How often do we blame others when things go wrong? When we miss a flight, we blame traffic, the taxi driver, or even our alarm clock. But does blaming change the fact that we missed it? No. We know delays can happen, so we plan to avoid them....
Thrive in 2025 Every year is a different year. You are either stagnant, regressing or growing. You are either failing or succeeding but, every day in life you are learning. The seasons come and the seasons go....
Sunday is more than just a rest day – it is a sacred time to pause, reflect, and recharge for the week ahead. A life without reflection lacks true purpose. As we close this week and prepare for the next, let us consider our thoughts and deeds. Did...
One of the world’s leading luxury brands, Ferragamo has partnered, over the past three years, with Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI), a programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations’ business agency dedicated to...
What is it about a newborn child that attracts everyone effortlessly? Whether the child is crying, unclean, or even sick, we still feel drawn to them. There is something beyond appearance or behaviour that makes a child lovable. When we look at a...
Generative artificial intelligence tools can help design students by making hard tasks easier, cutting down on stress, and allowing the students more time to explore innovative ideas, according to new research I published with my colleagues in the...
Nestled in the hills of Sligoville, St Catherine, lies Pinnacle, the birthplace of the Rastafari movement. Founded in 1940 by Leonard Percival Howell, often hailed as the first Rasta, Pinnacle was more than just a settlement; it was a vision of...
Nowadays, from an early age, children are taught to compete. Parents, teachers, and society encourage them to be the best, often comparing them with siblings, classmates, or neighbours. This mindset fosters comparison and the desire to outshine...
Curtis Myrie launched his book of poems, Staring Into My Soul, at the 2nd annual Jamaica Brew Literary and Film Festival “It’s a particular introspection about yourself … the questions you keep asking yourself and about developments around you,”...
Curtains came down on the JPS 101 Night Lights Photo Competition, with an exhibition and announcement of the top awardees, at the company’s Kingston headquarters. Several entrants and invited guests attended the recent handover event that saw more...
In the heart of Port Antonio, Musgrave Market isn’t just a place to shop. It’s where the community gathers, stories are shared, and everyday life unfolds. Whether you are a local picking up fresh produce or a visitor looking for authentic Jamaican...
We have all heard the idea that within each of us, there are two wolves: one representing goodness and the other representing negativity. The wolf we feed determines our actions and personality. But the real question is, how do we feed these...
They are the possessions that tell your story: the photos of old friends and relatives. The ring your mom left you. The hand-knit Christmas stockings. Your grandfather’s secretary desk and the letters inside. When disasters strike, these artefacts...
When life doesn’t unfold as planned, we often question why and blame external factors. Have you ever wondered why things don’t always align with your expectations? Let’s understand the deeper perspective. WHY IS IT ‘IN’ THE WAY? If your present...
Let’s talk about Annotto Bay — a lively little town in St Mary that is bursting with history and charm. Back in the day, the Tainos called it Guayguanta, but thanks to the Achiote plants growing everywhere, the name morphed into Annotto Bay. These...
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Truck art in South Asia is a popular form of regional decoration, with trucks featuring elaborate floral patterns and calligraphy. It is especially common in Pakistan and India. In Pakistan, Karachi is a major city centre for truck art, though...
Echoes of Forgiveness In the depths of the heart, where shadows reside, Lies the weight of unspoken words, the pain we’ve denied. Love’s tender flicker, now dimmed by regret, A symphony fractured, a haunting duet. Every harsh word lingers, an...
According to Britannica, “art” can be described as something “consciously created through an expression of skill or imagination” – whereas Wikipedia defines it more narrowly as a human activity. But, are humans the only species that makes art? If...
TOKYO (AP) He wears a black bodysuit and a white mask, speaks in an electronically altered squeaky voice, and makes creepiness his signature mode of art. Uketsu, whose name literally translates to “rain hole,” both words that he loves, is Japan’...
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant has challenged high school students to be willing to make extra sacrifices in order to attain professional success. “It’s extremely important that you are...
Today, we see countless individuals and groups donating essentials to old age homes, orphanages, and facilities for the disabled. Providing food, clothing, education, water, and other necessities to those in need is widely considered the greatest...
In 1988, a story unfolded that was as unlikely as it was inspiring: a team from the tropical island of Jamaica made its debut in the Winter Olympics, competing in the bobsleigh event. This groundbreaking achievement marked the first time a...
