Art & Leisure
October 2025
You are just an ‘instrument’
Each of us plays a note in the grand symphony of life. Sometimes our role brings joy, sometimes lessonsm yet each note has meaning in the larger design. We often believe we are the ones composing the…
October 2025
The fear of ‘losing’
One of the greatest fears we carry is the fear of losing – whether it is people, relationships, jobs, comforts, or securities we think will be there forever. We hold them tightly, as if clinging…
October 2025
Gift to neurology: A legacy of discovery
In the realm of medical discovery, some of the most profound contributions arise not from fame or glamour, but from quiet persistence, careful observation, and deep commitment. Jamaica has a legacy…
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September 2025
by Mikael Klintman
When mental health apps become worry engines
It’s 2:47 am and your phone buzzes on the nightstand. The notification suddenly glows in the darkness: “You’re on a 7-day streak!”; “Don’t break your streak!”. You feel the need to open the app right…
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September 2025
Own your choices: Own your life
Many times in life, we feel trapped, as if we have no choice but to go along with circumstances or people. We blame situations, people, or fate, thinking they forced us into what we are going through.…
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September 2025
Symphony in green: the moist forests
For many, Jamaica conjures images of sun-kissed beaches and vibrant reggae music. But the heart of our island’s identity beats to a different rhythm, the quiet, ancient pulse of the moist forests.…
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September 2025
Poem
Actors on a stage We are all actors on a stage. Working for a reasonable wage. Playing a role in the show called life. Are you the star of the show? Are you the leading act? Are you the villain?…
September 2025
by Saini Samim and Hayden Dalton
Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how
How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution. Unfortunately, pinning down a…
September 2025
Embody the International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21, is a reminder of humanity’s shared dream: a world free from conflict, hatred, and division. Yet, peace is not just a global agenda. It is a…