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Archived: Fay Ann Speaks Unconventional Christmas and Hateful Critics

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Artiste, wife and mother. These are the three hats worn by female soca heavyweight, Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez. Alvarez, in the prelude to Christmas day, took the time to chat with ETCETERABUZZ.COM, telling us of her plans for the season. The former Road March champ told us that her family’s celebrations do not mimic that of most Trinbagonians who usually follow tradition, changing every house curtain annually and even painting their homes for a sense of renewal in the New Year.

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The vi-queen, as she’s popularly called, says visitors to the home she shares with hubby Bunji Garlin and daughter, Syri, are often surprised to find their home void of christmas decorations at this time of year. The Alvarez family, she says, celebrates christmas in a somewhat unconventional way, surrounding themselves with family members and their closest friends, giving back to certain communities and donating to various charities. Fay Ann told us they celebrate by giving thanks for their many blessings received throughout the year.

Fay says she yearns for the return of Christmases past, saying she feels we’ve lost  sight of the real reason for the season, blaming it on the commercialization of the season. 

With just over a month to go before the greatest show on earth, Lyons and Bunji are hard at work. By her own admission, their success can be attributed in part to careful and strategic planning. She told EBUZZ that she’s not at all daunted by the short carnival season, saying that she has a job to do, regardless. She counts herself among the more fortunate as she gets to share the stage with her husband. “At the end of the day, we perform…we do everything together.” Fay Ann says she is blessed to be doing what she loves with the man she loves. 

The couple’s itinerary is planned around their daughters school schedule, and though they travel a lot, they do not leave the country for more than a few days at a time. She says ensuring that a balance is maintained for their daughter’s sake comes with its fair share of challenges, but as a team, they make it work.

Fay Ann Responds to criticism…

Lyons-Alvarez refers to unvalidated critics as hateful.

Often accused of hanging on to Bunjis ‘coat tail’ she jokingly responded “my husband does not wear coats” before adding that she and her husband are a team. The soca beauty said her successes are his and vice versa. “You can’t have two people in a relationship and have the success separate…”

Lyons-Alvarez said utterances to the contrary are made by “hateful, spiteful people who have nothing better to do.” 

With a few releases already putting fetters in the right frame of mind, Lyons says she is proud of her ability to pen her own lyrics, noting that not many artistes can boast of such an ability. Fay Ann performs at Fire Fete on January 16th, Ladies Night Out on January 23rd and Army Fete in January 29th. 

EBUZZ CONTRIBUTOR: DIONNE BAPTISTE 

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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Canadian rapper, Drake is once again teaming up with Caribbean entertainers, delivering a brand new album called, ‘Maid of Honor,’ which is now available on all streaming platforms. It was one of three albums the artiste simultaneously dropped on May 15th – the other two being ICEMAN and HABIBTI.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

One of the singles on ‘Maid of Honor,’ called ‘BBW’ features the work of Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, Denise ‘Saucy Wow’ Belfon – her 1998 track, ‘Work.’

The lyrics, ‘Put Yuh Back in It’ became a trending expression on TikTok in 2020 when it became a challenge on the popular platform. That viral opportunity six years ago, led to the song’s resurgence and Belfon’s name being called by younger generations whose parents, aunts and uncles would’ve more than likely grown up on her music and performances in the Caribbean. Fast forward to 2026, and Belfon is once again enjoying a viral moment as news broke that her song had been sampled by Drake. “Everything is legitimate and I want to thank the team – Fabian Alfonso, a copyright specialist out of Trinidad and Tobago ; He was very instrumental in making this deal become reality, said Belfon in a chat with Ebuzztt, before expressing gratitude to several other instrumental people, and Drake’s OVO team.

In 2022, dancehall artiste, Shenseea and rapper, Megan Thee Stallion also sampled ‘Work’ on the single, ‘Lick.’ Belfon, who lives in New York, had, at that time, attended a release party at a nightclub in New York, where Shenseea acknowledged the Soca artiste’s influence on the new release.

The Maid of Honor album delivers 14 singles and added to T&T’s Denise Belfon, Jamaican artiste, Popcaan is also featured on a single called, ‘Amazing Shape.’

Denise Belfon’s personality and charisma has, for a very long time, made her a fan favorite in the Caribbean. A vocal powerhouse and unique stage performer, she has stood the test of time in the Soca music industry, having created massive soca anthems like ‘Work,’ ‘Wine and Bend Over’ and ‘Wining Queen’ among countless other flavorful singles.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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