Finding Your Stride is the theme for this year’s eighth staging of the annual Jamaica Poets Nomadic College and School Tour, from November 3 – 15. The tour will target 50 schools across the island organised as hubs and also will mark the launch of...
Ever wandered into a place that feels like it’s got a heartbeat? That’s Harmony Hall Art House in Tower Isle, St. Mary. This 19th-century charmer, with its Jamaican-Georgian gingerbread trimmings, is like stepping into a postcard from old Jamaica...
We all have seen those old wall clocks with a pendulum swinging tirelessly from left to right. They were fascinating creations – steady, rhythmic, and always in motion. In a way, our lives today resemble that pendulum, constantly swinging between...
Love Story Give my love. Give me power. Give me blessings like a shower. Life is fun. Life is real. Life enduring. Working without dreaming. Seeing is believing and so is This feeling of love inside and My life revealing. – Ajua Noble The...
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our economies, work and lifestyle. But could this technology also shape the way we think and speak? AI can be used to draft essays and solve problems in mere seconds...
Each year, as the third Monday in October arrives, Jamaica pauses not merely for a holiday, but for a profound act of remembrance. National Heroes’ Day, officially observed since 1969, honours those whose lives were offered so that we might walk...
Each of us plays a note in the grand symphony of life. Sometimes our role brings joy, sometimes lessonsm yet each note has meaning in the larger design. We often believe we are the ones composing the tune, taking pride when it sounds beautiful and...
The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of referring to someone who is “neurodivergent”. The term was coined in the 1980s by psychiatrist Dr Lorna Wing, whose...
On the morning of October 11, 1865 in Morant Bay, St Thomas, a preacher named Paul Bogle led hundreds of men, women, and children in a march to the courthouse. Their cry was simple yet powerful: justice, dignity, relief from crushing poverty, and...
As a part of the World Mental Health Day, many organisations held talks and activities to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being. Yet, amid all these efforts, it’s worth pausing to ask – what is health? Surprisingly, most of us...
I am Where hope etches its address that’s where I want to recharge and rest, Where joy lives, dimness lifts, Where peace sits, I will bathe in it, I will swim through the tide, towards a beach called peace of mind When the sun hides its shine...
In the realm of medical discovery, some of the most profound contributions arise not from fame or glamour, but from quiet persistence, careful observation, and deep commitment. Jamaica has a legacy that is often overlooked: the story of what was...
One of the greatest fears we carry is the fear of losing – whether it is people, relationships, jobs, comforts, or securities we think will be there forever. We hold them tightly, as if clinging harder will make them stay. This illusion drains us...
Grand Market – the mention of it brings fond memories for many. It is the time of the year when festivities are in the air, the breeze is cool ... and, of course, it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. Yes, we’re at the cusp of officially...
It’s 2:47 am and your phone buzzes on the nightstand. The notification suddenly glows in the darkness: “You’re on a 7-day streak!”; “Don’t break your streak!”. You feel the need to open the app right away for an emergency breathing exercise. Half-...
Actors on a stage We are all actors on a stage. Working for a reasonable wage. Playing a role in the show called life. Are you the star of the show? Are you the leading act? Are you the villain? Are you the victim? Are you an extra? Are you the...
For many, Jamaica conjures images of sun-kissed beaches and vibrant reggae music. But the heart of our island’s identity beats to a different rhythm, the quiet, ancient pulse of the moist forests. Covering a remarkable 85 per cent of our landscape...
Many times in life, we feel trapped, as if we have no choice but to go along with circumstances or people. We blame situations, people, or fate, thinking they forced us into what we are going through. This belief often brings temporary relief —...
How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution. Unfortunately, pinning down a timeline of early human evolution has long been...
Situated in Coopers Hill, St Andrew, the Admiral’s Mountain Great House stands as a stately reminder of Jamaica’s layered history. Known also as Admiral Mountain, this grand estate was the residence of Admiral Peter Parker in 1780, then Commander-...
The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21, is a reminder of humanity’s shared dream: a world free from conflict, hatred, and division. Yet, peace is not just a global agenda. It is a personal practice. If we truly want a peaceful...
