Art & Leisure

We’ve all grown up hearing the adage that “something is better than nothing”. However, as time progresses, so should our understanding. The message behind this saying was to teach us gratitude for the little things in life. Often, we forget to...

The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book The Anxious Generation delivers an urgent call for action. Haidt argues that the evidence is in. Teenagers’ widespread use of smartphones is causing a mental health crisis. Individual, collective...

Have you ever stopped to ponder whether the world you perceive truly reflects reality? Every time we look at something or someone, our perception is filtered through the lens of our life experiences. This includes our upbringing, cultural...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in Johannesburg to mark 30 years since the country’s transition to democracy in 1994. Most...

The Mountain River Cave, located in Cudjoe Hill, St Catherine, is a treasure mine of Jamaican history. This fairly simple cave, located about 21 kilometres north west of Spanish Town, has far-reaching importance beyond its shallow depth. Stepping...

World Heritage Day was commemorated on April 18, and Jamaica’s rich tapestry of built heritage beckons us to embark on a journey through time. Among the myriad stories woven into the island’s architectural fabric, two stand out prominently about...

Total solar eclipse 2024 The sky was getting dark, The sun took a backseat. Behind the moon it hid, Spectators lined the street. The moon was now passing, Between the Earth and Sun. It was a total solar eclipse, Was the day done? Applause...

The Throne Room is a secret treasure located in Negril, Westmoreland, surrounded by colourful coral reefs. More than just a mesmerising dive site, this breath-taking underwater cavern draws divers from 12 to 21 metres below the surface. It serves...

A Time Like No Other: The COVID-19 Pandemic; Perspectives on Jamaica’s Experience, recounts the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on Jamaica told from the point of view of an expert in the health and sanitation industry. In this...

In the annals of ancient morality teachings, we encounter a profound image that has endured through time: the depiction of three wise monkeys imparting invaluable life lessons. With its hands covering its eyes, the first monkey teaches us the...

This week, we delve into the enigmatic Green Grotto Caves, nestled in Discovery Bay, St Ann. Originally known as the Runaway Bay Caves, this subterranean labyrinth has witnessed the ebb and flow of civilizations, from the indigenous Taino people to...

Marriage I said I do and now I can’t undo The pain I feel is beyond what words can say As my abuser lay beside me each and every day He would hurt me even in front of our daughter’s face Whenever I cry tears of blood fall down my cheeks My...