The virtual National Service of Thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 183rd anniversary of Emancipation and 59 years since Independence will take place on Sunday (August 1), at the Portmore Gospel Assembly, St. Catherine at 9:00 a.m. The service, organised through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be held under the theme: ‘Jamaica 59: Stronger Together’. Guest preacher will...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents High Commissioner for the Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno, with a copy of the book entitled ‘Usain Bolt Legend’ during a courtesy call at Gordon House on July 20.

Reggae Artiste Stacey Scarlett Bryan’s entry, ‘Jamaican Spirit’ was voted the top song in the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition. The singer also received a trophy and a cheque for $3 million, presented by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and Digicel Brand Marketing Manager, Reshima Kelly-Williams, at a virtual presentation show held on Thursday...

Twelve finalists will vie for the coveted title of the Festival Song winner in the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition 2021. The virtual event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 22 beginning at 8:30 p.m. It will be streamed live on the JCDC’s website, www.jcdc.gov.jm, Facebook and YouTube. The Festival Song...

Dancer, Social Media influencer and one of the finalists in the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, Kevaughn Scott, famously known as “DB”, gives an energetic performance of his song, “Love Jamaica My Land” on Thursday, July 15. The showcase was live-streamed on the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) website, YouTube and Facebook platforms.

The Legendary Reggae band, Fabulous Five (Fab 5), performs in the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, on Thursday (July 15). One of the members, Grub Cooper, is one of the 12 finalists in this year’s competition with the song, ’Unwind’. The competition is organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, says recommendations for the revision of dress and grooming requirements for schools and public institutions are now under way. Minister Grange made the disclosure while addressing the National Council of Reparations (NCR) webinar, ‘Jamaica Dissecting Race: Defamation, Discrimination and Development’, on Thursday (July 15). “My Ministry, which is the Ministry of...

Fifteen budding culinary artists across the island copped the top prizes in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2021 Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition. The JCDC hosted a virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, July 13, to announce the competition finalists who have been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals and certificates of merit for their entries into the competition. Entries were...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed profound sadness at the passing of actor and comedian Volier Johnson. "Volier was among those at the very top of theater in this country. A master of his craft. "And he was just made for comedy, one of those who evoked laughter merely by his countenance...