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The National Heroes Have Made an Indelible Mark – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the contributions of the national heroes have made an indelible mark on the history of Jamaica and the world and will assist in charting the future of the country....
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets globally acclaimed actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Saturday (October 15) for the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Monday (October 17). Ms. Ralph will be bestowed with the Order of Jamaica (Honorary) for sterling contribution to the international film industry as an Actress, and a Cultural Ambassador for Jamaica. The ceremony is the principal event in observance of National Heroes Day on Monday.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets globally acclaimed actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Saturday (October 15) for the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Monday (October 17). Ms. Ralph will be bestowed with the Order of Jamaica (Honorary) for sterling contribution to the international film industry as an Actress, and a Cultural Ambassador for Jamaica. The ceremony is the principal event in observance of National Heroes Day on Monday.

Minister Morgan Welcomes Globally-Acclaimed Actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Lays Floral Tribute at Seville Heritage Park
Jamaican poet, writer, and performer, the late Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley.
Jamaican poet, writer, and performer, the late Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley.

Inaugural ‘Miss Lou’ Festival Staged in Gordon Town

Minister Grange Gets OJ for Contribution to Culture and Politics

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Conceptualiser of the ‘Furr Wi A Come From’ Cultural Extravaganza, Mayor of Falmouth and Chairman, Trelanwy Municipal Corporation, Councillor C. Junior Gager.
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Successful Inaugural Staging Of ‘Furr Wi A Come From’ Cultural Extravaganza

The inaugural staging of Trelawny’s ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ in Falmouth, on October 12, has been hailed as a success, and plans are already being made to expand next year’s renewal. The one-day event was staged by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) in collaboration with the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, under the theme - ‘Furr Wi A Come From’. It formed part...
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Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Tashion Stennett (left), engages grade-six student at Tomlinson’s Christian Academy in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Giovanni Boswell, during the 24th staging of the Seville Heritage Expo, held at the Seville Heritage Park in St Ann, on Wednesday, October 12.
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Fun And Excitement at Seville Heritage Expo

It was an atmosphere of fun and excitement when students and teachers from 250 schools islandwide gathered on the grounds of the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Wednesday, October 12, for the 24th staging of the Seville Heritage Expo. The event was filled with an array of cultural activities, ranging from exhibitions, dance, art to music. Students also...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), escorts President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (centre) and his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, on their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Kingston, on Thursday (October 13). Also pictured are members of their delegation. Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, the grandson of the late Emperor Haile Selassie, will be in the island for a week of official engagements and will attend several activities in celebration of Heritage Week, October 10 to 18. He will also meet with the nation’s leaders, including the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition as well as members of the Ethiopian and Rastafari communities and the National Council on Reparations.
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PHOTOS: Minister Grange Escorts His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), escorts President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (centre) and his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, on their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Kingston, on Thursday (October 13). Also pictured are members of their delegation. Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on October 11
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Ethiopian Prince Special Guest for National Heritage Week

Chairman of the Ethiopia Crown Council, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, will be Jamaica’s special guest for National Heritage Week. The Prince, who is the grandson of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, is expected to arrive in Jamaica on Thursday, October 13, for a week of official engagements. He will be accompanied on his trip to...
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Students, teachers, and parents participate in activities during the 2019 Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann.
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Seville Heritage Expo Returns

The Seville Heritage Expo returns to St. Ann on Wednesday, October 12, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is slated for the Seville Heritage Park between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and is expected to see approximately 4,000 teachers and students from schools islandwide attending. The longstanding cultural event, which is in its 24th year,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), presents George Malcolm Walker (centre), who represented Joel Miller, with an award for first place for the film ‘Hairport’, during an awards ceremony for the 2022 FiWi Short Film Competition, held on September 29, at the Palace Cineplex in Sovereign Centre, St. Andrew. At right is Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton. The FiWi Short Film Competition is a brainchild of the JCDC’s Drama and Theatre Arts Unit, which encourages Jamaican amateur filmmakers to examine one of five selected Jamaican proverbs and create a short film treatment, based on their interpretation. This year marks the second staging of the competition, which started in 2021.
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PHOTOS: FiWi Short Film Competition Awards Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), presents George Malcolm Walker (centre), who represented Joel Miller, with an award for first place for the film ‘Hairport’, during an awards ceremony for the 2022 FiWi Short Film Competition, held on September 29, at the Palace Cineplex in Sovereign Centre, St. Andrew. At...
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Filmmaker Wesley Hylton (left), is presented with a trophy by Adjudicator and Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr Lisa Tomlinson, after winning the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) FIWI Short Film Competition in 2021. The film, titled ‘Too Much Massa’, was produced by Mr. Hylton and Akeem White.
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JCDC to Announce Winners of the FIWI Short Film Competition on Thursday

The winners of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2022 FIWI Short Film Competition will receive their prizes at an awards ceremony on Thursday, September 29, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The semi-virtual event is slated for the Palace Cineplex in the Sovereign Centre, Liguanea, St. Andrew, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Persons can view the ceremony on the JCDC’s website, www.jcdc.gov.jm,...
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