If you haven’t seen this yet, Suga would like to make you aware of the correct information about a possible Coal fired Power Plant negotiation with the Chinese in Jamaica.
A voicenote has been circulating on Whatsapp this month about having this kind of Power Plant in Jamaica and the effects.
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) clarified some of the statements made on the voicenote in their new fact sheet, which can be found at the following link ***(Also on their Facebook page, Jamaica Environment Trust):
GW Art at The Hub Coworking designed by If Walls Could Talk – Jamaica.
The Hub Coworking (Coworkinja) is a Consultant/Business Service conceptualised by Joelle Smith.
Studies have shown that Open Office floor plans increase productivity and encourage collaboration.
Gabby of GW Art and Suga Lifestyle was happy to execute the design by Joelle Smith of If Walls Could Talk – Jamaica on one of the walls of the Coworking space a few weeks ago before its opening.
More of GW Art can be found on www.sugalifestyle.com in the GW Art Gallery, including original pieces and other commissioned pieces.
Floating shelves on GW Art designed by If Walls Could Talk -Jamaica (www.ifwallscouldtalkja.com)
Coworkinja is an excellent facilitator for Entrepreneurs and other Professionals that need a small but comfortable working space to conduct meetings, do research etc. If persons have the need or privilege to get out of the office some days, it works too.
Membership is as low as $19000JMD monthly and $730JMD per day. The Coffee and Wifi are Free and Members can read available books at no cost. More flexible plans can be found on the website, http://www.hubcoworkingja.com.
If undecided, persons can also stop by ‘Try out Thursdays’ for Free Coworking, Coffee and Wifi.
The Hub Coworking (Coworkinja)
Location: Musgrave Professional Suites
34 Lady Musgrave Road. Kingston 5. Jamaica
Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 8:30am-6:30pm
Website:
http://www.hubcoworkingja.com
Instagram: @coworkinja
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There is a new Bar in town that the uptowners of Kingston are raving about. Cellar 8 Wine Bar! Its location in Upper Manor Park where Training Camp used to be, is close to home for most of the persons who were quick to stop by last weekend.
Suga visited last Saturday evening with husband and friend and was delighted to see the tasteful, modern decor from ceiling to floor. There was comfortable seating downstairs and a lounge area upstairs.
Service was on point all around. If we followed our waitress, we would have tried everything on the menu and drank out the bar as well.
One of the teething pains for them though, is the Wine List, which probably should have been their priority seeing that they have named themselves a Wine Bar. Just about 6 Wines were listed on the menu with reasonable prices by the Glass ($700-$950JMD) and Bottle. However, there was an entire wall with Wines to choose from that you were encouraged to walk over to if you desired to do so. If persons were seated by the wall you would not want to invade their privacy or space though. They explained that this issue would be sorted out soon.
Spirits were offered by the cue. V/X for $1100JMD, Overproof for $1200JMD and Johnnie Walker for $1800JMD to give you an idea.
Cocktails were also on the menu such as Mojitos ($800JMD), the Classic Martini ($900JMD) and more.
Persons can go for dinner as well with dishes that pair well with Wines such as Lamb Chops ($2100JMD), Basa Fillet ($1700JMD), Steak ($2500JMD), Pastas ($1400-$1800JMD), Pizzas ($1000-$1200ZJMD) and on the lighter side, Salads ($1000-$1100).
A friend was not happy with her Basa Fillet, which was communicated to her waiter and the Manager. It was described as slippery and slimy, served in small bites with a lot of skin on it, all overpowered by the cream sauce. Apologies everything could not be sugar-coated folks.
The portion of Steak served to her other half was described as quite small for the cost.
With that aside, feedback from others was extremely positive. They not only salivated over the food but it was refreshing to have it come out so fast after ordering in a room full of people. I was very happy to experience and observe that and I hope they keep it up.
Of course, if you didn’t just go for just drinks or dinner, after a couple glasses you are ready to order some tasty bites. Their Signature dish, Oxtail Tacos screamed out at me from the menu and I had no regrets! Delish!
Oxtail Tacos ($1300JMD)
We also had the Chimichuri Angus Beef Sliders that was fantastic as well.
Chimichuri Angus Beef Sliders ($1200JMD)
Wedges, Wings, Mac and Cheese, Pork Sliders, Fine Roasted Thai Shrimp and more in the range of $450-$1700JMD were offered too.
The wide variety of options on the Menu were listed with the Prices subject to G.C.T.
A bar close to home is both a good and bad thing, but I think this one is here to stay. I will be returning for sure.
Word is, last Friday night was so full, everyone could not be seated. There was no need to worry though, because there was a lot of standing room. They enjoyed the vibe, their drinks and conversation. Most importantly, conversation. I was quite pleased that the music was low so I could have and enjoy a good conversation, which is lacking at many bars nowadays.
