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JCDC Parish Administrator for St. Elizabeth, Kayla Watson.
JCDC Parish Administrator for St. Elizabeth, Kayla Watson.

JCDC Announces Activities for Emancipation/Independence in St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced several activities in St. Elizabeth to celebrate Emancipation Day on August 1 and Independence Day on August 6. This year marks the 186th anniversary of Jamaica’s Emancipation and the 62nd year of...
Students from Camperdown High School perform a dance called ‘Flokarama’ during Mello-Go-Round 2023, held at the Independence Village in Kingston.
Students from Camperdown High School perform a dance called ‘Flokarama’ during Mello-Go-Round 2023, held at the Independence Village in Kingston.

Independence Village at National Indoor Sports Complex from August 3-5
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

Independence Activities Scaled Back in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), looks at the life-size replica of cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley at the grand opening of S Foods Supermarket on Worthington Avenue, St. Andrew on Saturday (July 27). Looking on are Chief Executive Officer of S Foods, Christopher Issa (left); and veteran Reggae artiste, Tony Rebel.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), looks at the life-size replica of cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley at the grand opening of S Foods Supermarket on Worthington Avenue, St. Andrew on Saturday (July 27). Looking on are Chief Executive Officer of S Foods, Christopher Issa (left); and veteran Reggae artiste, Tony Rebel.

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Opens S Foods Supermarket
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2024 winner, Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs , who walked away with the coveted trophy for her original entry ‘One Jamaica’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 13, at the Jamaica College Auditorium in Kingston.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2024 winner, Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs , who walked away with the coveted trophy for her original entry ‘One Jamaica’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 13, at the Jamaica College Auditorium in Kingston.

PHOTOS: ‘One Jamaica’ is 2024 Festival Song

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), with the top-10 finalists in this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition, during a Presentation Show aired on Television Jamaica on Thursday, June 27. From left are Reggae Maxx, Renzzah, Auraiyah Hope, Lex MD, Pepita, TrishMaq, Casey Donaldson, Sister Novlette, Kimiela “Candy” Isaacs, and Trisstar.
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Festival Song Finalists for Results Show on July 13

Ten finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2024 will compete at the results show, scheduled to take place at the Jamaica College auditorium, 189 Hope Road, Kingston, on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. The finalists are Auraiya Hope (Proud Jamaican), Sister Novelette (Fi Mi Island Home), TrishMaq (Jamaica...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).
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Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Insurance Plan to Be Launched Soon

The Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners Insurance Plan is to be launched within weeks. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). “This game-changing plan will address situations where there is no money to bury a practitioner...
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The 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner, Kwame McPherson.
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Jamaican’s Short Story ‘OCOEE’ under Consideration for the Big Screen

Jamaica’s 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner, Kwame McPherson, says his award-winning story, ‘Ocoee’, is under consideration for adaptation into a television series or film. Mr. McPherson made the announcement while speaking yesterday (June 18), on a panel discussing the topic, ‘Harnessing the Power of Jamaica’s Creative Industries and Sport for National Development’, at the 10th Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference,...
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Acting Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Nickieta Sterling (standing left) and Special Projects Manager, Sharon Earle (standing right), host contestants in the Miss St. James Festival Queen Competition, during a courtesy call at the office on Wednesday (June 12). The visit was part of the contestants’ grooming and training regime ahead of the coronation show on June 29 at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre starting at 8:00 p.m. The ladies vying for the parish crown are back row (from left) Miss Knutsford Express, Yasheeka Watson; Miss SSMC Xpress, Mikala Brown; Miss Chow
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PHOTOS: Miss St. James Festival Queen Courtesy Call

Acting Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Nickieta Sterling (standing left) and Special Projects Manager, Sharon Earle (standing right), host contestants in the Miss St. James Festival Queen Competition, during a courtesy call at the office on Wednesday (June 12). The visit was part of the contestants’ grooming and training regime ahead of the coronation...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Phillippe Beyer, sign an agreement for $20 million in sponsorship support for Emancipation/Independence celebrations. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 12, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Witnessing are (from left) Communications Manager, J. Wray & Nephew, Dominic Bell; Marketing Manager, Stefano Furini; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard; and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
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Emancipation/Independence Activities from July 31 to August 6

Emancipation/Independence celebration activities are to be held from July 31 to August 6, with major emphasis on the country’s significant achievements over the years. This year, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is partnering with J. Wray & Nephew Limited, which will be providing sponsorship support worth $20 million, to stage the islandwide events. The signing of the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents a plaque to former Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford, during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service at the Kingston Parish Church on Sunday (June 2).
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Embrace the IOJ’s Rich History

Persons are being encouraged to embrace the rich history of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) as it enhances its accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, extended this invitation while speaking during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service on Sunday (June 2) at the Kingston Parish Church. She also urged the IOJ...
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