Art & Leisure

Sir Rowland Ricketts Phillips, a barrister-at-law, was Jamaica’s first native-born chief justice. He was appointed after Sir Colin McGregor resigned in 1962. He served as chief justice from 1963 to 1967. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on...

Education must enable a person to discriminate between light and darkness. It must foster and promote the precious wealth of moral strength and spiritual victory, and purify the inner impulses of man. Mere mastery of books does not entitle a man...

A people without a knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots – Marcus Garvey It seems that in Jamaican schools, colleges, and universities, the interest in studying history continues to wane. There is a...

It was a hero’s welcome that our national heroes and heroine got when they arrived in Half-Way Tree on Emancipation Day, August 1. The sculptures, created by Scheed Cole, looked lifelike that bystanders could not help taking multiple shots. Over...

Dear Father I miss being a child Not for a reason, you may assume As I get older I find myself being consumed By nostalgia of my father in his prime Nothing like this man when he shines He was always there and knocking the time I miss my...

“A single twig breaks, but a bundle of twigs is strong” (Tecumseh, Shawnee Warrior, North America). Kingston Creative has delivered over 54 meet-ups, 23 artwalks, 74 murals, with hundreds of creatives trained in the short space of five years. The...

The recent news surrounding the appointment of a new cabinet secretary and a visit to the Cabinet Office’s website led me to look at the history of this post and those who previously held it. This post is also linked to my article on the civil...

Your Light You have a remarkable spark beneath, Your aura that you possess projects from your head to your feet, It’s your special inner light, that highlights that you’re unique It belongs to you and only you; the diamond that shines from a...

In 1962, one woman was appointed to the Senate, she was Esme Melbro Grant. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in Westmoreland Central in the April general election. Through the Senate, she was appointed...

Integrity Take off that mask and reveal your true identity. We need a world where there is true authenticity. Revealing unquestionable character and people of high moral standards and integrity. Unmask the deception and dishonesty. Don’t you...

I noted from researching my article last week that only one woman was elected to the House of Representatives in the general election of April 1962. This was Iris Winifred King. She represented the People’s National Party (PNP) in the Kingston West...