quilt coin bag</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But quilting? This is such a unique art form, most Jamaicans do not have a clue as to what a quilt is, even though most may have grown up sleeping on their grandmother’s quilts as toddlers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>Those items are not only nostalgic but evoke that sense of family and tradition in us. </em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tracey understands this only too well, hence her career as a <em><strong>quilting queen</strong></em>. She can take practically any meaningful item and transform them into modern-day gems, turning old fabric into fabulous works of art which then can be passed on to another generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>“My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p><cite>Tracey Jackson-Blake</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With quilting, one man’s trash really becomes treasure and Jackson-Blake gets excited about old fabric because she can visualise what it can become.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quilting, basically, is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material and it is typically done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":770} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Latte-Anyone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The styles of quilting may evolve with time but the process requires a sturdy needle and thread to join the layers and the action is repeated across the entire area where quilting is desired.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her nimble fingers create handmade, customised products for children as well as family lifestyle quilts and bags from repurposed fabrics. “My core value is being green and environmentally responsible as we are representing the earth and our resources are limited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":768,\"align\":\"center\",\"width\":506,\"height\":593} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/So-Cute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" width=\"506\" height=\"593\" /></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“I gravitate towards family-related products and art themes. I enthusiastically celebrate the Caribbean family life in my art while respecting the earth and the environment, I do my best to repurpose fabrics in my works where possible. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reusing materials in interesting and creative ways is important to me because we all share just one earth. Let\'s keep it healthy and beautiful. I tend to develop practical items that I and my family would use. My fabric pieces are made to be one of a kind. Each one is made to be specific and special because it is for you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance.\"</em></p></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A self-taught quilter, she began making different, useful products that she wanted but couldn’t find in the stores. Her interest in quilting was sparked many years ago in Canada, but little did she know that it would germinate into a passion and then a career. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":772} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/quilt-queen-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Back then there was no YouTube tutorial so I relied on other women for guidance. 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This immaculately kept courtyard is your entrance to the AC Kingston Hotel, which lounge area is quickly becoming the Corporate Area’s ‘It spot’. A cascading waterfall feature sets the tone for the lounge, steeped in contemporary architectural design, which lies just beyond the glass revolving door.  It\'s the newest chill spot for Kingston’s elites, who have already spilt a glass or two of Dom Pérignon on the lounge’s floor, which boast sandstone tiles accented by marble detailing. Carltons have rubbed against Carltons and many Bridgets have trodden the path to the centrepiece — a barista-style bar where many of the island’s bigwigs have already been spotted sampling a variety of alcoholic beverages, among other speciality drinks served-up by the well-clad and polite staff. Just beyond the bar, there is a deck complete with a pool and another bar. 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It is a hint of authenticity that could reap financial rewards as global trends show modern tourists are motivated by a localized travel experience.\">Bridgets</a> have trodden the path to the centrepiece — a barista-style bar where many of the island’s bigwigs have already been spotted sampling a variety of alcoholic beverages, among other speciality drinks served-up by the well-clad and polite staff.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Just beyond the bar, there is a deck complete with a pool and another bar. While AC lounge is definitely the place to get seen, it also has smaller more intimate lounge spaces intertwined with the main lounge, as well as spaces to get some office work done while waiting for others to arrive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br> AC lounge oozes glamour and sophistication that is Instagram-worthy but it also has a spiritedness made possible by the thoughtful Jamaican touches displayed throughout the space.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>The bold local art pieces are delicately placed throughout, striking a delicate balance making AC hotel high-end but also accessible. It is a hint of authenticity that could reap financial rewards as global trends show modern tourists are motivated by a localized travel experience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','AC Marriott: Next-Gen Hotel Swag in Jamaica\'s Capital','','inherit','closed','closed','','828-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 15:12:36','2019-07-30 20:12:36','',828,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/828-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(832,23,'2019-08-14 15:37:12','2019-08-14 20:37:12','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3236} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/lauren-o-lauren-1024x839.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3236\" /><figcaption> Lauren O Lauren says she is a digital content creator.  (Photo: Instagram @laurenolauren)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Lauren O Lauren, personal brand\nbuilding is a strategic tool that she uses in her day-to-day engagements with\nher audience and corporate entities, as she tries to tell stories that reflect\na persona that is compelling and authentic. