There’s something about Jamaica that made me feel like I was home, like the island reached out with open arms and said, “Come here, chile, you’re one of us.” From the moment my feet touched Jamaican soil, I had a little theme song playing in my head: Jamaica, Jamaicaaaa. Why? Because in just 36 hours, this island’s […]

To commemorate what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, S Hotel Kingston has joined forces with the Bob Marley Foundation to initiate the “Explore Kingston” program, which celebrates the city’s profound cultural heritage. This initiative is highlighted by a vibrant new video that positions Kingston as a pivotal player in global music culture.

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon, in partnership with UNICEF and Kingston Creative, join students at Water Lane, Downtown Kingston, to celebrate Global School Play Day earlier today (Feb. 5). She highlighted the vital role of play in child development, emphasising its impact on resilience, teamwork, and essential life skills.

I have been getting some excellent feedback about the police officers these days. If they behave unprofessionally, we should say that, but when they do well, we should also say it. Encouragement does sweeten labour. The following was sent to me by a well-known musician, Rosina Christina Moder, the wife of another well-known musician, Peter Ashbourne.

As part of the downtown Kingston transformation programme, the initiative aims to change Water Lane into a world-class cultural tourism destination, enhancing public spaces, upgrading infrastructure, and creating opportunities for creatives and businesses.

The operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) have announced an open call for the Kingston Airport Roundabout Art Monument Project that will transform the recently renovated roundabout into a cultural landmark. The open call invites Jamaican artists, who are citizens and residents currently living in Jamaica, to create an iconic mural that will […]

A new mural celebrating the cultural ties between Jamaica and Peru was unveiled on Tuesday, March 11 at Harbour Street in downtown Kingston’s Art District. Titled ‘Meet Me in the Mountains of Peru,’ the artwork was created by Jamaican artist Michael Elliot through a collaboration between Kingston Creative and the Embassy of Peru in Jamaica. […]

Creatives of all ages gathered at the Kingston Creative Coworking Space on March 7 for the ‘OGs vs Gen Z’ meetup, an event designed to connect industry veterans with emerging talent. The discussion focused on the evolving creative landscape, access to opportunities, and the role of mentorship in career growth. The event featured insightful conversations […]

Kingston Creative, a Jamaican arts non-governmental organization (NGO), has been a staunch advocate for the country’s artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners.