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Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Wynter McIntosh (right), discusses preparatory activities to mark the 131st anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Sir Alexander Bustamante, with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Parish Manager for Hanover , Sandra Essor (left); and Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Director of Community Programmes, Junie Cannigan-Bolton. In the background is JCDC Regional Manager (West), Natalie Morris. Occasion was a site visit to Sir Alexander’s birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover where the anniversary celebration will be held on February 24.
Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Wynter McIntosh (right), discusses preparatory activities to mark the 131st anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Sir Alexander Bustamante, with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Parish Manager for Hanover , Sandra Essor (left); and Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Director of Community Programmes, Junie Cannigan-Bolton. In the background is JCDC Regional Manager (West), Natalie Morris. Occasion was a site visit to Sir Alexander’s birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover where the anniversary celebration will be held on February 24.

Cultural Concert to Highlight Bustamante 131st Anniversary Celebration

By: Sharon Earle, February 12, 2015
A cultural concert, featuring young talent from Hanover, is among activities this year to celebrate the 131st anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante. The...
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), listens as Director, African-Caribbean Institute of Jamaica (ACIJ)/Jamaica Memory Bank (JMB) Bernard Jankee, explains the concept behind the revival table, which is one of the items on display at the institute’s just opened exhibit at its library in downtown Kingston. The exhibit launched on February 10 is showcasing aspects of the country’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), which speaks to elements such as beliefs, storytelling, craft and craftmaking techniques, songs, and cuisine.

Jamaica’s Rich Culture on Display at African-Caribbean Institute

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, February 11, 2015
Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey.

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By: CEO of the CDA, Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey, February 11, 2015

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Director and Curator, Jamaica Music Museum, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Herbie Miller.
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Grounation to Focus on Drums

The role of drums in Africa and its Diasporas will be the main focus at this year’s annual Grounation series to commemorate Black History and Reggae Month. This year’s staging...
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By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 27, 2015