Art & Leisure
August 9, 2026
August 16, 2026
WISDOM OF THE WEEK - The root of expectations
Almost all of us carry expectations in our daily life. We expect people to understand, appreciate, and support us; for situations to be in our favour; for life to unfold in a way that only brings joy;…
August 2, 2026
by Janice Mak
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete…
August 2, 2026
Artists transform former hospital in LA to examine human emotions
LOS ANGELES (AP) Just beyond an ambulance and wheelchair ramp wait Dr. Moodswing and Dr. Feelgood, dressed in starched white lab coats and ready to check you in with a neon orange patient wristband.…
August 2, 2026
Independence versus rebellion
Every year, as Independence Day approaches, we proudly celebrate our nation’s freedom. We are grateful that we are not ruled by others. However, this raises an important question: We are not slaves…
August 2, 2026
The portico where freedom was declared
Yesterday, Jamaica paused to observe Emancipation Day, a date that marks not a single moment of liberation, but the culmination of centuries of resistance, rebellion, and refusal to accept bondage as…
July 26, 2026
by Austin Sarat
College professors face an emerging challenge
Anyone who has spent time on a college campus lately has probably heard laments from faculty about their students’ reading habits, or rather nonreading habits. Such complaints are more than an…
July 26, 2026
Trading ‘pearls’ for ‘pebbles’?
Every one of us has dreams, responsibilities, and goals that keep us moving through life. We work hard, make plans, and invest years trying to achieve success, comfort, recognition, or security. But…
July 26, 2026
The Little Theatre, a big dream realised
On Tom Redcam Avenue in Kingston stands a modest building that, for more than 80 years, has been a heavyweight in Jamaica’s cultural life. The Little Theatre is more than a stage, it is proof of what…