Chat Bout - The CB Group eZine - November 2019

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Caribbean Passion - Same Great Flavour, All New Packaging CB Group Voyage has Arrived at its Final Port Performance Management Cycle & Recognition

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welcome Welcome to the November issue of our Chat Bout Newsletter. I want to first thank everyone for the support given to me over the years, it is only through your help, guidance and advice that I’ve been able to achieve my new role.

Your continued support is key for CB Group to continue becoming better and better … year over year.

As we look forward to the end of 2019, we must continue to remain focused on our targets and goals. It was just the other day we were all talking about New Year’s Resolutions (Hope most of you stuck to yours) and this “Voyage” we were going to be a part of.

The culmination of weeks, if not months of work was the coming together of the Leadership team of the entire group, along with our Level Up team members at the Jamaica Conference Center, where each team was given the opportunity to present their plan to the company. I must commend all the teams as I found the plans to be detailed and aligned with what the Group is trying to accomplish. The marked improvement and advances we all made from Phase 1 to Phase 2 should be celebrated by all.

If we are to be successful with our plans, one thing is clear, we must communicate - not just with our production team, but with our support services, our business partners and in some cases our competition.

Everyone loves a great quote - here’s one to close from Robert Burns: “No matter how carefully a project is planned, something may still go wrong with it.”

The solution to that is being agile and adaptable in our thinking, planning, learning and willingness to learn as our plans unfold.

Our Landing Zone is 5 years away until then Work Hard, Have Fun and Enjoy the Process.

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St. Thomas Resident wins PAN 2019 Grand Final For the very first time PAN was not in Kingston and we ventured out to the garden parish St. Ann. From 12noon - 10pm CB Foods took over the Grizzly’s Plantation Cove and transformed it into a true family affair.

Even though we didn’t hit our usual PAN patron numbers, all were willingly engaged in the various activities on stage with Duffy and Ms. Kitty.

The Monster Milk Kiddies Village was a huge hit, as kids enjoyed the basketball games, rides, mountain climbing slides and face painting. Patrons sang the CB Jingle and answered tricky trivia questions all for a chance to win great prizes.

“We just want to give people music, the people love we, so it’s all about sharing the music and creating good vibes,” Tarrus Riley.

Miss Kitty took the stage at 5pm and right away she challenged the crowd. Men lined up to win her heart with one dance, did squats with trays of National Bread, couples were wrapped together with Nupak Foil and of course, the anticipated pan chicken eating competition had the crowd with a belly full of laughs.

Entertainment plays a big part of the PAN experience and this year was no different. Dancehall artiste Agent Sasco and reggae singer Tarrus Riley both delivered exciting sets, which kept patrons on a musical high.

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As the day wound down and the cool nighttime breeze replaced the blazing sun, the winners of PAN 2019 Grand Final were announced.

1st St Thomas Kerisa Wright 2nd St Ann’s

Denton Gordon

3rd Clarendon Jody-Ann Huie Before we close this chapter, I need to extend my most heartfelt thanks to you all for the support throughout the PAN 2019 series. It would have been impossible without our PAN Volunteers and Partners. Unuh LARGE! BIG Up!

EAT. LIVE. LOVE PAN If you missed it check out the photos 3

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Bad Dawg Jerk does PriceSmart Road Show

Last month, Bad Dawg took their wheels to the PriceSmart Roadshow to roll out sampling of their new Bad Dawg Jerk flavour. For 4 days, customers were able to taste the spicy flavour and it was loads of fun! You could have it plain or with your choice of barbecue sauce or ketchup. A lot of people loved the new flavour profile, and for those that found it a little too spicy – no worries! They were able to grab a pack of original Bad Dawg to go home with.

CBG Family, keep your fingers and toes crossed that PriceSmart will choose to carry the new Bad Dawg Jerk Sausages in their store. In the meantime, you can still grab a retail pack at popular supermarkets across the island. 4

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Same delicious flavour, all new packaging

This year, look out for our all new Caribbean Passion ham packaging in stores. We’ve switched out the old leg and picnic labels with a brighter, more attractive printed bag.

Now, you can’t miss our royal purple in the freezers.

