Paul H. Williams/Gleaner Writer
16 Jul, 2026
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‘Beach Inna Bondage’ takes on coastal access debate
A new documentary exploring the growing debate over public access to Jamaica’s beaches premiered at the recent Portie Film Festival in Portland, highlighting concerns about the increasing…
20 Jun, 2026
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Four days of culture and history at Charles Town Maroon festival
The 18th International Charles Town Maroon Conference and Festival opens today in Portland under the theme ‘Resilience: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’, and runs until June 23.
13 Jun, 2026
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Kingston Creative collaborates on mural project in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Regional collaboration between Kingston Creative, Rainforest Caribbean and the Ministry of Culture in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has culminated in ‘We Are Calliaqua’, a vast public mural in…
17 May, 2026
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The Trey Walters story of infidelity and redemption - Part III
Trey Walters’ marriage was crumbling rapidly at a time when his family was grappling with serious financial and other challenges. He firmly believed that an evil entity or energy — introduced by his…
15 May, 2026
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Twin trailblazers in education - Thorpe sisters honoured among SAHS centennial awardeesÂ
Identical twins Keishia and Dr Treshia Thorpe were among 50 alumnae recently honoured with the St Andrew High School (SAHS) 100th Anniversary Trailblazer Awards. They were recognised in the field of…
23 Apr, 2026
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Kumina workshop to explore African ancestral traditions
An immersive Kumina workshop is set to take over the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB) at 12 Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston, on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.…
10 Apr, 2026
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UWI aims to rebrand science for a new generation
In early 2024, the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at The University of the West Indies, Mona launched the FiWi Science Initiative, alongside a suite of related projects. Two years on, the…
27 Mar, 2026
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Teacher pens Black History book to teach literacy
Kadeen Dobbs’ seventh book, Building Comprehension and Literary Skills in Global Black History for High Schoolers, is the latest in a series exploring black self-identity. Aimed at students ages 11 to…
27 Mar, 2026
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Beloved educator Dr Kathryn Shields Brodber has died
Dr Kathryn Shields Brodber, a retired senior lecturer at the University of the West Indies, died on March 11 after a long illness. Her life will be celebrated next Tuesday at Webster Memorial United…