Jamaica’s 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner, Kwame McPherson, says his award-winning story, ‘Ocoee’, is under consideration for adaptation into a television series or film. Mr. McPherson made the announcement while speaking yesterday (June 18), on a panel discussing the topic, ‘Harnessing the Power of Jamaica’s Creative Industries and Sport for National Development’, at the 10th Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference,...

Persons are being encouraged to embrace the rich history of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) as it enhances its accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, extended this invitation while speaking during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service on Sunday (June 2) at the Kingston Parish Church. She also urged the IOJ...

The inaugural Black River Film Festival is set to captivate audiences and shine a spotlight on the vibrant community of the town in St. Elizabeth, with a stellar lineup of celebrities. The Festival, scheduled to take place from May 28 to 30, will be a celebration of cinema, culture, and community spirit, Founder, Dr. Ava Brown, told JIS News at...

The inaugural Black River Film Festival is slated to be held from June 28 to 30 in St Elizabeth. Festival co-founder, Dr. Ava Eagle Brown, told JIS News that the three-day event aims to unearth budding, local filmmakers and ignite creativity among local industry talents in general. The festival is also intended to bring international film industry experts to Jamaica...

The inaugural Black River Film Festival, slated for June 28 to 30 in the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth, will place significant focus on empowering Jamaica’s youth in the field of filmmaking. The festival aims to not only unearth budding filmmakers but also ignite creativity within youngsters 14 to 18 years, when they attend a workshop slated for St. Elizabeth...

The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) is encouraging young local music producers to consider making radio edits of their productions to ensure airplay and wide distribution that will maximise revenue. JAMMS General Manager, Evon Mullings, told stakeholder participants in a virtual forum on Wednesday (April 24) that to truly benefit from their work, producers must think more broadly about the suitability...

The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) is encouraging players in the local music fraternity to become members of the performance rights organisation to ensure protection and royalties for their creative works. Speaking at a virtual forum on Wednesday (April 24) as part of activities to mark Intellectual Property (IP) Week, General Manager for JAMMS, Evon Mullings, said that joining the society...