18th century print of Port Royal Jamaican author and researcher, Marilyn Delevante, is the author of two books, The Island of One People: An Account of the History of the Jews in Jamaica (with Anthony Alberga) and most recently The Knell of Parting Day, also dealing with the Jamaican Jewish

YardEdge: What is Café Blue? Jason: Café Blue is an authentic Jamaican coffee shop concept. YardEdge: Describe your vision for Café Blue? What are you trying to create? Jason: We are trying to create a true Caribbean lifestyle product that highlights the best coffee in the world, the wonderful vibrancy

Jamaican poet, Dr. Velma Pollard along with Earl McKenzie are launching two books of poetry on Sunday, November 23 at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts at 11 am.   Earl McKenzie is launching Almond Leaf and Velma Pollard, Leaving Traces, both published by Peepal Tree Press this year. 

YardEdge talks to Ainsley Burrows, Jamaican poet who was recently featured in the new Guiness TV ad shown above. YardEdge: Why are you a writer? Poet? Ainsley: I am a writer and a poet because I realized that this was the reason why I was put here. YardEdge: When did

YardEdge: What is The Wanderer? Colette: The Wanderer is a small bazaar-like shop that is constantly evolving. In 1982 The Wanderer was a Mexican Craft shop, now it carries an extensive collection of vintage Native American silver jewellery and vintage/retro handbags, Carpe Diem t-shirts, Feng Shui enhancers and a variety

YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Joanna: It’s a part of my existence…it’s an expression of who I am and my desires, thoughts and dreams. YardEdge: When did you first become one or when did you first realize that you wanted to be one? Joanna: From ever since I was

Part 2 of a 2 Part Interview YardEdge: What other artists have influenced you and how? Peter: People who know me groan when I mention Canadian comedy but that’s just a fact. I’m a big fan of SCTV. I’ve always been inspired by great films and I admire the work

Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview YardEdge talks to Peter Dean Rickards, creator of The Afflicted Yard and editor of First Magazine. YardEdge: Why are you a photographer? A writer? Peter: I’m a writer because I love to write and I’m a photographer by accident. YardEdge: When did you

YardEdge talks to Gas Money about being rockers in the land of dancehall…. YardEdge: How did the band get started? Vernon: Vernon and Daniel met back in 2005. Both being into rock music and being guitar players they toyed with the idea of starting a band. Vernon, meanwhile, worked at

Part 2 YardEdge: Do you enjoy doing art as a “business”? Kima: It’s like a roller coaster! It has its ups and it has its downs. It’s a whole new ball game when it comes to doing art as a business as there are no ‘definites’ really. Where as one