Neville Shields

Neville Shields was a pioneering figure in Jamaica's pyrotechnics industry, having founded Fireworks and Explosives Limited (FEXEL) and played a crucial role in revitalizing fireworks celebrations in Jamaica post-2000. His early mentorship under George McFarlane set the stage for his career, during which he successfully petitioned the government to lift a ban on fireworks, marking a significant moment in Jamaican history with a spectacular display over Kingston Harbour.