
The "youngest
veteran" is a slogan coined by Gareth Daley
- one of Jamaica's most
influential entertainment/news videographers and
a fast-rising music video director.
At age 26, the
details of his resume include shooting news footage
for local stations Television Jamaica (TVJ) and
CVM, as well as specials for ABC News Network
in the United States and CTV in Canada. With such
an impressive professional dossier so early in
his career, it is quite clear that the sky is
the
limit for this award-winning cameraman and promising
music video director.
From his humble
beginnings as a youngster in Ulster Spring, Trelawny,
Gareth always yearned to view the world through
wider lens. Upon graduating from Albert Town High
School, he made his way to Montego Bay and took
up a job in customer service at Super Plus Food
Stores. However, this vocation failed to satisfy
his hunger for exploration. His next job at Aqua
Sun Photo & Video brought him
closer to his dreams, and it was there that he
met his mentor, Oral Napier, who encouraged him
to move to Kingston.
In 2001, the busy
frontlines of Kingston's most volatile neighborhoods
became young Gareth's playground. During this
time, he went back to school and completed a video
production course at the Creative Production &
Training Centre (CPTC) while working at TVJ. The
rest, as they say, is history as Gareth embraced
his destiny and cemented his love affair with
the camera.
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jént'lman
translate:
GENTLEMAN
It
was a early January morning and the sun, which
has already begun its daily trek across the heavens,
slowly emerges over the walls of Port Kaiser,
St. Elizabeth. It blankets the sea of people who
seem almost cemented to the ground and devoid
of any intent to leave Rebel Salute.
Junior Kelly was
on stage doing his set as Gentleman makes his
way to the press area after a superb performance,
one that he would later describe as "reaching
the people".
Gentleman is hoping
to widen this reach in 2007 with his in-the-works
album set for release this summer. Appropriately
titled "Another Intensity", the new
album promises to be an intense compilation of
roots reggae. The finished product will feature
the likes of Don Corleon, Bobby Digital and Gentleman
himself working behind the scenes.
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Are
Gentlemen a Dying Breed?
Do they care about social grace?
He
says he really likes you and you've been going
out for a couple of months, but something at the
back of your mind keeps nagging at you. However,
you cannot quite seem to put a finger on it.
Yes, he's charming,
funny, a sharp dresser, witty and very easy on
the eyes. However, on every date or movie night
he insists that you go 'dutch' and almost every
conversation with him stems from a 'please call
me' text sent to your phone. He does not bother
to hold the door open for you, nor does he hold
your hand in public. While all your girlfriends
and co-workers got lingerie and fur covered handcuffs
for Valentine's, he told you that he didn't believe
in the whole commercialisation of love (yet he
devoured the chocolates you bought him!).
Could it
be that he is a tightwad, a pennypincher or just
plain mean? Or could it be more than that? Could
it be that he just doesn't know how to treat a
woman? Is chivalry the new curse word? Is it dead
or are women simply expecting too much?
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Kimberly
Lawson
The Charming Pint
Size Dynamo
You
hear the sound of her laughter long before you
even encounter this pint size dynamo, as her zest
for life manifests itself in a bubbly personality
and engaging smile. Indeed Kimberly Lawson radiates
charm and those with whom she comes in contact
cannot help but be motivated by this marketing
mini mogul that has assisted one of the island's
leading manufacturers and distributors giant Wisynco
Group Limited, to stay on top of their game.
Buzzz has turned
the spotlight on Kim, her marketing skills, her
company's goal of market domination, and what
drives the 5feet 3-inch woman to make everything
count, both personally and professionally.
As Public Relations
and dvertising Manager at Wisynco, a job she has
held for almost two years, Kim has her hands full
as their line of products grow in leaps and bounds
constantly. They are a real force to be reckoned
with, especially in the beverage department where
they kick butt with their
cranberry cult following, courtesy of Ocean Spray.
According
to Lawson, it was not that difficult to buy into
Wisynco's whole
philosophy and outlook as she quickly saw where
they were heading and opted to get on board that
fast paced train. "Zachary Harding, the Marketing
Director called one day and told me they were
in the process of expanding their marketing team
and I was his first choice for PR Manager
and here I am. I really enjoy it here as it is
an easy environment to work in, as the people
are real and lovable. I've been in organizations
where you have to watch your back and walk carefully,
but here everyone is humble and mean each other
well. When people come to our offices, they are
usually surprised at the general relaxed atmosphere
and camaraderie. It is amazingly friendly yet
it works."
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