Chat Bout - The CB Group eZine - October 2019

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True Pet Food Launch CB Chicken Competitor Cook-Off for PAN Regional The 8th Annual CB Group UWI 5K Run/Walk

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JFDF Launches 5th Year at Fleet Street

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welcome Fresh Blood.

There is a type of blood doping called Autologous doping. Forget that name.

An athlete can try to improve his (or her) performance by receiving a blood transfusion before a big performance is needed. This blood can be from another person, or it can be from the athlete himself. If it is his own blood, it’s called “autologous”.

In a way, our group has received a blood transfusion of its own blood, just in time when our CB Group needs to perform at its very best. Some would say: “at a critical time”.

Our Group is facing the biggest investments in its history. These investments are needed to ensure that we are prepared for our future, and ready ourselves to face the demands that the future will bring. A few months from now, we will be able to truly be world class, and to provide our customers with products of a quality not seen before in Jamaica. That side of the business is taken care of.

To truly get ready for the years to come, we need more than investments. Our Group will need people that can assist and guide us for many years to come.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, most of the executives of our company are of an age where they should enjoy golf, grandchildren and vacations. It was clear that the executive group needed Fresh Blood.

So we now have had our first transfusion of Fresh Blood: four young members from our midst to bring us into the future with its different demands, different attitudes and different ways of doing business. Young people who understand the CB Group, but are not yet glued to its old ways. Four persons who have already proven their abilities, selected and supported by a big group of managers and supervisors in our group.

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I am very happy to welcome Alicia, Venneshia, Tony and Nathan to the group of executives. I have complete trust in your combined abilities to make our CB Group better, bigger and faster, to make it stand-out amongst the best of the region. This transfusion will invigorate us and make us unbeatable. You will shape our future.

The “old execs” will follow your performances, be available when needed, and be exceedingly proud of our Group and its people. Bon Voyage and good landings!

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Competitor Cook‑Off for PAN Regional 2 The battle for the title of PAN Grand Champion 2019 has gotten even more competitive.

Sadly we had to cancel the big production due to inclement weather but we still hosted an intimate event allowing the 30 competitors to showcase their talent to the judges in the 60min cook-off, in order to advance to the Grand Finals.

Comedian Dufton Shepherd and DJ Nico Bam Bam guided the day’s proceedings with pure vibes and energy which kept the competitive spirit alive.

The female competitors from the central parishes of Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Manchester really dominated the day. And last year’s winner Lesma Huie was present cheering on her step daughter who place first for the Region and in the Miracle Sauce Competition.

Thankfully the lightning and rain held up long enough for us to identify the 13 competitors who have advanced to the PAN Grand Finals on Sunday, October 27th in St. Ann at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove.

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The parish winners at PAN Regional 2 in Black River, St Elizabeth are: Manchester 1st place: Carlene Daley 2nd place: Patsy Hewitt St Elizabeth 1st place: Pauline Smith 2nd place: Vitto Palmer St James 1st place: Jeana Francis Brown 2nd place: Richard Buchanan Clarendon 1st place: Jody Ann Huie 2nd place: Alva Morrison Hanover 1st place: Charmaine Pryce 2nd place: Jermaine Barrett Westmoreland 1st place: Collin Grant 2nd place: Natasha Williams Wild Card: Mikael Bryce of Chapleton, Clarendon Miracle Sauce Competition 1st place: Jody Ann Huie 2nd place: Jermaine Barrett 3rd place: Jeana Francis Brown 3

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Launches 5th Year at Fleet Street JFDF 2019 kicked off on September 11th at Life Yard - a mural-covered community-based eco-village on Fleet Street in downtown Kingston. The launch welcomed the media, loyal and new sponsors along with other stakeholders to celebrate the fifth annual staging of the Jamaica Food & Drink Festival.

The venue was chosen in alignment with the Festival’s goal of exposing Kingston and revitalizing Downtown. Life Yard in particular is dear to CB Group through our partnership with Plant Jamaica. The launch showcased dishes from host CB Foods and a couple of this year’s participating chefs and sponsors. Festival Director Manager Alicia Bogues was emcee for the evening and welcomed guests. Placing their stamps of approval on this year’s festival were Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Councillor Duane Smith (who represented the Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams), Tourism Enhancement Fund Executive Director Dr Carey Wallace and a slew of sponsors.

This year kicks off with Copperwood’s signature event Pork Palooza on October 26, followed

by Chopsix, Crisp, Picante, Meet Street & The Market, and Brunch as the final event on November 2nd. This year, JFDF has partnered with Taste Black History, an organisation that “celebrates the African flavours of our ancestors”. International chefs from Angola and the US will be participating in the festival, along with our local talents.

