In “Through the Prism of a Jamaican living overseas” Sophia Nicholson offers a deeply personal reflection on Hurricane Melissa, seen through memory, identity and love for home. She explores how tragedy reshapes our understanding of the places and people we cherish, and how the spirit of Jamaica continues to shine even when the landscape has changed. Her perspective invites readers to feel, to remember and to believe in the strength that rises after the storm.

Across Jamaica, questions about land ownership have become urgent after Hurricane Melissa. With families displaced and communities destroyed, the role of Crown Land is under renewed scrutiny. It carries a complex legacy that blends history, access, inequality and opportunity. As the island rebuilds, the future use of Crown Land may influence how communities regain stability and grow stronger.

The Watson family spans three generations of Jamaican artists, capturing the island’s history, culture, and Caribbean diaspora stories through their art.