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Culinary Arts Development Specialist, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Jane Jerry.

Hundreds to Participate in Culinary Arts Competition

More than 900 culinary talents from the western, central, northern and eastern regions will be taking part in the 2025 cycle of the Culinary Arts Competition. The competition, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), kicked off on Wednesday,...

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (left) and Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition Coordinator, Andrea McCurdy (centre) learn to say ‘I love you’ in sign language from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ready To Sign, Andre Witter (right) during the launch of Signed Sealed Jamaica project at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on Monday (April 7). In the background are students and teachers from New Roads Primary School, Beersheba Primary School, Excelsior High School, Danny Williams School for the Deaf and Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf.

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Launches Sign Language Project

Flyer for National Chief Takyi Day in Port Maria, St. Mary, on April 8.

Takyi to be Celebrated in Port Maria on April 8

Director of Arts, Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Andrew Brodber.

National Performing Arts Finals Begin on April 3

Managing Editor, Editorial and Photography Department at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Tracey Chin Loy (centre) presents a colourful poster of the national symbols to Director General at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson (right). Looking on is Senior Photo Librarian, JIS, Maxine Shrouder. Occasion was the handover of a range of JIS heritage publications by the Editorial and Photography Department at the JLS’ offices, 2 Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston on Friday (March 28). The donation is in keeping with the agency’s mandate to inform and educate the public about matters of national interest.

PHOTOS: JIS Hands Over Heritage Material to Jamaica Library Service

Attendees at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, held on Sunday (March 23) at the India Jamaica Friendship Garden, Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew.

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Hundreds Celebrate Holi Hindu Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens

Hundreds of Indian nationals and friends of the Indian community gathered at the Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew on Sunday (March 23) to celebrate the annual Holi Hindu festival. Also known as the ‘Festival of Colours’, Holi was held at the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden at the Bandstand Lawns. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring,...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) and Lady Allen (right); and President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason (left), descend the staircase of King

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PHOTOS: Diplomatic Corps Dinner

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) and Lady Allen (right); and President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason (left), descend the staircase of King's House to join guests at the annual Diplomatic Corps dinner on Thursday (March 13). The dinner was part of activities in observance of Diplomatic Week 2025 from...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and McMaster University Professor, Dr. Juliet Daniel (left), peruse a publication on Jamaica, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 11). Sharing in the moment is Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe.

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PHOTOS: McMaster University Professor Calls on Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and McMaster University Professor, Dr. Juliet Daniel (left), peruse a publication on Jamaica, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 11). Sharing in the moment is Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), hands over the certificate signifying the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscription of the Revival Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List to leader of the Watt Town Revival Group, Bishop Robert Clarke (left). Sharing in the moment is Deputy Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Cardell Wickham. The certificate was handed over during the year’s pilgrimage in Watt Town, St. Ann on March 6.

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Minister Grange Hands Over UNESCO Certificate to Revivalists

It was a celebratory atmosphere as revivalists, dressed in their elaborate multi-coloured robes and head gear received the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) certificate recognising the Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The document was handed over by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during the annual pilgrimage...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shares a photo opportunity with personnel from the Jamaica Fire Brigade during the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 Banner Event at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

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International Women’s Day Church Service on Sunday, March 2

A commemorative service to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 will be held at the Church of the Open Bible, 12 Washington Boulevard, Kingston, on Sunday, March 2, beginning 10:15 a.m. This service is part of the Bureau of Gender Affairs’ (BGA) activities in observance of IWD on Saturday, March 8, under the theme: ‘A Celebration of Jamaican Women’. These...

Students from several high schools listen as Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green (right), speaks during a panel discussing artificial intelligence at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo. The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 25). Also listening (from left) are Master of Ceremonies Emprezz Golding; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Educator Godiva Golding; E-Sports Entrepreneur, Gregory Moore; and Information Technology Specialist and Entrepreneur, Neil Abrahams.

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Culture Minister Urges Young Creatives to Prioritise the Business Aspect of the Industry

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging young and aspiring creatives to prioritise the business aspect of the industry and not neglect it. She made the appeal while speaking to hundreds of high-school and tertiary students during the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 25)....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante on Monday (February 24) during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 141st anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Draw Inspiration from Sir Alexander Bustamante’s Life and Legacy

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, on Monday (February 24), encouraged Jamaicans to draw inspiration from the life and legacy of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, and work together to contribute to building a better future. She was delivering remarks during a floral tribute ceremony commemorating the 141st anniversary of Sir Alexander’s birth,...