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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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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Make your Reservations if you still can for the last one of the series this Sunday, highlighting French Cuisine!
Email Strawberry Hill ([email protected]) to make your Reservation and Deposit, Visit your Closet, Get your Glow up, head on up the mountain to Strawberry Hill, then Shuttle & ride to the scenic oasis, your Brunch venue.
Enjoy CPJ Beverages’ Chandon Welcome and cool off. Perk up with the best Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee and prepare to survive the day with your hit list from the menu…or not. There will be so much to enjoy! Sip, Taste, Eat, refresh and rock to the beats of DJ Courtney. Snap your pics by the Iconic Strawberry Hill views.
I chose right, enjoying practically everything on my hit list and added a taste of tender Curried Goat & Plantain salad.
The Mediterranean diet was voted the best diet by U.S. News & World Report for the 8th consecutive year in 2025 and I absolutely appreciated the fusion and options with our good ol’ Jamaican Cuisine.
2nds? The Jackfruit Greek Salad and of course the Oxtail Lasagna, because it slap weh fi true ! Topped off by a sweet ending of Chef Lumley’s Coffee Crème Brûlée.
Without a doubt #SugaEndorsed. Kudos to Chef Lumley and his team, Strawberry Hill and CPJ Beverages. We need more Culinary experiences like these.
What are you waiting on?! Make your Reservations!
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)***
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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)***
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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)***
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