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INSPIRING JAMAICA - Enduring strength of a mother

In Jamaica, Mother’s Day is not simply observed; it is revered. It is a sacred tradition woven into the cultural fabric of our society, where gratitude is not only expressed but deeply felt. From…
Updated 18 hours ago

Poems

Ode to Mother Mother, you bore me for nine months in that hallowed space, And caressed me with your virtual embrace. My birth was met with joy and pain, But the bundle you held in your hands Made…
April 26, 2026 by Bimal Saigal

Gratitude – make it contagious

“Most people repay small favours, acknowledge medium ones, and repay greater ones - with ingratitude”. These are the words of wisdom by the 18th-century scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin. The…
From left: STATHS Trust members Ron Ingleton, Barrington Johnson, Peter Townsend, Daniella Hyde, Kamal Gilzene, Toni Spicer,Frank Boyd and Lorenzo Gordon pose for a photo.
April 26, 2026

STATHS Trust – legacy in action

For the Saint Andrew Technical High School (STATHS), legacy is a structured, living system. At the centre of that system is the STATHS Trust, an organisation deliberately designed to ensure that…
April 26, 2026

As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he!

We have all heard the timeless proverb, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” It is often quoted to emphasise the power of thought. Yet, we tend to overlook a crucial word – heart. Our attention…
In this 2021 photo, a sunset is seen from the Kingston Waterfront.
April 26, 2026

The anchor of identity: Why culture is our greatest shield

As April draws to a close, the Kingston Waterfront offers more than a scenic horizon. It presents a powerful metaphor. Along the edge of one of the world’s largest natural harbours, we are reminded…
An artist’s illustration of artificial intelligence (AI).
April 20, 2026 by Laura Beers

Thousands of AI‑written books – edited or ‘polished’ – flood market

At some point in the next several months, I am hoping to receive a modest check as a member of the class covered in the class-action settlement Bartz v. Anthropic. In 2025, the artificial intelligence…
April 20, 2026

Are you a ‘victim’ of circumstances?

We often believe that life happens to us, that circumstances, fate, or past conditions decide who we become. Yet, we are shaped less by dramatic turning points and more by the subtle, repeated choices…
The misty Blue Mountains.
April 20, 2026

The sovereign wealth

The world is currently navigating a period of profound uncertainty fluctuating energy costs, food supply disruptions, and environmental shifts. In this global “crunch”, Jamaica’s true wealth is being…