That fateful date for slaves living in Maidstone, Manchester, Jamaica, was August 1, 1834. Those who managed to sleep, or stay sober, or remain awake during the 24 hours leading up to that fateful ...

hilly terrain in North West Manchester, the community of Maidstone is, in some ways, like many others in rural Jamaica. The majority of the people live off the land, crime is minimal and most ...