Watch the JMEA BUY JAMAICAN LIVE EXHIBIT: EPISODE 3 on YouTube Here!

Happy Sunday! If you missed Thursday’s JMEA Show that Suga Lifestyle executed technically, Watch “JMEA BUY JAMAICAN LIVE EXHIBIT: EPISODE 3, THURSDAY JULY 16” on YouTube here!

Thursday night was the final episode of JMEA’s Buy JAMAICA Live Exhibit series hosted by the fabulous Debbie Bissoon.

We had a blast interacting with the owners and representatives of 6 great Jamaican Companies and our audience enjoyed participating to win Giveaways.

BIG UPS to Kande’s Delights, Starfish Oils Jamaica, L’Jhean Beauty, Portland Authentic Jerk, Banyan Catering, National Rums of Jamaica Limited with Monymusk Rums and of course, the sponsor of  Thursday night’s episode, Exim Bank Jamaica.

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EXIM Bank Jamaica:
Instagram; Facebook; Twitter: eximbankja
Website: www.eximbankja.com

See the full list of Contact Information and Social Media Handles for the featured Companies in the order they appeared on the show here:

Kande’s Delights
Kevin Dean, Owner

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Twitter: – @kandesdelights1
Instagram: – @kandesdelights
Facebook: – @kandesdelights
Website: – www.kandesdelights.com
Contact number: – 876-332-3234

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Star Fish Oils Jamaica
Stella Rosen, General Manager 

Instagram: – @starfishoils
Facebook :- Starfish Oils Jamaica
Website: – www.starfishoils.com
Contact number: – 876-908-4763

L’Jhean Beauty
Jheanelle James, Owner

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Instagram: @ljhean_beauty
Facebook: L’jhean Beauty
Contact number: – 876-396-7404

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Portland Authentic Jerk
Michael and Sonia Moodie, Co-Owners

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Instagram: – @portlandauthenticjerk
Facebook: – Portland Authentic Jerk Seasoning
Contact number: – 876-933-1792

Banyan Catering
Simone Banhan-Grant, Managing Director

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Instagram & Facebook: @banyancatering
Instagram & Facebook: @jamosaja
Contact number: – 8765458587

National Rums of Jamaica Limited
Mr. Craig Nicholson, Production Superintendent

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Twitter :- @monymuskrum
Instagram :- @monymuskrums
Facebook: – @monymuskrums
Website:- https://monymuskrums.com/
Contact number: – 876-929-6484

Please keep up with and follow Suga Lifestyle as I continue to showcase and highlight all of the innovations Brand Jamaica has to offer.

Thanks for supporting Brand Jamaica and being a part of the recovery!
Buy Jamaican. Build Jamaica. One Love💖🇯🇲

Happy Reading and Enjoy your Sunday!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Thanks for Tuning in to Suga Lifestyle Executing JMEA’s Buy JAMAICA Live Exhibit Last Night!

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Thanks for Tuning in to Suga Lifestyle Executing JMEA’s Buy JAMAICA Live Exhibit Last Night!

Last night was the final episode of JMEA’s Buy JAMAICA Live Exhibit series hosted by the fabulous Debbie Bissoon.

We had a blast interacting with the owners and representatives of 6 great Jamaican Companies and our audience enjoyed participating to win Giveaways.

BIG UPS to Kande’s Delights, Starfish Oils Jamaica, L’Jhean Beauty, Portland Authentic Jerk, Banyan Catering, National Rums of Jamaica Limited with Monymusk Rums and of course, the sponsor of last night’s episode, Exim Bank Jamaica.

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If you missed it, see the full list of Contact Information and Social Media Handles for the featured Companies here:

Kande’s Delights
Kevin Dean, Owner

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Twitter: – @kandesdelights1
Instagram: – @kandesdelights
Facebook: – @kandesdelights
Website: – www.kandesdelights.com
Contact number: – 876-332-3234

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Star Fish Oils Jamaica
Stella Rosen, General Manager 

Instagram: – @starfishoils
Facebook :- Starfish Oils Jamaica
Website: – www.starfishoils.com
Contact number: – 876-908-4763

L’Jhean Beauty
Jheanelle James, Owner

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Instagram: @ljhean_beauty
Facebook: L’jhean Beauty
Contact number: – 876-396-7404

