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.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,649 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 2,649 | $15,000 | 13$ |
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Neville Shields was a master blaster who began his journey in the explosives industry in 1957 and played a pivotal role in the development of Jamaica's pyrotechnics industry.
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