Prissytroopers – Surfing in Jamaica
Here’s an interesting video from a series called “Prissytroopers” produced by David Borely which is basically a kind of travel/documentary series started in Trinidad but which has now come to Jamaica. This video is about learning to surf in Jamaica. There’s lots more where this came from at prissytroopers.com Check it
Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Fest: Recycle for Life
On Thursday, April 22nd, Shakti Mind Body Fitness and ECCO Magazine will be hosting an all-day Earth Day event entitled ‘Earth Fest: Recycle for Life’. The event will be held at the gardens of Shakti and will include live music from Cezar, some of Kingston’s finest drummers and Voices for
New Rootz Underground Album Now Available Online
Rootz Underground’s new album, Gravity, is available online now at rootzunderground.com/store Rootz Underground is also now on an extensive tour in Europe.
L’Acadco’s 26th Season Features Patsy Ricketts
Last year L’Acadco – A United Caribbean Dance Force celebrated a successful 25th staging to sold out enthusiastic audiences. This year the company presents “SHIPS’ LOG – Daaance Coconut Daaance,” a historical account of our heritage from slavery to present day. This season will take place at the Philip Sherlock
Young Jamaican Astronomers to Benefit from a Donation of Galileoscopes
“Nothing piques a child’s interest in astronomy as effectively as looking through a telescope she/he built herself/himself.” 400 Galileoscopes have been donated to Jamaica in a joint project between the Astronomical Association of Jamaica (AAJ), the Ministry of Education and the UWI Physics Department.
Kingston’s Water Woes
Here is a an interesting video talking about our water problems.
“Dance With Me – A Contemporary Dance Experience” With Kofi Walker
Calling all dancers! Kofi’s contemporary dance class will be starting again on Tuesday, February 1 at Edna Manley from 6 to 7:30. See his facebook page for more info.
Font Hill, St. Elizabeth
Font Hill is a beach park off the main road in St. Elizabeth (near the boarder with Westmoreland) about 20 minutes from Black River. It’s a small cove really, but the water is beautiful, the beach is clean and the facilities are good (restrooms, changing area, bar, snack counter, covered
YardEdge is Two Years Old!
The YardEdge mascot celebrates two years! Happy Birthday to YardEdge! To show our appreciation to you our faithful followers and readers, we’re giving away some cool YardEdge prizes. Winners will be chosen in a draw on Monday, April 26th 2010!
Farin X Change Joins Rock Saga Festival Lineup
Farin X Change, Jamaica’s north coast roots-rock-reggae heavyweights, have been added to the lineup of Rock Saga, Negril’s interactive alternative rock festival scheduled for the last weekend in May. With this booking, Farin X Change joins some of the biggest up-and-coming alt rock bands in the international market, including Lovehammers,