During the early 1980s, I had the opportunity of participating in a tree-planting exercise along with then Mayor of Atlanta Andrew Young and members of the Y's Men Club. These trees were planted at the headquarters of the YMCA in Half-Way Tree, St...
Jamaica, a tapestry woven with threads of gold, green, and black, celebrates a legacy of resilience and determination. For over three centuries, our island home endured the oppressive weight of British colonial rule. Yet, the indomitable spirit of...
Life of today is full of challenges that can break our hearts and shake our confidence. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a setback in business, or betrayal by someone we trust, etc, these moments can leave us feeling shattered. But what if we...
Do you ever wonder what the purpose of life is? Each of us is unique, with a special role to play in the world. However, finding that purpose can be the toughest challenge. The key to understanding your purpose lies in first understanding yourself...
New scientific understanding and engineering techniques have always impressed and frightened. No doubt they will continue to. OpenAI recently announced that it anticipates “superintelligence” – AI surpassing human abilities – this decade. It is,...
PARIS (AP) The night the Olympic and Paralympic cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer, Mathieu Lehanneur, held his breath: Nothing could go wrong. The balloon, lit by the Olympic torch and set off into the sky, was a risk. After all, it was...
A few years ago, the writer Shalom Auslander was hospitalised with a potentially fatal case of pancreatitis after taking a banned performance-enhancing drug to lose weight. His psychiatrist said he was trying to kill himself. Auslander, then...
On August 1, 1834, a seismic shift reverberated through the British Empire. The echoes of this momentous day continue to shape the world we live in today. It was on this date that the final proclamation of the Emancipation Act was read, marking the...
The child The child of an over-doer, becomes a slave of his years, withholding and ignoring the processing of his burning tears, The child of a thief, becomes an envious soul; Poisoned from jealousy, Feeling like he’ll never be whole, The...
VERDE AUTOMÁTICO La lluvia labra recuerdos… dejando cristales de roca esparcidos por el suelo. Un carpintero de penacho rojo picotea lágrimas de otro tiempo El vuelo verde de las palmeras eleva plegarias al cielo… se escucha un llanto de...
“You remember the Godfather? What do you have to lose?” Those were the questions Kingsley asked a few years ago when I was dithering about an application. Our sister Carolyn had called him in as reinforcement when she thought I was passing up an...
As I came out to the balcony of my sixth-floor house that early morning last month to tend to the potted plants, I saw tree-tops inflamed with red bright bursts all around. As a pleasant breeze was blowing and it was cloudy, the canopies of red...
Hosay, or Asura, is more than just a festival; it’s a living testament to the enduring spirit of the Caribbean. Rooted in the heart of the Indo-Caribbean experience, this vibrant celebration has evolved into a cultural touchstone that unites people...
We’ve all seen the famous picture that can be viewed as either an old woman or a young lady. Interestingly, you can’t see both at the same time. Your perception shifts and, with it, the image you see. The same lines create two different pictures,...
CENICIENTA Para D.G. Pasó la media noche y no escuché la carroza de la Cenicienta. Afuera, nada. Salí a buscar las estrellas y solo vi el resplandor de tu Luna nueva. En el camino había un rastro de polvo naranja ¿El...
In the early 19th century, the British Government had to select a suitable candidate for the position of Bishop of Jamaica. The Diocese included The Bahamas and the Bay Islands of Honduras. Their first choice was the Reverend Charles Richard Sumner...
Comfrey, or Blackwort as it is sometimes called, is a plant with a long and fascinating history. Originating in Poland, it has spread across the globe, finding a place in traditional medicine throughout the world. Here in Jamaica, especially in...
In our daily lives, we notice that the things we use wear out over time. Clothes become faded, cars need repairs, gadgets stop working, etc. Eventually, we have to replace them with new ones. But have you ever wondered if there is something that...
A Book Review by Frank Bajak His talents in full flower and basking in public admiration, gonzo journalist and inveterate anti-establishment troublemaker Barrett Brown is jailed in his native Texas on various federal felony charges. It is 2013,...
GRAFTON, Massachusetts (AP) When two octogenarian buddies named Nick discovered that ChatGPT might be stealing and repurposing a lifetime of their work, they tapped a son-in-law to sue the companies behind the artificial intelligence chatbot....
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, I wandered through the streets of a devastated neighbourhood, marvelling at the destructive power of nature. Despite the chaos and destruction, I noticed a few houses that stood out among the wreckage. Their...
Hurricane Beryl, though not as monstrous as some storms of the past, has left a trail of devastation, a stark reminder of the raw power of nature. But for Jamaicans, this isn’t just another story. It is a tremor that echoes a dark chapter etched in...
We all understand the three aspects of time: present, past, and future. Despite this, time exists only in the present in the real world. No matter how hard you try, you can never have more than one moment at a time. Once a moment has passed, it is...
ULAANBAATAR (AP) A towering statue of Genghis Khan dominates the landscape of rolling plains and endless skies outside Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. The leader of the Mongols founded an empire in the early 13th century that expanded under his...
