NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022 48 INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL: JAMAICA @ 60 AND B YOND F ATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022 THE LASCO Affiliated Companies, led by the Hon Lascelles Chin, OJ, OD, LLD, celebrates with Jamaica onmarking 60 glorious years of independence. Affectionately referred to as ‘Chairman’, Hon Lascelles Chin started his career as an entrepreneur in the year just prior to Jamaica’s Independence. With this tenacious spirit and shrewd business acumen over the course of 60 years, he transformed £175 into the LASCO Affiliated Companies. Each listed on the Jamaica Junior Stock Exchange, LASCO Distributors, Manufacturers, and Financial Services provide everyday value, employment, dividends and charity for Jamaicans. Similarly, Jamaica has emerged from humble beginnings to become a globally recognised brand. Counted around the world as being among the best in sports, culture, culinary arts and many other categories, Jamaica defines the expression ‘likkle but tallawah’. The LASCO brand has made significant contributions to the shaping of the Jamaican culinary landscape by providing innovative and quality products used to achieve authentic and delectable dishes, locally and internationally. The little island of Jamaica is a culinary melting pot that reflects the cultures that have influenced the island over centuries. Each group of people brought their own way of cooking, leaving their own scrumptious and indelible contribution to our culinary heritage. Good food is the celebration of life, to top off the Independence commemoration, try out the LASCO Mackerel Bresheh Bowl recipe. Like ackee and salt fish, our national dish, LASCOMackerel and breadfruit are not natives to the region, but has found its way into the hearts and culture of Jamaican people. This recipe is very easy to prepare and will tantalise the taste buds with flavours for all to enjoy. Serve up this authentic Jamaican dish during the upcoming Independence celebrations, such as cookouts with your family and friends As our island nation celebrates the diamond jubilee, we will continue to grow in stature, locally and abroad. Jamaica is without a doubt ‘Reigniting A Nation For Greatness.’ LASCO SALUTES JAMAICA jamaica at MESSAGE If yu noh mash ants, yu noh fine him guts TRANSLATION: If you do not smash an ant, it is impossible for you to find its guts. EXPLANATION: It is only when you are closely involved with some persons that you are able to really know them. If one is not provoked, it is impossible to know the extent of his/her fury. OLE TIME PEOPLE USED TO SAY ...
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