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Published July 29, 2012 The Sunday Gleaner He is India’s most famous citizen, his lessons on non-violence and civil disobedience inspired freedom and civil right movements across the world; Mohandas Gandhi, or Mahatma (saint) as he is called, is now immortalized at Inspiration Garden of the Faculty of Education and Humanities at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus . The bronze statue, gifted by the Government of India by the High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, Mohinder Grover, encapsulates Gandhi’s persona and simplicity. Sculpted by Indian sculptor Anil Sutar, the lifelike 6ft. 4 inches high statue has Gandhi in a brisk walk pose - clutching his tall walking stick, a shawl draped over his shoulders and a pocket watch dangling from the loin cloth. Sutar has, through his intricate detailing, to capture the mahatma’s simplicity, exuding the aura of the man himself. As the rays of the sun fall on the silhouette, Gandhi’s figurine manages to rad

Published July 15, 2012,  Sunday Gleaner  Joan Phillips' talent, love for performing arts and zeal for life rise way above her petite frame. A singer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter, businesswoman, academic valedictorian, this 24-year-old is basking under the arc light's glory. The multifaceted artiste says she draws inspiration from Michael Jackson, Prince and Beyoncé - artistes she grew up listening to. "I was inspired by them. I grew up listening to them and I emulate them," Phillips said. "I focus on world music as opposed to only reggae and dancehall, so learning Spanish music, Italian, jazz, is what I do." Phillips says she likes to push the boundaries and do something different. "I had a song where I was on my head," she said. "I like to dance and sing, so I always have a head mike and even if I have my (hand-held) mike … I am still dancing." Though shying away from being called a childhood prodigy, Phillips'

It was Chris Gayle's day as he exploded in style at home...cricket was at its glory and Sabina Park came alive with non stop music, blaring vuvuzelas and party in Jamaica, the true West Indies style. The beat is on - party mound  View of the North Stand Jamaican colours WI all in Indian tricolour at the North Stand Man of the moment - Gayle after reaching 100 Scoreboard says it all! Celebrations all around Calypso of cricket Writing on the wall