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Portland Authentic Jerk
Michael and Sonia Moodie, Co-Owners

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Instagram: – @portlandauthenticjerk
Facebook: – Portland Authentic Jerk Seasoning
Contact number: – 876-933-1792

Banyan Catering
Simone Banhan-Grant, Managing Director

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Instagram & Facebook: @banyancatering
Instagram & Facebook: @jamosaja
Contact number: – 8765458587

National Rums of Jamaica Limited
Mr. Craig Nicholson, Production Superintendent

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Twitter :- @monymuskrum
Instagram :- @monymuskrums
Facebook: – @monymuskrums
Website:- https://monymuskrums.com/
Contact number: – 876-929-6484

Please keep up with and follow Suga Lifestyle as I continue to showcase and highlight all of the innovations Brand Jamaica has to offer.

Thanks for supporting Brand Jamaica and being a part of the recovery!
Buy Jamaican. Build Jamaica. One Love💖🇯🇲

Enjoy the weekend!

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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SUGA LIFESTYLE EXECUTES EPISODE 3 OF JMEA’S BUY JAMAICAN LIVE EXHIBIT TONIGHT @ 7:30PM!

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Gabrielle Burgess, Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle [📸🎨: GW Art]
JMEA Buy Jamaican Live Exhibit-Epi 3 (2)

Suga Lifestyle executes Episode 3 of JMEA’s Buy JAMAICAN Live Exhibit with Host, Debbie Bissoon Tonight @ 7:30pm!

Episode 3 has an exciting line up of SIX (6) Jamaican Companies showcasing Flash Frozen Ice Cream, Hair & Skin care products, Candles, Incense, Jerk Seasoning and Sauce and what Jamaicans can’t get enough of, RUM!

Look forward to hearing from:

• Kande’s Delights (Ig: @kandesdelights)

1 Coconut Ice Cream
• Star Fish Oils Jamaica (Ig: @starfishoils)

2 & 3- Massage Candles and Sugar Scrub

• L’Jhean Beauty (Ig: @ljhean_beauty)

3.5. Tea Tree Lemon Grass Toner
• Portland Authentic Jerk (Ig: @portlandauthenticjerk)

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• Banyan Catering (Ig: @banyancatering)

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• National Rums of Jamaica Limited (Ig: @monymuskrums)

…AND GUESS WHAT! They ALL have GIVEAWAYS that will be done throughout the show!

Sneak Peek GIVEAWAY from National Rums of Jamaica Limited !

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***HOW TO REGISTER***

Click the LINK below to Register via ZOOM *Spaces Limited*:

OR

Tune in via Live Stream on JMEA’s FACEBOOK PAGE -(@JMEALimited)

We thank EXIM Bank (Ig: @eximbankja) for sponsoring tonight’s episode!

Be sure to tune in! Let’s support Jamaica and be a part of the recovery!

Buy Jamaican. Build Jamaica. 🇯🇲

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Suga Taster, Randy had Rainforest Seafoods’ NEW Poke Bowl for Lunch!

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Last Tuesday, Suga Taster, Randy Burgess ordered Rainforest Seafoods’ NEW Tuna Poke Bowl for Lunch. He thought it was definitely filling, as it had a healthy serving of Veggies: carrot, cucumber, radish, snow peas and Edamame. Additionally, it had a good serving size of Tuna and sticky Sushi Rice. The Tuna was spicy since it was drizzled with Sriracha sauce, but the Veggies cooled down the palate and everything was fresh!

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Was it Value for Money?

Randy thought the cost was way too much with delivery, but tasted good. By ordering through the Pekkish App, the Tuna Poke Bowl costed $1960JMD, but $2754.00JMD when delivery and service charges were added.

Any Suggestions for Rainforest Seafoods?

Suga Taster, Randy would love to see a Salad option with no rice and an option to pick up at the Crossroads branch.

Rainforest Seafoods also offers Smoked and Cooked Salmon Poke Bowls, Raw and Cooked Rolls, Sushi Platters and Bento Boxes (Japanese Lunch Boxes)  exclusively through Pekkish Jamaica in Kingston for delivery and in Montego Bay at the Seafood Market, which offers Free Delivery.

Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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PAH! Bridging the Gap Jamaican Sign Language Courses are Back by Popular Demand!

