Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (fifth from right), joins students and teachers of Ardenne High School as they proudly display their trophies following the presentation of the coveted 2026 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts at the Little Theatre in Kingston on October 15. Entries for the JCDC's 2027 National Festival of the Performing Arts competitions in music, dance, drama, speech and traditional folk forms are set to open on Novemb

What’s the secret? - Ardenne reveals formula for winning 15th Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts

KINGSTON, Jamaica: When Ardenne High School lifted the prestigious Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts trophy on October 15, it was more than another victory; it was a testament to a formula that the school has refined over the years.

The 2026 Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen, Danielle Cox, celebrates with young mothers waving Jamaican flags during the launch of her community project, aimed at empowering teenage mothers through education, mentorship and personal development.

Miss Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen Makes Her Vision for Teenage Mothers a Reality

Kingston, Jamaica — What began as a personal vision has become a reality for the 2026 Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen, Danielle Cox, who officially launched The Refinery: Becoming, Not Broken on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Louise Bennett

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left), presents the $3-million grand prize to 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition winner dBURNZ. Entries for the JCDC’s 2027 competitions officially open on November 1, offering Jamaicans another opportunity to showcase their talents.

Grange Announces November 1 Opening of JCDC 2027 Competitions

Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that entries for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) 2027 competitions will officially open on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Sh

Dr. Sherard Little collecting his Overall Award from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange at the 2026 Visual Arts Award Ceremony held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Blue Mountain Suite of the Summit in Kingston.

Heart Surgeon Named Best Overall Artist at 2026 JCDC Visual Arts Awards with Six Medals

Kingston, Jamaica — The worlds of heart surgery and visual art may appear far removed from each other, but for Dr. Sherard Little, they provide a unique balance between the precision of his profession and the freedom of creative expression.

Heritage Week Theme 2026: “Resilient People with a Proud Heritage.”

Heritage Week will be observed from October 11–19, 2026.

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Reverend Adinhair Jones, Pastor, Olson Memorial Church of God, and Mrs. Jones; Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica; the Honourable Olivia Grange, OJ, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport; the Honourable Fayval Williams, MP, Minister of Finance and the Public Service; and Senator Kisha Anderson, Deputy Opposition Spokesperson on Trade, Industry and Global Logistics.

Jamaica 64 Celebrations Officially Underway National Thanksgiving Service launches the season under the theme "United in Celebrating Resilience"

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica's 2026 Emancipation and Independence celebrations have officially begun.

Recording artiste dBURNZ (Melbourne Douglas) (left) collects the Festival Song trophy and a cheque representing the $3 million grand prize from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right), after his patriotic anthem, I Love Jamaica, was crowned the winning entry in the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition during the competition's landmark 60th anniversary final at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

"I Love Jamaica" Wins Historic 60th Festival Song Title

Kingston, Jamaica – Recording artiste dBURNZ has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition after his patriotic anthem, I Love Jamaica, captured top honours during the landmark 60th annive

Serena Bolton performs during this season's Jamaica Gospel Star Competition.

Serena Bolton's Journey from Singing About God to Truly Knowing Him

For as long as Serena Bolton can remember, singing has been part of her life. From childhood through college, she took every opportunity to use her voice, whether leading songs at graduation ceremonies or serving on her church's praise and worship team.

Kirkland Moses ministers during a performance in this season's Jamaica Gospel Star Competition.

Kirkland Moses' Journey from Musician to Minister

For Kirkland Moses, music has never simply been about singing. It has always been about creating space for people to encounter God.