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Winner of the 2019 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition, Raldene ‘Loaded Eagle’ Dyer. (File Photo)

Festival Song Winner To Be Named On July 22

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...

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.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Festival Song Competition Finals for 2021

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).

PHOTOS: 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition

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

Culture Minister Reviewing Rules for Grooming in Schools

Culinary Arts Development Specialist with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Jane Jerry (right), presents culinary arts winner, Kara Bell, with prizes from the JCDC's 2021 Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition. Ms Bell was awarded the gold medal in the category of Knife Skills Technique and the silver medal for her 'Mango Escoveitched Fish' entry in the category of Traditional Jamaican Dishes. The JCDC hosted a virtual awards ceremony for the competition on July 13 and allowed for awardees to collect their prizes afterwards.

Fifteen Persons Cop Top Prizes In JCDC Culinary Arts Competition

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Culture Minister Expresses Sadness at the Passing of Volier Johnson

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...

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Japan Donates Badminton Rackets

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (JIS File Photo)

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Minister Grange introduces Gospel Star Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced major changes to the gospel song component of the annual Jamaica Festival. “Whereas in the past it was the Jamaica Gospel Song competition, this year it is the Jamaica Gospel Star competition,” said Minister Grange. She said the format of the competition has changed. Unlike its...

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Minister Grange Announces Jamaica Festival Song Finalists

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission has completed the process of selecting the finalists for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition for 2021. The selection panel, led by Chief Judge Donovan Germain, has selected 12 finalists, instead of the customary 10, for the professional competition which is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the...

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Dennis Brown Docufilm to Highlight International Reggae Day Celebrations

Due to the forecast of thunderstorms, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has cancelled the outdoor concert which was scheduled for International Reggae Day on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Port Royal. Instead, the Ministry will host the world premiere of the docufilm ‘Dennis Emmanuel Brown: The Crown Prince of Reggae; the Man and the Music’ indoors at...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, participates in a meditation exercise during a yoga session on June 13, at the High Commission of India in Kingston. The session is one of a series of activities being hosted by the High Commission of India to commemorate International Day of Yoga, to be celebrated on June 21. The exercise aims to highlight the benefits of yoga. This is the seventh International Day of Yoga, which is observed across the world.

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PHOTOS: Education Minister Participates in Yoga Session

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), examines the design for the new performing arts centre at St. Catherine High School, at the official groundbreaking ceremony, on Friday (June 18). Also looking at the plan are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right); Chief Executive Officer, CHASE Fund, Billy Heaven (right), and Immediate Past President, St. Catherine High Alumni Association, Hugh Douse.

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New Performing Arts Centre for St. Catherine High

St. Catherine High School, the alma mater of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expected to have a new performing arts centre by the end of this year. Ground was officially broken for the centre at a ceremony on Friday (June 18), in which the Prime Minister participated. Supreme Ventures Limited donated the first $5 million towards the...