Art & Leisure
20 Sep, 2026
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Rails that once carried a nation forward
Long before highways stretched across the island, Jamaica held a distinction few countries outside Europe and North America could claim. On November 21, 1845, the very first railway line outside of…
20 Sep, 2026
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Peace begins from within
Every year, the International Day of Peace, commemorated on September 21, reminds us of humanity’s shared longing for peace. We often think of peace in terms of countries, governments, and the absence…
13 Sep, 2026
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Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting
From fistfights in the corridors to tractors driven up its front steps, New Zealand’s parliament has seen plenty of odd and unruly behaviour by sitting MPs. But a few other controversies have involved…
13 Sep, 2026
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Who robs your peace?
What does a human being truly desire at the deepest level? Beyond success, money, recognition, and comfort, at the end of the day, we desire inner peace. We see people achieve wealth, fame, and…
13 Sep, 2026
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The woman who gave patois its pride
Long before Jamaican Patois found its place on global stages, in classrooms, and in casual conversation without apology, one woman had already spent a lifetime insisting that the language of everyday…
13 Sep, 2026
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06 Sep, 2026
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Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty
Stand in front of Turner’s Sun Rising Over Water (1825-30) and something odd tends to happen. The painting holds you, even though observers might struggle to say why. Maybe it is the colour, the…
06 Sep, 2026
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Heartbreak: What are we really mourning?
Heartbreak is more than losing someone we love. We also mourn the loss of a part of ourselves, the part that existed only within that particular relationship. We are different with our parents,…