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Jamaica-born social and digital expert has been working in the digital media space for more than a decade, and she now holds a post at US-based Bumble, one of the largest tech agencies in the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2aujThfW_/\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"instagram\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2aujThfW_/\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Back when she was in Jamaica, the social butterfly, whose real name is Lauren Dunn, started the <strong>Lauren O Lauren</strong> <strong>Show</strong>. It began on Facebook before finding its way on to Jamaican cable station Flow 100. On the show, she would use her candid personality to speak on personal issues that were affecting her as a female. At the time, she said she didn’t know that she was building her personal brand. Although the brand was initially seen as being vulgar and loud, she was able to gain a following because of her sincerity and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while she believes she might influence persons, Lauren does not view herself as an influencer. Instead, she believes she is a digital content creator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>— Story written by Andre Cooper </em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Lauren O Lauren is more than an influencer','','publish','closed','closed','','lauren-o-lauren-is-more-than-an-influencer','','','2019-08-15 12:32:38','2019-08-15 17:32:38','',0,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/?p=832',0,'post','',0),(833,9,'2019-07-30 15:20:45','2019-07-30 20:20:45','','IMG-20190719-WA0002','','inherit','closed','closed','','img-20190719-wa0002','','','2019-07-30 15:20:45','2019-07-30 20:20:45','',832,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/IMG-20190719-WA0002.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(835,14,'2019-07-30 15:25:41','2019-07-30 20:25:41','','polisario-morocco-palace','','inherit','closed','closed','','polisario-morocco-palace','','','2019-07-30 15:25:41','2019-07-30 20:25:41','',762,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/polisario-morocco-palace.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(836,9,'2019-07-30 15:27:16','2019-07-30 20:27:16','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Lauren O Lauren, personal brand\nbuilding is a strategic tool that she uses in her day-to-day engagements with\nher audience and corporate entities, as she tries to tell stories that reflect\na persona that is compelling and authentic. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>TheJamaica-born social and digital expert has been working in the digital media space for more than a decade, and she now holds a post at one of the largest tech agencies in the world called <strong>Bumble</strong>, which is based in the United States.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":833} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/IMG-20190719-WA0002-1024x1013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-833\" /><figcaption>Lauren O Lauren says she is a digital content creator. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Back when she was in Jamaica, the social butterfly, whose real name is Lauren Dunn, started the <strong>Lauren O Lauren</strong> <strong>Show</strong>. It began on Facebook before finding its way on to Jamaican cable station Flow 100. On the show, she would use her candour personality to speak on personal issues that were affecting her as a female. At the time, she said she didn’t know that she was building her personal brand. Although the brand was initially seen as being vulgar and loud, she was able to gain a following because of her sincerity and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while she believes she might influence\npersons, Lauren does not view herself as an influencer. Instead, she believes\nshe is a digital content creator. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Lauren O Lauren is more than an influencer','','inherit','closed','closed','','832-revision-v1','','','2019-07-30 15:27:16','2019-07-30 20:27:16','',832,'https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/832-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(838,14,'2019-07-30 15:30:34','2019-07-30 20:30:34','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the year 1920, the League of Nations officially\nrecognized sovereignty for 86 countries across the world – nearly 100 years\nlater, and that number has swelled to 195 internationally recognized states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the course of the last century, several groups and factions have revolted against their respective governments to declare a region “independent” and just like their ancestors before them, territorial disputes rage on across the globe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Countries below, highlighted in red, are currently caught up in territorial dispute</em>s</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":779} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/territorial-disputes-all-countries-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-779\" /><figcaption>A global map of all countries (in red) currently involved in territorial disputes (Photo contributed, Brilliant Maps)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may have seen the new name of a country pop up on your atlas\nor Google search and wondered to yourself, “When did that happen?”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United Nations (UN) recognizes 195 sovereign countries,\n193 of which are members, and two – the Holy See and the State of Palestine –\nbeing simply observer states.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But depending on whom you ask, by some definitions, there\nare 197 countries in the world – a number drawn when Taiwan and Kosovo are\nincluded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Buzz Jamaica</em></strong> presents eight countries you probably didn’t know existed*:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Abkhazia</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":769} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/abkhazia-flag-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769\" /><figcaption>Flag of Abkhazia (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1.    Abkhazia is a de facto and partially recognized republic on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, south of the Greater Caucasus mountains, in what is widely recognized as part of northwestern Georgia. The country, at 8,660 square kilometres, is nearly 80% of Jamaica’s size in comparison.