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The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a $500,000 cheque to the University of Technology, Jamaica School of Hospitality. Last year, JFDF set out to further contribute to the development of Jamaica’s upcoming talents, and so the funds will go towards the purchasing of equipment for the school’s demonstration theatre, allowing the students to learn in world-class facilities.

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CB Group meets True Pet Food

On a pawfect Saturday afternoon, in the courtyard of Group Office, the True team introduced the newest member of the CB Group family - True Pet Food. CB Group team members and their four-legged friends were invited to check out the pet food that’s made especially for Caribbean dogs. Dogs of different sizes and breeds along with the owners were treated to pup cakes, True giveaways and complimentary Veterinary checks by Nutramix veterinarians Dr Gilbert Williams and Dr Patrick Craig. While the DJ kept the vibes going, and the dogs barked and marked their territories, owners and fellow dog-lovers join in on the fun; doing their own tricks to win treats for the dogs.

As our four-legged critiques sampled the True Pet Food, dogs were barking “bone appétit!” as they gobbled up their afternoon treat. The True team were on site, providing pet owners with all the information on True and the innovation behinds this formula.

Thanks to all who came out with their pets. It was definitely a pet-filled day.

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The Cold Room 6-A-Side League It has always been a dream for us at Freetown to join a league and showcase the talent within the Shipping Department. Based on work schedules however, it would seem almost impossible to join a Business House League. But as fate would have it, the great idea of having our very own league was conceptualized by Landy McCalla, Andrae McIntosh and Shaquille Simpson. This will allow us to put on various competitions and facilitate us competing amongst ourselves.

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The teams are: āā 3 O’Clock Stingers āā Outlanders Kickers āā Red Devils āā Ultimate Strikers āā Unknown Strikers āā Shadow Strikaz The competition runs from October 6 to November 24.

The first match was a draw between 3 O’Clock Stingers and Ultimate Strikers 1-1; the second match was Shadow Strikaz 4-0 Outlanders Kickers; and the featured game of the day was against the favourites Unknown Strikers vs Red The competition is called Cold Room Devils 1-0 in favor of the Unknown 6-A-Side-League. Six teams registered Strikers. and the first game was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

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Transformation - Broiler Production Facility to Pullet In May this year White Hall Farm transitioned from a broiler production facility to a pullet facility. The facility now produces Ready-to-Lay-Pullets for CB Egg Farm and NPM customers, and will account for 60 percent of the amount of pullets produced per year.

Under the transition the work force now consists of two full time workers, Winston Wallace and Tiffany Stewart. During May to July this year, the first batch of just over 111,000 pullets were placed. The team, despite many challenges including being new to pullet husbandry, with the guidance of Mr. Bailey, did a tremendous job to bring the pullets to maturity. The first batch of pullets are now ready for transfer to NPM and CB Egg Farm.

The results so far are indicating exceptionally good performances. White Hall Farm is the only environmentally controlled, black-out facility producing pullets in Jamaica and the Caribbean. The significant advantages of producing pullets in this type of facility are improved feed efficiency and the capability to bring the pullets to maturity on time.

Winston Wallace checking a feedline motor.

The dynamic duo checking the maturity of the pullets

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Research Facility Makes Progress The poultry arm of The Nest, once again has some exciting updates to share.

Our state-of-the-art facility is 60% complete. A major part of upward mobility in the poultry industry is research and development, and as such, we embark on this collaboration with international nutrition company, Devinish.

This facility will allow us to carry out six different types of research at a time on a sample size of 3,500 birds. Research variables include feed and water additives. Each pen will hold 500 birds and the house is complete with 50 pens.

Thus six pens of 500 birds each will make up a sample size.

This makes this facility the largest research facility of its kind in the world, indeed “sumting to chat bout�!

Information gathered from each research conducted will be integral to how we make decisions on the diet we feed our birds going forward. The world is changing fast and so should our attitude towards how we build and maintain sustainable Agri-Businesses.

Twenty years ago, who would have imagined growing birds in houses costing over $50m? We are there today, and fast forward to twenty years in the future, what would things be like?

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The decisions we make now will no doubt have an effect, so we have to make good, sound decisions. And so having a R&D facility will create a positive impact on the industry here in Jamaica and the Caribbean at large, now and in the future.

We look forward in welcoming the team to the launch of this brand new facility.

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CB Group Office vs FFK Football Match

It was an evening enriched with fun, food & excitement when Group Office faced off with FFK in a friendly football match on September 13th. Our cheerleaders (Group Office massive) came out ready and really performed, job well done!

