Olive Senior
Olive Senior is a celebrated Jamaican author and poet known for her contributions to Caribbean literature, often exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues. She gained recognition for her works that highlight the complexities of Jamaican life and history, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature. Senior has received numerous awards for her writing, and her influence continues to inspire new generations of writers in the Caribbean and beyond.
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Olive Senior writes in Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage about the traditional Christmas celebrations in Jamaica.
Christmas of yesteryear in Jamaica | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-24Olive Senior, one of Jamaica’s most celebrated writers, launched her second novel, Paradise Once, at The University of the West Indies.
Olive Senior launches second novel at UWI | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-09-21
Olive Senior is an internationally acclaimed Jamaican author and poet, and the guest speaker at the Olive Lewin Distinguished Lecture.
Olive Senior to present at Olive Lewin Distinguished Lecture | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-30
Olive Senior has been appointed to the Order of Distinction for outstanding service and contribution to the field of literary arts.
Jamaican-Canadians appointed to national honours | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-09
Prolific poet and prize-winning author Olive Senior has been conferred with the Order of Distinction for outstanding service and contribution to the field of literary arts.
Order of Distinction for Etana, Garnet Silk and Kevin Downswell | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-08-06
Olive Senior is a celebrated writer receiving membership in the Order of Distinction.
141 make Honours list | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-06
Olive Senior is another award-winning author participating in the Book Fairy Festival.
Step into a bookish wonderland | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-07-07
Olive Senior writes about the origins and evolution of the Anancy character in Jamaican folklore.
Author V.S. Russell keeping Anancy stories alive | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-25
Olive Senior is a Jamaican author launching a new novel at the festival.
Bocas Lit Fest set for May
Guyana· 2025-03-30
Olive Senior writes about the traditions of Easter in Jamaica and its historical context.
Of Easter and traditions in Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-30
Olive Senior writes about Mary Seacole's contributions in the Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage.
The adventurous life of Mary Seacole | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-28
Olive Senior writes about Grant's role in the development of modern Jamaica in the Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage.
Who was St William Grant? | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-28
