Leaving A Legacy - Jamaica - Early School Life in the 60ties

This week we continue to "Leave a Legacy" with real life stories from people who llved it. So far for our stroll down Memory Lane, the Backyard has welcomed guest from Kingston, St. Elizabeth and now we get to hear about growing up in Manchester. Sharing memories as we labrish this week is, Elizabeth R. Powell-Jackson, fondly known as, “Beth”. Born in Kingston and raised in Manchester, Beth attended Bethany Elementary and Manchester Secondary High School. She migrated to Rhode Island USA after High School, and has travelled extensively around the Eastern Caribbean, learning all about the various Caribbean cultures. Passionate and proud of her roots, Beth is actively involved in various projects that support preservation of the Jamaican culture. She brings to us her contagious enthusiasm and fond memories of her early days growing up in Jamaica.