The National Visual Arts Competition 2006
THE JAMAICA Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) Visual Arts Programme for 2006 is replete with exciting possibilities for the exposure, promotion and development of Jamaica's artists.

Artie and the squatting cricketer
AS WE sipped cold beers on his veranda the other afternoon, Artie and I got into an argument about what was the most important news story of the week. On the table before us were recent newspapers which we were using to make our judgements.

Ism and schism
MISS LADY sey de Church did pack. People far and near. All who never know de man, but know him by him reputation come fe send him off. But de parson teck de cake. Backa him back people call him de Reverend Hatch Match and Dispatch. For him ongle preach...

A celebrated murder mys tery
FOR THOSE who remember or were told the story of Edward VIII, the King of England who abdicated the throne in 1936 to be with the woman he loved, John Marquis' 'Blood and Fire' reveals another side to the man known for probably the most inspirational...

Great read for children
IF YOU'RE thinking of what gift to buy for that little girl's or boy's birthday, think no further. Silver Musgrave medal winner Jean D'Costa has produced yet another entertaining story for children in the age range eight to 10 years. Her book, Jenny...

'Mills and Boonish' tale of romance
A 21-YEAR-OLD fashion editor, Patricia 'Trisha' Barrett, is sent on assignment to Jamaica by the magazine YOU: TOMORROW. She is thrilled to visit her grandmother's home as she, Tricia, is third generation 'Black British'. Tricia hopes this first trip...