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":771} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/abkhazia-on-world-map-1024x606.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771\" /><figcaption>The disputed areas of Abkhazia (left) and South Ossetia (centre) highlighted in lavender and orange stripes respectively (Photo contributed, Google Maps)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unitary, semi-presidential republic – a sore point in Georgia-Russia relations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union – is contentiously recognised as a state by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru, and Syria. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":774} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/krubera-cave-abkhazia-demo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-774\" /><figcaption>The Krubera Caves in Gagra, Abkhazia is the deepest in the world and a popular tourist attraction. (Photo contributed, Fodors.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While Georgia lacks control over Abkhazia, the Georgian\ngovernment and most United Nations member states consider Abkhazia legally part\nof Georgia as of 2008, with Georgian constitution designating the area as the\nAutonomous Republic of Abkhazia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Kosovo</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":775} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/kosovo-flag-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-775\" /><figcaption>Kosovo flag (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kosovo is another European ‘country’, which\ndeclared its independence from Serbia in 2008. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roughly the size of Jamaica at 10,908 square kilometers,\nKosovo is landlocked and located in the center of the Balkan Peninsula in\nsoutheast Europe. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":777} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/kosovo-map-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777\" /><figcaption>Map of Kosovo and the other Balkan states (Photo contributed, Frontiers of Freedom)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign\nstate by 102 United Nations member states. Serbia, the country contesting\nKosovo’s sovereignty has accepted its institutions and elected officials but\ncontinues to claim it as the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":784} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/prishtina-city-center.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784\" /><figcaption>Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo in its glory (Photo contributed, AdventurousTours.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Transnistria</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":786} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/transnistria-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\" /><figcaption>Flag of Transnistria (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clocking in at\nabout 40 percent of Jamaica’s total area, Transnistria is a primarily\nunrecognised state that split from Moldova after the collapse of the Soviet\nUnion.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":790} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/transnistria-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-790\" /><figcaption>Map of Transnistria and now resolved disputed territory Gagauzia (Photo contributed, Euromaidan Press)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The territory mostly sits on a narrow strip of land between\nthe river Dniester and Ukraine – being only recognised only by Abkhazia,\nArtsakh, and South Ossetia. The region is considered by the UN and its member\nstates to be part of Moldova.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":791} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/bender-fortress-transnistria-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-791\" /><figcaption>The Tighina Fotress in Bender, Transnistria\'s second-largest city (Photo contributed, Connor Clyne, TsarExperience.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Somaliland</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":792} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/somaliland-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-792\" /><figcaption>Flag of Somaliland (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4.    The republic of Somaliland is a self-declared state located in what is internationally recognised as northwest Somalia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Its officials claimed the territory as an independent\ncountry in 1991 and the state reportedly spans parts of the borders with\nEthiopia, Djibouti and claimants Somalia to the east. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":796} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/somaliland-map-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-796\" /><figcaption>Map showing Somaliland and its neighbours (Photo contributed, The New Arab)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With an area of 176,120 square kilometres, Somaliland\'s\nself-proclaimed independence remains unrecognised by any country or\ninternational organisation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":797} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/laas-geel-rock-cave-paintings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797\" /><figcaption>The world-famous Laas Geel caves and its intricate rock paintings are a must-see for tourists (Photo contributed, Theodore Hoffsten, Wikipedia Commons)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Artsakh</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":798} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/artsakh-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798\" /><figcaption>Flag of Artsahk (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Just larger than\nJamaica, Artsakh is a breakaway state in the South Caucasus that is\ninternationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The area has been under a\nperpetual ceasefire since 1994 and was a hotly contested territory from the\nearly 1920s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":799} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/artsakh-sights-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\" /><figcaption>The grandiose statues, \'We are Mountains\'. Called Tatik Papik by locals, these structures are a tourist magnet. (Photo contributed, Pinterest)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Republic of Artsakh is neither a member nor observer of\nthe UN or any of its specialized agencies – and is only recognized as a state\nby fellow disputed territories Transnistria, Abkhazia and South Ossetia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":800} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/artsakh-waterfall-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-800\" /><figcaption>The famed \'Umbrella\' or Zontik waterfall in Muxtar, Artsakh (Photo contributed, Pinterest)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>South Ossetia</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Georgia makes claim to another disputed territory on our list, after South Ossetia declared itself independent in 1990.