Art & Leisure
Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2025, the Japanese character – worth around US$4 billion (£3.1 billion) a year to the company that owns her – is due to star in a live-...
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In Jamaica, Christmas is a vibrant, cherished season that intertwines tradition, community, and a deep sense of togetherness. The celebrations start early, with families preparing their homes by painting and whitewashing street sides and tree...
Every New Year, many of us set ambitious resolutions and very quickly abandon them. This recurring cycle often leaves us feeling guilty, prompting us to stop making resolutions altogether. But have you ever wondered why these resolutions fail? What...
Soul Wounds Silent nights echo the heart’s haunting plea, Where shadows clutch memories, longing to be free. Every scar carved deep is a chapter unspoken, A testament to battles that left us heartbroken. From the abyss of despair, where light...
Steadfast Faith and The Powered-Up Man by the Rev Karl Brown were launched recently. Apart from the literary conversations, the highlight of the evening was the author’s famous bread pudding, served with Rev’s special sorrel rum sauce. As the...
In today’s world we’ve become obsessed with perfectionist attitude. Be it in ourselves, others, or our surroundings, the pursuit of flawlessness has overshadowed essential human values like affection, acceptance, and kindness. This relentless chase...
Among Jamaica’s breathtaking biodiversity, the Homerus Swallowtail is one of its most captivating wonders. As the largest true swallowtail butterfly and the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere, this creature symbolizes Jamaica’s unique...
For author Lewis Anschutz, Fallen King is the realisation of a dream nurtured from childhood, shaped by life’s highs and lows, and fuelled by storytelling. Fallen King reflects the themes he hopes to share, that of perseverance, friendship, courage...
The Perfect Gift The Perfect Gift hung on a tree, The precious Lamb of Calvary. He gave himself for you and me, Not hidden under shiny leaves. God’s perfect ornament of grace, Was wrapped in love and took my place. My sins forgiven, oh what...
Last week marked International Mountain Day, and there is no better place to honour it than in the Caribbean — where towering peaks and lush valleys hold the secrets of ancient ecosystems. While many visitors flock to the region’s world-famous...
Ho’oponopono, a Hawaiian healing technique that offers a profound way to embrace self-responsibility, acceptance, and energy cleansing. It is all about taking accountability for everything that affects your state of being. The practice revolves...
Off the coast of Port Antonio in Portland is Navy Island, a small but historically rich gem that has witnessed significant chapters of Jamaican history. Its journey from a strategic military outpost to a lush, uninhabited paradise is a testament to...
Have you ever wondered why rivers flow into the ocean, even though the ocean already holds an endless supply of water? Logically, it might seem more fitting for rivers to flow to deserts, where water is scarce and deeply needed. Yet, nature...
Rosemary, one of the oldest known herbal plants, has a rich history and a profound presence in various cultures. Native to the Mediterranean regions of Spain and Portugal, rosemary’s journey to the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, is an intriguing...
The True Story of the Purple Lady by Collett Parsons is a poignant and compelling memoir that explores her personal journey, shedding light on the triumphs, challenges, and encounters that helped her to become the woman that she is today. Parsons...
