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The 2024 Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry have given us a glimpse of the future of science. Artificial intelligence (AI) was central to the discoveries honoured by both awards. You have to wonder what Alfred Nobel, who founded the prizes,...
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South Korean writer Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”. The 53-year-old is the first South Korean writer to win the prize and...
Firefly, nestled in lush parish of St Mary, Jamaica, is a monument to the eternal power of art and the human spirit. This landmark property, located about 10km east of Oracabessa, has a centuries-long history. Originally christened “Look Out” by...
In today’s world, where appearances often overshadow reality, it can be difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood. Social media and a multitude of content creators contribute to a scenario that feels increasingly artificial. Amid this confusion...
It all began in the parish of St. Thomas-in-the-East, (now known as St. Thomas) at the small Anglican Church nestled amid the sugarcane fields. Within its humble walls, the spirit of change was quietly brewing—a change that would strive to...
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) would like to offer a response to letter of the editor ,’Honour the memory of our ancestors’ published on August 15. This insightful letter regarding Seville Heritage Park and presents the experience of a...
We often hear the phrase “It is okay not to be okay,” encouraging acceptance of our low moments. However, this idea can lead us to stay stuck in sadness instead of striving for improvement. Life has its ups and downs, but how long should we accept...
The Jamaican ibis was a large, flightless bird endemic to Jamaica, a fascinating creature that roamed the island’s lush landscapes. Fossil evidence of this bird was first discovered between 1919 and 1920 in Trelawny and later in St Catherine and St...
Godawari Dutta, icon of the specialised style of painting, Madhubani, which is bestowed with the Geographical Identification (GI) status, passed away recently on August 14 at the age of 93, leaving behind a strong legacy of art she loved, nurtured...
Book review by Allen Fernando As Jamaica’s health minister, Christopher Tufton was guaranteed the prized seat from which not only to observe, but to marshal the island’s battles in the global war against the COVID-19 pandemic For three years...
The Department of Literatures in English (LIE) and the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in association with Patricia Chin, co-founder of VP Records, hosted a staged conversation with Professor...
The echoes of World War II continue to reverberate through the landscape of Jamaica, leaving behind a fascinating chapter in its history. Amid the turmoil of that conflict, two strategic locations, Little Goat Island and Vernamfield in Clarendon,...
Most of us struggle with self-acceptance, always wanting to be somebody else other than who we are. In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with images of perfection, it’s easy to feel inadequate. We are taught to focus on our flaws, believing...
Very special public-administration buildings are situated face to face on two King Street sites: between Barry Street and Tower Street. They are prominent structures, officially referred to as Public Building East and Public Building West. Both...
Have you ever felt the need to take a break from your daily routine and go on a vacation? Most of us have. It’s natural to want to get away for a while, explore newness, and refresh ourselves. But after a few days of adventure, something else...
