Photographed by Joanna Francis 1.   Area Youth Foundation- Transforming Lives 2.  “Hit ‘Em” Featuring Sean Paul & Jigzagula Now on iTunes 3.  Yardedge Talks to Joanna Francis, Jamaican Photographer 4.  Kingston’s Coolest Party It Up At Uber Hip Smokin’ Jacket 5.  Yardedge Talks to Peter Dean Rickards 6.  Berette Macaulay-Jamaican

Test shoot at Spurtree Lounge NYC Berette Macaulay is an actress, model, dancer, photographer, philosopher and a whole lot more about which I’ll let her speak for herself…. Part 1 in a 2 part series YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Berette: Because I have no idea how to be

Monique Lai is a Jamaican photographer living in Brooklyn, NY. YardEdge talks to Monique about her passion… YardEdge:Why are you a photographer?When did you first realize that you wanted to become one? Monique:… very early on, I knew I had an eye, and I think I wasn’t ready for a

Winscents, Candle making, Jamaican entrepreneurs, new business

July 18th to 20th, Helen MacMillan and Inner Journey Retreats present a weekend retreat entitled “A Reconnection and Renewal Retreat” at Woodside, St. Andrew. This weekend promises to be a time of fun, laughter, self discovery and just plain relaxation and re-connecting to your true self. The retreat will include

Random Chaos jammin’ at Tony’s Bar Dominique Brown from Random Chaos YardEdge went to see Random Chaos perform live at Tony’s Bar last week. The night featured Anthurium, Crimson Heart Replica, and Random Chaos, all of whom rocked. Band members of Random Chaos are Dominique Brown, lead singer, Craig “Flee”

YardEdge talks to Loni Jones, 24, makeup artist and extreme lash stylist from Kingston, Jamaica. Loni was an art student but found her true love for makeup more gratifying. She has worked with many photographers, entertainers and personalities in the entertainment industry both in Jamaica and internationally. She has been

Sean Paul & Farenheit Buy “Hit Em” on itunes Jamaican dancehall soul singer Farenheit released his latest single “Hit ‘Em” featuring Sean Paul and Jigzagula on iTunes on May 20, 2008. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer and remixer Josh One of Nappy Roots fame, “Hit ‘Em” is an old fashioned jeep-beat

Crimson Heart Replica and band members celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Chilitos. Crimson Heart Replica and band celebrated Cinco de Mayo last night at Chilitos Restaurant on Hope Road. Chilitos turned out to be a great new venue for live music and offered up some muy delicioso Mexican food and

    YardEdge talks to Jamaican watercolour artist Juliet Thorburn about her work and what it’s like to be a full time artist in Jamaica. YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Juliet: It’s a creative outlet for me- a part of my self expression. YardEdge: When did you first become