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JCDC Hosts Virtual Creative Writing Workshop Jan. 20
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be hosting a virtual workshop on short story writing and exploring genres, on Thursday, January 20. The workshop, …
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Grange: Covid relief programme for entertainment, culture, creative industries practitioners oversubscribed
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the Ministry’s ECCI Covid-19 Grants programme has been oversubscribed and has stopped …
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The Arts Page- January 14, 2022
On this week’s Arts Page, 10 Jamaicans awarded under one of the oldest award schemes of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the 124-year-old Musgrave Awards.
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10 Jamaicans Awarded Musgrave Medals
Ten Jamaicans were recently awarded Musgrave Medals for work in their respective fields of Literature, Science and the Arts. The Medals are given in the …
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JCDC Seeking To Promote Digital Art
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is seeking to promote digital art through its Jamaica Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition. The event was open to …
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Chetwood Memorial Students Shine In JIS Heritage Competition
Outstanding students from Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James dominated the essay component of the 2021 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, with students …
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Prizes Presented In JIS Heritage Competition
Top performers in the 2021 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, not only came away with increased knowledge of the nation’s rich heritage, but also …
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Jamaican In Australia Contributes To Homeland’s Literary Works
Kemar Cummings, a Jamaican writer and poet living in Australia, continues to participate in and contribute to the literary works of his homeland. He recently …
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Award-Winning Pieces On Display At JCDC Visual Arts Exhibition
Total of 171 award-winning pieces selected from the 2021 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition are now on display at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown …
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National Storytelling Festival In Progress
The Storytelling Foundation of Jamaica, Ntukuma, in association with the Jamaica Library Service, presents National Storytelling Festival and Conference, Ananse Soundsplash 2021, from November 16 …
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The Arts Page- November 5, 2021
On this week’s Arts Page, JAFTA joins the Spotlight Initiative for Short Film Competition. And later, entries close this Sunday for the JIS Heritage Competition.
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PHOTOS: Minister Grange Views Mural At Caribbean Cement Company
Festival Song Album for Grammy Consideration
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Album, featuring the 12 finalists …
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Honour Our Ancestors by Taking the Vaccine – Terrelonge
State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has thanked the residents of Bath, St. Thomas for the work …
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St. Elizabeth Police Plan for Christmas Season
The St. Elizabeth Police are taking proactive measures to ensure that public order is maintained throughout the parish as the usually busy Yuletide season approaches. …
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Festival Queen Launches Oral Healthcare Project
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dr. Dominique Reid, is undertaking a project designed to enhance oral healthcare and hygiene amongst youngsters. This is in keeping …
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NHA-Kirk-Buchanan- October 7, 2021
You may not know their names, but you have undoubtedly benefitted from their years of service to the country. In this limited series for the month of October, the JIS will turn the spotlight on men and women who have given exceptional service to the nation and were conferred with national honours and awards this year.
Today’s guest: Former Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Production at the Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC), Kirk Buchanan.
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Vaccination Mobilisation- St Mary- October 4, 2021
St Mary is the latest stop on the government’s Vaccination Mobilisation and Public Education Drive.
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