In recognition of his contribution to the field of culture, Director of Policy and Research at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES), David Brown, will be conferred with the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service.   He is among 150 Jamaicans who will be recognised by the Government with honours and awards for outstanding service in various fields...

Former Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, Kyesha Randall, has been selected as one of 76 fellows to participate in the prestigious Community Solutions Programme (CSP), sponsored by the United States (US) Department of State. She is also the only Jamaican participating in the programme this year and was among more than 11,000 global applicants. The CSP, implemented by the International Research...

A hush fell over the Seville Heritage Park grounds in St. Ann as patrons at this year’s Emancipation Jubilee listened to the apologies of descendants of persons who were involved in chattel slavery on the island. The event, held from July 31 into August 1 (Emancipation Day), is traditionally one of reflection, a celebration of culture and heritage, revelry in...

A feeling of nostalgia and pride permeated the air in the lush, green hills of Catadupa, St. James, on July 17, at the launch of the Heritage and Eco Tours. The Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours initiative seeks to share and preserve the legacy of National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, as well as promote the rich collection of...

The 2024 Festival Song Winner, Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs, is encouraging more women to enter the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition. “Come out and represent your country. The competition is not a man-based thing. It is neutral… women and men. So, women come on out, step up to the game, go for it,” the visually impaired singer declares. This year’s...

Jamaican Scientist, Dr. Conrad Douglas is the recipient of the Silver Musgrave Medal in Science for his work in the area of science and technology and innovation in industry and the environment. He received the award during a ceremony hosted recently by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts. “I am happy with...

More than 50 students from schools in Kingston and St. Andrew benefited from an unforgettable experience, where they got the opportunity to explore their creativity in art, while connecting with their culture and identity. The students, aged eight to 17 years, were hand-picked by their teachers to participate in the initiative, which was undertaken through partnership between the Culture, Health,...

It was on her regular bus ride home that teenager L’Antoinette Stines saw a group of young people dancing in a yard on Harbour Drive in St. Andrew. Mesmerised by the intricacy of their movements, she immediately disembarked the bus and stood at the gate of the yard, watching in amazement as the youngsters used their bodies to convey the...

The opening of the artisan village in Falmouth, Trelawny on Friday (April 19) is being deemed as a serious attempt by the Government to ensure the diversification of the tourism product. It is set to redefine the tourism experience, enabling visitors to shop for unique products crafted by locals, while enjoying the country’s vibrant culture and heritage. Delivering the keynote...