Art & Leisure

23 May, 2026 0

INSPIRING JAMAICA - The dignity of labour 

In the fertile plains of Westmoreland lies a place etched into Jamaica’s national conscience: Frome Sugar Estate. Long before Labour Day became associated with community beautification projects and…
23 May, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Be ‘telegraphic’

Modern life has become full of noise. We are talking all the time — with others, on phones, on social media, and even inside our own minds. If there is nobody around to speak to, we immediately open…
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17 May, 2026 0

Sabrina Adewumi – from the engineering lab to delving in colours

For over 20 years, Jamaica-born Sabrina Adewumi chased engineering, technology, and interior- design project deadlines. Now, she is an abstract artist in her Southern California studio, finding vivid…
17 May, 2026 0

INSPIRING JAMAICA - Whispers of the wild: Living natural heritage

There is a certain magic that awakens when one leaves the noise of the city behind and journeys into the cool hills and forests of Jamaica. It is a feeling carried by the wind through the trees, by…
17 May, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Do hormones determine your mood?

Modern medical science has explained in great detail how hormones influence our moods, emotions, sleep, energy, and even relationships. Hormones such as serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and oxytocin are…
17 May, 2026 0

“Winna Inna Me” focuses on boosting self-confidence 

amaican children ages 7–12 are invited to participate in the Winna Inna Me Creative Expression Competitions running till May 31. The competitions are being run by writer Sabrena McDonald…
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17 May, 2026 0

Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war's brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair

KYIV (AP)  A contemporary art fair held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal. "Holding the event during…
17 May, 2026 0

Jamaican folklore comes alive in new children’s book

A new children’s book is bringing Jamaica’s rich folklore traditions to life through an imaginative and suspense-filled adventure designed for young readers. Jabari and the Shady Shortcut, an…
09 May, 2026 0

WISDOM OF THE WEEK

In today’s world, many of us are carrying childhood wounds without even realising it. Often, these wounds are not understood until a much later stage of life. Even when recognised, we usually do not…