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A poetry competition, Maypole dancing, Ring-ding Sinting, a bandana fashion show and a "gal and bwoy concert", are among activities being planned for the third annual Family Fun Day celebrating the birthday of Jamaica's cultural icon, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley. Born on September 7, 1919, Mrs. Bennett-Coverley, fondly known as Miss Lou, passed away on July 26, 2006. The event,...

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has again added his voice to Jamaica's modern history with the launch on September 23 of two new books dealing with various aspects of Jamaican culture and the country's part in the 1983 Grenada intervention. The books, 'The Grenada Intervention: The Inside Story' and 'Revelations: Beyond Political Boundaries', have been...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is moving to implement a national plan of action to address child labour in Jamaica. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that 16,000 Jamaican children below the age of 18 are involved in child labour, with 7,000 said to be involved in the "worst forms of labour", which includes the sex trade and...

Olympic and World 400-metre hurdles champion, Melaine Walker, has received high praise for her performance in sports and contribution to community development from Chairman of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), David Mais. "We would like to say that Melaine Walker is truly an outstanding track and field star," Mr. Mais said at a press conference held yesterday (Sept. 22) in...

Jamaica, with its rich history, has the potential to cash in on the cultural heritage tourism market, which is estimated by the World Tourism Organisation, to generate more than 160 million trips per annum. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has said that with the exception of Cuba and Puerto Rico, "there is no other Caribbean island, which can boast...

An exhibition on the life and work of the late cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett- Coverley, was opened at the Hanover Parish Library, in Lucea, on September 17, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The world renowned folklorist, poet, actress and political and social commentator is regarded as the mother of Jamaican culture. The Head of...

The House of Representatives on September 15, suspended debate on the Child Pornography Bill, to allow for further amendments, which members pointed out were necessary in making the legislation clear and effective. Some of the issues include the protection of children's identities, and clearer provisions as to what constitutes a just defence if an individual comes across or sees unsolicited...

State Minister with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague, today (Sept. 16) announced a community Cultural Development Fund, which will help local authorities fund cultural or heritage development projects in their communities. Mr. Montague made the announcement as he addressed this morning's session of the Inter-city Intangible Cultural Co-operation Network (ICCN) International Local Government Workshop, at the Jamaica Conference...

Jamaicans can attend a digital arts festival, free of cost this coming weekend. The two-day festival, designed to showcase cutting edge technology used in enhancing the fine arts, is being hosted by the Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CPTC, Angela Patterson, says that the Jamaica Digital Arts Festival is a combined fun day...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie, has reaffirmed the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's (KSAC) commitment to preserve the city's intangible cultural heritage. He cited efforts to restore the Ward Theatre, preservation of National Hero, Marcus Garvey's legacy at Liberty Hall, and the establishment of the Simon Bolivar Cultural Centre as evidence of the cultural development of downtown Kingston. The...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has called on local government authorities to make more use of culture in promoting economic activities. He was addressing the opening ceremony of the international local government conference of the Intercity Tangible Cultural Co-operation Network (IICCN), today (September 15), in downtown, Kingston. Noting that the Caribbean had an enormously powerful heritage that was as...

The Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen, Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding and His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond Mckenzie, are to attend the Inter-city Intangible Cultural Co-operation Network (ICCN) International Workshop's opening at the Jamaica Conference Centre Kingston at nine Tuesday morning (September 15). The workshop, being held under the theme, 'Local Government...