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Kendre Buchanan of the Alpha Primary School performs his award-winning piece, ‘Journey’, at the presentation ceremony for the 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, at the Little Theatre in Kingston, on October 15.
Kendre Buchanan of the Alpha Primary School performs his award-winning piece, ‘Journey’, at the presentation ceremony for the 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, at the Little Theatre in Kingston, on October 15.

Entries for Performing Arts Competitions Open on October 21

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will begin accepting entries for the 2026 Festival of the Performing Arts competitions on October 21. Submissions can be made by individuals, schools, community groups, and studio groups in the areas of dance, drama,...
Members of the performing group, Eastern Rangers, put on a show for students during Seville Heritage Expo 2025, held at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann
Members of the performing group, Eastern Rangers, put on a show for students during Seville Heritage Expo 2025, held at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay, on Wednesday, October 15.

PHOTOS: Scores of Schools Attend Seville Heritage Expo
Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and Town Clerk, Robert Hill (left), engages in conversation with (from second left) Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White; Kingston City Run Co-founder and Organising Committee Co-Chair, Nicola Madden-Greig; President, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA), and Co-Chair & Co-Founder, Kingston City Run, Christopher Jarrett; and Race Director, Alan Beckford. The occasion was the launch of the 2025 Kingston City Run (KCR) on Thursday (October 9) at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and Town Clerk, Robert Hill (left), engages in conversation with (from second left) Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White; Kingston City Run Co-founder and Organising Committee Co-Chair, Nicola Madden-Greig; President, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA), and Co-Chair & Co-Founder, Kingston City Run, Christopher Jarrett; and Race Director, Alan Beckford. The occasion was the launch of the 2025 Kingston City Run (KCR) on Thursday (October 9) at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston.

Kingston City Run to Raise $5 Million for Charity
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, delivers remarks during the recent World Teachers’ Day news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on Sunday (October 5) under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, delivers remarks during the recent World Teachers’ Day news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on Sunday (October 5) under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’.

UNESCO Reaffirms Support for Jamaica’s Education Reform and Teacher Empowerment
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). Listening (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). Listening (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison.

Minister Grange Unveils Cultural Policy Blueprint

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). Listening (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison.
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Gov’t to Establish Institute for Cultural Practitioners and Creatives

The Government is set to establish the Institute for Cultural Practitioners, Innovators, Entertainers and Creatives (ICPIEC), envisioned as a centre of innovation and excellence offering culture- and heritage-focused programming. It will also facilitate cutting-edge, flexible education and professional development across a wide array of creative disciplines, including the arts, digital technology, archaeology, gastronomy, and creative entrepreneurship. Minister of Culture, Gender,...
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Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, and Jamaica Pavilion Director, Kevin Burke, about to take a bite of the Jamaican cheese patty presented by Gangalee Kitchen, at the Jamaica Pavilion, on October 7.
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Taste of Jamaica Takes Centre Stage at Expo 2025 Japan

Visitors to the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, were treated to a true taste of the island with the sampling of one of the country’s most beloved culinary staples, patty. The patties, which included beef, chicken and cheese, were presented by Gangalee Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant in Osaka, Japan, on October 7. Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on October 7. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison.
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Green Paper on National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and Creative Economy Tabled in House

The Green Paper on the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). The policy, which was tabled by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will be the subject of discussion and consultation. “This Green Paper’s forward-looking approach places a premium on a just...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, delivers remarks during the recent World Teachers’ Day news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on Sunday (October 5) under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’.
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Teaching Thrives on Collaboration – State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, says Jamaicans should view teaching as a shared responsibility that thrives on collaboration and community involvement. The State Minister was speaking at a recent news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston, to mark World Teachers’ Day, which was observed globally on Sunday (October 5)...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, cuts the ribbon to open the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
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Regional Exhibitions for JCDC Visual Arts Competition Medallists

Jamaicans across the island will have the opportunity to view the medal-winning  pieces in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2025 Visual Arts Competition at regional exhibitions being staged by the agency.  Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange,  officially opened the display featuring the works of the 63 gold medal winners at the Olympia Art Centre...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2025 Visual Arts Competition Gold Medal Winners Exhibition at the Olympia Art Centre, Old Hope Road, Kingston, on Thursday (October 2) . Sharing the moment are JCDC Executive Director, Lenford Salmon (left), and the JCDC Visual Arts Development Specialist, Dr. Winston Campbell.
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JCDC Visual Arts Gold Medal Exhibition Opens

The most outstanding pieces from this year’s Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Visual Arts Competition are on display at the Olympia Art Centre, on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew. The exhibition, which opened on Thursday (October 2), features paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, photography, and digital art, that were awarded gold medals during a ceremony held at the Confucius Institute,...
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