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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Sabrina Thomas’ “Shattered” Wins JCDC’s FIWI Short Film Competition
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Unveiling of Merritone Mural
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.
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.

Outstanding Persons from St. James Honoured
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (left); Custos of St. Elizabeth, Hon. Beryl Hope Rochester (fourth left); and Minority Leader at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Donovan Pagon (right), celebrate with parish honourees during Monday’s (Oct. 21) Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony and Awards held at Independence Park in Black River. The award recipients are (from left) Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, Shereace Senior, Venis Granville-Cohen, Valery Sleugh-Forsythe and Clinton Jones.
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (left); Custos of St. Elizabeth, Hon. Beryl Hope Rochester (fourth left); and Minority Leader at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Donovan Pagon (right), celebrate with parish honourees during Monday’s (Oct. 21) Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony and Awards held at Independence Park in Black River. The award recipients are (from left) Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, Shereace Senior, Venis Granville-Cohen, Valery Sleugh-Forsythe and Clinton Jones.

St. Elizabeth Honours Local Heroes

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President of the Senate, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, places flowers at the shrine of National Hero, the Right Excellent Paul Bogle, during Monday’s (Oct. 21) Salute to the National Heroes ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Salute to the National Heroes

President of the Senate, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, places flowers at the shrine of National Hero, the Right Excellent Paul Bogle, during Monday’s (Oct. 21) Salute to the National Heroes ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, delivers Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen’s Heritage Week message during a church service held at the Holiness Born Again Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic in West Green, St. James on Sunday (Oct. 20).
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Heritage Week A Time to Reflect And Honour Heroes

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says that Heritage Week is a time for Jamaicans to reflect on their identity and honour the legacy of the island’s National Heroes. He said that Jamaica’s traditions teach citizens valuable lessons about unity and resilience, as well as the importance of preserving the island’s cultural identity. “In the spirit of one love,...
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Students enjoy a performance by “spiderman” during the Seville Heritage Expo 2024 at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann on October 16.
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Students Flock to Seville Heritage Park For Annual Expo

More than 4000 children from primary and secondary schools across Jamaica gathered at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay for the Seville Heritage Expo 2024. The annual event, held on October 16, provided a hands-on educational experience for students studying Jamaican history and culture, helping to bring the island’s rich heritage to life just days before the celebration...
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Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.
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JCDC Invites All Jamaicans to Participate in Heritage Week Activities

Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, is inviting all Jamaicans to participate in the various events during Heritage Week. Several activities have been planned at both parish and national levels, ensuring there is something for everyone. The festivities kick off with the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service on Sunday, October...
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British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe. The mural, titled ‘Tale of Two Cities’ showcases the vibrant collaboration between art and diplomacy and celebrates the cultural ties and creativity of both countries.
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PHOTOS: Tale of Two Cities Mural

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard, along with (from left), Chair, National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Joy Douglas; children’s books author, Shaneil McGawn-Francis, and National Librarian, NLJ, Beverley Lashley, display several publications during the agency’s Legal Deposit 20th anniversary celebration on Friday (October 11). The event was held at the Ministry in New Kingston.
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NLJ Targeting Submission of Creative Industries Stakeholders’ Materials for National Collection

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) will, this year, be reaching out to film and music industry stakeholders to have them submit their original works for legal deposit. Legal Deposit is a legitimate requirement that ensures a comprehensive national collection of published materials. It mandates that publishers submit copies of all categories of publications, produced in any format within Jamaica....
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The large gathering of students, parents and teachers at the 2019 staging of the Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann
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Seville Heritage Expo 2024 Promises Rich Cultural Experience

Seville Heritage Expo 2024 promises to provide an enriching and interactive cultural experience for students across Jamaica. The annual educational event will be held at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on October 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Now in its 26th year, the Expo has become a platform for educating and entertaining...
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