Tips for the perfect Christmas ham: • You can take the skin off at the beginning, or wait until after ham broils to remove skin (see recipe on Page 22).

• If you remove the skin, keep a layer of fat for additional flavor; score diagonally • Since our hams are fully cooked, you can heat as is with no additional seasoning • If you love a glazed ham (we do!) then glaze toward the end of broiling 5

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Mini Egg Drop for Reach Academy Science Fair

On October 24, Smart Eggs partnered with Reach Academy, the 2018 Winner of the Smart Eggs’ Egg Drop Competition for its Science Fair.

Students from Grades 3 - 6 formed teams for their Science Projects.

The project entailed designing an ‘egg holding carriage’ that when dropped from 22ft, would keep the uncooked egg sturdy and unbroken.

But first, students had to do research on various topics: gravity, shock absorbers, seatbelts and egg packaging and present their findings as the basis for creating their ‘Egg Drop’ contraption.

The Judges panel included Joelle Lodenquai from Smart Eggs and non CB judges engaged by Reach Academy.

Points were given to the research presented, creativity in presentation and design, application of research to the design and, ultimately, the survival of the Smart Egg after being dropped from a height of 22ft.

It was an informative and fun-filled day for the students, teachers and parents. Congratulations to the Winning Team Eggsperts and the team that won Best Presentation, M.A.N.K. Machine.

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October was Breast Cancer Awareness month and Thursday, October 31 was Pink Day at Arnold Road!

Women and men around the world are being diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, for every 21 Jamaican women, one will develop breast cancer. To show our support to the JAMAICA CANCER SOCIETY and those suffering from the scars of cancer, everyone was encouraged to wear a splash of PINK. The support was enormous; staff came out in droves wearing pink shirts, socks, pants, headbands and ribbons. The theme for the day was HOPE IS STRONGER THAN FEAR!, and over 120 PINK Shirts with this logo was purchased by the Arnold Road staff with proceedings going towards charity.

Arnold Road looked as though it was painted PINK! Information on early detection, statistics and how to do self-checks were posted along the walls. Staff participated in fun activities and trivia, winning prizes for Best Female & Male in PINK. It was a fun filled day with laughter and enjoyment. But even in our enjoyment we still remembered our brothers and sisters who have fought and are fighting the good fight! We continue to echo the sentiments “The Best Protection Is Early Detection” and remember “Hope Is Stronger Than Fear”!

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N ewport Newport Mills Goes PINK for Breast Cancer!

October is internationally recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

The Newport Mills team traded in their signature blue shirts for pink on the last day of October.

October recognizes the strength, bravery and pain of those near and far who have fought and continue to fight the battle of breast cancer.

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Therefore, it’s only natural that the NPM team made it our duty to bring awareness by celebrating the cancer survivors among us, as well as the heroes who live on in our memories.

It is important that we (MEN included!) actively seek out the facts regarding breast cancer, learn the symptoms to facilitate early detection and schedule routine medical check-ups.

The good news is that most individuals can survive breast cancer if it’s detected and treated early.

Here are some tips from the Newport Mills team: āā If you are a woman, age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them. āā If you are a woman, age 50 to 74, be sure to get a mammogram every 2 years. You may also choose to get them more often. āā Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms. āā If you are a man, especially over the age of 50, check regularly for lumps in your breast tissue. Don’t be embarrassed to get checked out by a doctor!

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Impacting Lives & Each Other Since October 2018, the team at Copperwood has been on a journey to positively impact the lives of their surrounding community with their outreach programme.

The workers at the facility were very excited about the programme and the extent to which they were making a positive impression on the neighbourhood.

A myriad of fund raising activities were carried out which included: cake sales, pizza sales, smoothie sales and our sports day celebration. These activities were greatly supported by both the staff and external parties like our Security Team and the Fire Brigade Unit in Lucea.

The security team enjoying their smoothie

Cheers to a lovely cup of smoothie after a long day of work and yummy pizza

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Sport Day Celebrations Proceeds from the events were donated to St. Simon Primary in the form of thinset and grout for tiling the class rooms.

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The maintenance team offloading the tin set and grout at St. Simon Primary.

