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.
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(L-R) President Shawna Brown and Linval Ramdial of Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Councillor Charmaine Daniels of the KSAMC and Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle last Saturday at the Marie Atkins Shelter in Downtown, Kingston.
Last Saturday, as a result of Proceeds from our Yoga for Charity session at the recently held Suga Lifestyle’s Art & Lifestyle Expo, we fed all the Residents at the Marie Atkins Shelter on Hanover Street in Downtown, Kingston.
We were so happy that the Residents were receptive and greatly appreciated the authentic Jamaican flavour we brought to them for Lunch time with Shelldung Kitchen Seasonings’ JTz Kitchen Catering of good ol’ Stew Chicken, Mac Salad and Rice and Peas, where they could come for seconds, complemented by Uncle Nehe’s Bush Alternatives’ Jamaican Snacks and Chocolate Tea, so close to our Jamaican heritage.
This was a joint effort with Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston (Ig: @rotaryclubdwntwnkgn) and we thank Councillor Charmaine Daniels of the KSAMC for assisting, stepping in on behalf of Mayor Andrew Swaby and of course, Ms. Donna-Gaye Brady for accommodating us and welcoming us with open arms every time.
It was our absolute pleasure to share Our Emancipendence with the Residents and we will be back.
XoXo, Suga
(L-R) President Shawna Brown and Linval Ramdial of Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Councillor Charmaine Daniels of the KSAMC, Ms. Donna-Gaye Brady of the Marie Atkins Shelter and Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle last Saturday, August 9 at the Feeding of the Residents at Marie Atkins Shelter in Downtown, Kingston.
Please SAVE THE DATES for CHRISTMAS CONNECTION up next!: DECEMBER 6 & 7
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY! 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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Our Art & Lifestyle Expo will be at The Jamaica Pegasus!
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.
Our Art & Lifestyle Expo will be at The Jamaica Pegasus!
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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Last Thursday’s Corporate Mingle One Park Restaurant and Lounge by 1 Park Close close to NHT, was definitely about Connections, Community and Collaborations. Mingle Moments always Matter!
I met so many intriguing, optimistic individuals with Bright energies. This particular conversation held me for probably half an hour. I am also happy I was able to keep these Queens engaged, since two of them were apprehensive about coming out and being brave enough to network. This is what it’s all about! Cheers to them and everyone else who came out before the holiday weekend. Thank you!
Follow @sugalifestyle @cgantaemunroe @clare_dreamchaser and @ckmhealingconsultancy on Instagram and Connect with Susan Lawrence (Legal Counsel) on LinkedIn. More to come!
Have a Great Day !
Save the Dates Suga Fam!
Tailored Jamaican returns to Kingston at ATL Automotive Oxford!
Our Art & Lifestyle Expo will be at The Jamaica Pegasus!
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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Branson Centre Caribbean’s Clare Bailey and Lauri-Ann Ainsworth called me to share our Culture & Marketing practices and I answered. So did fellow Suga Artisans and Local Entrepreneurs By Saffron Safari, Ezy Ad Management and Den Arthur Jamaica.
We had a Session Overview of “Brand Jamaica in Action: Marketing through Culture, Innovation & Collaboration”
This immersive, interactive session was part of Bentley University’s Jamaican Journeys program. We offered their marketing students firsthand insight into Jamaica’s vibrant cultural and entrepreneurial landscape. The discussion explored how culture informs global brand identity and the storytelling behind Jamaican brands that resonate both locally and internationally.
Brand Jamaica to di World!
#tbt to an Insightful Session from TAJ & HEART’s Revenue Services Department
Thankful for the HEART NSTA Trust for the insightful Professional Development Session they hosted last Wednesday at their Apprenticeship/MSME Unit by Rockfort!
Ms. Allen from TAJ was so full of knowledge that she imparted on us well, in addition to HEART’s Revenue Services Department. Suga Lifestyle and other MSMEs including Suga Artisan, Ayuhthat and more, left empowered with knowledge on tax, revenue management and business structure.
We understood that TAJ has started to go into the primary schools. However, we hope they lobby successfully for it to be a general course for all in the secondary school system, not just for persons doing Accounts/Principles of Business.
This Evening!
Come along even if you did not get the chance to RSVP. RSVPing adds you to our database and gives you name tags.
Hope to See you later!
A great Networking and Motivating Opportunity.
Save the Dates Suga Fam!
Tailored Jamaican returns to Kingston at ATL Automotive Oxford!
Our Art & Lifestyle Expo will be at The Jamaica Pegasus!
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.
Tailored Jamaican returns to Kingston at ATL Automotive Oxford!
Our Art & Lifestyle Expo will be at The Jamaica Pegasus!
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.
