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Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.
Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.

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...
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Tale of Two Cities Mural
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.
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.

NLJ Targeting Submission of Creative Industries Stakeholders’ Materials for National Collection
The large gathering of students, parents and teachers at the 2019 staging of the Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann
The large gathering of students, parents and teachers at the 2019 staging of the Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann

Seville Heritage Expo 2024 Promises Rich Cultural Experience
Drama and Theatre Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Shaun Drysdale.
Drama and Theatre Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Shaun Drysdale.

JCDC FiWi Short Film Competition Screening on Oct. 21

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JCDC to Roll Out New Online Platform Soon

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will soon be rolling out its new online platform – JCDC Award Force. Director of Arts Development and Training, JCDC, Andrew Brodber, said this platform will facilitate registration of participants across all the Commission’s programmes. “In securing every single individual by name, this enables us in better serving the community in generating critical information...
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Director of Arts Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Andrew Brodber.
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Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts to Be Announced Oct. 1

The winner of the Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts will be announced on Tuesday, October 1 at the Little Theatre, Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston. Five top institutions have been nominated for this year’s Award, including the Godfrey Stewart Performing Arts Society, Green Island High School, Port Antonio Theatre Group, Ardenne High School and St. Jago...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Minister Grange Commends Louise Bennett Coverley Festival Committee

The Louise Bennett Coverley Festival Committee has been commended for promoting the life and work of cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley, affectionately called “Miss Lou”. The praise came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a birthday celebration on September 7 in honour of Miss Lou. The event, organised by the Committee...
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