April EDITION . #29
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COPPERWOOD: I pledge
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cook up jamaica: cajun jambalaya
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Get to know our HRD Team
Table of CONTENTS
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welcome
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copperwood: i pledge champion farmer patricia depass a day in the life of carol beckford
leap: march 19
egg drop soup
did you know: office attire policy
Welcome As we reflect on the completion of another financial year, let us acknowledge the strong support of the Jamaican consumers for all our brands – Chicken, Pork, Eggs and Feed. The year which we have just closed was a very successful one for our Group, and we remain both grateful for this continued support and humble in our success. We are not standing still in our accomplishments; we continue to offer new and innovative products to consumers as we respond to their demands and have a positive report on agronomy activities at Imagination farms. Our test crops of West Indies Sea Island cotton and other important crops are being assessed as we seek to diversify and increase our contribution to the development of the Jamaican agricultural sector. A special commendation to our staff who all participated in our LEAP session activities, contributing ideas and suggestions to culminate in the goals established to propel us into the future. As we proceed in the new budget year, let us focus on maintaining the highest level of efficiencies throughout the CB Group, while maintaining the high standards we have established. We look forward to your participation in two important upcoming events, our Give Love, Give Blood drive and our annual Thanksgiving Service.
A. Eaton Barrett
Divisional Manager, Live Production
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For 10 years PAN has focused on metro Jamaica with tremendous success. Now, with a new decade on the horizon, we look to take the PAN machinery to new heights in new territories, bringing the economic activity and the job opportunities that Pan creates. For the next 3 years we move our two regional events to two of the most important and historically significant parishes in Jamaican food – “The Bread Basket” and “The Home of Boston Jerk."
Stay tuned for the dates and locations!
around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken
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Pork Industry Partners Pledge To
As the #KnowYourPork Campaign continues to roll out, we are working with all our partners in the Pork Industry to create a more sustainable industry. From the farm to the dining table, we’re proud that these partners have signed on, making a pledge to know their pork. Shouldn’t you #KnowYourPork?
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Stay tuned to @CopperwoodPork on to see videos of our partners pledging to make a more sustainable industry and check www.DoYouKnowYourPork.com for more #KnowYourPork facts and updates.
around the brand in 30 days — copperwood
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Triple the Fun @ the Pork Store!
The Pork Store had its 3rd Birthday in March! Can you imagine, that 3 years have flown by so FAST?! BIG congratulations to the amazing team at Slipe Road for their hard work and success bring the best name in pork to the people. To celebrate, we had a one day birthday bash - with samples, sales and surprises for all our Pork Lovers. Our loyal Copperwood Porkies got specials on Copperwood Pork tray packs, and Sausages and samples of delicious Five Spice Crispy Pork belly and Jerked Sausage Maraconi and Cheese! 30 Followers of @CopperwoodPork on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter also had a special chance to win 3 packs of Copperwood’s flavour packed sausages! Stay tuned to: @CopperwoodPork on
around the brand in 30 days — the pork store
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COOK UP a c i a m Ja We ’r e b a c k w i t h more great recipes. Check out this New Orleans inspired Cajun Jambalya, Jamaican Made with Caribbean Passion of course! And don’t forget to follow @CaribbeanPassionJa on for great recipes and tips!
Ingredients • 6oz Caribbean Passion Pepperoni Sausage, sliced • 4oz Caribbean Passion Sausage, sliced • 5oz Caribbean Passion Chorizo Sausage, sliced • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning • 2 tbsp olive oil • ¼ cup onion, chopped • ¼ cup, green bell pepper, chopped • ¼ cup celery, chopped • 2 tbsp garlic, chopped • ½ cup tomatoes, chopped • 3 bay leaves • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce • ¾ cups Rice • 3 cups Chicken stock • Salt & Pepper
around the brand in 30 days — caribbean passion
Creole Seasoning • 2½ tbsp paprika • 2 tbsp salt • 2 tbsp garlic powder • 1 tbsp black pepper • 1 tbsp onion powder • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper • 1 tbsp dried oregano • 1 tbsp dried thyme Directions 1. In a bowl, combine sausages and Creole seasoning. 2. In a large sauce pan, heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery for 3 minutes. 3. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. 4. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, for about 15minutes. 5. When rice is just tender add sausage mixture. Cook until meat is done, about 10minutes more. 6. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
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BADDEST Week ever! “The Bigga, Betta, BADDA Sausage had its best event sales week, and day EVER this Easter, congratulations to the Bad Dawg Team for all the hard work during the Easter Holiday and Carnival Season!” Our Record day was on Easter Monday, with huge sales of Bad Dawgs at Devon House, and at the family affair ‘Funfest’ held at Hope Gardens. ‘Carnival Week’ was the record week for us as well, with Soca fans fueling up on the BADDA Sausage at their favourite events!
