He is India's most famous citizen, his lessons on non-violence and civil disobedience inspired freedom and civil rights movements across the world; Mohandas Gandhi, or Mahatma (saint) as he is called, is now immortalised in the Inspiration Garden of the Faculty of Education and Humanities at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus.
When we witness di Bolt/Whole a we wondah/More time a great flash/Muss follow wi Tundah/Tundah roll in like wrath/When Jamaican a run/Victree a di path/Pon di crack a di gun...
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) continues to unearth new talent and provide a platform for experienced and developing artists, the latest example of this was through its annual National Visual Arts competition.
I love to paint and draw. It has been a passion of mine since I was a very young child. I had (and still do have) this innate ability to be creative. I even won art competitions in high school and sold works at a gallery. Surprising right! Then life took a turn. Priorities changed and time became a competing resource for other things like family and work.
The entrepreneurial genius, outrageously witty, at times even contradictory and offensive signs and graffiti visible in every nook and cranny of the island, are but a glimpse of the colourful personality of the Jamaican people.
Fine artist returns to showcase his favouritesFine artist Thorold has packed his bags and made his way back home after living and working in London since 1996.
In the same way farmers plant seeds in fertile soil to reap the rewards of fruits and produce, you, too, should employ the same strategy when promoting your book.
Founding Artistic director of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Dance Society, and former principal dancer with the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC), Jackie Guy, has been conferred with the Member of British Empire Award (MBE) in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Jack reached down and picked up a smooth river stone amid the shattered glass. He could still see the other officers searching for clues outside under a light shower that had begun to fall, not too long ago. They were vigilant as they scanned the area carefully, hoping to find something that would lead them to the culprit.
A coal lesson in Papine Market .../is me faas/want to learn/how to use/coal pot/instant tutorial/Professor in tow/it was a practical demonstration of how/to "lay de coal/can be done in a car/vehicle rim...
Hotel New York Palace Café, its sumptuous white lobby decorated with elaborate gilt trim and crystal chandeliers, represents Budapest in one of its glory periods in the late 19th century. This beautiful dining establishment is renowned for having once been a haunt of the literati.
Casey, the new girl at work, invited me to her cousin's wedding. She said I reminded her of her elder sister who had died the year before, so I accepted the invitation even though I knew I would recognise no one there. I would be the ultimate stranger.
Joan Phillips' talent, love for performing arts and zeal for life rise way above her petite frame. A singer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter, businesswoman, academic valedictorian, this 24-year-old is basking under the arc light's glory.
Jamaica has a rich history, and as we celebrate 50 years of Independence, we take a look back at how we got here. With the kind assistance of the Institute of Jamaica, 'Objects from our Past' will highlight a total of 50 objects which are part of the Institute of Jamaica's collection.
It took her awhile to realise that the huge lump in her throat was a ball of regret, contracting and releasing, sucking the life out of her peace of mind.
It had been a Thursday when Principal Bishop called Donnette at work about yet another set of missed days. The call pointed Donnette to the closet in her own home in which hung four unworn uniforms, but none of Cassandra's favourite clothes.
When the cast of To Kenya with Love took to the stage on Saturday, June 30, at The Salvation Army School for the Blind auditorium in their benefit performance for the Annie Dawson Children's Home, many in the audience...
A horrifying memory of my childhood was listening to the radio broadcast as Soviet tanks rolled into the streets of Budapest to crush the Hungarian Revolution
This abstract piece by Simone Vranov-Brown was displayed at the recent 'Anancy Festival' at the Princess Theatre, Sanford, Orlando, as part of the Jamaica 50 celebrations in Florida.
