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December 9, 2025
Symphony in green: the moist forests
For many, Jamaica conjures images of sun-kissed beaches and vibrant reggae music. But the heart of our island’s identity beats to a different rhythm, the quiet, ancient pulse of the moist forests.…
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December 9, 2025
Poem
Actors on a stage We are all actors on a stage. Working for a reasonable wage. Playing a role in the show called life. Are you the star of the show? Are you the leading act? Are you the villain?…
December 9, 2025
by Saini Samim and Hayden Dalton
Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how
How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution. Unfortunately, pinning down a…
December 9, 2025
Embody the International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21, is a reminder of humanity’s shared dream: a world free from conflict, hatred, and division. Yet, peace is not just a global agenda. It is a…
December 9, 2025
Admiral’s Mountain Great House: Echoes from Coopers Hill
Situated in Coopers Hill, St Andrew, the Admiral’s Mountain Great House stands as a stately reminder of Jamaica’s layered history. Known also as Admiral Mountain, this grand estate was the residence…
December 9, 2025
The neem tree: Quiet healer and ancient inspiration
Standing under the generous shade of a neem tree ( Azadirachta Indica), one senses more than just relief from the mid-day sun. Here is a living symbol of history, health, culture, and inspiration.…
December 9, 2025
Poems
Set me free I am walking out because I must flee Before sadness opens the grave and swallow me I am leaving not to be with someone else I am leaving you for me, its time to uproot the tree Because the…
December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
Amitabh Sharma | Grand Market – fuzzy, warm, on a crescendo
Grand Market – the mention of it brings fond memories for many. It is the time of the year when festivities are in the air, the breeze is cool ... and, of course, it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the…