Art & Leisure

August 30, 2026

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,…
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August 30, 2026

INSPIRING JAMAICA - Where the island’s story comes alive

Step into the world of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), and you enter a living archive of the island’s imagination, knowledge, and identity. Established in 1879 by Sir Anthony Musgrave, then governor…
August 30, 2026 by Book review by Curtis Myrie

An ode to friendships

It’s a guide for building emotionally intelligent friendships, the first book written by Elizabeth M. Bethel, which frankly declares that friendship is not instinct but a relational skill set.
August 30, 2026 by Anna Turns

Want to imagine a better future? Write a poem

At school, I was told by my teachers I wasn’t allowed to take art A-level alongside biology and chemistry. I’ve always regretted listening to them. The crossover between the arts and sciences…
August 23, 2026

Inner wings: from weight to flight

Watching birds move freely across the sky awakens something within us – a longing for freedom, lightness, and the possibility to fly. Perhaps that is why throughout history, we have imagined humans…
August 23, 2026

St James, where freedom was won by fire

Today, August 23, the world observes the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, a global moment to honour those who resisted enslavement rather than simply endured…
August 23, 2026 by Billy J. Stratton

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

It is disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to advancements in artificial intelligence. But for all its ills, AI cannot be ignored or wished away. It is…