Jamaica Dance Umbrella (JDU) 2015 starts this Friday March 6 and runs to March 8. As usual, JDU gives audiences a chance to view a wide range of local dance companies all in one weekend. This Thursday at 8:00pm is the launch and honours Mr. Barrington Moncrieffe and L’Antoinette Stines for

Here are some photos from my visit to Sturge Town. Sturge Town is located high up in the hills of St. Ann and is home to some of Jamaica’s most charming old buildings, homes and church. Sturge Town was named after Joseph Sturge, the Quaker philanthropist who advocated for the

In a move to further stimulate and develop Jamaica’s literary landscape, The Jamaican Writers Society (JaWS) have collaborated with the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY) to present the Lignum Vitae Writing Awards. Aimed at becoming Jamaica’s premier literary award, the Lignum Vitae Writing Awards will promote and celebrate new Jamaican

Thanks to Jamaican photographer Pierre Diaz for this great shot of Kingston Harbour. Did you know that Kingston harbour is the seventh largest natural harbour in the world!    

The Department of Literatures in English invites us to a Poetry Clash!