Festival Queen Surpasses 590 target, Gives 610 Students Free Dental Care
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dr. Dominique Reid, a dentist, has surpassed her goal of giving free dental care to 590 students - aged 12 years and younger, across the island. Dr.
JCDC to Host Free Cake Decorating Workshop
The Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition will host a free Cake Decorating Workshop led by master cake decorator Denise Cargill, known popularly as the “Cake Doctor”, on Thursday, March 24.
Last Call for Jamaica 60 Festival Song Entries as March 18 Deadline Fast Approaches
The Jamaica Festival Song Competition is making its last call for entries for its Jamaica 60 Diamond Jubilee staging, as the competition’s Friday, March 18 entry deadline fast approaches.
‘DENROY MORGAN’S MUSICAL LEGACY WILL LIVE ON IN HIS CHILDREN’, SAYS MINISTER OF CULTURE ‘BABSY’ GRANGE
Minister of Culture, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, speaking on the passing of Denroy Morgan, one of the artists that made reggae internationally famous, said: “It is sad to receive this news just as we have closed a successful Reggae Month. Denroy Morgan was unique.
Jamaica 60 Festival Song Competition Entry Deadline Extended to March 18
The entry deadline for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition has been extended to Friday, March 18, 2022. According to the competition’s Committee Chairman, Mr. Orville Hill, this is to allow more time for potential entrants to better complete their entries before submission.
“60 & Beyond…Re-igniting the Cultural Spirit” – National Culture Clubs Virtual Conference Set for February 22
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will host its highly anticipated National Culture Clubs Virtual Conference 2021 on Tuesday, February 22 under the theme “60 and Beyond…Re-igniting the Cultural Spirit”. Beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Remembrance of Sculptor and Cultural Force, Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, celebrated the 111th anniversary of the birth of the late Mallica ‘Kapo’ Reynolds, OD, renowned Jamaican artist and religious leader, at National Heroes Park, on Thursday, F
‘Project Healthy Smiles Jamaica’ Festival Queen’s Outreach Project Starts National Tour with Clarendon
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dr.
Remembering the Crown Prince of Reggae!
A celebratory gathering was held in remembrance of the 65th Birthday of the ‘Crown Price of Reggae’, Dennis Brown at his tomb at the National Hero Park in Kingston on Tuesday, February 1; a date which also marks the first day of Reggae Month.
Jamaica Creative Writing Competition to Host Free Virtual Short Story and Playwriting Workshops on January 28 and 29
The Jamaica Creative Writing Competition will host free virtual workshops via Zoom for its Short Story and Playwriting categories on Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29 respectively.
