You can volunteer your time via @cvssjamaica(Ig) to assist with packaging relief items at JMMB Foundation, Food for the Poor and more.
Thanks to so many volunteers we finished all 1000 packages in record time to get more Bags for more packages today. We Come Together with Relief Efforts for our Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
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We had a lot of New, exciting events in store, but God had a different plan. We are navigating and have shifted our efforts to assist with the recovery process Post Melissa as much as possible. Our high quality Artisan pool is about 300 deep and many of us have been affected or family members have been affected. The effects of Hurricane Melissa have taken a toll on a lot of us mentally, especially if we made it through OK because it hurts us to see that many have not.
Some of us also feel helpless because it was already a rough year. Now opportunities for the Creative Industry to earn have been put on pause, raw materials have been damaged or access to raw materials are now non-existent or delayed. We are 1 Community and we will continue to help each other out of this difficult time. Even if it’s to provide access or information on resources, everything counts.
More information will come via this medium on what’s not next or still to come on the Calendar with Suga Lifestyle. But We Shall Rise again.
It’s been a busy few days, please pace yourselves and take breaks. Yesterday we assisted Barcode (Ig: @BARCODEJAMAICA) with packaging self care items. We did ~300 packages but they are on a road to 1000 and should be heading to Westmoreland today. More items are needed. Please drop off if and when you can. We know everyone has been making various contributions already via various avenues. This will be a continuous effort for our nation. Do what YOU can and be satisfied with that. Do not become overwhelmed. If you can’t help with this one, Share it, maybe someone else CAN.
STAY TUNED AS SUGA LIFESTYLE & ORGANIZERS OF THE TREASURE BEACH FOOD, RUM & REGGAE FESTIVAL SHIFT EFFORTS TOWARDS A FUNDRAISING EVENTIN KINGSTON
The venue and surrounding communities for The Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival that was to be held next weekend, November 7-9, were terribly devastated.
Vendors that were to participate from St. Elizabeth have lost their homes, parts of their roofs and more.
Assistance is needed as soon as possible.
MORE NEWS TO COME AS WELL RE:
A Weekly Suga Lifestyle Local Shopping Experience that was to start today, November 5 at Janga’s Soundbar and Grill on Belmont Road.
Efforts are being made to support small businesses and persons severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Please do your best to continue to stay safe, mentally strong and willing to rise above.
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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STAY TUNED AS SUGA LIFESTYLE & ORGANIZERS OF THE TREASURE BEACH FOOD, RUM & REGGAE FESTIVAL SHIFT EFFORTS TOWARDS A FUNDRAISING EVENTIN KINGSTON
The venue and surrounding communities for The Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival that was to be held next weekend, November 7-9, were terribly devastated.
Vendors that were to participate from St. Elizabeth have lost their homes, parts of their roofs and more.
Assistance is needed as soon as possible.
MORE NEWS TO COME AS WELL RE: A Weekly Suga Lifestyle Local Shopping Experience that was to start next Wednesday, November 5 at Janga’s Soundbar and Grill on Belmont Road.
Efforts will be made to support small businesses and persons severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Please do your best to continue to stay safe, mentally strong and willing to rise above.
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle), Twitter & TikTok (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.
Do the best you can to Prepare Yourself & Where You Live: – Wash Your Clothes (if you can dry them too) – Take out the Garbage AGAIN – Keep what You need most nearby/ in one place – Store Clean Water – Supplies to stay LIT & Cool, Charge up – Food, Medication, Clothes,Toiletries, Important documents – Upstairs, Downstairs, Roof over upstairs? Have a bed downstairs, towels, sheets and clothes, tarpaulin – Have a Getaway bag, Cash handy & Dog carriers for PawParents
Tips: – Eggs in the fridge, Fish in the freezer? Boil & Cook them NOW. Store your eggs, literally – Freeze your fruits, they will be hard to get after – Electric stove? Get a battery operated Gas burner or Eco Flames – Freeze some of your Water – Have the Cooler nearby – Wish to save some of your plants? Move them – Small car? Put a few weights in there – All prepped? Message everyone when you need to when you still have electricity and have 100% charge so you can check on your very close loved ones during and after – They say to download Bitchat incase networks are down? Check it out
God Speed Suga Fam!