Copperwood Farms Ltd. donated their proceeds from winning the Wisynco Bottle Recycling Challenge. to St. Simon Primary.

The 2nd leg of the outreach programme will see the facility rendering assistance to the Passion Basic School and Day Care.

After a long and tedious week at work, the Management and Supervisory body at the facility distributed ice cream to the staff members, expressing their sincere gratitude.

The outreach programme has fostered a relationship with Copperwood Farms Ltd and St. Simon Primary and Mr. Andre Reid , Plant Manager, was invited to speak at their 2019 Graduation.

Mr. Reid hard at work

Special activities that fostered staff involvement and participations included our Uniform Day Celebration, Hat Day, Hero’s Day, etc.

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Our CB Group Voyage has Arrived at its

Final Port

Our Voyage ‘X’ journey which began in October 2018 arrived at the final port on October 14, 2019 at the Jamaica Conference Centre where the CB Group Leadership Team presented their painted pictures and 3 year strategy plans that will be launched in 2020. These painted pictures were a visual representation of the goals presented and incorporated use of metaphors, videos and even skits. Members of Level Up, CB’s Leadership Development Programme, were also invited to gain insight and give their feedback to the heads of all departments.

Remember back where the journey began when we started off with LEAP (Oct 2015 – Mar 2016)…here we incorporated all staff members of the CB Group and collected their vision for the Group. We then dove deep into our planning phase, FOCUS, to explore how we could make those dreams a reality. As 2019 marked the final year of our 3-year FOCUS journey, we now transition into the second phase which spans the next 3 years (2020 – 2022) as we move towards our Landing Zone in 2025.

Special highlights of the day included the Voyage X Café which provided a morning caffeine boost and specialty treats by the sea at the Harbour Lounge hosted by the Deaf Can Coffee, a social enterprise company which seeks to provide delicious coffee as well as engage, equip and empower these differently abled individuals.

A birthday milestone was also celebrated by one of our Executives, that being our very own Dr. Amiel to his surprise and our delight as he was treated a specialty cake and received a standing ovation. Best wishes for your new year!

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So…are you 2020 ready?

Do you know your painted picture?

If not, there’s still time before we say “Happy New Yeaaaar”!

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The Performance Management Cycle & Recognition Performance Management is a cycle that differs from Performance Reviews.

A review suggests one moment to look back at past performance only, whereas: “Performance Management is an ongoing process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year, in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organization. The communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying goals, providing feedback, and reviewing results” (Berkeley University of California).

After reviewing results, it is vital to recognize and reward good performance – this is also known as Performance Motivation.

There have been multiple studies which show that behaviour is reinforced by a reward system. This is due to a hormone in our brains called DOPAMINE. Dopamine reminds us of positive or exhilarating feelings and encourages us to repeat behaviours.

So, all that science aside, if we want our people to continue being top performers in this company, thus achieving alignment with the company objectives, we have to take the time to recognize and reward them in simple yet meaningful ways.

We won’t be able to get to the recognition and alignment phase of the cycle if we do not spend the time required in the feedback moment. Feedback requires honest, timely conversations about what went well and what needed improvement. We must document our discussions and plot goals to move us closer and closer to our targets, rewarding persons each step of the way.

Too often we get stuck at one step of the Performance Management cycle. We create company goals and we hope for performance to improve. But we toggle back and forth between these two moments hoping for success, without ever branching out to the rest of the circle.

We’ve got good news! It’s not too late to mend what’s broken in this cycle. Performance 360 will be approaching early 2020 and is another golden opportunity to manage the performance of our teams.

Are you ready? Get set. SCORE!

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360 Action Plan Rewards!

The CB Group was off in a flash with the second round of Performance 360° conducted in the month of July 2019.

But that’s not all!

Not only did we review ourselves, teams and Managers using the online tool, we were also tasked with discussing the results and creating an ACTION PLAN which was due August 31, 2019.

This has been a long time coming, but we are pleased to recognize the NPM Sales Accounting team for being the FIRST TEAM to complete and submit their action plans for this 360 review period.

Patrine, Shernette and Roshane have won for themselves gift vouchers from Amazon.

Way to go guys!

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Did You Know

Types

ýý More than 220,000 Jamaicans between 15 and 74 years old have diabetes. This translates to 13.6% of the population.

