Jamaica Gleaner Arts &Leisure
Published: Monday Sunday | November 15, 2009
Golden poetry
The top writers in the 2009 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) were awarded at a ceremony held at the Rex Nettleford Hall on November 5. Poet Sharon Williams-Brown was announced the Best... Read More...
Diving for answers - Fisherman helps uncover lost artefacts
While many Jamaicans fear the sea, some can't imagine their lives without it. Residents of Port Royal are among those whose lives are linked to the sea in more ways than one. Read More...
Born to draw, Spanish Town artist determined to be the best
Some people work hard to learn how to draw, while others seem to have been born with the talent. Delroy Milwood is one of those who has been making eye-catching creations since he was a child. Read More...
Architect publishes book on Ja's Olympians
Floyd Graham, a Jamaican architect and urban planner, has just released a book titled LIGHTNING FAST! - Jamaica's Stars at the Beijing Olympics.The book is a treasure trove of worthwhile information on the Jamaican Olympians as well as their competitors. Read More...
My Grandmother's Pearls
Round spheres. On a dusty red velvet chair. Creme with age they are in their final stage. Read More...
The Festival of San Joaquin
Belizean author Zee Edgell deepens our scanty knowledge of this former British colony and now CARICOM partner and interestingly, she does so from a perspective that takes us back in time and transports us into a culture that is for a Jamaican audience 'strange', even though some could argue for redeeming merit, intriguing. Read More...
UTech Focus: Chancellor's forum offers answers for recovery
Chancellor of the University of Technology, Lord Morris of Handsworth, presided over the third staging of the Chancellor's Forum held on November 5 at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel.The forum, which was intended... Read More...
NCU Bulletin: NCU Health and Nursing Expo 2009
Today, Sunday, November 15, Northern Caribbean University's Health and Nursing Expo will culminate with a grand 10K Health Run/Walk in Mandeville, which is slated to begin at 2 p.m. Read More...
UWI notebook: Diana Brydon to deliver Edward Baugh Distinguished Lecture
The Department of Literatures in English at The UWI, Mona, presents the third lecture in the Edward Baugh Distinguished Lecture Series on Sunday, November 29 at Philip Sherlock Centre for the... Read More...
SUNDAY SAUCE: Salt Mackerel's great wrath
In my defence of Salt Fish, last week, I said, among other things, that Ackee had absolutely no interest in Salt Mackerel, it being too "raw" and ugly. Read More...