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Some of the artists participating in ‘The Face of Us’ exhibition at the National Gallery of Jamaica in downtown Kingston.

‘The Face of Us’ Exhibition Opens at the National Gallery of Jamaica

Persons can view an exhibition, titled ‘The Face of Us’, which opened at the National Gallery of Jamaica in downtown Kingston on December 10. The exhibition, which showcases some 50 artworks by 39 Jamaican artists based locally and overseas, runs...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Tuesday’s (December 12) official unveiling of the George Stiebel Bust at Devon House in Kingston. Devon House was the residence of George Stiebel, who became Jamaica’s first black millionaire.

PHOTOS: Official Unveiling of the George Stiebel Bust at Devon House

Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Nora Blake.

Jamaicans Urged to Support JSSE Yuletide Telethon 2023

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, places a wreath at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Michael Manley, during a floral tribute held at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston on Sunday (December 10) to commemorate the 99TH anniversary of Mr. Manley’s birth. Jamaica’s fourth Prime Minister, Mr. Manley served from 1972 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1992. He was born on December 10, 1924 and died on March 6, 1997.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Michael Manley

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Nomination in Progress for Port Royal to Be Inscribed on World Heritage List

Storyteller and Founder of Ntukuma, the Storytelling Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks.

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CHASE Supporting Annual Ananse Soundsplash Storytelling Festival

For the past 20 years, the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has been demonstrating its commitment to supporting arts and culture in Jamaica. Its latest endorsement is the sponsorship of the recently concluded Ananse Soundsplash Storytelling Conference and Festival, which explores the country’s rich oral tradition. The annual events are produced by Ntukuma, the Storytelling Foundation of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), displays a clock from the Youth STEM Projects Showcase during the British Council’s Future of Creativity Symposium, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (November 27). Others (from left) are educator, Kevin Coke; Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry; and Herbert Morrison Technical High School student, Javey Heaven.

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Gov’t Committed to Strengthening Jamaica’s Entertainment, Culture and Creative Industries

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to strengthening Jamaica’s entertainment, culture and creative industries (ECCI). Noting that the Government is the largest funder of these, with a 2023/24 budgeted allocation of $15.4 billion, Minister Grange said approximately one-third of the provision was earmarked for her portfolio. She added that with a...

Among the many exhibitors at ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ were Naythan’s K & R Products, which is a family-owned local business operated by (from left) Reshawn Orr, Kerry Baugh-Orr, and Kerrisa Orr. The event was held at Titchfield High School on Sunday (November 12).

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A Hearty Salute to the Parish of Portland

The picturesque parish of Portland, with its natural flora and fauna, received a hearty salute on Sunday (November 12), thanks to the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). The event was part of the IOJ’s ‘Salute to the Parish’ cultural heritage series, and featured exciting performances, informative displays, music, food, art, and other aspects of...

‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ flyer

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‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ Slated for Nov. 12

A cultural extravaganza, dubbed ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’, takes place on Sunday, November 12 at Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which aligns with the parish’s 300th anniversary celebrations, will feature cultural performances and entertainment by the Charles and Moore Town Maroons, Titchfield High School Choir, Manchioneal Cultural Group and...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after taking office on February 22, 1967.

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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Sir Donald Sangster

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shadair Green, with her prizes, during the JIS’s 2022 Heritage Competition Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

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JIS Heritage Competition Deadline Extended to Nov. 5

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its annual Heritage Competition to Sunday, November 5, at midnight. “The decision to extend the submission deadline is to give more students an opportunity to add to the discourse about a momentous event that will, undoubtedly, shape the future of the country’s development. This is...

American civil rights activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, speaks via a video presentation at a memorial service for Paul Bogle and the Morant Bay War on Tuesday (October 24). The event was held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay.

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Rev. Sharpton Urges Unity Among Black People at Morant Bay Rebellion Memorial

Renowned American civil rights activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, delivered a message of unity among black people at a memorial service for Paul Bogle and the 1865 Morant Bay rebellion on Tuesday (October 24). Rev. Sharpton, who was unable to attend the event physically but addressed the large gathering at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay via a video presentation, said that...