Art & Leisure

One of New York’s iconic art deco building, Chrysler Building is seen in the foreground
December 9, 2025 by Lynn Hilditch

Art deco at 100: why the sleek design aesthetic of the ‘machine age’ endures

In Paris in 1925, the French government initiated its ambitious International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with one specific goal – to showcase and celebrate the excellence of…
December 9, 2025

Communication: the forgotten human Wi-Fi

Communication is often described as the foundation of strong relationships. Just as plants need water to be alive, our connections need honest, respectful, and timely conversations. When we talk…
Gleaner editorial writes: The island has been ranked close to the 49th position in the World Happiness Report, though, according to this index, Jamaica may not be among the world’s happiest countries, but it is also not among the lowest.
December 9, 2025

The ‘Wafa Aba’ of the people

In the heart of our island’s green spaces, such as Emancipation Park in Kingston, one can quietly observe motifs of heritage like the West African Adinkra symbols, carved or printed, speaking across…
An aerial view of Black River, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Poems

How long Melissa? How long Melissa will you take just to make our day bad? Making adults miserable and making children sad. How long Melissa will you take just to make…
Cempasúchil in full bloom in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City.
December 9, 2025

This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) Lucia Ortiz trudges through endless fields of cempasúchil flowers, the luminescent orange petals of which will soon cloak everything from city streets to cemeteries across Mexico.…
People gather among debris near a bridge in Black River, St Elizabeth, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Walking the path of resilience: The unbroken spirit

In the western parishes, the devastation by Hurricane Melissa has posed a brutal challenge to an equally formidable people. These lands carry deep roots. St Elizabeth, one of Jamaica’s oldest…
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December 9, 2025

Reclaiming peace from the electronic world

In today’s digital age, our lives revolve about screens, signals, and switches. From the moment we wake up to the time we fall asleep, technology remains one of our closest companion. We depend on it…
Luke Pohl-Bogdan’s poster for ‘Your Art, Our Earth’ 2024.
December 9, 2025

Terran Fielder | Art and renewable energy are a power couple

Art and climate action can coexist — and thrive. From solar sculptures to wind-powered light shows, creativity is lighting the path to a renewable future.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica’s signature – Lightness amid chaos

We all experienced nature’s brute strength. Some parts of Jamaica faced it more severely than others. Yet, what makes this island stand out is its spirit of lightness. Even in the face of destruction,…