The Bolt Show in Berlin
Some great shots of Usain Bolt making history here & also check out Why do Jamaicans run so fast? Congratulations to Usain Bolt!!
Little Critters that Shine and the Falmouth Pier
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshunter This is a must read blog post from Diana McCaulay that highlights extremely well the contentious conflict between economic development and environmental conservation in Jamaica. The government is about to start development of the Famouth Pier and this post discusses the possible/likely effect on Falmouth’s “luminous lagoon”. Read post
Redbones Presents 90’s Rock Live Friday
This show was rained out. The new date is Friday, September 4th. This show features Wayne McGregor of Black Zebra, Sarah Couch and Fabian Pinkney of Gas Money. 21 Braemar Ave. 8:00pm. Line up looks great!
Sean Paul Releases Second Single from New Album Imperial Blaze
Press It Up, the second single from Sean Paul’s upcoming album Imperial Blaze is now available on iTunes. The album, which is Sean Paul’s fourth studio effort will be available in stores on Tuesday, August 18.
L’Acadco Summer Dance Intensive
Check out YardEdge’s interview with L’Antoinette Stines For more info see: facebook page
Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast?
On Saturday August 8th Redbones Cafe presents a short film entitled, Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast?
Protect Pellew Island, Jamaica
Pellew Island also known as Monkey Island in Portland is currently under threat from developers. Please tweet this post.
Up and Coming Artists: the Best and the Brightest
YardEdge’s guest blogger, Petrine Archer-Straw profiles some of the up and coming young artists to watch on the local scene: Oneika Russell and Lawrence Graham-Brown. Oneika Russell- Untitled, The Stills from a Fictional Film Series, 2007 Oneika Russell Oneika Russell is currently in Japan working on a new film related
YardEdge Talks to Jamaican Poet, Tanya Shirley About Her New Collection
YE: Why are you a writer/poet? Tanya: Primarily because I’ve always loved to read and that inspired my imagination and my love for words. Reading a lot from an early age made me want to create my own stories. I’ve also been inspired by family members who loved to give