JCDC Hosts Free Online Workshops for Phase 1 Performing Arts Subject Areas Ahead of 2021 Competition Cycle

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission is currently hosting a series of free online workshops for the Phase 1 subject areas of National Festival of the Performing Arts and Arts Development competitions, ahead of the 2021 competition cycle.

Celebrating the 111th Anniversary of the Birth of Aggie Bernard

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport celebrated the 111th anniversary of the birth of noted Jamaican ‘heroine’ of the labour movement Agnes ‘Aggie’ Bernard with a wreath laying exercise at her tomb at the National Heroes Park yesterday.

Right Excellent, Sir William Alexander Bustamante Saluted

National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, The Right Excellent Sir William Alexander Bustamante was honoured on Wednesday, February 24, during two Floral Tributes held to commemorate the 137th Anniversary of his birth.

Grange mourns passing of Shabba Ranks’ mother

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon Olivia Grange has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Constance Christie, mother of international dancehall artiste Shabba Ranks.

“She was someone I knew very well so to hear of her passing is devastating.”

Remembering Dennis Brown – Reggae Legend Celebrated with Cultural Gathering

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, celebrated the 64th anniversary of the birth of the late Reggae singer Dennis Emmanuel Brown, CD, on Monday, February 1, with a cu

JCDC Announces New Acting Executive Director

Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) wishes to announce the appointment of Mrs. Marjorie Leyden-Kirton as Acting Executive Director of the Agency.

DF Production Wins Third Annual Jamaica Customer Service Song Competition

DF Productions is the winner of the third annual Jamaica Customer Service Song Competition.

2020 Jamaica Gospel Song winner, Treisha Williams Release New Single, Lift Up Your Vessels

The 2020 Jamaica Gospel Song winner, Treisha Williams has recently released her newest single, Lift Up Your Vessels, across all major music streaming platforms.

Grange saddened by the passing of Singer-Songwriter Johnny Nash

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - Jamaica Gospel Song 2020 Album now available on international digital platforms

Kingston, Jamaica - The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport today announced that the Jamaica Gospel Song 2020 Album is now available on international streaming platforms including Apple Music, ITunes, Deezer, Spotify and Amazon