Entry in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) visual and performing arts festival competitions has been one of the major benefits for students who attend the Junior Centres. Exposure to external competitions allows students the advantage of participating in an experience that builds courage and self esteem;developing confidence and increasing creative awareness in themselves and others. The Junior …
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Alessandra Abel shares… I attended the Half-Way-Tree Junior Centre for approximately two years, and would have to say that I enjoyed my time spent there. Read more>> The next Van Goh? Javaughn Williams, 11 years old, is a testament to the Centre’s motto of ‘unlocking potential…transforming lives’. He started attending the Greater Portmore Junior …
HUSH! In Jamaican colloquial the term ‘HUSH’ is one which expresses solace, meaning one is not to worry, but the term also bears the connotation ‘hush up!’, a term of reprimand to shut one’s mouth. In the words of the legendary reggae icon Bob Marley, “don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing, is …
