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Essay competition · June 1 – July 31, 2026
Current Topics
Pick a topic, dig into the brief, and write. Submissions open June 1 and close July 31, 2026. The strongest essays get published and earn grants.
Jamaica imports most of its energy. What does an alternative look like?
2027: Jamaica's Energy Crossroads
Jamaica's electricity is among the most expensive in the Caribbean, and the centralised grid has faced significant strain during recent storms.
Jamaica has the freshwater. The question is how it's stored, moved, and managed.
Land of Wood and Water — A Question of Distribution
Jamaica is often called the Land of Wood and Water, and on paper, the country has substantial freshwater resources.
Homeownership, the housing deficit, and the future of where Jamaicans live.
Where Will We Live?
A generation of young Jamaicans is entering the housing market under conditions very different from the ones their parents faced.