Exciting kick start to National Finals for Dance!

It was riot of colour, talent and cultural expression as Day One of the National Finals in Dance at  Jamaica Festival of the Arts organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

 

JCDC Introduces ‘Street Food JA’ Category to Celebrate Local Vendors in 2025 Culinary Arts Competition

Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is adding some extra spice to the 2025 Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition with the introduction of the Street Food JA category.

JCDC Invites Aspiring Chefs to Get Creative with Carrot in the 2025 Culinary Arts Competition

Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is challenging food enthusiasts and budding chefs to unleash their creativity by coming up with new and exciting recipes using this year’s featured food crop, carrot, for this year’s Jamaica Culinary Arts Compe

Jamaica Festival Song Competition Extends Deadline – $3 Million Up for Grabs

Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has extended the submission deadline for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition to Monday, March 31, 2025.

APRIL 15, 2025 DEADLINE FOR GOSPEL STAR COMPETITON

Submit entries at jcdc.awardsplatform.com

FESTIVAL SONG DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2025

Deadline extended to March 31, 2025. 

Submit entries via jcdc.awardsplatform.com

Culture Minister mourns the passing of former JCDC Board Commissioner Patricia “Pat” Reid

Kingston, Jamaica: The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, is expressing profound sorrow at the passing of former Board Commissioner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Patricia "Pat" Reid.

UP NEXT: TUESDAY SERVICE with DUBSQUAD LIVE on Feb. 25, 2025 @ Ranny Williams Entertainment Center

As part of Reggae Month 2025 celebrations, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), will host DubSquad Live Tuesday Service 1st Anniversary on Tuesday February 25, 2025 at The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at

Third World, Tanya Stephens for Reggae Month in Negril this weekend

Kingston, Jamaica: Negril comes alive this weekend as events in observance of Wray & Nephew Reggae Month 2025 take centrestage in that resort town.