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This week's Shutterbugs

Published:Thursday | February 19, 2015 | 3:10 PM

'No Boy Like Amanda' goes to Friendship Primary

Published:Friday | February 6, 2015 | 5:31 PM

KINGSTON:In 2010, Friendship Primary School, first-time entrants to the Junior Schools' Challenge Quiz, lost their first match and were knocked out of the competition in the first round. Four years later, the Spanish Town-based school opened the...

Keys to Jamaica's athletic dominance

Published:Thursday | February 12, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Genius and artistry bedazzle and confound the most insightful thinkers. Unquestionably, decoding the near mythical stature of Jamaica's sprinters is one such example.

Pulse of the spirit: Drums the foundation for diverse rituals, popular culture

Published:Friday | February 13, 2015 | 12:01 PMAmitabh Sharma

"The rhythm is in your blood" goes an African proverb, resonating from the beats of the drums, which are not merely musical instruments in that part of the world; their rhythm is embedded in the society's DNA.

Book Review - Keys to Jamaica's athletic dominance

Published:Sunday | February 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Genius and artistry bedazzle and confound the most insightful thinkers. Unquestionably, decoding the near mythical stature of Jamaica's sprinters is one such example.

Pulse of the spirit: Drums the foundation for diverse rituals, popular culture

Published:Sunday | February 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

"The rhythm is in your blood" goes an African proverb, resonating from the beats of the drums, which are not merely musical instruments in that part of the world; their rhythm is embedded in the society's DNA.

POEM OF THE WEEK - Happenstance

Published:Sunday | February 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Real romance.../Hot, selfless, steamy/Passion in overdrive/Colour it bright/Feel the vibe/Opening mind and body/To welcome a great love story/If I'm asleep, don't wake me!

David 'Hillsman' Henry: Power in words

Published:Sunday | February 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Believe it or not, dub poet David 'Hillsman' Henry started out wanting to sing! However, realising that he wasn't going to make it in the singing world, he turned his attention to poetry writing and recitals. But it's not accidental, 'Hillsman' will be the first to tell you, that he writes from experience.

'No Boy Like Amanda' goes to Friendship Primary

Published:Sunday | February 15, 2015 | 12:00 AM

In 2010, Friendship Primary School, first-time entrants to the Junior Schools' Challenge Quiz, lost their first match and were knocked out of the competition in the first round. Four years later, the Spanish Town-based school opened the season by beating four-time champion Windward Road Primary, eventually advancing to the quarter-finals.

Poems

Published:Friday | February 13, 2015 | 12:53 PM

HappenstanceReal romance . . .Hot, selfless, steamyPassion in overdriveColour it brightFeel the vibeOpening mind and bodyTo welcome a great love storyIf I'm asleep, don't wake me!To find love that lastsIs it gone like the pastOr left up to...

POETRY - Black Men's Walk

Published:Sunday | February 8, 2015 | 12:00 AM

The hardest thing to talk is about the black men's walk./The black men's walk has come a far way./We sojourned from the night to this present day./For centuries black men prayed but our hope in God never fades...

Congrats, you're fired!

Published:Sunday | February 8, 2015 | 12:00 AM

With the downturn in the economy and companies' reaction in the wave of rightsizing, downsizing and all the other terminologies that are used, you should be happy that you have been fired!

Congratulations! You’re Fired!

Published:Friday | January 30, 2015 | 12:00 AMCorine La Font

With the downturn in the economy and company’s reaction in the wave of rightsizing, downsizing and all the other terminologies that are...

The art of cob

Published:Thursday | February 5, 2015 | 1:08 PMPaul H. Williams

The art of cob Paul H. Williams From time immemorial, shelter from the weather has always been one of mankind’s basic needs, and in primitive times, we turned to nature to provide a roof over our heads. Caves then were popular abodes. Pr...

Shutterbugs

Published:Thursday | February 5, 2015 | 8:03 PM

This week's shutterbugs

Get creative on Valentine's Day

Published:Friday | February 6, 2015 | 12:00 AMKeisha Hill

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, chocolates, teddy bears, roses and poems everywhere are gearing up to take the February 14 spotlight once again.

Get creative on Valentine's Day

Published:Sunday | February 8, 2015 | 12:00 AM

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, chocolates, teddy bears, roses and poems everywhere are gearing up to take the February 14 spotlight once again. Arts & Education thinks it is time to step out of the box - a little.

The art of cob

Published:Sunday | February 8, 2015 | 12:00 AM

From time immemorial, shelter from the elements has always been one of mankind's basic needs, and in primitive times, we turned to nature to provide a roof over our heads. Caves, then, were popular abodes. Prehistoric people dwelled within, and even today, there are still cave dwellers all over the world.

National Museum Jamaica needs you! - Exhibition calls for public to lend items of clothing 'From Bustle to Batty Rider'

Published:Friday | January 30, 2015 | 2:13 PM

Poems

Published:Friday | January 30, 2015 | 2:52 PM

The Golden girl

(Tribute to Alia Atkinson who recently equated the world record in Qatar)

Book Review: A disturbing tale of lost innocence

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Book: Daisy McIntosh Author: Roger Panton Publisher: CreatSpace, South Carolina

Enjoying The Jamaican Outdoors: Exploring Bowden Hill Waterfall, St Andrew, Jamaica

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

To get to Bowden Hill Waterfall just outside of Stony Hill, can be challenging, as it may require walking some distance through heavy overgrowth, but it is worth the effort.

National Museum Jamaica needs you!

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

National Museum Jamaica (NMJ), a division of the Institute of Jamaica, is issuing a call for objects for its upcoming major exhibition, titled from 'Bustle to Batty Rider', which will catalogue the social history of Jamaican women's fashion.

This week's shutterbugs

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Give us Your best shot At:monique.murray@gleanerjm.com.

Professor Mervyn Morris pens new book on Miss Lou, Jamaican culture

Published:Sunday | February 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Poet laureate Professor Emeritus Mervyn Morris will launch his latest book, Miss Lou: Louise Bennett and Jamaican Culture, on February 10 at 6:30 p.m.

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