Kingston, Jamaica, November 14, 2024 – For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is returning to a face-to-face format for its training and development workshops.

Kingston, Jamaica, November 12, 2024 – The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the nation's leading organization for cultural preservation, is optimistic about the strong response to entries for the 2025 Festival of the Performing Arts Competition.

Face to Face Performing Arts Workshops begin on November 18, 2024 across the island.

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The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) celebrated the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica in the St. James Heritage Culinary Extravaganza, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

To submit your entries, visit the NEW JCDC Online Entry Platform http://jcdc.awardsplatform.com

Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has received a record number of entries for this year’s FiWi Short Film Competition.

Kingston, Jamaica- Ardenne High School is the 2024 winner of the JCDC Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts.

Kingston, Jamaica- On October 1, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will recognize outstanding individuals, schools and other groups at the JCDC Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Perfo

October 6-12, 2024 

Theme: "Service Excellence: Taking Jamaica Above and Beyond"