There are several types of diabetes, but the two most common are:

ýý Diabetes is the second leading cause of death for Jamaicans under 70 years old. It ranks as the leading cause of death for women in this age group and third for men.

Type 1 The cause is still not known and happens due to the pancreas’s inability to produce enough insulin. It is not preventable, and people who have a family history of the disorder have a higher chance of getting it.

ýý Diabetes is a leading cause of heart and blood vessel disease and a leading cause of damage to the heart in Jamaica.

Type 2 The main risk factors are obesity and lack of exercise.

This type is more common and is preventable.

ýý The ministry data shows that, up to 2009, there were 92,860 men and 132,469 women, aged 25 years and over, who had diabetes. ýý Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease as someone without diabetes.

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Prevention

When to see your doctor:

Get more physical activity

The American Diabetes Association recommends blood glucose screening if:

Exercise can help you: ýý Lose weight

ýý You’re age 45 or older

ýý Lower your blood sugar

ýý You’re an overweight adult of any age, with one or more additional risk factors for diabetes, such as a family history of diabetes, a personal history of prediabetes or an inactive lifestyle

ýý Boost your sensitivity to insulin which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range Research shows that aerobic exercise and resistance training can help control diabetes. The greatest benefit comes from a fitness program that includes both.

ýý After age 45, your doctor will likely recommend screening every three years.

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Green Business Jamaica Considering today’s environmental concerns, manufacturing green efforts are a very important aspect of social responsibility.

Global Business Trends that are incorporated by Jamaican companies today:

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) had launched a Green Business Jamaica (GBJ) certification programme in 2017 in an effort to have companies aligned with ensuring that economic gains are not realized at the expense of compromised natural resources.

āā Solar-powered lamps in all parking lots

GBJ forms a part of efforts to help transition Jamaica into a green economy, and align with recommendations of the Green Economy Scoping Study done for the government two years ago, with support from the European Union and the United Nations Environment Programme, now UN Environment.

āā Delivery trucks using a combination of diesel and biodiesel. Recycled cooking oil from local restaurants and leftover vegetable oil used to prepare products such as peanuts and cashew are used to create biodiesel

The programme provides businesses the chance to voluntarily infuse environmentally friendly processes into their operations, while practicing high standards in pollution prevention and resource conservation, in line with international standards.

āā Recycling leftover cooking oils

There are financial advantages to be gained in the medium to long term as conservation measures are adapted, while contributing to diminished stress on the natural resources, such as soil, and water resources.

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āā Cardboard boxes and recycled plastic trays for product delivery āā Propane replaced diesel fuel for cleaner emissions

āā Fueling systems equipped with sensors that indicate if there is a leak to prevent contamination of the underground water supply āā Any plastic used for bread and roll bags are 100 percent biodegradable - these break down within nine months to five years after being discarded

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How else can Corporate Jamaica play their role? #SLACK your suggestions! How can CBG improve their Going Green efforts?

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Caribbean Passion Asian Spiced Ham

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10 mins per pound

INGREDIENTS

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1 Caribbean Passion picnic or leg ham

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2 garlic cloves, crushed

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

2 tbsp shredded ginger

4. Fill the baking dish with water

1 tbsp sesame oil

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3 tbsp char sui sauce ½ tsp dark soy sauce 1½ cup honey Cloves

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 bowl, combine honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce and char sui sauce; set aside 7. Remove ham from oven, discard water and remove foil 8. Peel away the skin and carve off the desired amount of fat 9. Using a sharp knife, score the fat of the ham vertically and horizontally in diamond pattern 10. Stick a single clove into each cube 11. Pour Asian glaze 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 colour; allow to rest before carving

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CB Chicken Moroccan Spiced Roast Chicken

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1 whole CB Chicken

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1 red onion, thickly sliced 40g lightly salted butter, softened ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp clear honey

100 mins

Preheat the oven to160°C. In a large roasting tin, spread out the onion slices in a single layer. In a bowl, combine the butter with the cinnamon, cumin, paprika, honey and lemon zest; season well.

2. Put the chicken on a flat surface. Using your hands, gently ease the skin away from the breast and spread half the spiced butter over the flesh.

