Category: Art

The Windrush Stories: A Visit to the National Library of Jamaica

July 4, 2018

The story of the Windrush continues, in different ways. Or rather, should I say “stories”? Because I see the Windrush as a mosaic of many human stories – of endurance and success, determination and disappointment. There has been some more local coverage; the Sunday Gleaner’s Arts & Education section included an article by Amitabh Sharma last … More The Windrush Stories: A Visit to the National Library of Jamaica

Reshuffling, Rousing Up and Reading Reports: Jamaica on April 2, 2018

April 3, 2018

It’s April 1, and I got fooled by one or two tweets today! Also, of course for those who celebrate it, it’s Easter Day. Large quantities of bun and cheese are being eaten, as I write. I am trying to catch up a little on the news, so here goes… Caribbean: Haitian photo-journalist Vladimir Legagneur disappeared on March … More Reshuffling, Rousing Up and Reading Reports: Jamaica on April 2, 2018

Sir Garfield Sobers to Unveil Collie Smith Statue at Boys’ Town

March 15, 2018

Do you know Trench Town? Do you know Boys’ Town? If so, you know Collie Smith Drive. But do you know who Collie Smith was? This is an interesting (although rather sad) story. Next week, however, there will be an unveiling ceremony celebrating Mr. Smith, with a very famous Caribbean cricketer doing the honours. (N.B. … More Sir Garfield Sobers to Unveil Collie Smith Statue at Boys’ Town

A Bobsledder’s Tears, A Canadian’s Rant, and Mr. Jackson’s Blood Pressure: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

February 15, 2018

This week is all about “lerv” – as it’s Valentine’s Day (and the Ash Wednesday holiday) this week. I actually don’t celebrate either of these days, so am just enjoying the lovely weather and relatively quiet day in the city. There is not a lot of love floating around, however, as the legal profession (fraternity? … More A Bobsledder’s Tears, A Canadian’s Rant, and Mr. Jackson’s Blood Pressure: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Jamaica Community Solar Competition Launched!

February 11, 2018

James Ellsmoor is an energetic young man who believes passionately in renewable energy. Now, his organisation, Solar Head of State, in partnership with the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre, has launched a competition in Jamaican schools. It is aimed at encouraging students to research and understand more about renewables and to be creative in their entries. Here … More Jamaica Community Solar Competition Launched!