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The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is creating a video of the 2012 National Festival Song, which should be ready by next week. The song entitled: ‘Real Born Jamaican,’ written by Abbygaye “Abby” Dallas and Leebert Morrison, took first place at the finals of the competition held recently at the National Arena in Kingston. Ms. Dallas, who performed the winning...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has placed Jamaica among the community of nations which will observe July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day.  Launching the national observance on Wednesday (July 11) at Jamaica House, Mrs Simpson Miller said the Day resonated well with Jamaica given our history of support for the cause to which Mandela dedicated his life and work....

Town centres will come alive with street dances this Independence as the country celebrates it Golden Jubilee. Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, told a recent JIS Think Tank that some 80 street dances are projected to be held across the island. [Related Story: JCDC Promises Spectacular Grand Gala] Street dances are popular avenues...

Persons attending the Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6 are being assured of adequate parking and tighter security measures, which will ensure the safety of their vehicles and property, while they enjoy the planned celebratory festivities.   This was stated by Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, at a JIS ‘Think...

In an effort to improve computer literacy, and empower young people in the Tavern community, the reigning festival queen (2011), Krystle Daley, has implemented a computer project at the community centre, Gordon Town Road, in Kingston. The project was launched recently, at the Christian Life Fellowship Church, Gordon Town Road. Cultural Organiser at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Nahemia...

The week of August 1 to 6 will be abuzz with national events and activities as Jamaicans celebrate the country’s Golden Jubilee. While a series of 'Jamaica 50' events are now underway, activities will reach a fever pitch over the six-day period, when the country marks Emancipation and Independence. (Related Story: JCDC Ready to go for 'Jamaica 50') Acting Executive...

Journalists are being reminded that they will need to be accredited to cover the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the agency responsible for media accreditation for the event, and the agency’s Director of Production, Enthrose Campbell, said that persons without accreditation “will not be allowed to record, whether it’s...

The Independence Grand Gala, which will be the showpiece of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, promises to be a spectacular affair. Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, says that the three and a half-hour long show to be held at the National Arena, will be full of surprises and many “wow” moments. The grand gala,...

Plans are underway for a National Sports Exhibition, which is expected to be open to the public during the Independence celebrations.  The display, which is to be housed on the second floor of the National Arena, is intended to be a tribute to the performance of Jamaican sportsmen and women in various fields from the mid-19th Century to today. Minister...

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said that theNationalSummer Employment Programme is being restructured to return it to its original focus of being a service initiative rather than a job opportunity. The primary objective, she said, is for young people to volunteer and to begin to explore career options. The Minister was speaking in her contribution to the 2012/13...

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 3, under the theme: ‘On a Mission to make Jamaica Great’. The index, she said, will seek to: measure youth development over time; identify areas that need further attention; compare progress between countries; advocate development...

Minister with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Jamaica has excelled over the past 50 years since attaining political independence, and the people can be proud of the enormous achievements. "We have had a stable democracy with 12 elections since 1962, and relatively peaceful transfers of power, which has gotten...