At I Love Soca, Block “O”, Bacchanal @ Mas Camp, Heineken Rio – and on Waterloo Road on Carnival Sunday, our team shattered our oneweek sales records. Almost 3,500 Bad Dawgs were sold just at events in this busy week! This would have been an achievement on its own, but counting our regularly operated CBG-owned carts, we served up thousands more Bad Dawgs to smiling faces and happy tummies! A Big shoutout to our Bad Dawg Team Players that operate our carts: • • • • • • •
O’Carlos Wright Randale Hawthorne Sashell Matthews Suwayne Matthews Taniffe Phillips Samantha Forbes Keisha King And a special thank you to Asahel Huie and Jason Tracey who keep the Bad Dawg operations running smoothly day in day out!
around the brand in 30 days — bad dawg
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Meet Our Champion Farmer
Patricia Depass “Being a farmer means I call my own shots…. I’m happy to work with my Creator, closer to the earth. People need to eat, and farming is the primary production of any country”. A fighter with a heart of gold, Patricia has been dealt some hard knocks but always shines with warmth and openness. She began years ago working alongside her father selling eggs out of a Volkswagon, in Downtown Kingston, and today Patricia operates out of 3 shops – cherishing her success around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
and independence. Patricia credits switching to Nutramix in 1999, with improving her farm’s operations - “There is balanced feed, and the service is very good and I don’t wish to change at all”. In 2016, Patricia is looking to begin upgrades to her farm in St. Catherine, including paving the long driveway that leads deep into the chicken and pig houses, upgrading wood, mesh and zinc facilities to concrete and building a room where eggs can be processed. She also plans to purchase a 40ft container where her Nutramix feed can be stored properly.
Patricia is also working on innovative ways to sell her products, including bundling her eggs with products like bacon with the eggs in holiday seasons for reduced prices to boost sales. The Nutramix family supports Champion Farmers big and small; we congratulate Patricia on her hard work and look forward to farming together so we can #GrowJamaica
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BIRTHDAYS APRIL Name Audeen Martin
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Colecia Morrison
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Texroy Kelly
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Desmond Smith
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Michael Lawrence
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Nicola Thomas
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Francine Stewart
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Delmaire Stultz
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Dujon Williams
Jermaine Watson
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Donnette Smith
Wenford Clarke
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Angelia White-McKenzie 24
Griffin Gray Oneil Cooper
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Artnel McBean
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Amos Bromfield
Garfield Branes
Dwight Dunkley
Sharon Malcolm
Fitz Thomas Flora-Lee Griffiths
Admarian Davis-Myers
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Camille Burnett
Andre Williams
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Shannon Gray
Errol Francis
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Telly Elliot
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Dorothea Stewart
Juliet Rose-Marshall
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Michael Gibbs
Bartlett Powell
Jacques Collins
Harry Fearon
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Clinton Rhule
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Richard Innis
Anthony(Eaton) Barrett
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Andre Richards
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Felix Onumah
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Denham Morris
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Aileen Duncan
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Donnette Patrick
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Gregory Black
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Fitzroy Martin
Bernard Maitland
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to the newest members of the CBG Family! We’re happy to announce that Sean Hurst and his wife Stephane have welcomed a 5lb 10oz, bouncing baby boy named Ethan. Ethan was born on January 5th, his dad Sean is Information Systems Coordinator with our IT department. We wish Sean and his growing family health and happiness.
cb big ups — birthdays + staff announcements
Also in January, Elizabeth Davis our Financial Accountant, Farms, was married to her beau Mark Williams. Elizabeth and Mark were wed on January 16th, and the CBG Family wishes them the very best and decades of happiness together.
