Melbourne ‘dBURNZ’ Douglas, 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Winner, poses for a photo after delivering the Keynote Address at the 2026 staging of the Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts held on October 15 at the Little Theatre in Kingston.

From Grade 6 Speech Competitor to Jamaica Festival Song Winner: dBURNZ's JCDC Journey Comes Full Circle

Kingston, Jamaica — Melbourne Douglas, more popularly known as dBURNZ, has come a long way from the Grade 6 student who earned a bronze medal in a Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) speech competition to the established recording artiste who captured the 2026

Winners of the 2026 Customer Service Poetry Competition pose for a photograph following their recognition at an awards presentation ceremony held on November 4, 2026, in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Boardroom in Kingston. From left are Tyrone Codner of the University of the West Indies, Mona; Romario Drysdale of Seaforth High School in St. Thomas; and Miya Farquharson of Mt. Alvernia Preparatory School in St. James.

Beyond Extraordinary: JCDC and JaCSA Announce Winners of 2026 Customer Service Poetry Competition

Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), in partnership with the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), has announced the winners of the 2026 Customer Service Poetry Competition, celebrating Jamaica’s youth and their perspectives on service e

2026 Miss St James Festival Queen Tanya Kentish addresses participants during the launch of her HER VOICE JA initiative, held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) St James Parish Office in Montego Bay. The initiative seeks to empower wards of the state and other vulnerable young women through mentorship, creative expression and personal development.

Miss St James Festival Queen Turns Personal Pain into Hope for Young Women in State Care

Montego Bay, Jamaica – Drawing on her own experiences growing up as a ward of the state, 2026 Miss St James Festival Queen Tanya Kentish is empowering young women facing similar challenges through HER VOICE JA, a project aimed at helping them build confi

The 2025 winner of the FiWi Short Film Competition was Omaall Wright, who took home the top prize for his supernatural drama Tun Back Blow.

JCDC Announces Top 10 Finalists for 2026 FiWi Short Film Competition

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has selected the Top 10 finalists in the 2026 FiWi Short Film Competition.

2025 Dance National Finals

JCDC Invites Creatives to Face-to-Face Performing Arts Workshops Expert-led training to help participants take their performances to the next level

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaicans seeking to sharpen their creative talents, build confidence and develop skills in speech, drama, music, dance and traditional folk forms are being encouraged to participate in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) face-to-face Performi

Dr Rashaun Stewart is all smiles having been named Best Overall Writer of the 2026 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). Stewart took home an impressive 11 awards comprising two gold , two silver, five bronze and two merit awards.

Third time’s a charm - Medical doctor takes top spot in JCDC’s Jamaica Creative Writing Competition

KINGSTON, Jamaica: For 26-year-old medical doctor Rashaun Stewart, the prescription for literary excellence has been a healthy dose of imagination, a lifelong love of reading and an unwavering commitment to the craft of writing.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (fifth from right), joins students and teachers of Ardenne High School as they proudly display their trophies following the presentation of the coveted 2026 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts at the Little Theatre in Kingston on October 15. Entries for the JCDC's 2027 National Festival of the Performing Arts competitions in music, dance, drama, speech and traditional folk forms are set to open on Novemb

What’s the secret? - Ardenne reveals formula for winning 15th Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts

KINGSTON, Jamaica: When Ardenne High School lifted the prestigious Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts trophy on October 15, it was more than another victory; it was a testament to a formula that the school has refined over the years.

The 2026 Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen, Danielle Cox, celebrates with young mothers waving Jamaican flags during the launch of her community project, aimed at empowering teenage mothers through education, mentorship and personal development.

Miss Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen Makes Her Vision for Teenage Mothers a Reality

Kingston, Jamaica — What began as a personal vision has become a reality for the 2026 Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen, Danielle Cox, who officially launched The Refinery: Becoming, Not Broken on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Louise Bennett

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left), presents the $3-million grand prize to 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition winner dBURNZ. Entries for the JCDC’s 2027 competitions officially open on November 1, offering Jamaicans another opportunity to showcase their talents.

Grange Announces November 1 Opening of JCDC 2027 Competitions

Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that entries for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) 2027 competitions will officially open on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Sh

Dr. Sherard Little collecting his Overall Award from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange at the 2026 Visual Arts Award Ceremony held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Blue Mountain Suite of the Summit in Kingston.

Heart Surgeon Named Best Overall Artist at 2026 JCDC Visual Arts Awards with Six Medals

Kingston, Jamaica — The worlds of heart surgery and visual art may appear far removed from each other, but for Dr. Sherard Little, they provide a unique balance between the precision of his profession and the freedom of creative expression.