Exploring Jamaica One Story at a Time
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Cover Born in Kingston, Jamaica, middle child of Patricia Barrett and Harold Buchanan, Candice defied great odds from her earliest days to become a highly-regarded voice in Caribbean broadcast journalism, tireless advocate for her community, and a capable ambassador for her culture. A life-long performer, Candice began singing solos as a young girl, featuring on the choir at Excelsior Primary School in Kingston, and being compared to Regina Bell before the age of 10. Moving to Excelsior High School, Candice Buchanan realized a gift for dance as well, leading her to graduate at 16, and begin studying Performance Arts at the renowned Exed Community College in Kingston, Jamaica. She would later study broadcasting at the media technology institute. Candice Buchanan started working at 14 years old and hasn't stopped yet. This impeccable work ethic collided with her stubborn determination to exceed expectations when, while working in a television production role, Ms. Buchanan suffered from a minor stroke at the tender age of 18 years old. A harrowing result of 18-hour long work days, Candice was told that she would walk with a limp for the rest of her life. An avid high-heel enthusiast, the media veteran reflects fondly on an experience that would cause most others to quit on their dream altogether, as a source of pride, motivation, and reassurance that there isn't much that can stop her. That grit, self-esteem and fighting spirit, Candice attributes largely to her upbringing in Kingston. As the middle child of the Buchanan family, she learned from an early age the value of responsibility and the value of unselfishness.
“Always try to see the spirit of god in people, let this govern your actions,” she recalls her mother instructing her, and feels that the countless nuggets of wisdom gifted to her as a young girl is the secret to the success she has enjoyed later on in life. "I have learned in my time in the industry that a true professional lives for the craft, not the hype or glamorous nature of the job. You have to be in it for the love or you WILL burn out or go down the wrong path and stay there." Candice Buchanan is unique as a media personality and presenter, because of the fact that she had more technical experience as a producer behind the camera than most. Today, Candice Buchanan has dedicated her life, and her wealth of knowledge, to teaching the next generation of creatives, and educating the mainstream about the culture she holds dear. In January of 2015, she launched Island Fever FM as a platform dedicated to educating youth about all aspects of Caribbean culture and addressing miseducation. Island Fever FM is the broadcast media arm of her non-profit organization Caribbean Social Education Foundation. Visit www.islandfeverfm.com
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Be encouraged, for you are not alone. These concepts can be applied in your personal and professional life. This is a process, so you will have to apply them regularly. Remember, repetition will become automatic. The power is within you and you can do it. 1. Understand your self-worth. When you begin to appreciate your uniqueness, you will learn to your value. 2. Know your purpose. God had already given you all that you need, now look within. 3. Do not compare yourself to others. You are an individual; this means your path from another. 4. Stop equating your success to a degree, job, home or clothes. Don’t look down on others for your story is not their story. 5. Know that you are beautiful creation. Beauty standards are not defined by images that are air brushed and heavy laden with makeup. 6. Don’t allow external things to define you. Remind yourself of who you are: a divine creation of God. 7. Take authority over your thoughts. Anyone who spews hatful words to you is coming from a painful part of themselves. Do not allow their pain to impact you. Janice K. Maxwell – editor
Contributors
Joy Campbell
Judith Hylton
Geoffrey Philp
Karl A. Mitchell
Contents Book Club Cinema Scene Musical Notes – Protoje Recipe Corner - Coconut Pie Recipe
Jamaican canvas artist Exploring Jamaica One Story at a Time
Waking up and claiming your beauty My Fondest Memories of My Island Home Jamaica What is in a name? Reflections on my School Days Fun things to do in Jamaica
Protoje
Oje Ken Ollivierre aka Protoje, is a contemporary reggae singer that is heavily involved in the revival of conscious roots reggae genre. His mother is Jamaican singer Lorna Bennett, best known for her 1972 rendition of "Breakfast in Bed" and his father is a former calypso king from the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Protoje has announced a new label deal with RCA Records. The deal allowed him "a certain level of creative control" and included artists Lila Iké and Sevana, who he had been mentoring under his own In.Digg.Nation label
Coconut Pie Recipe Ingredients 1 9-inch Piecrust 3 Eggs 1 cup Corn Syrup ½ cup Brown Sugar ¼ cup Evaporated Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 1 cup Coconut (freshly shredded is best)
Method Preheat oven to 350°F. Fit piecrust into pie pan and crimp edges. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla. With a hand mixer, combine on medium speed. Stir in coconut. Pour mixture into piecrust and very carefully place pan into oven. Bake for about 20 minutes until filling is set. Remove from oven and cool completely. 8 to 10 servings
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