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A Day In The Life Of…
Carol Beckford Administrative Assistant, Newport Mills
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1. How long have you been a member of the CB Group? I’ve been with the company since December 2003; it will be 13 years in December! 2. So far, what’s the best part about working here? Experiencing the growth of the company throughout the years and I must say, the opportunities provided for upward mobility. 3. Describe what a typical work day is like for you. A few of my basic responsibilities daily include: • Check and respond to emails • Review my “To Do List” • Process Staff Sales • Transcribe minutes of our various meetings. • Filing and provide administrative support to managers & staff at NPM • If a ship is in port, and Ms. Black is not available, I oversee the offloading of products (corn/soy/yellow grease and products for our neighbour) • Process shipping documents 4. What gets you through a hectic work day? The comradery of the staff – we really are a family, and the wide variety of activities which I am exposed to daily. 5. Which product is your favourite at CB? Copperwood’s Smoked Pork Chops. 6. If you could switch departments for a day, where would you go and why? On the Bagging Line in the Production Department here at Newport Mills. I’m hoping to achieve beautiful Abs similar to the guys on the Bagging Line – they get a great work out there! 7. Any embarrassing moments at work? The 2nd day on job, I fell from the top of the stairs all the way to the bottom. Luckily, I was not hurt physically – just a bruised ego. 8. Any favourite chicken, pork or egg dishes? BBQ Pork Ribs with Mashed Potatoes. cb big ups — a day in the life of… carol beckford
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Get To Know Our Hardworking HRD Team Tanneithia Findley HRD Administrative Assistant
We’re sure you’ve noticed that Our Human Resource Development Team has some new faces and some familiar faces have experienced some changes recently. Their work is extremely important to all of our welfare, so take some time to get to know them! Paulette Hollingsworth, HRD Manager Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less: Provide leadership & support in implementing HRD Policies & Procedures. Would others say that you can dance? Yes, I am a good dance partner - I move
our community — get to know our hrd team
well with my partner on the dance floor. Name one short term goal? To develop the habit of eating certain “comfort food “ in moderation. What would the title of your autobiography be? In all things give thanks. What is the best compliment you’ve ever received? That I am a blessing.
Marilyn Folkes, HR Coordinator Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less: Hands on HR representative, promoting the well-being of the employee. Name three people in history (dead or alive) with whom you would want to sit down to dinner. Barrack Obama – Historical figure with unbelievable humility and class Jimmy Cliff – A great Jamaican singer actor producer etc. He is positive,
inspiring and full of awesomeness Merlene Ottey – She never quits. Any Nicknames? Yes, my family and close friends know me as “Inka” – my mother gave me that nickname for no reason at all but it’s different so I actually prefer to be called Inka than Marilyn. Tanneithia Findley, HRD Administrative Assistant Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less: Work, work, work, work, work Provide support to the HRD Teams. Name three people in history (dead or alive) with whom you would want to sit down to dinner? Malcolm X, Tupac & Marcus Garvey. Would others say that you can dance? Yep, Location: Sabina Park, Event CB Christmas Party 2014. Argument done!
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What’s the best part of your job? Having a job! I feel blessed every morning pulling up to CB gates.
