Art & Leisure

South Korean writer Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”. The 53-year-old is the first South Korean writer to win the prize and...

In today’s world, where appearances often overshadow reality, it can be difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood. Social media and a multitude of content creators contribute to a scenario that feels increasingly artificial. Amid this confusion...

The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) would like to offer a response to letter of the editor ,’Honour the memory of our ancestors’ published on August 15. This insightful letter regarding Seville Heritage Park and presents the experience of a...

We often hear the phrase “It is okay not to be okay,” encouraging acceptance of our low moments. However, this idea can lead us to stay stuck in sadness instead of striving for improvement. Life has its ups and downs, but how long should we accept...

Book review by Allen Fernando As Jamaica’s health minister, Christopher Tufton was guaranteed the prized seat from which not only to observe, but to marshal the island’s battles in the global war against the COVID-19 pandemic For three years...

The Department of Literatures in English (LIE) and the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in association with Patricia Chin, co-founder of VP Records, hosted a staged conversation with Professor...

Most of us struggle with self-acceptance, always wanting to be somebody else other than who we are. In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with images of perfection, it’s easy to feel inadequate. We are taught to focus on our flaws, believing...

Have you ever felt the need to take a break from your daily routine and go on a vacation? Most of us have. It’s natural to want to get away for a while, explore newness, and refresh ourselves. But after a few days of adventure, something else...

When discussing the pivotal moments of World War II, the significant contributions of the West Indians often remain overshadowed. However, the story of their bravery and dedication is an essential chapter in the annals of history that deserves...

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can’t survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion. Since 1961, fewer than 700 people have been...

The British West Indies Regiment (BWIR) played an unsung yet heroic role during World War I, a period of global upheaval from 1914 to 1918. This regiment, consisting of 16,500 men from the Caribbean, predominantly from Jamaica, was formed in 1915...

Many people wonder whether it is better to meditate with eyes open or closed. To answer this, it is important to understand the role our eyes play. While our eyes help us view the external world, they also serve as a major source of information for...