Nine intelligent and talented young women are vying for the coveted title of Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2026. The coronation show, which forms part of the annual Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival activities, will be held on Sunday (June 21) at Eltham High School in Spanish Town, beginning at 7:00 pm. The event is free and open to...

More than 800 students from across Jamaica left Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann with a deeper understanding of their Taíno roots, after immersing in Taíno Day 2026, held on May 5. The event, held under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica's Taíno Heritage’, aimed to strengthen cultural awareness among the young boys and girls in attendance. Students from various schools across...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Eastern Region crowned its top performers in the annual Festival of the Performing Arts, with St. Jago High School, walking away with the coveted Overall Winners title. During a Parish Awards Ceremony held on Thursday (May 7) at the St. Jago Cathedral Church hall, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, other major winners were recognised,...

A new chapter has opened in Jamaica’s educational and cultural landscape with the relocation of the Alliance Française de la Jamaïque to the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) campus in Papine, St. Andrew. The move signals more than a change of address; it marks a bold investment in the future of language learning, cultural exchange, and international collaboration. Representing a...

Emerging young music creators are urged to maximise the long-term value of their craft through publishing. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in making the call, said that publishing ensures that creators are compensated not once, but continuously, for their intellectual property. “This is how wealth is created in the modern music industry, and it is...

For Miss St. Mary Festival Queen 2025, Anya Graham, the journey from rural beginnings to wearing the parish crown is one rooted in faith, resilience and purpose. The 26-year-old grew up as an only child in a single-parent household in Oracabessa. “I was a girl who used to carry a bath pan on my head to the river to wash...

The campus of the Steer Town Primary and Infant School in St. Ann was transformed into a vibrant showcase of Jamaican culture and heritage in celebration of Jamaica on February 27. The day’s activities included a colourful parade highlighting Jamaica’s immense global impact through music, athletics, and cultural achievement. A high-energy concert saw students and teachers expressing the culture through...

Yam, a popular starch in Jamaica, will be the featured item for the 2026 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Competition. Food enthusiasts and amateur chefs are being invited to showcase versatile uses of the produce, which includes the yellow, white, and St. Vincent varieties. While a favourite on many local tables, often boiled with other starches and served...