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Published:Sunday | March 24, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring, with cultural and religious significance. Typically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora...

Published:Sunday | March 24, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Nestled just five minutes from Silver Sand in Trelawny lies a hidden gem, shrouded in mystique and steeped in legend – the Johnson’s Pen Cave. Also known as Arawak Cave or Refuge Cave, this haven is not merely a geological wonder but a gateway to...

Published:Sunday | March 24, 2024 | 12:07 AM

In the fast-paced realm of modern existence, the universal phenomenon of distraction permeates various facets of our lives. From the lamentations of students grappling with focus in their studies to the harried professionals overwhelmed by their...

Published:Sunday | March 17, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Distant friends At three in the morning it’s time for the meet, Outside of the house just before the street. The air is cool, breathing feels refreshing, Tranquil and soothing, the perfect setting. How are you doing? Usually no reply, As I gaze...

Published:Sunday | March 17, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Jamaica, a land known for its vibrant culture and stunning beaches, also holds a lesser-known story of faith. Hinduism, brought to the island in 1845 by Indian indentured labourers, has woven itself into the Jamaican tapestry. On May 10 of that...

Published:Sunday | March 17, 2024 | 12:08 AM

The society instils in us the importance of setting goals and being ambitious from a very young age. However, this constant chase after desires is leading to discontentment and hopelessness. We ruin the most blissful state of life from that early...

Published:Sunday | March 17, 2024 | 12:05 AM

Travelling across Jamaica, it is difficult to miss the breathtaking reminders of our history. From great houses to quaint vernacular homes, ancient courthouses dating back centuries, towering forts, majestic cathedrals, sugar mills, water wheels,...

Published:Sunday | March 10, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Book review by Nicole Watson Gods of Bruising, by Dara Wilkinson Bobb, is a touching story about how life can change in an instant, leaving feelings of emptiness and loneliness, yet it offers promises of hope and a new beginning. Bobb tells a...

Published:Sunday | March 10, 2024 | 12:07 AMBimal Saigal - Contributor

Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, who is immortalised in the 20th century remarkable archaeological find of her painted bust that now adorns the Cairo Museum as a world-renowned ancient work of art, is often compared for her beauty to Leonardo da Vinci’s...

Published:Sunday | March 10, 2024 | 12:07 AM

These days, we find ourselves encountering the notification message on our phone or email inbox, signalling that we are running out of space. When we ignore that, our device starts slowing down or refuses to download/store any more media....

Published:Sunday | March 10, 2024 | 12:06 AM

Have you ever felt that connection to Jamaican waters or the vibrancy of its rainforests? Turns out that deep respect for nature is woven into the very fabric of the island’s history. Before the tides of history swept over this island paradise, the...

Published:Sunday | March 3, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Last year on the Lantern Festival night, the flower market was as bright as day, With the moon rising above the willow branches, people gathered under the moon’s soft display. This year on the night of the Lantern Festival, the same...

Published:Sunday | March 3, 2024 | 12:08 AM

In the heart of downtown Kingston is a fascinating testament to Jamaica’s diverse heritage – the Shaare Shalom Synagogue. It stands as a reminder that Judaism, the second-oldest faith practised on our island, has roots stretching back centuries. It...

Published:Sunday | March 3, 2024 | 12:08 AM

In today’s society, it is unfortunate that tears are misunderstood, misinterpreted, and undervalued. They are seen as a sign of weakness and misery, especially for men who are taught from a young age to be strong and suppress their emotions. It is...

Published:Sunday | March 3, 2024 | 12:07 AM

Nightmare 2030 The pungent smell of iron and streets painted red, The huge pile up of carcasses from the decomposing dead. The irreversible damage, toxic waste and litter, I see Nightmare 2030, a title that’s fitter. The Jamaica we want versus...

Published:Sunday | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 AMAbigail Jareño Gómez - Contributor

In our constant quest to understand artists and their genius, we often put them on a pedestal, or we assume that they are otherworldly beings with incomprehensible thoughts. This myth, though common, distances us from everything they share with us...

Published:Sunday | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Book review by Nicole Watson Water Jar by Kacy Garvey is a collection of biblically grounded poems that challenges readers to leave the ways of the world behind and live a life of purity. Garvey’s poems also address topical concerns in our...

Published:Sunday | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 AM

Nestled in Trelawny, where Martha Brae river meanders through a lush expanse of 1,000 acres stands the illustrious Good Hope Great House. In 1744, Colonel William Thomas was bestowed with this sprawling land, envisioning a haven of prosperity...

Published:Sunday | February 25, 2024 | 12:08 AM

Love is often associated with forgiveness, a concept deeply ingrained in our societal beliefs. We have been taught that loving someone means pardoning their mistakes or wrongdoings. But forgiveness only comes into play when we are sure that the...

Published:Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:11 AM
Published:Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:11 AM

Mr Politician Mr Politician yuh dash mi weh Mi nuh c u fi years Yuh mi treat like a eedat gyal outta road weh u touch an leggo Mi deh ya fool fool a look hand out Mi deh ya suffer like maaga dawg Mi a eat bun and butter an yuh a eat oxtail...

Published:Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:11 AMColette Gaiter - Contributor

The three qualities that matter most in real estate also matter the most to graffiti artists: location, location, location. In Miami and Los Angeles, cities that contain some of the most expensive real estate in the US, graffiti artists have...

Published:Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Amid the bustle of downtown Kingston stands the heart of Jamaican democracy, Gordon House. Since its inauguration on October 26, 1960, this iconic building has been the nucleus of Jamaican governance, embodying the spirit of resilience and progress...

Published:Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:10 AM

Love, a profound feeling that binds hearts and souls, often intertwines with the notion of attachment. It seems inseparable: to love is to be attached. Consider the parent-child bond – how could a parent not feel attached to their offspring? Indeed...

Published:Sunday | February 18, 2024 | 12:10 AMBook review by Nicole Watson -

W hen Trees Fall, the first book in the Wood and Water Saga, by Dale Mahfood, is a stimulating coming-of-age story set in Jamaica in the mid-1900s. It tells the tale of three families who are different in so many ways, but who are bound by one...

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