Art & Leisure

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan this month. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding corporations and countries accountable for greenhouse gas emissions. The ‘polluter pays’ principle has been...

The Jamaican blackbird, a small, iridescent creature native to the island, is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between human progress and the preservation of our natural heritage. This endemic species, found primarily in the mountainous...

Power What pray, seems to consume many who are given the throttle of power ? The metamorphic change seems to occur almost every hour. In their un-empowered state, They are calm and sedate. But! When the reigns of power they hold, The...

Situated in the north-eastern parish of St Mary, Jamaica, GoldenEye Estate is a name synonymous with luxury, adventure, and the iconic James Bond series. But, beyond its glamorous façade lies a rich history, a testament to the power of imagination...

The 2024 Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry have given us a glimpse of the future of science. Artificial intelligence (AI) was central to the discoveries honoured by both awards. You have to wonder what Alfred Nobel, who founded the prizes,...

Firefly, nestled in lush parish of St Mary, Jamaica, is a monument to the eternal power of art and the human spirit. This landmark property, located about 10km east of Oracabessa, has a centuries-long history. Originally christened “Look Out” by...

It all began in the parish of St. Thomas-in-the-East, (now known as St. Thomas) at the small Anglican Church nestled amid the sugarcane fields. Within its humble walls, the spirit of change was quietly brewing—a change that would strive to...

The Jamaican ibis was a large, flightless bird endemic to Jamaica, a fascinating creature that roamed the island’s lush landscapes. Fossil evidence of this bird was first discovered between 1919 and 1920 in Trelawny and later in St Catherine and St...

Searching for sanctuary They say when it arrives, you will feel its spell Hearts shift, emotions swell. All the pain will fade, peace will descend, You’ve found the one you’ll cherish, the one you’ll defend. But it’s one-sided, they don’t share...

Godawari Dutta, icon of the specialised style of painting, Madhubani, which is bestowed with the Geographical Identification (GI) status, passed away recently on August 14 at the age of 93, leaving behind a strong legacy of art she loved, nurtured...

The echoes of World War II continue to reverberate through the landscape of Jamaica, leaving behind a fascinating chapter in its history. Amid the turmoil of that conflict, two strategic locations, Little Goat Island and Vernamfield in Clarendon,...

Very special public-administration buildings are situated face to face on two King Street sites: between Barry Street and Tower Street. They are prominent structures, officially referred to as Public Building East and Public Building West. Both...