Art & Leisure

30 May, 2026 0

ROAD TO ANIME PICNIC 2026 - Jamall Christian finds creative growth in cosplay

Among the featured talents in this year’s Anime Picnic is Jamall Christian, a cosplayer whose journey began with a simple challenge from a friend. Before cosplay became a creative passion, it was…
23 May, 2026 0

He’s Royal: Kingsley George Lawton Cooper

On April 29, the 19th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition opened in Charleston, South Carolina. More than 70 artists from 22 states are featured in the juried exhibition.  This year’s theme…
23 May, 2026 0

ROAD TO ANIME PICNIC 2026 - Finding courage through cosplay

Her story also reflects the broader cultural shift driven by Anime Picnic itself. Once a small gathering defined by casual conversations and shared interests, the event has grown into a major cultural…
23 May, 2026 0

INSPIRING JAMAICA - The dignity of labour 

In the fertile plains of Westmoreland lies a place etched into Jamaica’s national conscience: Frome Sugar Estate. Long before Labour Day became associated with community beautification projects and…
23 May, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Be ‘telegraphic’

Modern life has become full of noise. We are talking all the time — with others, on phones, on social media, and even inside our own minds. If there is nobody around to speak to, we immediately open…
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17 May, 2026 0

Sabrina Adewumi – from the engineering lab to delving in colours

For over 20 years, Jamaica-born Sabrina Adewumi chased engineering, technology, and interior- design project deadlines. Now, she is an abstract artist in her Southern California studio, finding vivid…
17 May, 2026 0

INSPIRING JAMAICA - Whispers of the wild: Living natural heritage

There is a certain magic that awakens when one leaves the noise of the city behind and journeys into the cool hills and forests of Jamaica. It is a feeling carried by the wind through the trees, by…
17 May, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Do hormones determine your mood?

Modern medical science has explained in great detail how hormones influence our moods, emotions, sleep, energy, and even relationships. Hormones such as serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and oxytocin are…
17 May, 2026 0

“Winna Inna Me” focuses on boosting self-confidence 

amaican children ages 7–12 are invited to participate in the Winna Inna Me Creative Expression Competitions running till May 31. The competitions are being run by writer Sabrena McDonald…