I can still hear the echos of screams and blows of the vuvuzelas. If you missed it ketch di play by play: ✓✓ Shortboss provided the spark in attack ✓✓ Andrew stood firm in the goal ✓✓ Sekou was named man of the match for extraordinary display in defence ✓✓ Trevor stayed warming up on the sidelines ✓✓ Coach Walter held the team down and ensured that they guys kept on point ✓✓ Mr. Haskins huddled the team half time We may not have won the game but we won the parade! Our guys were decked out in red & white from head to toe. The game ended 1-0 in favour of FFK but it cannot go unnoted that they guys played a great match. PAN chicken & Bad Dawg topped off with a cool Red Stripe and some sweet reggae music made the evening even better. Well done team!

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World Heart Day with Jamaica Moves As a part of the Jamaica Moves initiative to bring awareness to the importance of Heart Health, members of their team paid a visit to the CB Group Office on September 30th - one of the stops in their Corporate ‘Pop-Up’.

Our staff warmly welcomed the team in our Conference Room where the session was held and facts about heart disease was shared.

The 5 Most Common Heart Problems #1. Coronary Artery Disease #2. Heart Attack #3. Hypertension #4. Stroke #5. Arrhythmia Did you know that 116.4 million, or 46% of adults are estimated to have hypertension?

With heart disease being the number 1 non-communicable disease killer in Jamaica, how do you plan to protect your heart? What’s your heart promise?

Staff was asked to write three promises to themselves - which would help to safeguard their bodies against heart disease.

Our Heart Promises included: OO Drink more water OO Rest more OO Eat less snacks OO Run in the mornings To end the session, staff engaged in activities such as a push-up competition where each CBG participant received a branded Jamaica Moves tshirt.

We ask that you also make your own Heart Promises, and encourage your families to do so as well. Don’t only just make the promises, but live them. Our choices today impact us tomorrow.

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‘World Heart Day’ was recognized on September 29, 2019.

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The 8th Annual CB Group UWI 5K Run/Walk Running for Dreams Have you registered?

Date: November 10, 2019 Address: University of the West Indies The annual CB Group UWI 5K was launched on October 2nd at The University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Regional Headquarters.

Since inception, the run has raised over $100 million in scholarships. These are granted to talented and in-need students at UWI Mona, who have top performances in either sports or academics.

The scholarships continue to benefit students who are entering University, as well as those who encounter unforeseen financial difficulties while enrolled.

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2018 RECAP The Emcee for the launch was Jezeel Martin, a former scholarship recipient and CB/UWI 5K Ambassador. He captivated the audience with the story of his life’s journey from the streets of August Town to the halls of the University and now to the gilded corridors of one of Kingston’s legendary law firms - a journey made possible in no small part by the CB/ UWI 5K scholarship award.

This year, the theme is ‘Running for Dreams’, which was a recurring theme from patrons, sponsors and even the awardees of the event.

So CBG staff, we ask that you support this cause and spread the word.

And remember, children can support the cause for education too with the Smart Eggs Kids’ K! Contact your Location’s P&C Rep to get your registration forms and sign up early!

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The Need for Water Conservation According to the November 2019 SPI Drought Forecast for Jamaica, rainfall amounts are likely to remain below normal to near normal going into November.

The forecast indicates below-normal to near-normal rainfall amounts, and that Jamaicans should brace themselves for the chance of flash flood events during the wet season.

Caribbean Projected Climate Change Impacts āā 0.09 to 0.88metre sea-level rise between 1990 and 2100 āā Area-averaged annual mean warming of Caribbean Sea by approximately 2ºC by the 2050’s and 3ºC by the 2080’s āā Fewer rain days per year but an increase in the daily intensity of precipitation = greater probability of more frequent drought and flood events Dale Webber, Climate Change Impacts on Jamaica’s Biodiversity

Did you know? āā Everyday, expensive imported chemicals are used in the water treatment process āā Electricity is used to pump water over hills and valleys, and pipes, pumps and other fittings are used to maintain a reliable service āā While the amount of water used varies depending on personal habits and water pressure, a typical single-family home in Jamaica uses between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of treated water per month āā Studies done around the world show that approximately 10% of the water used in homes is wasted because of leaks āā These studies also show that water consumption within an average household can be reduced by about 30% by using proper water saving devices and good conservation practices National Water Commission

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Tips for Water Conservation Re-use Water: Used water, such as at the kitchen sink and at the washstand, is often suitable for other purposes. If this “grey water” is used more than once it saves water for other uses.

Fix Leaks: A leak of merely 1 drop per second, wastes 2,400 gallons per year. Most leaks are easy to repair with some basic know-how and a few simple tools.

Economize: Be conscious of the amount of water you utilize and use less whenever you can.

Water Saving Devices: There are a number of simple devices that can significantly reduce water usage. These include aerators, flow regulators and displacement devices.

