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This training sled, on loan from the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, will be included in the design for Jamaica’s Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Japan, celebrating the nation’s iconic bobsleigh legacy and cultural pride.
This training sled, on loan from the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, will be included in the design for Jamaica’s Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Japan, celebrating the nation’s iconic bobsleigh legacy and cultural pride.

Jamaica to Showcase Iconic Bobsleigh Legacy During Expo 2025 in Japan

Jamaica’s iconic bobsleigh legacy will be incorporated into the design for the country’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Commissioner General of Section for Jamaica’s Pavilion, Maureen Smith, told JIS News that this decision was driven by in-depth research...
Director of Community Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Marjorie Leyden Kirton, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Director of Community Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Marjorie Leyden Kirton, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

JCDC Hosts National Cultural Club Conference on November 27
Director of the Community Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden Kirton, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Director of the Community Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden Kirton, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

JCDC to Increase Entries for Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions
Director of Arts, Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Director of Arts, Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

JCDC Hosting Islandwide Workshops
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Group Head of Life, Health and Pensions at Guardian Life Insurance, Eric Hosin, display the signed contract for the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP). They are surrounded by stakeholders, including entertainers and creatives. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday (November 12) at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Group Head of Life, Health and Pensions at Guardian Life Insurance, Eric Hosin, display the signed contract for the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP). They are surrounded by stakeholders, including entertainers and creatives. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday (November 12) at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in Kingston.

Gov’t Launches Insurance Plan for Entertainers and Creatives

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Watt Town Revival Pilgrimage to Get UNESCO Inscription

Watt Town Revival Pilgrimage in St. Ann is to be inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription will take place during the 19th Session of UNESCO’s Inter-Governmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, slated for Asunción in the Republic of Paraguay from...
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Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (centre), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. He is flanked by JCDC Director of Arts Development and Training, Andrew Brodber, and Director of the Community Cultural Development Division, Marjorie Leyden Kirton.
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Submit Creative Pieces Early for Performing Arts Competitions – JCDC

Persons should submit their creative pieces early for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2025 Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions, even if they are not quite ready. “There is a kind of mistaken belief that the piece you are entering must be state ready, and we want to debunk that,” said the agency’s Executive Director, Lenford Salmon. “Once you...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Friday (Nov. 1) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
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JCDC Urges Use of Digital Platform for Submission of 2025 Competition Entries

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is encouraging persons to utilise its new digital platform to submit entries for its 2025 Festival of the Performing Arts competitions. Entries open on Monday, Nov. 4 and the deadline for submissions is December 13, 2024. Schools, individuals and community groups can log on to the JCDC’s new digital platform www.jcdc.awardsplatform.com to present their...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (second right), presents the winning trophy in the JCDC FiWi Short Film Competition to Sabrina Thomas (second left) for her drama ‘Shattered’, at the recent awards ceremony held at The Roof Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in New Kingston. Sharing the moment are Daneilo Reid (left), the film’s editor, and cameraman Corneilous Grand. ‘Shattered’ also won awards for Best Editing, Best Directing, Best Drama, and Best Film (Adult category). The film’s lead actress Shashana Lamot also won in the Best Actress category.
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Sabrina Thomas’ “Shattered” Wins JCDC’s FIWI Short Film Competition

Local filmmaker Sabrina Thomas is the winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) FIWI Short Film Competition 2024. She walked away with the cash prize of $350,000, a trophy and a gift basket for her five-minute film, ‘Shattered’, at the awards ceremony held on Thursday (October 24) at The Roof Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and...
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Racquel Blake (right) comforts her uncle, Director of Merritone Music, Monte Blake (in wheelchair), who was emotional at the unveiling of the Merritone Music Blake Family Mural on Wednesday (October 23) at the Kingston Creative art district on Water Lane, downtown Kingston. In the background are Director of Merritone Music, Monique Blake and Director of Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Joanne Archibald.
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PHOTOS: Unveiling of Merritone Mural

Racquel Blake (right) comforts her uncle, Director of Merritone Music, Monte Blake (in wheelchair), who was emotional at the unveiling of the Merritone Music Blake Family Mural on Wednesday (October 23) at the Kingston Creative art district on Water Lane, downtown Kingston. In the background are Director of Merritone Music, Monique Blake and Director of Culture at the Ministry of...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second left), shares a photo with the 13 awardees from St. James, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21 at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.
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Outstanding Persons from St. James Honoured

Thirteen outstanding individuals from St. James were honoured for their exceptional commitment and contributions across various sectors, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21. The event, hosted by the St. James Municipal Corporation in association with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), was held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. Eight individuals...
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