AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArts & Culture: Kingston Creative’s first Kingston International Festival will run December 6–13, turning downtown galleries and repurposed spaces into a showcase of Jamaican art and culture — with a focus on ensuring creators and communities share in the value. Dancehall Legacy: Family and friends paid tribute to Lt. Stitchie at a thanksgiving service in Kingston on November 14, remembering the artist as a devoted father, friend and cultural ambassador. Jamaican Icons: Oliver Samuels received an honorary doctorate from UTech for more than 55 years of contributions to theatre, comedy, television and film. Maroon Heritage: Singer Hope Vocals has teamed up with American photographer Charles “Tingz” Ward on a project shot in Moore Town, celebrating her roots and Jamaica’s natural landscape. LGBTQ+ Rights: Trinidad and Tobago’s ban on same-sex activity has been overturned, prompting renewed calls from a Jamaican activist for the island to reconsider its own laws. Student Support: The GraceKennedy Foundation awarded more than $31 million in scholarships to 90 Jamaican tertiary students.
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