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The Deaf do Lip read and some do it quite well, however the above image is a visual representation of what it can feel like for them.

For a Culturally Deaf Person, Sign Language is the most reliable form of Communication.

Let us try to bridge the gap with PAH!

PAH! is an expression in Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) used for ‘finally achieving success’. This expression is the epitome of the lives of the PAH! team husband and wife, Kamar and Stephanie Groves.

Kamar and Stephanie Groves have been teaching Jamaican Sign Language for 17 years collectively.

PAH! Bridging the Gap is ready to deliver its stellar Level 1 Course in Jamaican Sign Language and Deaf Culture Awareness to the public.

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If you’re ready to Level Up, the Level 2 Course is ready too!

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
***SPACES LIMITED***

So Register Early!

Contact Information for Further Registration Details: 

Ig: @pah_bridgingthegap

Ph: 876-909-2533 

Email: [email protected] 

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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The Best is Yet to Come with GW Art!

Happy Monday! Start your week off the right way, because the best is yet to come indeed.

Check out GW Art’s NEW Wooden sign that stands. It’s part of the ongoing 2020 Collection and is perfect for the Home, Office or even Vintage rustic Wedding décor. Makes a great gift too. GW Art is for Everyone. Get yours today!

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GW Art’s NEW Wooden sign that stands ($5000JMD)/$40USD

Support Local. Buy Handcrafted, Hand-painted, Jamaican 🎨🇯🇲

***Islandwide and International Shipping Available***

GW Art

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 876-422-3769

Website (Gallery): 

http://www.sugalifestyle.com 

Instagram: @gwartbygabby

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle – GW Art)

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TGIF to Chive Restaurant’s House Burger and Curly Fries!

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Chive House Burger and Curly Fries ($1750JMD incl. Tx)

TGIF to Chive Restaurant’s House Burger and Curly Fries! Their Beef Burger patty freshly made in house is so juicy and tender and their curly fries are yummy!

It’s easy to call in your Burger order and it should be ready for you when you pick up in half an hour. Perfect for the weekend. Get yours! #SugaEndorsed

Enjoy the Weekend!

Chive Restaurant

Location: Shop 15, Orchid Village Plaza. 20 Barbican Road. Kingston 6.

Ph: 876-820-1194

Instagram: @chivejamaica

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Nourish and Hydrate your Skin with True and Natural Soaps Made in Jamaica!

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True and Natural Soaps actually started in Trinidad by Jamaica’s own Business man, Peter Bovell about 3 and a half years ago. Why Trinidad? Simple. He moved there after he married a ‘Trini’ he met at Carnival.

With his Computer business slowing down and believing that our daily routine of bathing should be an enjoyable one, he began his research. He got the Coconut Growers Association Factory to produce it and one of Trinidad’s largest, West Indies Traders Ltd., to distribute it. The soaps were marketed on social media and took over the market with their organic nature, made from locally sourced ingredients.

When did True and Natural Soaps come to Jamaica? May/June 2019

True and Natural Soaps have No Harsh Additives. No Chemicals, No Colourants or Harmful Dyes, No Animal Fats.

True and Natural Soaps have Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anti-Ageing and Antioxidant Benefits. They are also known to treat Acne and Eczema. 

Suga had the pleasure of speaking with True and Natural Company’s Client Relations Manager, Tara Shoucair and here is a bit of what I learnt!

What is the standard price range for a bar of Soap? $200JMD for a single and $400JMD for a two pack on average.

How do they manage to make it so affordable? Their products are made with natural ingredients that are locally sourced. So they don’t need to purchase or source foreign materials.

Do they only manufacture Soaps or do they produce any other Personal Care products? For now just soaps, but looking to expanding to other products in the near future.

Suga read in an ‘Express Business’ publication that Expanding the line to Body Washes and other similar products may be in the future.

Are there any new scents or ingredient combinations on the horizon? There are many new scents available, but it is unknown at the moment which will make their way here.
At this time in Jamaica, we have:
Turmeric Citrus, Turmeric Aloe, Turmeric Ginger, creamy Coconut, Coffee Cocoa, Moringa and Coconut Charcoal.

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Which other islands can you find True and Natural Soap? They are not yet exporting from Jamaica. However, the soaps are also produced in Trinidad and can be found in Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tobago and St. Lucia.

