Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has highlighted the importance of religion and the participation of religious bodies in activities marking the 2016 Independence celebrations. Addressing...

Jamaicans have been encouraged to celebrate and demonstrate unity and togetherness for Emancipation and Independence. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 22, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has secured $5 million to promote street dances across the island during the independence celebrations. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

Some 800 performers depicting the theme, ‘Youth Arising’, will participate in this year’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...

Private-sector entities have been commended for their support of this year’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations. The commendation came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, while...

The popular festival bandwagons return this year, bringing Independence celebrations to communities across the island. The mobile entertainment show, from August 3 to 5, will feature performances from the Jamaica...

More than 6,000 patrons are expected to attend the 19th staging of the Emancipation Jubilee to be held at the Seville Heritage Park in St Ann. The cultural event, under...

Project Consultant for the Seville Emancipation Jubilee, Joan Seagears, says the cultural event this year will be special and should not be missed. The celebration, which takes place on the...