Art & Leisure
The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book The Anxious Generation delivers an urgent call for action. Haidt argues that the evidence is in. Teenagers’ widespread use of smartphones is causing a mental health crisis. Individual, collective...
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CHICAGO (AP): For college senior Nana Ampofo, an unconventional book club inside one of the nation’s largest jails has transformed her career ambitions. Each week, the 22-year-old drives a van of her DePaul University peers to Cook County Jail to...
Jamaica is a biodiversity hotspot in the Caribbean where nature orchestrates its symphony with incomparable perfection. Beyond the sun-kissed beaches and colourful culture, Jamaica has a rich tapestry of wildlife that invites travellers to explore...
Have you ever stopped to ponder whether the world you perceive truly reflects reality? Every time we look at something or someone, our perception is filtered through the lens of our life experiences. This includes our upbringing, cultural...
The 20th World Kite Championship has seen a total of 137 teams comprising 465 participants from 46 countries and regions compete in the event, showcasing 509 kites in China’s capital of kites, Weifang, in east China’s Shandong Province. The event...
“The grass is greener on the other side,” a familiar adage used for what we do not possess. From childhood, we absorb this lesson, understanding that our desires often seem more enticing when they are yet unfulfilled. This age-old saying sheds...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in Johannesburg to mark 30 years since the country’s transition to democracy in 1994. Most...
Safiya Sinclair’s How To Say Babylon and Sean Godfrey’s Sasha Knight are emotional roller-coaster journeys that linger long after their reading. While both are mainly grounded in the Jamaican experience, with a bit of life in the United States (US...
The Mountain River Cave, located in Cudjoe Hill, St Catherine, is a treasure mine of Jamaican history. This fairly simple cave, located about 21 kilometres north west of Spanish Town, has far-reaching importance beyond its shallow depth. Stepping...
World Heritage Day was commemorated on April 18, and Jamaica’s rich tapestry of built heritage beckons us to embark on a journey through time. Among the myriad stories woven into the island’s architectural fabric, two stand out prominently about...
In today’s fast-paced world, the rhythm of life often feels like a never-ending race. It’s common to feel like we’re always racing against time. The natural flow of existence has been disrupted by the hurried lifestyle we’ve created. We’re...
Total solar eclipse 2024 The sky was getting dark, The sun took a backseat. Behind the moon it hid, Spectators lined the street. The moon was now passing, Between the Earth and Sun. It was a total solar eclipse, Was the day done? Applause...
The Throne Room is a secret treasure located in Negril, Westmoreland, surrounded by colourful coral reefs. More than just a mesmerising dive site, this breath-taking underwater cavern draws divers from 12 to 21 metres below the surface. It serves...
Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy uses creative processes, primarily visual art such as painting, drawing, or sculpture, with a view to...
A Time Like No Other: The COVID-19 Pandemic; Perspectives on Jamaica’s Experience, recounts the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on Jamaica told from the point of view of an expert in the health and sanitation industry. In this...
