Art & Leisure

06 Sep, 2026 0

Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty

Stand in front of Turner’s Sun Rising Over Water (1825-30) and something odd tends to happen. The painting holds you, even though observers might struggle to say why. Maybe it is the colour, the…
06 Sep, 2026 0

Heartbreak: What are we really mourning?

Heartbreak is more than losing someone we love. We also mourn the loss of a part of ourselves, the part that existed only within that particular relationship. We are different with our parents,…
Bolt Statue, Water Square, Falmouth
06 Sep, 2026 0

Falmouth: The architecture of a legacy

Along Jamaica’s north coast, the historic town of Falmouth stands as more than a reminder of another era. Its graceful buildings, orderly streets and distinctive Georgian character tell a story about…
06 Sep, 2026 0

Poems

Interval Looking beyond the window On being awake that morn I saw a blossom, Catalysing on my face An instant smile. Felt, as if the new-born too Greeted me with its joyful jibe In a reciprocal…

Visual Artist, Richard Nattoo next to his creation, The Majician’s Arrival.
30 Aug, 2026 0

Richard Nattoo: Finding magic in memory, myth and the Jamaican landscape

“I would have never dreamed that the blue bird with the pretty tail would be my genesis.” Richard Nattoo was just four years old when he discovered what he wanted to do with his life. Watching an…
30 Aug, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - ‘Multi-tasking’ or ‘mono-tasking’?

In today’s fast-paced world, multi-tasking is often considered a sign of efficiency. People who can handle several things at once are seen as capable, productive, and in demand. On the other hand,…