XoXo, Suga
Pending damages from Hurricane Melissa,
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Day Passes now Available, but spend the weekend with us! Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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These Accessories are Art. Handcrafted, Authentic Art.
Shop Krush (Ig: @krushby_ss) at The Food Rum &Reggae Festival NOV 7-9!
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Day Passes now Available, but spend the weekend with us! Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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Suga Lifestyle’s Supa Heavy B A S E at Janga ‘s Soundbar and Grill – Belmont Artisan Shopping Experience will be Every Wednesday, 5PM – 10PM !
Suga Lifestyle’s B A S E @ Janga’s is part of Supa Heavy’s Live Entertainment Wednesdays.
We can’t wait to see you on NOVEMBER 5!
REGISTRATION is OPEN for ARTISANS.
Stay tuned!
ALSOCOMING UP!
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Day Passes now Available, but spend the weekend with us! Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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Date: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Times: Fri: 12noon – 2AM; Sat-Sun: 10AM – 2AM Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Snack Rite (Ig: @snackrite_) with just the right amount of Mini Pancakes to bite will be at The Food l, Rum &Reggae Festival with 21 other Artisans by Suga Lifestyle’s 100% ?? Artisan Village!
Thanks for Featuring Snack Rite Smile Jamaica on TVJ with Simone Clarke!
COMING UP!
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Day Passes now Available, but spend the weekend with us! Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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We made reservations last Sunday for 11:15AM (Although Suga got there closer to Noon :)). I joined my ladies when they were finishing their Appetizers…Calamari, no surprise there.
I had given them my order already, so it would arrive with theirs. I was thankful for the healthy options that Broken Plate continue to provide. Fulljoyed My stacked plate of Octopus Avocado Toast made with Coconut Avocado Bread as the base. It was so moist and wholesome! The Short Rib and Steak and Egg Sandwiches didn’t look filling, but the Southern Chicken & Waffle was another winner.
Did you see that Matcha Cake?! Yum!
It was an unusual day for The Bartender to be on his own, but our drinks arrived in adequate time and thankfully we left just as Brunch became Buzzier closer to 2pm. I only ask that light music be played in the background.
The staff was attentive throughout, kept us updated on our orders and we had a great afternoon catching up with each other, leaving satisfied.
A New Brunch menu is offered each week. Love that. RSVP ONLY.
When last have you gone on a date, gone for brunch, lunch or dinner at Broken Plate? Make your Reservations and get to it!
Broken Plate Restaurant
24 – 28 Barbican Rd, Progressive Plaza (Top floor), Kingston
Ph: +1 876-667-6891
STAY TUNED FOR A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT WEEK!
COMING UP!
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Day Passes now Available, but spend the weekend with us! Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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20 Suga Artisans will represent 9 of our Beautiful Parishes, including of course, St. Elizabeth such as Fortyfour Miles Jewellery (Ig: @44milesjewellery) coming out of Black River, Designs in Tile, Artwork by Lucas (Ig: @artworkbyluc) and JINERU Fruit Wines (Ig: @jineruwinesja) !
The Suga Lifestyle Artisan Village’s Beverages, Confectioneries and Agro-Processing will be integrated into the Farmers Market.
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Day Passes now Available, but spend the weekend with us! Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle), Twitter & TikTok (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.
20 Suga Artisans representing 9 of our Beautiful Parishes, including of course, St. Elizabeth!
Suga Lifestyle’s Artisan Village Details! Our Beverages, Confectioneries & Agro-Processing will be integrated into the Farmers Market.
Dates: Fri., November 7 – Sun., November 9, 2025 Location: Jacksprat Restaurant & Bar, Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth
Treasure Beach is indeed a TREASURE. Please Book Your Stay, Buy Your Tickets & continue to spread the word about the Treasure Beach Food Rum & Reggae Festival (Ig: @foodrumreggaefestival) that should hit every part of our Culture, leaving you with pleasant memories, where you can’t wait to come back.
We gave our Invited Guests a Preview of what’s to come with a few Suga Artisans!
Snack Rite KRUSHFREE UP CLOTHING JA PUZZLES BY SG
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
***Awarded by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and 2-Time Nominee for Best in Chamber (Micro Enterprise)***
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