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Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber (left), presents a trophy and cash award to the Overall Best Writer in the 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, Clyde Bowen, at an awards ceremony and launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition, at the Summit in Kingston.
Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber (left), presents a trophy and cash award to the Overall Best Writer in the 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, Clyde Bowen, at an awards ceremony and launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition, at the Summit in Kingston.

JCDC Reports Surge in Entries and Winners for 2025 Creative Writing Competition

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) recorded a significant increase in both entries and award recipients for the 2025 Creative Writing Competition, underscoring the nation’s growing enthusiasm for literary expression and cultural storytelling. Visual Arts Development Specialist at the JCDC...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at Friday
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at Friday's (Feb. 27) Jamaica Day celebration at the Manchester High School in Mandeville.

Education Minister Calls On Students To Spread Kindness
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), celebrates Jamaica Day 2026 with students of the Foursquare Basic School in Kingston on Friday (February 27).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), celebrates Jamaica Day 2026 with students of the Foursquare Basic School in Kingston on Friday (February 27).

Jamaica Day Aimed At Promoting Patriotism, National Pride Among Youth
Miss St. Mary Festival Queen 2025, Anya Graham, delivers remarks during the launch of the ‘ReCreate St. Mary’ initiative at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) St. Mary Parish Office in Port Maria on Wednesday (February 25).
Miss St. Mary Festival Queen 2025, Anya Graham, delivers remarks during the launch of the ‘ReCreate St. Mary’ initiative at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) St. Mary Parish Office in Port Maria on Wednesday (February 25).

Inspirational Initiative Empowering High-school Students To ‘ReCreate St. Mary’
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address at the fifth staging of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Wednesday (February 25) under the theme ‘Careers in Music, Media, Publishing’.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address at the fifth staging of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Wednesday (February 25) under the theme ‘Careers in Music, Media, Publishing’.

Expo Highlights Ownership and Business Skills for Jamaica’s Young Creatives

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Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Leslie Harrow, delivers remarks during the commemoration ceremony marking the 142nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, held on Tuesday, February 24, in Blenheim, Hanover.
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JNHT Urges Jamaicans to Honour Sir Alexander Bustamante’s Legacy

Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Leslie Harrow, is urging Jamaicans to honour the legacy of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, by upholding the enduring values of justice, fairness, and national pride for which he fought. He made the call during a commemorative ceremony held on Tuesday (February 24) in Blenheim, Hanover, marking the...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), congratulates winner of the essay category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, Danash Brown, during the awards ceremony held at the Summit Kingston on February 17. Sharing the moment are Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right); Office and HR Administrator at Innovative Corporate Solutions, Amara Nelson-Graham (second right); and Domino’s Brand Manager, Antonette Walker.
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11-Year-Old Danash Brown Wins Essay Category in 2025 JIS Heritage Competition

Danash Brown’s winning essay in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition was recognised for its dynamic interpretation of the topic, confident writing style and arguments that were both original and thought-provoking. The 11-year-old student of West Indies College Preparatory School in Manchester was ecstatic during the awards ceremony held on February 17 at the Summit Kingston. “It feels...
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Jamaica Day 2026 Set for February 27 Under Theme of Kindness, Courage and Community

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, through the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, has announced that Jamaica Day 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, February 27, under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica, Championing Kindness, Courage and Community’. This year’s featured institution will be Manchester High School in Mandeville, located in the Ministry’s Region Five, which encompasses the parishes of Manchester...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting a trophy to Alayna Elliott (second left), winner of the digital poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony held at the Summit Kingston on February 17. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.
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Alayna Elliott Secures Top JIS Heritage Competition Prize with Poster Inspired by Mother

Alayna Elliott beamed with pride as she received the top prize in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition for her digital poster in the Grades 10-13 category. The 17-year-old credits her mother as the driving force behind her winning poster, which was inspired by the theme ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’. “I did not know about the...
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Winner of the photography category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Shante Sinclair, displays her winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony held at Summit Kingston.
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JIS Heritage Competition Rekindles Creative Spirit in Shante Sinclair

Winning first place in photography in the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2025 Heritage Competition earned Shante Sinclair more than a trophy. It marked her triumphant return to creativity after stepping away from her craft for some time. “I normally would do art but I took a break because I was trying to figure out what I should do. Should I...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting trophies and awards to Brian Levy, winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony at The Summit in Kingston. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.
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JIS Launches Heritage Preservation Award

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has introduced a new award in its annual Heritage Competition. Primary and secondary institutions whose entries advance to the final round of the competition will be eligible for the Heritage Preservation Award. The announcement was made by Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Celia Lindsay, during the 2025 awards ceremony on Tuesday (February 17), at The...
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