Art & Leisure

"Tony Tame," the about-the-author note says, "has been associated with the marine industry since around the mid-1960s. After 1970, he became directly involved in the supply and service of equipment to the commercial fishing industry in Jamaica.

Scientific studies clearly demonstrate the relationship between diet and health. Inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death in Jamaica.

Some of us have a peculiar way of using words. Go back to the last two instalments of this column. 'Scobeach fish', 'tramp car', 'ginger bear', etc, are some of the strange phrases you will find therein. The author of such unconventional terms is an aspiring 'collomist', and she is not claiming to be the best writer of the English language..

There is no doubt that Jamaica is naturally beautiful. Whether by foot, pedal or motor, its diverse, idyllic scenery is everywhere for all to see and embrace. But those who have the opportunity to fly over or hover about this island paradise will tell you the views from above are even more spectacular.

A devastating earthquake rocked Haiti's capital

Twelve Jamaican teachers pursuing the masters in education degree in science and mathematics education at the School of Education, University of the West Indies, Mona, will be going on a three-week visit in May to the University of Reading, Institute of...

The 16th annual International Diabetes Conference will he held from March 25-28 at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Ocho Rios.

Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga employed his famed dry wit as he spoke at the launch of My Life and Leadership at the Mona Visitors' Lodge on Wednesday evening.

Title: Port Royal - The Sunken City Author: Robert Marx Published by: AquaPress, UK The fascinating stories of Port Royal are well known.

A reader said she would love to write a 'collom' called 'Those were the days', in which she would reminisce about the good old days in Kingston. A collom of memories. I dare say she has a lot. She sent me her first piece to get my opinion and she also wants to know what you, her fellow readers, think.

The Jamaica Language Unit (JLU) in the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy at UWI, Mona launches a six-week certificate course in Haitian Creole starting on Monday, March 1. The programme of study in Haitian Creole for select interest groups is designed to assist in the immediate relief efforts in Haiti...

Despite the economic challenges facing the nation, many persons are finding enterprising ways to eke something out. One such person is Corine Williams, who has taken on the fight for survival with crochet.