Cellar 8 Wine Bar was described as being ‘So New York!’.
Have fun checking this one out!
Cellar 8 Wine Bar
Location: Shop 10, Upper Manor Park Plaza
Ph: 876-613-5934
Opening Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 4pm-11pm
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Suga has had a growing list of foodie spots to hit and last Saturday, the Olive Cove Cafe was a must because of knowledge of future unhealthy bites to come over the weekend.
I arrived at Olive Cove Cafe at 4:45pm. It is across from Toyota Jamaica on Old Hope Road. Parking looks like it may be a challenge during the busy breakfast and lunch hour in the work week but it was quite accessible that day as they say traffic to the Restaurant is less on Saturdays.
There are stairs leading down to the Cafe from the side of the road. It is quite small and quaint on the inside with such lovely use of decor, namely light fixtures, branding, shelves and comfortable seating in a limited space with air conditioning.
Below: Gabby from Suga Lifestyle waiting on her food to arrive
I met my husband there for a very late lunch. Service was great. Our waitress was very polite, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and how the various dishes were prepared.
Their Wraps have been heavily marketed on Instagram, as well as Smoothies, Shakes and Cooked dishes including custom orders.
I still don’t get the concept of frying fish and putting it in a Wrap. Most restaurants I know do that then try to pass it off as healthy and it is not.
Anyhow, we were in the mood for something a bit more filling. Most places not only add too much sauce to Brown Stew Fish, but an oily one so I was sceptical about ordering that and went with the Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry despite our waitress’s positive recommendation. My husband ordered the Brown Stew Fish. Both dishes came with brown rice! Thanks Olive Cove. Much appreciated.
Food came out in standard time. The Chicken in the Stir Fry was a bit too dry without the sauce. But once you added it, the flavour was tasty. The waitress’s recommendation was on point though! My husband’s Brown Stew Fish was very savoury. The sauce was light and was not overpowering or oily at all.
Tasty, filling food with a healthy touch for affordable prices. Definitely value for money.
Looking forward to trying their Shakes and Smoothies!
Top: Brown Stew Fish ($680JMD incl. Tx); Below: Chicken & Veg. Stir Fry ($650JMD incl. tax)
***Bring cash only. Their Point of Sale machine application is still being processed.
Olive Cove Cafe
94M Old Hope Road. Kingston 6.
876-995-9903; 876-390-9833
Instagram Page: @the_olivecove
Opening Hours: 8am-5:30pm
Deliveries: 10am-1pm
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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After a long, nasty debate or should I say battle that began with no handshake, Suga believes Hillary Clinton emerged as the victor by a very narrow margin.
Both candidates failed to answer questions asked, however that was significantly more the case with Donald Trump. This occurred even with the moderators reminding Trump of the question asked or asking him repeatedly to answer the question asked.
Highlights included Trump accusing Hillary as defending her husband who is a rapist and saying that one of the first things on his agenda as President would be to put her in jail.
Sadly, instead of focusing on the answering all the questions, Hillary took the bait this time around and was caught defending herself for the most part instead of completely burying Trump while he was on the decline, which was disappointing. Donald Trump interrupted her several times but to a lesser extent than the first debate.
Trump had a lot of empty statements and when it comes to fighting terrorism or defending his siding with Russia, it looks like he still has no clue. For instance, the puzzled look on his face when Clinton explained the strategy she would take in detail to get Bhaghdadi first, he was probably wondering, ‘Who’s Daddy?’.
At least the nuclear war of exchanges we experienced ended with a question that somewhat softened the candidates ending the debate with a handshake. Both were asked to name one good thing about the other and I’m not sure if it counts but Hillary spoke positively of Trump’s children, also saying he must be doing something right for them to stand by him. While Trump stated that Hillary is a fighter, although most times she may fight for the wrong things she never gives up.
Hillary should have the easier path to The White House now, but she still has to work for it for the next few weeks.
God Bless America.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Trump’s campaign took a dive after the release of a video recording on Friday that showed him speaking in vulgar and demeaning terms about women, basically saying he could do anything to women sexually because he is a celebrity.
According to The New York Times, he signaled earlier today that he is likely to make the behavior of former President, Bill Clinton an issue in the debate.
Suga thinks what was said in the video was demeaning to women, however, it is similar to if a Boys’/Men’s Locker Room Video was exposed. There are some Saints out there but what was shown was typical Man to Man talk which they don’t ever expect to ever get out or for women to hear or think that they speak that way. So Hillary can address it, remembering the history of Bill but should shift focus to other important issues the country and the world is facing.
The 2nd Presidential Debate will be tonight at the Washington University in St. Louis at 8-9:30pm EST.
Next and last Debate: October 19
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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​Please avoid Constant Spring Road close to Market Place! The road is showing signs of collapsing. Motorists felt the road moving beneath them as they passed. It is very unstable at this time.
