Worth A Visit
Ambassabeth Cabins – an Eco Tourism Treasure in Portland
Looking for an eco-tourism vacation in Jamaica? How about visiting the Rio Grande Valley in Jamaica? Ambassabeth Eco-Cabins is a unique experience of Jamaican rural life and a authentic eco- tourism vacation or weekend get-away. Located in the upper Rio Grande Valley about 15 miles south of Port Antonio, the
Lots Happening in Treasure Beach This Summer
This summer at 2 Seasons Guest House in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth there will be two events definitely worth checking out. On Saturday, June 18, there will be the Treasure Beach Jazz Escape 2011 which features a scintillating line up of local and international artistes. The line up includes Karen Smith and
Delicious Padabhyanga (Indian foot massage) Available at The Wanderer
I had an amazing Indian foot massage also called Padabhyana last week with Colette Garrick at the Wanderer and thought I’d share… So here’s a little info on what Padabhyanga is all about and why its so good for you and feels so great! About Padabhyanga: Feet are a very
Wicky Wacky, St. Andrew
Here are some photos taken at Wicky Wacky, eastern St. Andrew last week, the venue for the OPA beach party. There’s something special about this area, one of the drier parts of the country, and it’s not just to do with the giant iguana we spotted…. I think this part
Kingston Lunch Spots Serve Up Good Food at Good Prices
Here’s a great post from my friend Berette Macaulay from Sebiart talking about some cool Kingston lunch spots that all serve great food at reasonable prices. We welcome Cafe El Centro, a newcomer to the Kingston foodie scene (8 Hillcrest Ave), they serve great food and VERY reasonable prices. Their
Spur Tree Lounge’s Chef Sean John Selected as one of NYC’s Hottest Chefs
Congratulations to Spur Tree Restaurant’s Chef Sean John who was selected by MACY’s Culinary Council as one of NYC’s hottest chefs. He was asked to prepare a dish for Black History Month at MACY’s department store’s kitchen studio. Sean is preparing ackee and cod bruschetta with coco bread. Visit Sean
Kingston’s Holy Trinity Cathedral – A Video by the Inna De Yard Series
The Inna De Yard series looks at Kingston’s newly resotred Holy Trinity Cathedral. This unique Jamaican religious landmark is covered from ceiling to floor with restored artwork from the early 1900’s. Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Richards details the role of the cathedral in the community. For more on the the restoration
From Guantánamo to Jamaica
YardEdge welcomes Jamaican author, Keith Delroy Lowe (Luo Gim Sang) for this article. Keith Lowe was born on the island of Jamaica. He now lives in Toronto, Canada. Holidaying in Cuba, I rode the train from Guantánamo to Jamaica. Yes, the train — not the plane or the ship. Yes,
Rededication of the Holy Trinity Cathedral
This Sunday, February 6, at 3:30 pm there will be the rededication of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary. Persons are being asked to assemble at St.George’s College at 3pm for procession into Church. For more info on the Holy Trinity Cathedral See YardEdge The restoration
Cool Places to Shop For Christmas
Ok. So there’s some last minute Christmas shopping to do – here are some definite cool (and fun) shopping spots to check out this Christmas season… 1. ART AND CRAFT FAIRS: Coming up this weekend is Market on the Lawn (December 19 at Devon House) and the Potters Fair (December 18th