Tony Martin’s new book on Amy Ashwood Garvey
Renowned Garvey Scholar and one of the most prolific writers on Marcus Mosiah Garvey and African History, Professor Tony Martin, has a new book out entitled, Amy Ashwood Garvey, Pan-Africanist, Feminist and Mrs. Marcus Garvey no. 1 or, A Tale of Two Amies. It can be bought at all good bookshop.
Somerset Falls, Hope Bay, Portland
Visit Somerset Falls for a tranquil but memorable experience. Situated in a beautiful corner of Portland, Somerset Falls is clothed in magnificent colours, boast numerous exotic birds and tropical flowers you just can’t afford to miss.
Calabash International Literary Festival
Treasure Beach, Jamaica, 23 - 25 May 2008
The only international literary festival in the English-speaking Caribbean, Calabash was founded in 2001 by novelist Colin Channer. Over 30 authors feature at the festival and, together with musicians from around the world, they fill the festival agenda with readings, discussions and musical events. Calabash is 'earthy, inspirational, daring and diverse. Its aims are to establish a world-class literary festival, with its roots in Jamaica and branches reaching out into the wider world.
Nanny Town Remembered
Under Queen Nanny’s leadership, the residents of Nanny Town established their footpaths on the edge of precipices and under rock overhangs so the British soldiers had to walk in single file. That made it easy for the Maroons to stage an attack and many soldiers fell to their death without a single shot fired.
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