Art & Leisure

Illustration of a satellite breaking up into multiple pieces at higher altitudes.
February 22, 2026

Sophia Forster | In space, no one can hear the pollution

When we hear people talk about “pollution,” we generally assume they’re talking about pollution on Earth. Slogans like “There is no Planet B,” “Go Green,” or “Save the Earth,” are meant to warn people…
In this 2018 photo Alpha Institute band members are seen performing at the Jamaica Best School Band competition.
February 22, 2026

Unsung echoes of excellence

From the heart of Kingston emerged a disciplined musical movement that would reverberate far beyond the city’s limits. What began under the guidance of the Sisters of Mercy as a vocational…
February 22, 2026

Ownership: The silent killer of compassion

Love, in its purest form, gives freedom. It does not control or claim ownership over people or situations. When love turns into possession, its fragrance begins to fade. When parents assume that their…
Spanish Armet Helmet
February 15, 2026

A Spanish remnant: Armet helmet

National Museum Jamaica (NMJ) and the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre (SBCC) collaborated on the mini-exhibition, “A Snapshot of Jamaica’s Surviving Spanish Legacy.” Featuring fragments of Spanish…
Entrance to the St. John’s Anglican Church on the Highgate property built in 1840.
February 15, 2026

Sligoville – The roots of freedom

In the cool hills of Sligoville, history does not whisper, it speaks with clarity. Established in 1834, this hillside settlement is recognised as the first free village in the Caribbean. Its founding…
February 15, 2026

Love: Freedom from the wounded childhood

In a world shaped by comparison, competition, and constant expectations, many of us carry invisible wounds from childhood. These wounds quietly shape our beliefs, choices, and relationships. Childhood…
Kristen Gyles writes: ... one could say that the basis of the Christian lifestyle is not the suite of (expired) laws stated in the Old Testament, but is instead the principles outlined in the New Testament. That is a thought.
February 15, 2026

Poems

A special Valentine I have a Special Valentine, He loves me very much. His love is warm and special, I feel it in his touch. He cares so very much for me, I’ve known this for a while. The special…
Bob Marley Museum.
February 8, 2026

The rhythm of resilience

Each February, Jamaica turns up the volume on remembrance, resistance, and rhythm. Reggae Month is not simply a celebration of sound. It is a meditation on spirit. This year, as we mark what would…
February 8, 2026

The true foundation of love

As Valentine’s week begins, markets bloom with red roses, chocolates, teddy bears, and countless gifts meant to express love. For some, this week marks a fresh beginning. For others, it brings…