Advertisement

Hurricane Melissa

News

Home
|
Page
|
News

Latest Stories

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre, standing), with recipients of the Spirit of Independence awards during the St. James Independence Day Civic Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Sunday (August 6).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Uphold the Values Defining the Nation’s Heritage

By: Okoye Henry, August 8, 2023

Citizens of Montego Bay, St. James and, by extension, Jamaica are being encouraged to uphold the traditional values defining their heritage. Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, in...

Reggae/Dancehall producer, Donovan Germain. Reggae/Dancehall producer, Donovan Germain.

Mainstream Recording Artistes Encouraged to Support JCDC Festival Song Competition

By: Lisa Rowe, August 8, 2023

Students of Camperdown High School in Kingston perform a dance entitled ‘Flokarama’, during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun’ showcase at the Independence Village at the National Arena in Kingston on Thursday (August 3). The annual show features the best performances in poetry, drama, song and dance from the JCDC’s Festival of the Arts.

PHOTOS: Mello-Go-Roun’ 2023

Culture 2 years ago Jamaica Looking to Select Youth Poet Laureate
By: Garfield L. Angus, August 8, 2023
Culture 2 years ago Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Gives Update on Festival
By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, August 4, 2023
Culture 2 years ago Jonkonnu Revellers to Perform at Grand Gala 2023
By: Gayle Alveranga, August 4, 2023

More Stories

Cultural performances from the 2016 Grand Gala.

2 years ago CultureIndependence

Persons Without Tickets Can Still Watch Grand Gala

Persons who do not have tickets to watch the Grand Gala at the National Stadium will still be able to view the spectacular cultural showcase in the comfort of their...

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 4, 2023

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with 2023 parish queens, who will be vying for the National Farm Queen title, during a courtesy call at King’s House on August 3.

2 years ago AgricultureCultureIndependence

PHOTOS: Parish Farm Queens Call on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with 2023 parish queens, who will be vying for the National Farm Queen...

Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.

2 years ago CultureIndependence

Jamaicans Advised to Prepare for Heat at Grand Gala

With thousands expected to attend the annual Independence Grand Gala on August 6, Jamaicans are being advised to prepare for the hot weather conditions currently being experienced. “We just want...

By: Shanna Salmon, August 4, 2023

Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

2 years ago AviationCultureTransport

JCDC Issues ‘No Fly Zone’ Advisory for National Stadium During Grand Gala

Recreational drone operators are being advised not to fly their devices in the vicinity of the National Stadium in Kingston during Sunday’s (August 6) Independence Day Grand Gala at the...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, August 3, 2023

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents the 2023 Jamaica Gospel Star winner, Oral Lawson, with the trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was held on August 2 at the National Arena.

2 years ago Culture

PHOTOS: The Gospel Star Final 2023

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

2 years ago Culture

JCDC Nurturing Jamaica’s Cultural Prowess Through Festival

Jamaica has become a world power in culture, which is being nurtured through the strength of the annual Festival of the Performing Arts Competition. Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural...

By: Lisa Rowe, August 3, 2023

Ladane Williams-Gardener, Social Worker, St. James

2 years ago CultureEmancipationIndependence

Jamaicans in the West Speak on Promoting Unity in the 61st Year of Independence and Beyond

As the country reflects upon the journey to 61 years of Independence and the strides that have been made, JIS News asked citizens in the western end of the island...

By: Okoye Henry, August 3, 2023

Fire artist ‘Jungle King’ gives a scintillating performance at the Emancipation Jubilee held at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Monday (July 31).

2 years ago CultureEmancipationIndependence

PHOTOS: Seville Emancipation Jubilee