Art & Leisure
May 17, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Do hormones determine your mood?
Modern medical science has explained in great detail how hormones influence our moods, emotions, sleep, energy, and even relationships. Hormones such as serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and oxytocin are…
May 17, 2026
“Winna Inna Me” focuses on boosting self-confidence
amaican children ages 7–12 are invited to participate in the Winna Inna Me Creative Expression Competitions running till May 31. The competitions are being run by writer Sabrena McDonald…
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May 17, 2026
Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war's brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
KYIV (AP)
A contemporary art fair held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal.
"Holding the event during…
May 17, 2026
Jamaican folklore comes alive in new children’s book
A new children’s book is bringing Jamaica’s rich folklore traditions to life through an imaginative and suspense-filled adventure designed for young readers. Jabari and the Shady Shortcut, an…
May 9, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK
In today’s world, many of us are carrying childhood wounds without even realising it. Often, these wounds are not understood until a much later stage of life. Even when recognised, we usually do not…
May 9, 2026
INSPIRING JAMAICA - Enduring strength of a mother
In Jamaica, Mother’s Day is not simply observed; it is revered. It is a sacred tradition woven into the cultural fabric of our society, where gratitude is not only expressed but deeply felt. From…
May 9, 2026
Poems
Ode to Mother
Mother, you bore me for nine months in that hallowed space,
And caressed me with your virtual embrace.
My birth was met with joy and pain,
But the bundle you held in your hands
Made…
April 26, 2026
by Bimal Saigal
Gratitude – make it contagious
“Most people repay small favours, acknowledge medium ones, and repay greater ones - with ingratitude”. These are the words of wisdom by the 18th-century scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin. The…
April 26, 2026
STATHS Trust – legacy in action
For the Saint Andrew Technical High School (STATHS), legacy is a structured, living system. At the centre of that system is the STATHS Trust, an organisation deliberately designed to ensure that…