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 said, no Jamaican, and waited for the customary response ...

Mike Michalowicz (pronounced mi-CAL-o-wits) started his first business at the age of 24, moving his young family to the only safe place he could afford – a retirement building. With no experience, no contacts and no savings he systematically bootstrapped a multi-million dollar business.

Then he did it again. And again. Now he is doing it for other entrepreneurs.

Michalowicz is ...

Gene Pearson (in white)

Here are some of the sights from the Liguanea Art Festival 2012 held last Sunday in Liguanea, Kingston.

This year things were a little different with some new artists present including well known Jamaican artist, Laura Facey, along with many other artists regularly seen at the fair.

As usual, the fair was well laid out, organized ...

Rootz Underground will be in concert this Saturday, May 5!

Come out and support Live Music in Kingston as well as the Rootz Releaf Programme.

Pre-sale tickets are available at Bookophilia, Spartan Health Club and Hope Gardens.

Ticket prices are $1500 pre-sold and $2,500 at the gate. V.I.P. tickets are are $3,500. Patrons will receive a ...

Here’s Episode 1 of MI A GO FOREIGN – Moving to NYC.

Enjoy this sit(dance) com dancehall style with Hanna Herbertson and Cindy Claes!

For more info on what this is all about see Mi a go foreign.

Dancehall dancer and choreographer, Hanna Herbertson teams up with Cindy Claes on MI A GO FOREIGN.

A Work In Progress by Claes and Herbertson, the sit(dance)com is not a finished product but both artists are looking to secure additional funding and support in the near future to take the project to the next level.

Here’s more info ...

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.

Maurice Ashley spent his formative years in ...

Come check out the Liguanea Art Festival -The perfect way to spend Sunday!

See images from Art Festival-2010

Date: Sunday, 29th April 2012. Time: 10am-8pm.

Liguanea Plaza. 134 Old Hope Road, Kgn 6.

FREE Admission, Parking and Shuttle Bus Service.

Parking: Sts. Peter & Paul Church or MailPac – Hope Road.

For more info see website: liguaneafestival.com

Artist Juliet Thorburn discussing her paintings with her friend and guest Paulette Terrels

“Mystical Madonnas” by Jamaican artist Juliet Thorburn opened on Friday April 6th at the Willow On State Gallery in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA.

Juliet’s collection of 22 vibrant and colourful oil paintings pay tribute to the female figure in all her true essence and glory.

Many ...

My training ground - the running track at the Mona Dam, Kingston, Jamaica

Here’s an interview I did with the Reggae Marathon blog about how my training for the Reggae Marathon (10k actually) is going so far.

I train at the Mona dam which is actually a beautiful place for walking, jogging and running with lots of different types of ...

Here’s a guest post from Mirah Lim Todd from Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) on what’s been going on with the organization lately and how you can help by joining JET today!

Formed in 1991,  JET is a non profit nongovernmental environmental organization which supports protection of the environment. Check out JET on facebook.

2012 is JET’s year ...

Marley will premiere at a free screening at Emancipation Park on April 19 at 7pm.

Welcome and thanks to Matthew J. Smith for this review of the new documentary on Bob Marley, Marley, by Kevin Macdonald.

Kevin Macdonald, the Oscar-winning director of films such as the Last King of Scotland, wants to be clear about his new documentary on Reggae ...

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Jamaican singer/songwriter Diana King. So check out her new video “Closer”, from her latest album: AgirLnaMeKING.

The video was directed by Diana King, Andrew Grey and William Richards.

Label: ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc.

Fore more check out her website dianakingdom.com

Here’s a shot of a momma donkey and a baby donkey that I snapped while driving along the road in St. Elizabeth last weekend.

They were both so cute I couldn’t resist.

Feel free to email me your photos from the Edge to karin@kwjamaica.com.

This image is a photo of a building in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica taken by YardEdge

Here’s the latest mix, “Look Below”, from Jamaica’s Electronic and House music DJ, Redselecter (Christopher Edmonds).

Sign up for the Redselecter mailing list to get the download link – http://eepurl.com/gFmG9

Journey down and very very low- Redselecter’s latest travels ...

Brick Stone Pizza Owner Kenneth Austin with Tammy Haynes, Sarah Hsia, Me (Karin Wilson Edmonds), Jacqui Sinclair and Gina Mair

Are you looking for somewhere new to eat in Kingston? Are you a pizza lover? 

Good News! Recently opened Brick Stone Pizza in downtown Kingston is now open and offering New York style thin crust (and regular crust) pizza and ...

When going up the Black River to view the local crocodiles, don’t miss Sister Lou’s River Stop for the best tasting crab backs in western Jamaica!

Black River in St. Elizabeth is Jamaica’s longest navigable river and so named for the dark colour of the water. The water looks black because of the dark colour of the ...

Steve Wilson

Jamaican Electronic Lifestyle Label Debuts With Redselecter’s “Dig A Deep Hole”

Industry veterans Steve Wilson and Christopher Edmonds (also known as Redselecter) have joined forces to launch Brand New Machine (BNM) Records.

Christopher "Redselecter" Edmonds

Formed as a response to the rising crop of Caribbean artists producing electronic music-house, techno, dubstep, electronica, etc.-that reflect the region ...

Jamaica's beautiful Blue Mountains

Check out this cool new website from the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust, JCDT.

JCDT manages the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park.

Jamaica’s Blue Mountains are famous for their coffee, scenic views, Maroon history and culture, the hike to the peak and lots more!

See my account of our hike to Blue ...