PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Trench Town is surely an iconic district
within metropolitan Kingston so it is
not a surprise that we will celebrate
the rededication of its famous child,
Culture Yard. But Trench Town is
more than music, and so is Culture
Yard.
This magazine is intended to
present another window to the
community. Trench Town, as you
will see, provides yet another form
of creative expression.
Special thanks to a number of persons; the artisans, the people
of Trench Town for allowing me to “walk n talk”, all the writers
who simply stepped up to the plate. Our photographers, the
creative team and the indomitable Sonia.
Very special thanks to our sponsors and advertisers and to
Junior Lincoln, whose vision continues to inspire.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Trench Town is like an onion and
with each layer, one gets to delve
deeper into the magnificence
of this community. It is really true
that Jamaica’s beauty is found in
its people and so beautiful and
grounding is the experience of
Boys Town and walking around the
community, how does one then
decide what stories to tell? And
what stories to ‘right’? Our greatest
dream, is that we have captured the essence of this inner city
as they stand ready to welcome the world. Whenever you
can, take an hour and visit with Trench Town, its worth it!
CONTENTS:
7 . REFLECTIONS
9 . NESBETH’S TAKE ON
TRENCH TOWN
10 . VIBES
13 . CULTURE YARD
17 . TRENCH TOWN ARTISANS
20 . AMBASSADOR THEATRE
22 . KINGSTON’S PULSE
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