Shannon Haldane, Team Leader, Recruitment & Development Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less? I support the team in hiring and developing new and existing CBG teammates. Name three people in history (dead or alive) with whom you would want to sit down to dinner? Martin Luther King Jr, Maya Angelou, My Grandfather (I miss him). What is the best compliment you’ve ever received? Anything along the lines of impacting people’s lives. That’s what living is all about after all. What’s the best part of your job? Getting to impact CB’s culture in new and exciting ways. Helping people improve themselves and their abilities. Exposing people to new opportunities. Finding the perfect fit for a position. Working closely with two phenomenal ladies. I could go on and on… Opal Robertson, Recruitment & Development Coordinator Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less? I am responsible for Recruitment and Development. What is the best compliment you’ve ever received? That I have a warm personality. What’s your favorite food? Bread Pudding, French toast, Jerk Chicken Spring Roll from Tracks & Records, cheesecake from 24/7 Café (I’m being very specific in case anyone reading this wants to get me something!) What’s the best part of your job? Best part of my job is twofold; one aspect is satisfying the need of my customers, I
our community — get to know our hrd team
look forward to the joy and appreciation that exudes each staff member because of my help. Second aspect, working with a group of individuals I’ve been privileged to call team mates. Alicia Mitchell, Recruitment & Development Coordinator Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less? Recruiting the Best Fit. Would others say that you can dance? Nope, because no one has ever seen me dance! However, I can do my thing. Any Nicknames? lol….Leonie or Tender touch… (not what you think!) Name one short term goal? Paying off my Student Loan by July 2016. What’s the best part of your job? Being surrounded by happy people. My team and friends at the CB Group help me triumph over whatever the day throws at me. Also recruiting the best fit for any given position, that alone is rewarding. Describe your dream vacation? Two weeks trip to Juneau-Alaska, am all for the scenery and experience. Adrienne Smith, Team LeaderHealth Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less? Listening, managing compensation/ benefits, aligning resources and keeping everyone content.
you’ve ever received? ADRIENNE YOU ARE SOOO STUBBORN, but I would not want you to change that part of you ever…..lol…..my previous supervisor said that to me after a weeklong out of town seminar. Lester Johnson, Payroll Clerk Describe your role at CB Group in 10 words or less Payrolls. Would others say that you can dance? Explain. I can’t dance Name one short term goal? To stay healthy. What would the title of your autobiography be? The secret person of heart. What’s the best part of your job? To see all of my job done accurately. Describe your dream vacation? On the open sea on a ship for months. Coretta Anderson, HR Assistant How long have you been with CB Group? Over 12 years now. Where are you based? At our Processing Plant on Arnold Road in Kingston Coretta’s Team Says: “Coretta is very passionate about her job. She’s a hardworking, spiritual and God fearing individual. She’s also a neat freak! Everything with her has to be properly organized and in its place.”
Would others say that you can dance? Not sure , I never stopped moving to ask. Name one short term goal? Managing my time better…it might sound vague but managing time better leads to more time for social activities, my family and of course me and in turn I will be more productive. What is the best compliment
Headed by Group COO Matthew Lyn and led by Paulette Hollingsworth, HRD is split into two teams under the acronym HRD: H –Health (Adrienne, Marilyn, Coretta, Lester, Tanneithia) and R & D – Recruitment and Development (Shannon, Alicia, Opal). Health refers to our employee’s overall wellness (financial, emotional, physical) while R & D refers to new employee/position selection and further development & training.
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Chippenham Egg Drop Soup Eggs in soup? This is an easy Chinese classic that many Jamaicans are a little wary to try, but trust us, once you’ve had it, you’ll be hooked. Ingredients: • • • • • •
5 cups chicken broth, ¾ teaspoon Asian sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon ginger, ground 3 Chippenham Eggs, well beaten Salt ¼ cup escallion, thinly sliced
Method: 1. Bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat (reserve one cup). Stir in the ginger, sesame oil, and escallion, and bring to a rolling boil. 2. Stir the mixture until the broth is quickly swirling around the saucepan. Slowly and carefully pour in the eggs, continuing to stir the broth with your other hand. The eggs should cook upon contact with the broth and create ribbons. Taste and add salt, if necessary. 3. Ladle into individual bowls and top with a little chopped escallion. 4. Enjoy! Tips: For a twist, you can add small chunks of boiled chicken breast (already fully cooked), or mushrooms.
