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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Jamaica’s Spirit Defined By Courage, Creativity and Resilience – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica’s enduring story of courage, creativity and resilience continues to define the spirit of the nation. Speaking during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held at the Church of...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Minister Grange Calls For National Unity During Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Danree Delancy, delivers remarks during the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference held recently at Wavz Beach Club.
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Danree Delancy, delivers remarks during the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference held recently at Wavz Beach Club.

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation Pledges Full Support For Negril’s Cultural Revival
Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The annual initiative culminates in the 2025 Heritage Competition, which invites students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ - through essays, posters, and photographs.
Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The annual initiative culminates in the 2025 Heritage Competition, which invites students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ - through essays, posters, and photographs.

JIS 2025 Heritage School Tour Central Parishes Leg
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, engages students of Bellefield High School in Manchester on Wednesday, October 15, during the central parishes leg of the Agency’s 2025 Heritage School Tour. The tour also included visits to Manchester-based institutions - McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla. The annual initiative culminates with the 2025 Heritage Competition, inviting students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ – through essays, posters, and photographs
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, engages students of Bellefield High School in Manchester on Wednesday, October 15, during the central parishes leg of the Agency’s 2025 Heritage School Tour. The tour also included visits to Manchester-based institutions - McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla. The annual initiative culminates with the 2025 Heritage Competition, inviting students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ – through essays, posters, and photographs

JIS Heritage Tour Highlights Schools as Pillars of Cultural Preservation

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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National Heritage Thanksgiving Service Set for October 19 in Santa Cruz

The National Heritage Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, at the Church of the Apostolic Faith, Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The service is being held under the theme ‘Celebrating a Proud and Bold Heritage’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of State in the Ministry of...
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The Ardenne High School team celebrates the institution
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Ardenne High Maintains Hold on JCDC Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts

Ardenne High School has copped the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts for the 15th year. The 2025 presentation was held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Little Theatre in Kingston. The coveted Marcus Garvey Award recognises the group or school that has accumulated the most points in three or more performance...
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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.
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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, music, speech, and traditional folk forms. The announcement was made by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia...
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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.
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Kingston City Run to Raise $5 Million for Charity

The 2025 Kingston City Run, set for Sunday (November 2), is looking to raise $5 million to directly benefit four organisations that provide services to the homeless, at-risk youth, and marginalised communities across the capital city. These are the Alpha Institute, Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Open Arms Development Centre, and Missionaries of the Poor. Under the theme ‘Pirates Run di...
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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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UNESCO Reaffirms Support for Jamaica’s Education Reform and Teacher Empowerment

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Jamaica’s efforts to strengthen the education system and empower educators through enhanced collaboration, innovation, and digital transformation. This was disclosed by Regional Director and Representative of UNESCO’s Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt, during a recent World Teachers’ Day press conference at the Ministry...
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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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Minister Grange Unveils Cultural Policy Blueprint

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Green Paper on the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy will prioritise cultural preservation alongside economic growth, while advancing inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability. She made the remarks during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 7. Ms. Grange said the Government remains...
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