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Producers of the new TV series From Yard have announced a postponement of the show’s Gala World Premiere originally slated for Monday September 25 at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem.

New Date to be Announced

The official statement from the producers states that “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gala World Premiere of From Yard – The Series originally scheduled for Monday September 25 at The Schomburg Center in Harlem, has been postponed. The producers wish to apologise to our fans and well wishers, as well as to our charity partners, The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations  (USA) Inc, (UJAA), for any inconvenience caused by this postponement. We look forward to announcing another date and venue for this event in due course.”

Proceeds from Jamaica Premiere to Benefit Jamaican Mothers

Meanwhile, the Jamaican Premiere Screening of the series, slated for Monday September 18 at 8:30 pm at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre in Kingston proceeded as planned. Broadcast Presenter and Instructor Paula -Anne Porter-Jones and playwright and actor David Heron co-hosted the festivities. The Jamaican Premiere Screening was a charity fundraiser for The BAM MOMS Club. The BAM MOMS Club was founded in 2021 and is geared towards providing prenatal education for pregnant women in the fourth to seventh month of pregnancy. All proceeds raised from the Jamaican Premiere of From Yard will contribute to the club’s Prenatal Education Scholarship Programme, which will consist of a 6 week programme for 15 to 20 underprivileged expectant mothers in our community starting in October. These women will receive prenatal education from a range of experts including Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Lactation Specialists and Pelvic Floor Specialists.

True Life Story of Dave Heron

From Yard is an immigrant urban drama directed by Leland Benford that traces the true life story of Jamaican born Dave G Heron (not to be confused with the aforementioned David Heron), from his humble childhood beginnings in Maverley, Kingston through his subsequent emigration to the USA and his turbulent adolescence and young adulthood on the streets of New York City. The series is the first ever television production to portray the pursuit of the American dream through the eyes of a Jamaican family.

The  largely Jamaican cast includes Shevrado Oliver as series lead character Dave G Heron, Glen ‘Titus’ Campbell, Joe Herrera, Darron Donaldson, Miranda Melhado, Claire Dennison, Ashanti  Harris and Adam Christian, making his professional acting debut as young Dave G, see in flashback scenes of the character’s childhood in Jamaica and the USA. Co host of the Jamaican Premiere David Heron, also appears in the production as Samuel Heron, father of series protagonist Dave G.

Photo – Nick Whatley

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Pork will always be a delicacy, but when you taste a pork dish prepared by a Jamaican, you unlock the secret levels for your palate. With our talent for blending Caribbean spices together and creating some of the most delectable rubs, pork thrives and bursts with flavor in our hands. Here are five mouthwatering Jamaican pork dishes to take you back to your grandmother’s kitchen.

Jamaican Pork Stew

This hearty stew combines tender pork with aromatic herbs and spices. It’s a staple in Jamaican cuisine, loved by locals and visitors alike. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or just longing for a comforting meal, this dish is sure to melt in your mouth and caress your taste buds.

Jerk Pork

Tender pork shoulder is marinated with a blend of African and Jamaican seasoning, slow-roasted, and then grilled for a smoky, flavorful treat. “Jerk” is believed to have origins in the Spanish word “Charqui” or from the practice of poking holes in the meat before seasoning. Grilled over pimento wood, this dish captures a smoky essence that will leave you craving more. No cookout or family get together is complete without some jerk pork.

Oven-Baked Pork Chops

Jamaican-style pork chops are marinated with a delicious mixture of spices, herbs, garlic, onions, scallions, thyme, allspice, and scotch bonnet peppers. Baked with the marinade, these chops are juicy, sweet, and spicy – a unique flavor combination.

Corned Pork and Ackee

The memories of this breakfast dish will leave you craving it every morning, in season and out of season. In this meal, salted or pickled pork is combined with ackee, as a replacement for salted fish. This blend of flavors when served with fried dumplings creates a savory and satisfying dish that will live rent-free on your palate.

Stew Peas with Pigtail Cuts

Stew Peas with Pigtail Cuts is a popular dish in Jamaica. This stew features red kidney beans, giving it a rich earthy color and some tenderized cuts of pickled pig’s tail and maybe stew beef. Bursting open during cooking, the peas add thickness to the stew. Stirring in just the right quantity of coconut milk, salted pig’s tail, herbs, and spices creates a harmonious melody of flavors that will elevate your culinary experience.

So, why not visit a local Jamaican restaurant today? Your taste buds will thank you for it!

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