The Ministry of Youth and Culture will commemorate International Youth Day 2014 (IYD) with the launch of its poster competition entitled: “Mental Health Matters”.  The competition, which is being promoted through the Youth Information Centres (YICs), will highlight the importance of mental health among young people. International Youth Day is celebrated around the world on August 12 each year and...

The Ministry of Youth and Culture says there will be more than 2,500 performers on show at the Grand Gala on August 6 at the National Stadium to celebrate Jamaica’s 52nd Independence anniversary. The majority of the cast consists of community groups from the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew. The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna,...

Persons attending the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston on August 6 are being reminded that firearms, bottles and other potential weapons will not be allowed at the event. The Grand Gala gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Other restricted items include knives, ice picks, machetes, aerosol sprays, large igloos, glass bottles, frozen water or drinks, and umbrellas...

Principal Director of Culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris, is inviting more corporate sponsors to come on aboard for festival 2014. She said it is not too late for companies to make their contribution to the slew of activities planned for this year’s Emancipation and Independence celebration. She noted that if companies are unable to give...

Patrons will be required to have tickets to see the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium, on August 6. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will be free to the public. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Principal Director of Culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris, said that distribution of...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to incorporate the country’s National Colours - Black, Green, and Gold, with a hint of white, in their attire for this year’s Independence celebrations. This appeal comes from the Principal Director for Culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris, who indicates that the combination is this year’s chosen fashion theme. She made the...

Activities marking Jamaica’s 52nd Independence anniversary, are slated to be held in the United States capital, Washington, D.C., between August 3 and 15, by several Jamaican organizations based in that city. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, will lead the Embassy of Jamaica’s participation in several of the engagements. The activities kick off on Sunday, August...