“A single twig breaks, but a bundle of twigs is strong” (Tecumseh, Shawnee Warrior, North America). Kingston Creative has delivered over 54 meet-ups, 23 artwalks, 74 murals, with hundreds of creatives trained in the short space of five years. The...
Until now, several theories have sought to explain what makes something funny enough to make us laugh. These include transgression (something forbidden), puncturing a sense of arrogance or superiority (mockery), and incongruity – the presence of...
The recent news surrounding the appointment of a new cabinet secretary and a visit to the Cabinet Office’s website led me to look at the history of this post and those who previously held it. This post is also linked to my article on the civil...
Your Light You have a remarkable spark beneath, Your aura that you possess projects from your head to your feet, It’s your special inner light, that highlights that you’re unique It belongs to you and only you; the diamond that shines from a...
New York City’s latest celebrity visitor is stopping traffic even in this jaded, larger-than-life town. Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, is on a 17-day blitz through every corner of the Big Apple as part of a theatre...
In 1962, one woman was appointed to the Senate, she was Esme Melbro Grant. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in Westmoreland Central in the April general election. Through the Senate, she was appointed...
Education must result in humility, which is the best credential for success in life. That yields wealth and, through wealth, one can promote righteousness and engage in charity. This ensures happiness here and hereafter. Humility cannot come by...
Integrity Take off that mask and reveal your true identity. We need a world where there is true authenticity. Revealing unquestionable character and people of high moral standards and integrity. Unmask the deception and dishonesty. Don’t you...
Festivals in India are centred around changing seasons, and being a predominant agrarian society, they pay homage to mother nature for bestowing a good harvest. In the southern Indian state of Kerala, which is, among others, the spice capital, home...
I noted from researching my article last week that only one woman was elected to the House of Representatives in the general election of April 1962. This was Iris Winifred King. She represented the People’s National Party (PNP) in the Kingston West...
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted public displays of grief around the world – from public gatherings at Buckingham Palace in London, and condolences from world leaders, to individuals reflecting on social media about what she meant to...
The Supreme Ventures Foundation has awarded scholarship of $200,000 to four students to fund their education for one year. These youngsters were campers at the Junior Creators Robotic Camp and were honoured for their brilliance across a range of...
As the creative and cultural industries develop, Caribbean creative and cultural practitioners are often forced to redefine themselves and to sometimes take on additional roles for the sake of their sector’s success. A great weakness of creative...
Giving you your roses while you can still smell them This poem is dedicated to Juieth Tucker, 91, and Cynthia Robinson Tucker, 90, my grandparents whom I love very much. Both alive. Both well. Married forever. I wrote this poem to say I hope...
Even though I started my working life at the then Bureau of Women’s Affairs, which was established coinciding with International Women’s Year in 1975, I am still making some interesting discoveries about women and the workplace. From feedback, it...
Huawei Technologies Jamaica Company Limited has welcomed six students from the University of Technology, Jamaica and The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Jamaica for its internship programme. The programme, which was launched in 2019,...
On Friday, August 26, Greek graphic designer Maria Papaefstathiou launched her poster exhibition, ‘Portraits of Jamaica’, at the Regional Headquarters of The University of the West Indies (UWI). Co-hosts of the event were the Institute of...
Half time love Breadcrumbs, are for birds, not for boys or girls; To settle is a crime, for nothing - less than best is a waste of time. Don't be mistaken, even the son said he felt forsaken but hot and cold, can...
Jamaicans have a history of travel, and for many, a passport has long been a desired document. It is a symbol of nationality, a travel document, and official identification. In our history, all the peoples who settled in Jamaica, including the...
The word ‘Educare’ has its origin in the Latin word ‘Educare’, which means ‘to elicit’. Educare has two aspects: the worldly and the spiritual. Worldly education brings out the latent knowledge pertaining to the physical world. Spiritual...
Within just two years, the United Kingdom (UK) could be home to the planet’s biggest drone superhighway thanks to the plans of a group of technology companies. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but it is just one of a number...
Theodore Eustace Sealy, 1909-2001, was associated with The Gleaner newspaper for over 50 years. He had a front-row seat to many events of national and regional importance after he joined the newspaper’s editorial staff at a junior level in 1928,...
A teacher is like a guidepost. He or she should guide the students in the proper direction. If the guidepost itself is loose, how can it point to the right direction? So a teacher should have a steady mind. Only then can he guide the students along...
Every pregnant woman anxiously awaits the birth of her child. When the baby is born healthy, it is a joy. Nicole Baker felt that joy when her baby girl was born. But it morphed into unspeakable sorrow when the baby died suddenly four days later. It...
