Art & Leisure

Lent, for many, is a time of sacrifice – a season when people give up something they enjoy, such as sweets, meat, alcohol, or other desires. While this tradition is commonly linked to religion, its deeper purpose is spiritual. Across many cultures...

Jamaica’s rivers are more than just waterways; they are lifelines that have shaped the island’s history, culture, and identity. Among them, the Rio Minho and the Black River stand out for their historical significance and the inspiration they offer...

In Jamaica, where the land meets the endless blue of the Caribbean Sea, stand two sentinels of time: the Negril Lighthouse and the Morant Point Lighthouse. These towering structures are more than navigational aids. They are symbols of resilience,...

Chronicle Hell with those who say, Life is a rhyme, a poem Or even a gleaming dream! I will never agree; And why should I? Poems weave webs to escapism on fringe Or just paint false canvases of cringe; To teach me, my mother...

Life is a balance of movement and stillness, sound and silence. Yet in today’s world, we often find ourselves caught in constant motion, overwhelmed by noise and distractions. This imbalance leaves us feeling exhausted, restless, and disconnected...

Our subconscious mind plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. It stores everything we think, feel, and experience, forming patterns that influence our future actions. By understanding and harnessing this power, we can transform our habits and...

Tiffany Chen’s cosplay journey began unexpectedly when her cousin introduced her to a small anime event hosted by JA Cosplayaz. With no plans to dress up, she was surprised when her cousin bought her a Sasuke Uchiha costume from Naruto and...

We have often heard the phrase “survival of the fittest” as a guiding principle of life. It suggests that those who are strong, successful, and capable of accumulating more are the ones who thrive. This belief has led us to compare ourselves to...

For Plaid Puma, storytelling has always been at the heart of her creative journey. “In high school, I used to handwrite entire composition books, creating stories that filled my world,” she shared. It wasn’t until later that anime showed her the...

St Elizabeth, known affectionately as ‘St Bess’, a parish etched with rugged beauty, offers more than just a picturesque landscape. Its towering hills, bathed in the soft, ethereal light of the Jamaican sun, hold a profound significance within our...

Most English-language learning classrooms use conventional teaching methods that focus on grammar drills, vocabulary memorisation, reading comprehension, and structured writing tasks — all with the emphasis on language accuracy. Unfortunately,...

In the cool, misty hills of east rural St Andrew lies a hidden gem of Jamaica’s natural heritage – the Cinchona Botanical Gardens. Established in 1868 by Governor Sir John Peter Grant, this garden stands at an elevation between 4,500 and 5,500 feet...