Art & Leisure

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Technology meets heritage in Artefacts of Jamaica

Jamaican visual artist Idris Veitch’s Artefacts of Jamaica, a digital project that documents and reinterprets some of the country's most significant historic buildings. Focusing on the Ward Theatre, Kingston Railway Station, Waterloo House, and the Plumb Point Lighthouse, the project combines artistic practice, research, and digital technology to preserve architectural past.

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Carol Oilver | Aliens might exist – but there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us
About 6,200 exoplanets have been found in more than 4,700 solar systems, though none are like Earth or our Solar System. Most stars could have at least one planet, and there are more than 100 billion…
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INSPIRING JAMAICA - June nights aglow: The extraordinary insect kingdom
As the first heavy rains of summer soak the Jamaican landscape, a remarkable transformation unfolds across our mountains, forests, and gardens. June signals the peak season for some of the island’s…
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WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Uplifting lies or damaging truth?
We are often taught that truth should always be accepted and prioritised. Honesty is indeed a great virtue. However, there is a difference between accepting a fact and becoming imprisoned by it. Many…
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POEMS
Mental Health Matters In the quiet of the mind, a storm may brew, Feelings collide, thoughts twist, and skew. Sometimes we smile, yet ache inside, Hiding the struggles, we cannot confide. Take a…
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June 7, 2026

Sean Brophy | The graduate job market is grim right now – but the data says university is still worth it
Spend ten minutes talking to a soon-to-be graduate about their job search and you might come away convinced that a university degree has become a confidence trick. The class of 2025 spent the better…
June 7, 2026

ROAD TO ANIME PICNIC 2026 - Beyond the costume — the story of Justine McKenzie
This week, the focus turns to Justine McKenzie, a cosplayer whose story shows how a simple introduction to the hobby grew into a rewarding outlet for creativity and self-development. For Justine,…
June 7, 2026

INSPIRING JAMAICA - The Sunken City: Lessons from the deep
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June 7, 2026

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Does ‘scrolling’ feel relaxing?
In today's digitized world, the moment we get a few free minutes, we reach for our phones and start scrolling. Whether we are waiting at a bus stop, sitting at an airport, taking a lunch break,…
May 31, 2026

WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Mirror Neurons
Human beings are deeply connected in ways we often fail to notice. Have you ever found yourself yawning after seeing someone yawn? Or felt tears gathering in your eyes while watching someone cry?…