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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).

Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the nation’s heroes. He was speaking during the St. James National...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,  Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,  Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday's (Oct. 20) Salute to the Heroes ceremony held at National Heroes Park in Kingston.

Photo: Floral Tribute at National Heroes Park
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.

Montego Bay Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Renew Covenant with Heritage
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Jamaica’s Spirit Defined By Courage, Creativity and Resilience – Minister Grange
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Minister Grange Calls For National Unity During Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service

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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Danree Delancy, delivers remarks during the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference held recently at Wavz Beach Club.
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Westmoreland Municipal Corporation Pledges Full Support For Negril’s Cultural Revival

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, has pledged the full support of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to help strengthen Negril’s entertainment sector. Speaking during the recent Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference, held at Wavz Beach Club in Westmoreland, Councillor Delancy, who also chairs the Municipal Corporation, described the initiative as “a very bold and positive move.” He assured stakeholders...
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Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The annual initiative culminates in the 2025 Heritage Competition, which invites students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ - through essays, posters, and photographs.
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JIS 2025 Heritage School Tour Central Parishes Leg

Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The...
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Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, engages students of Bellefield High School in Manchester on Wednesday, October 15, during the central parishes leg of the Agency’s 2025 Heritage School Tour. The tour also included visits to Manchester-based institutions - McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla. The annual initiative culminates with the 2025 Heritage Competition, inviting students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ – through essays, posters, and photographs
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JIS Heritage Tour Highlights Schools as Pillars of Cultural Preservation

Educational institutions remain a powerful bedrock for preserving Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage. This vital role was recently underscored as the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) concluded the central parishes leg of its 2025 Heritage School Tour. The final stop, on Wednesday, October 15, featured school visits across Manchester. Students from Bellefield High School, McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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National Heritage Thanksgiving Service Set for October 19 in Santa Cruz

The National Heritage Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, at the Church of the Apostolic Faith, Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The service is being held under the theme ‘Celebrating a Proud and Bold Heritage’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of State in the Ministry of...
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The Ardenne High School team celebrates the institution
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Ardenne High Maintains Hold on JCDC Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts

Ardenne High School has copped the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts for the 15th year. The 2025 presentation was held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Little Theatre in Kingston. The coveted Marcus Garvey Award recognises the group or school that has accumulated the most points in three or more performance...
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Kendre Buchanan of the Alpha Primary School performs his award-winning piece, ‘Journey’, at the presentation ceremony for the 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, at the Little Theatre in Kingston, on October 15.
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Entries for Performing Arts Competitions Open on October 21

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will begin accepting entries for the 2026 Festival of the Performing Arts competitions on October 21. Submissions can be made by individuals, schools, community groups, and studio groups in the areas of dance, drama, music, speech, and traditional folk forms. The announcement was made by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia...
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