What are popular Stores/Supermarkets that you can find True and Natural Soaps? A Full list of locations are on their website (See below). They are a lot! You should be able to find them in a store near you islandwide.

Which is Tara’s favourite soap and why? She loves the Coffee Cocoa for its smell and exfoliating properties.

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Which Soap is the best seller in Jamaica? Jamaicans love the Turmeric variants and also the Coconut gets a lot of praise for it’s cool and refreshing feeling.

Which Soaps have Suga used? 

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I have used the Turmeric and Ginger, which has a fantastic scent, the Coffee Cocoa that exfoliates so well and the Coconut Charcoal, which my husband also uses. It provides the perfect cleanse and detox for your skin.

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All leave you feeling quite refreshed! I also can’t wait to try their creamy Coconut!

True and Naturals is in every big Supermarket and Pharmacy. Visit their Instagram Page (@trueandnaturalcompany) to learn about the soaps and the properties and benefits of each one.

Go and get yours today! #SugaEndorsed

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True and Natural Company

Website: www.trueandnatural.com

Instagram: @trueandnaturalcompany

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Craving Scoops is Sending Ice Cream to Kingston again!

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Young Saschanee Carty, previously based in Kingston, has now settled in the beautiful parish of Portland. She took a little break with her company, Craving Scoops after the move, but since June, she has started to send her rich, chunky, non-dairy Ice Cream to Kingston! You don’t want to miss this trip!

Her Ice Cream is Non-Dairy and if you’re wondering what she uses, she uses a lot of Cashew and Coconut!

Craving Scoops also uses the best local ingredients for their ice cream such as Strawberries, Chocolate from our local Chocolatiers like Chocollor Chocolate and more.

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Craving Scoops is NOW taking Orders for PINT size, Non-Dairy Ice Cream to be Delivered next Saturday, July 18th from 9am to 12noon!

The flavours are the very rich Strawberry ($1350JMD), Pina Colada ($1350JMD), Vanilla Granola Raspberry Swirl ($1350JMD) and Mocha Rum munchies ($1250JMD).
*Delivery fee is $500JMD*

***ORDER by Monday, July 13, 2020***

Craving Scoops is #SugaEndorsed

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Craving Scoops

Ph: 876-542-2065

Instagram: @craving_scoops

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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#tbt to the AWARD-WINNING ‘Hands in Art’ Art-tivity Project with Suga Lifestyle & Rotaract Club of New Kingston!

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The talented, Beyonce Findley with her Drawing framed by Frame Art Jamaica with Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga and classmates, Jaheim Watson (L) and Tyrese Dixon (R) at Suga Lifestyle’s V-Day Pop Up Shop on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at The Jamaica Pegasus.

#tbt to the AWARD-WINNING ‘Hands in Art’ Art-tivity Project with Suga Lifestyle & Rotaract Club of New Kingston!

Earlier this year in February 2020, ‘Hands In Art’ was a Suga Lifestyle & Rotaract Club of New Kingston (Ig: @nkrcjamaica) Arts and Entrepreneurship Initiative with Lister Mair/Gilby High for the Deaf. The Project also had the support of e-Learning Jamaica Ltd. (Ig: @elearningja).

‘Impact Through Unity’ was Rotaract’s theme for the year, which inspired the majority of the Art pieces the kids were guided to create.

All proceeds from their sales and part proceeds of GW Art sales at Suga Lifestyle’s V-Day Pop Up Shop in February went towards the students’ educational resources and the school’s infrastructure. There is still a need for more funding, for instance, to supply classrooms with fans that are currently without.

Congrats to Rotaract Club of New Kingston for being recognized by Rotaract District 7020 for this meaningful project, placing 1st amongst different Carribean territories! 👏🏾🏆#SugaSnaps

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I am grateful we were able to complete this project together before COVID-19.

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Immediate Past President, Alex Robinson, recently handed over a Digital Thermometer to the Principal of Lister Mair/Gilby High for the Deaf, which they needed to proceed with their CSEC Exams.

Rotaract Club of New Kingston’s work continues with Lister Mair, as they also handed over 30 Face shields. Communication is mainly through lip-reading in the Deaf community, so it is important for them, especially the teachers, to use face shields instead of masks.

Our Children are Our Future

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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