3. Press the skin back in place and smooth it out to ensure the butter is evenly distributed. Spread the remaining butter over the chicken (reserving 1 tbsp for the gravy), and then drizzle with the olive oil. Put the lemon halves into the cavity, and then transfer the chicken to the roasting tin, sitting it on the onions, breast-side up.

4. Loosely tie the legs together with kitchen string, and then deeply score the drumsticks three times using a sharp knife. Pour in 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) of stock, then cover the tin with kitchen foil, sealing the edges. Roast for 1 hour.

1 lemon, finely zested and halved

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2 tsp olive oil

6. Remove the chicken from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Leave to rest for 20 minutes, then transfer to a chopping board. Keep it covered while you make the gravy.

2 tsp flour 300ml chicken stock

Increase the oven temperature to 180°C. Remove the foil and continue cooking for a further 20 minutes, or until the skin is golden and the juices run clear with no trace of pink when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced with a skewer.

7. Spoon the majority of the fat from the roasting tin, leaving behind a generous tablespoonful. Stir the four and reserved butter into the cooked onions and remaining juices.

8. Put the tin over a high heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add the remaining stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for at least 2 minutes, or until thickened. Strain the liquid into a clean pan and keep warm while you carve the bird. Serve the chicken with the gravy and vegetable sides.

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Birthdays Alexander Webber

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Clive Brown

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Claude Robinson

Kay-Dian Smith

Kevon Locke

Denise Lowe

Shana Francis

Kimesha Brown

Roshane Saunders

Dennis Arthurs

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O'Brian Gray

Alicia Roberts

Beverley Scobie

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Rahan Allen

Carlene Morrison

Garth Channer

Allan Johnson

Shelly-Ann Francis

Ryhan Hall

Edward Dixon

Wayne Murdock

Valdimare Henry

Chelif Brown

Angella Marks

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Shawn Campbell

Kayon Plummer

Shurnett Williams-Davis

Monir Beckford

Coretta Anderson

Bryan Dryden

Julie-Ann Lindo 14

Ann Marie McNeil

Demmar Anderson

Otis Francis

Odari Forrest

Verrol Smalling

Trethan Lawrence

Owen Bingham

Andrae Gayle

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Fitzgerald Keyes

Jermaine Morgan

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Donna Clarke

Junior Thompson

Anna-Kay Hibbert

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Roland Whitter

Corene Henry

Ashuani Meikle

Dowen Ebanks

Joan Daley

Davian Bygrave

Noel Abrahams

Mark Haskins

Jevaughn Pearcy

Wayne Sutherland

Melrose Coore

Michael Smith

Cecelia Williams

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Sadie Brown

Sanya Parkinson

Dadrian Walker

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Vivalyn Henriques

Delloyd Pinto

Andre Green

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Donovan Taylor

Cian Chambers

Jason Steele

Claudette Whittle

Phillip Richards

Javal Gregg

Stacey Ann Harley- Green

Donald Spence

Nakiel Williams

Tino Wright

Veronica Hewitt

Shereece Campbell

Dorlton Reid

Carl Shaw

Rayon Palmer

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Seyan Costley Anthony McKenzie Brian Turner

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Omar Robinson

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Devon Senior

Keithon Rankin

Oneil Cunningham

Michael Smith

Oshane Anderson

Phillip Byfield

Caneal Saunders 24

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Ryan Johnson

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Jermaine Jones Marvin Brown Robin Perkins Yanique Algernon-Phillips Donovan Edwards

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Dwayne Simms Steve Thompson Taneisha Fullerton Tracey-Ann Taylor Carol Beckford

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Clive Brown Derval Coke Kwame Williamson Carla Doyley

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Anna-Gaye Walker Shared Services Finance and Accounting Group Office Accounting Clerk Jason Park Livestock and Animal Feeds Maintenance Newport Mills Maintenance Technician

Dwayne Edwards

Landy McCalla Distribution Foods Freetown Shipping Foreman

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Fabian Malcolm Rochelle Mitchell Curtis Mccarty

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Dwayne Grant Kadian Wilson Seyoum Sharras Thaddeous Binger Walter Plummer

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