recipe corner — egg drop soup
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Copperwood Pork Loin Chops with Mango Basil Sauce Lifted from our delicious 2016 CB Foods Calendar, this pork dish is perfect for a quick midweek meal or easy entertaining. Mangoes aren’t just a sweet treat, they are rich in cancer preventing antioxidants and pair well with fragrant basil, a known stress reducer. Ingredients: • 1 pack Copperwood Pork loin chops • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 tbsps sunflower oil • 3 medium mangoes, peeled and flesh removed from seeds • 1 tbsp minced ginger • juice of 1 large lime • handful basil leaves plus extra for garnish
recipe corner — pork loin chops with mango basil sauce
Method: 1. Season Copperwood Pork chops with coriander, cumin, salt and pepper, leave to marinate for at least an hour. 2. In a blender add mango flesh, ginger, lime juice and basil leaves with a little water and blend into a puree. Pour out into a small saucepan and simmer gently over medium low heat until heated through, turn off heat. 3. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add sunflower oil and when hot add pork chops and pan fry for at least 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown. 4. Spoon mango sauce all over cooked chops, garnish with extra basil leaves and serve immediately. 22
1. Avoid trying to raise a “sunken ship.” Know when to cut your losses, instead of doubling down on a failed course of action. 2. Put pen to paper – literally. A handwritten letter goes a long way among colleagues and clients. 3. Learn When to Say “No” - Don’t be over zealous in helping out colleagues with their work. When you start accepting work outside your job scope, people will eventually assume that they were part of your responsibilities.
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April Fool: Tips to Simplify Your (Work) Life
Life is complex. So, clear your work area and take a little time to consider how you can simplify work life
4. Accepting Imperfection Doesn’t Mean Rejecting Perfection Every job comes with its own expectation on how thorough it has to be done. If you’re always aiming for perfection in everything you do, you’re going to be burdened by your overwhelmingly increasing stress in the long-run. Do your best, and stop when the task is complete. 5. Delegate Work - It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of doing everything by yourself. Why? It seems logical to trust yourself more than you trust others when it comes to your work. But if we are to really improve our productivity level and enjoy what we do, we have to entrust certain tasks to others. 6. Learn to prioritize. - Start each morning with an idea of your top three priorities, and then accomplish those first. Ask your boss, “What are the top priorities?” Then let them know that you will commit to doing them to the best of your ability, and that might mean that other things would need to wait or be reassigned. 7. Stay in your own lane - Your business are those things you can directly influence. The things you can’t control are generally other people’s business. Your co-worker running late for a meeting or your boss is working with someone who rubs you the wrong way—these things are other people’s business, so stressing about them is a waste of your energy. 8. Organize your workspace - Studies show that your work environment has a big effect on both your state of mind and productivity. If you don’t use it regularly and it doesn’t help you do your job more effectively, put it away. Keep a few personal items to feel comfortable, but think Zen and uncluttered!
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Proper Workplace Attire don’t ruin casual friday for everyone
Who doesn’t want to look their best? It’s important to feel comfortable, but also stay professional at work. Proper work place attire can help office morale and communicates our CB Group image to all those we meet – Remember, when you’re in your work attire, whether at the office or on the road, you’re part of the CBG Family. The rules can seem a little blurry, but in general, appropriate office attire for Admin staff (males and females) should conform to the following guidelines: • Tailored pants, tailored dresses, skirts, pants/skirts suits • Skirts and dresses should be no more than two (2) inches above the knee tid bits — office attire policy
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Pants must be full length, loose‑fitting and tailored Long or short sleeved shirts. For men, a tie is preferred but is not mandatory. For men, bush jackets and other types of jackets are optional Hair, beard, sideburns and moustache must be neat and tidy in appearance Hair colours are to be moderate and sober Excessive jewelry is not allowed Polo Shirts and Jeans are only to be worn on Fridays No slippers or flip-flops, sneakers or crepes
Inappropriate Attire • Tight Jeans • Jeans with cut-outs, holes, tears/frays • Pen toed sandals (especially at the Plants) • See through fabrics, plunging necklines • Halter tops, tank tops
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CB ARNOLD ROAD FACILITY 49 Arnold Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Please contact Marilyn Folkes, 383-8898 for more information & appointment scheduling.