Jamaicans on the Edge
German Town The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica
Check out this new trailer of an upcoming documentary about German heritage and history in Jamaica. “German Town The Lost Story Of Seaford Town Jamaica” is a full length documentary that explores the history of German heritage and history within Westmoreland, Jamaica. Deep within the isolated undeveloped mountains of Westmoreland
Jamaican In Paris: Nationality on My Back
Thanks to YardEdge contributor, Opal Palmer Adisa, for this reflection on being a Jamaican in Paris… Last August, while alternating between relaxing, meditating and writing in Luxembourg Garden in Paris, I was interrupted from my reverie by a stranger who asked if I were Parisian. Without a moment’s hesitation I
Jamaica Produces a Chess-Master, Maurice Ashley
YardEdge again welcomes writer Opal Palmer Adisa for this article on Jamaican American Maurice Ashley, International Chess Grandmaster, a fitting story to celebrate Jamaica 50! The first ten years of a child’s life defines and imprints him. Wherever he goes thereafter, whatever he becomes is somehow influenced by those initial defining years.