World Poetry Day Jamaica Celebrated in Fine Style
On Monday, March 21, 2022, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) hosted their annual “World Poetry Day Jamaica” celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The event saw the announcement of the 2022 cycle of the Jamaica Poet Laureate Prizes for Poetry (National Poetry...National Library of Jamaica ushers in its 40th Anniversary with signature events
National Library of Jamaica ushers in its 40th Anniversary with signature events The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has had a busy month hosting two of its signature events: the 40th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture, held on Sunday, March 3, and its World Poetry...
10 Captivating Jamaican Love Stories
In this season of love, we’re taking a look at 10 of Jamaica’s most captivating love stories. These stories of triumphant love gripped the nation and became indelibly entwined in the country’s social history and lore.
From Jamaica to Johannesburg: Lorna Goodison speaks at African Women Writers Symposium
From Jamaica to Johannesburg: Lorna Goodison speaks at African Women Writers Symposium On September 15, 2017, the Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Lorna Goodison, delivered the Nadine Gordimer Memorial Lecture at the 5th African Women International Writer’s...