Art & Leisure

In the midst of the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the deadly attacks in the West Bank, there has been much talk about cultural erasure and how the preservation of Palestinian culture and heritage has been deeply impacted. But Palestinian women,...

Mother is the boss finally, after nine months, she brings you into this world. your existence depends on her love and caring. she feeds you, changes you, bathes you. holds and comforts you—and if you are one of the lucky ones— she tells you you...

We are all taught to understand the value of kind and respectful words in our daily interactions. From childhood, we are repeatedly asked to speak politely, use good language, and appear pleasant to others. But there is something even more...

We often label others based on how they behave or the choices they make. The moment someone acts differently from what we expect, we quickly label them ‘wrong’. This habit creates negative energy exchange between people, leading to emotional...

Tucked away in Jamaica’s cool, undulating interior lies the parish of Manchester — an often-overlooked gem brimming with rich history, natural wonder, and quiet elegance. Established in 1814 and named after the Duke of Manchester, the parish is...

Demure, submissive and erotic, Suzie Wong is that bigger-than-life stereotype, that caricature Asian women grew up with in the US. We may have also secretly hoped to play that geisha-like image to win our way out of our oppression. But, over the...

As you rise in the morning and look to the east, the first light kisses the land with a gentle promise — a promise of new beginnings, a bright day ahead. And, as the sun journeys across the sky, it sets in the west, in a parish as poetic as the...

Before the start of the 20th century when Jamaican parish boundaries were different from today, there was a principal church building in each of the administrative parishes within the southern region of the Jamaican county of Middlesex. Radical...

Lent, for many, is a time of sacrifice – a season when people give up something they enjoy, such as sweets, meat, alcohol, or other desires. While this tradition is commonly linked to religion, its deeper purpose is spiritual. Across many cultures...

Jamaica’s rivers are more than just waterways; they are lifelines that have shaped the island’s history, culture, and identity. Among them, the Rio Minho and the Black River stand out for their historical significance and the inspiration they offer...

In Jamaica, where the land meets the endless blue of the Caribbean Sea, stand two sentinels of time: the Negril Lighthouse and the Morant Point Lighthouse. These towering structures are more than navigational aids. They are symbols of resilience,...

Chronicle Hell with those who say, Life is a rhyme, a poem Or even a gleaming dream! I will never agree; And why should I? Poems weave webs to escapism on fringe Or just paint false canvases of cringe; To teach me, my mother...