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Caribbean Passion Sorrel Orange Ham

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1 Caribbean Passion ham (bone-in leg used in this recipe)

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1 orange (sliced)

3. Wrap the ham in several layers of foil and place in a baking dish

1½ cup brown sugar

4. Fill the baking dish with water

2 cups orange juice

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2 cups sorrel

Preheat oven to 350°F

2. Remove packaging and outer net from ham

Place ham in the oven to warm all the way through, approximately 10 minutes per pound

6. In a saucepan, combine orange slices, sugar, orange juice and sorrel 7. Boil until it becomes a syrup 8. Remove ham from oven, discard water and remove foil 9. Peel away the skin and carve off the desired amount of fat 10. Using a sharp knife, score the fat of the ham to allow the syrup to penetrate 11. Pour the sorrel orange syrup over the top of the ham 12. Place in the oven to broil, basting occasionally until golden brown 13. Remove from oven when it has reached the desired coloir; allow to rest before carving

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CB Chicken Red Stripe Lemon Paradise Fried Chicken

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10–13 pieces CB Chicken drumsticks

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2 cups flour

2. Submerge clean drumsticks skin on into the marinade and leave it to soak over night

2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon onion powder ½ teaspoon black pepper Oil for frying

In a blender mix all the ingredients for the marinade, oil, onion, salt, beer, ginger, allspice and honey

3. Heat oil on medium high heat 4. In a shallow dish combine flour, salt, onion powder and black pepper 5.

In a bowl pour the contents of the bottle of beer

2 extra bottles of beer

6. Remove chicken from the marinade and dredge in flour, remove the excess then dip into the beer then back into the flour

Marinade

7. After the chicken has been floured twice place it in the hot oil and fry for approximately 15 minutes in a deep fryer

1 tablespoon oil

8. If shallow frying turn after 7 to 8 minutes

1 onion

9. The chicken is finished when the internal temperatures reach anything above 165/ 170 degrees

1 ½ teaspoons alt ½ cup Red Stripe lemon beer 1½ oz ginger 1 oz lime or lemon zest

10. While the chickens are frying take the second bottle of beer and pour into a sauce pan reduce to a thick sauce, do not allow it to reduce too much or else it will become too hard and sticky like a toffee.

1 tablespoon allspice 2 tablespoon honey

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Carla McCarthy

Kirk Phillips

Michelle Rose

Marsha Pearson-Smith

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Monique Edmond

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Gilbert Williams

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Sherika Fraser

Daniel Gordon

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Henrick BlackÂ

Andrea Jennings

Donovan Mitchell

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Romaine Gordon

Ashley Perry

Sharron McCalla

Marlon Beatton

Michael Morgan Andrea Ramtallie

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Elvis Grant

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Oshane McCalla

Jason Tracey

Kenrick Hunt

Jodeany Martin

Kevaun Nathan

Lamech Russell

Markland Laing

Alecia Brown

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Donald Amiel

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Marsha Henry

Daigicion Williams

Everton Scaffe

Marva Bernard

Oral Cole

Khimani White

Keneshia Edwards-Henry

Krishna Cameron

Kevin Burgess

Howard McKenzie

Michael Marshall

Kevin Forsythe

Nigel Johnson

Owen Spence

Ladejo Garwood

Tyrone Cooper

Wayne Osbourne

Renardo Brown

Anthony Archibald

Vanessa Peart

Cecil Luckie

Ferris Harriott

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Michael Guyah Alex Edwards

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Jennifer Blackwood Georgio Rochester

Gilmore Simpson

Theresa Pennant

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Crosby Pinnock

Anique Mckie

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Kimmosha Jackson

Joseanne Mccalla

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Orlando Stephenson

Omari Soares

Raymond Wood

Kenneth Brooks

Stacey-Ann Vaughan

Roland Shaw

Kristine Cammock

Terrey Jones

Stanley Henry

Marvin Hazzard

Trevor Carnegie

Venneshia Sinanan

Shevelle Beckford

Garfield Carr

Garfield Salmon

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Lorna Scott Akeem Buchanan Annmarie Pryce

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Adrian Campbell

Stanford Hamilton

Allan Morrison

Verona Quarrie

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Yukhari Vassell

Romaine Johnson

Kirk Bennett

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Paula Plummer

Derval Pinnock

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Tousaint Lord

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Richard Clarke Andre Miller

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Marcia Doyley-Barrant Jessira Williams

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Lenroy Harding Sachel Christian Damion Hemmings Ferron Stewart Jonathan Bright Majorie Maragh

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Farewells

Kimesha Brown Shared Services Finance and Accounting Group Office Assistant Accountant – Sales Control

Oniel Barrett Shared Services Finance and Accounting Group Office Accounts Payable Clerk

Rajine McIntosh Shared Services Finance and Accounting Group Office Accounts Payable Clerk

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Young Foodie Entrepreneurs: 2 Yutes, Nice Cream and Ilah’s Lemonade Stand

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For the kids: National’s Kids Zone and other family friendly surprises.

Dominoes, entertainment and plenty, plenty food!

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