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May 17, 2026
IRAWMA rolls out red carpet today - Major honours for Burning Spear, Marcia Griffiths, Mavado and more
The annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) widely recognised as the premier awards celebration honouring reggae and world music excellence, celebrates 43 years with a ceremony at…
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…
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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
“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…
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
INSPIRING JAMAICA - Whispers of the wild: Living natural heritage
There is a certain magic that awakens when one leaves the noise of the city behind and journeys into the cool hills and forests of Jamaica. It is a feeling carried by the wind through the trees, by…
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May 17, 2026
Sabrina Adewumi – from the engineering lab to delving in colours
For over 20 years, Jamaica-born Sabrina Adewumi chased engineering, technology, and interior- design project deadlines. Now, she is an abstract artist in her Southern California studio, finding vivid…
May 17, 2026
Gordon Robinson | Wanted: a viable opposition
It seems PNP “leaders” have decided to be sheep instead of shepherds and thus likely to plunge Jamaica into the abyss of a de facto One-Party State.
The once proud PNP whose ideas inspired a…
May 17, 2026
Dennis Minott | Holness vs Zuma: Seven uncanny parallels in Jamdown and Mzansi
There are moments in the life of a nation when thoughtful citizens experience a growing unease — not because democracy has collapsed, but because patterns repeat with disturbing familiarity. Jamaica…