Reggae songstress Etana performs at the launch of Reggae Month 2026, held on Wednesday, January 21, at the corporate office of title sponsor J. Wray & Nephew in New Kingston. Etana has been named Reggae Month Ambassador for 2026, a new initiative aimed at highlighting artistes who continue to spread reggae music locally and internationally.

Songbird Etana named Reggae Month Ambassador for 2026

Kingston, Jamaica: Acclaimed reggae artiste Etana has been officially named Reggae Month Ambassador for 2026, as Jamaica prepares to celebrate its most influential cultural export throughout the month of February.

Students from St. Aloysius Primary performing a rendition titled “Wakanda Whisper” at the 2025 Staging of Mello-Go-Round held at the national Indoor Sports Centre during the Jamaica 63 Independence Celebration.

January 30 Set as New Deadline for entries for National Festival of the Performing Arts

Kingston, Jamaica: Friday, January 30 has been set as the new final date for entries for the 2026 cycle of the National Festival of the Performing Arts, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

Jamaica Day in Schools Theme 2026

THEME: Celebrating Jamaica: Championing Kindness, Courage and Community

Performers from the Godfrey Stewart Performing Arts Society in Westmoreland entertain Gerreh from the Traditional Folk Forms category at Mello-Go-Roun’ held in August at the National Indoor Sports Centre.

Minister Grange announces Post-Hurricane Melissa Plans for the 2026 JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts Competition

Kingston, Jamaica: The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, and Entertainment & Sport is advising that the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has made some changes to the modality to be used for the 2026 National Festival of the Performing Arts C

Acting Director of Arts Development and Training, and Drama Development Specialist at the JCDC, Mr. Shaun Drysdale speaking at the 4th staging of the JCDC FiWi Short Film award ceremony held at the Roof Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Top 8 Finalists Named - JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition 2025

Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced the Top 8 finalists in the 5thstaging of the JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition, a platform that continues to spotlight emerging Jamaican filmmakers and authentic local storytelling.

NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES: 2026 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS COMPETITION

For the 2026 year the decision has been taken to revert to a virtual mode for Parish Auditions. This means that you are required to record your performance/presentation and upload the video to the JCDC Awards Force platform.

Metry Seaga, President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)

Global Tech Firms, PSOJ and Food for the Poor Rally Behind “I Love Jamaica” Telethon & Virtual Concert – November 23

Kingston, Jamaica: Two global technology firms, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), and humanitarian agency Food For The Poor, have joined forces to support the I LOVE JAMAICA TELETHON & VIRTUAL CONCERT, set for November 23 to

From left: CEO of Digicel, Stephen Murad; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange; and Head of Commerce at Red Stripe, Sean Wallace, engage in conversation following the I LOVE JAMAICA Telethon Media Briefing, held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Roof Terrace, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport.

What Is a Telethon? - A Closer Look at Jamaica’s I LOVE JAMAICA TELETHON AND VIRTUAL CONCERT

Kingston, Jamaica — As the excitement builds for the upcoming I LOVE JAMAICA Telethon and Virtual Concert on November 23, many are asking a simple but important question: What exactly is a telethon, and how does it work?

From left: Entertainers Lukie D and Pamputtae; CEO of Digicel, Stephen Murad; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange; Head of Commerce at Red Stripe, Sean Wallace; entertainer Christopher Martin; and media personality Kerry-Ann “Chiney K” Collins. They share a moment after the I LOVE JAMAICA Telethon Media Briefing, held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Roof Terrace of the Ministry in Kingston.

November 23, new date for I LOVE JAMAICA Telethon

Kingston, Jamaica: Sunday, November 23 is the new date for the staging of the I LOVE JAMAICA Telethon being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport to raise well needed resources for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. 

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Floral Tribute in honour of the Most Honourable Sir Donald Sangster cancelled due to adverse weather conditions

Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, wishes to advise that the Floral Tribute commemorating the 114th anniversary of the birth of the Most Honourable Sir Donald Sangster, ON,