This little fellow somehow got trapped in my kitchen…   Then in the light…that was scary!   But he managed to escape to the window…and finally flew free. For more on Jamaican birds see Birding-in-jamaica-birding-on-the-edge    

Usain Bolt Wins 200m at 2011 World Championships in 19.40 seconds! Congrats to the Lightening Bolt!!  

  On Saturday September 10, 2011 at 2pm, BOOKLAND New Kingston is hosting Jean Lowrie-Chin, as she reads from her collection: Souldance: Poems and Writings. Souldance: Poems and Writings, Jean Lowrie-Chin’s first and much awaited collection, captures the voice of every Jamaican, as well as their thoughts and dreams.

Here’s a photo courtesy of Steve Urchin of some friendly neighbourhood caterpillars -just hanging out in his yard and adding to the vibrant colours of the Caribbean. Thanks Steve!

BUY NOW: Available worldwide exclusively on the Apple iTunes Store -Blaze Fia Riddim With the release of the Blaze Fia Riddim, Grammy Award winning artist Sean Paul has taken his love for music to new heights and added the title of “producer” to his list of accomplishments. For his debut effort,

Artistic Expressions will present two evenings of dance, bringing together diverse dance styles and cultures, September 3rd- 4th at the Little Theatre in this year’s offering ‘Cultural Fusion’.  The first of two evenings will feature, Cherylyn Lavagnino  Dance, a New York City based contemporary ballet company alongside the time treasured National

Here’s the official trailer for HAIRPEACE, directed by Fabian Thomas and Sankofa Arts & Facilitation on now at the Pantry Playhouse. HAIRPEACE will run until September 18. For more info see Hairpeace-a-celebration-of-the-healing-power-of-friendship

This year again the demonstration of talent amongst the younger generation of artists is on display at The Mutual Gallery with the staging of the 2011 Super Plus Under 40 Artist of the Year Competition and Exhibition. The opening of the exhibition was held on  Thursday August 18. Three artists are vying

TVJ’s Kay Osbourne, explains why J-FLAG’s advertisement campaign was rejected but why Jamaica needs to become more tolerant… This makes absolutely no sense.  Mrs. Osbourne calls for more tolerance in Jamaica while rejecting the message of tolerance of the ad campaign…? See Ad unconditional-love-for-all-jamaicans-the-controversial-pro-gay-psa  

Do go see Keiran King’s new romantic comedy musical, “Last Call” at the Phillip Sherlock Centre, UWI, it’s closing Sunday! Set in the 40’s this production is a well staged and acted musical production well worth seeing. Last Call is written by Keiran king with direction from Keiran King and