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":822} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/south-ossetia-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-822\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also called the state of Alania, South Ossetia is a disputed\nterritory in the South Caucasus, in what is internationally recognised as\nnorthern Georgian territory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":823} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/south-ossetia-mountain-lake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-823\" /><figcaption>The beautiful mountain lake of Kelistba.   Fed by the Xanthi river, Lake Kelistba is 2925 meters high on a plateau in the Caucasus mountains. (Photo contributed, TravelTourismBlog.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 35 percent the size of Jamaica, South Ossetia is only\nrecoginsed as fully independent and autonomous by Russia, Nauru, Venezuela and\nNicaragua.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":824} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/south-ossetia-ksani-fortress.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-824\" /><figcaption>The perfectly preserved Ksani fortress in South Ossetia, one of the country\'s many historical monuments. (Photo contributed, TravelTourismBlog.com) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Luhansk People\'s Republic (LPR)</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":826} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/lugansk-people-republic-flag-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-826\" /><figcaption>Flag of the  Luhansk People\'s Republic (LPR), (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Luhansk\nPeople\'s Republic (LPR) is a landlocked quasi-state in what is internationally\nrecognized as part of eastern Ukraine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The LPR declared its independence in the aftermath of the\n2014 revolution that swept Ukraine, and is the stage of an armed conflict which\nrages on as at April 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":827} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/lugansk-people-republic-map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-827\" /><figcaption>Map of Ukraine highlighting its territorial disputes with Russia (Photo contributed, Nationalia.info) </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No country or member state of the UN has recoginsed the\nLPR’s sovereignty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Sahrawi Republic </h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":829} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/sahrawi-republic-flag-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-829\" /><figcaption>Flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Sahrawi\nRepublic, the 83rd largest country in the world, is a partially recognized\nstate that claims the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interestingly enough, the Sahrawi Republic controls only the\neasternmost one-fifth of that territory, along the border with Mauritania. The\nSahrawi Republic was proclaimed independent in 1976, but its government\ncontrols about 20–25% of the territory it claims.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":830} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/western-sahara-conflict-map-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\" /><figcaption>Map of Western Sahara, showing areas of Morrocan control (in blue) and the territory being controlled by the Sahrawi Republic (in green) (Photo contributed, Wikipedia)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Sahrawi Republic maintains close diplomatic relations with 40 UN states and is a full member of the African Union (AU). The majority of the disputed lands of Western Sahara are governed in full or partly by Morocco in what is described as a ‘buffer zone’.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":835} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/polisario-morocco-palace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-835\" /><figcaption>The Polisario Morrocan Palace in Western Sahara, the territory being disputed by the Sahrawi Republic (Photo contributed, AllThatsInteresting.com)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>*(The term “existed” is used in this article in reference to countries that are not popularly known. 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It began on Facebook before finding its way on to Jamaican cable station Flow 100. On the show, she would use her candour personality to speak on personal issues that were affecting her as a female. At the time, she said she didn’t know that she was building her personal brand. Although the brand was initially seen as being vulgar and loud, she was able to gain a following because of her sincerity and authenticity. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while she believes she might influence\npersons, Lauren does not view herself as an influencer. 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I loved it from the first time I saw him driving, so I wanted to do that\nwhen I was older,” the preteen said. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From there Alex moved on to the rest of the Caribbean,\nthe United States and Italy, racing under the Energy Corse banner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was his success with Energy Corse Racing in Europe that\ngot him the attention of the current Formula 1 champions Mercedes-AMG F1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":893} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0278-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-893\" /><figcaption> Alex (left) receiving race advice from his driver coach and race mechanic, Juan Valderrama. </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It started from 2017 when the scout and the owner of Energy\nCorse Racing go-kart team saw Alex in Las Vegas. 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