IOJ mourns the passing of Professor Mercedes Richards, PhD The Institute of Jamaica is deeply saddened by the passing of Jamaican Astronomer and Astrophysicist, Professor Mercedes Richards, PhD, on February 3rd, 2016 at the age of 61. Richards, affectionately… Continue Reading →
The Institute of Jamaica pays tribute to Professor the Honourable Barrington Watson, O.J., who passed away yesterday, January 26, 2016. Barrington Watson is one of Jamaica’s most eminent and acclaimed artists and one of the most influential figures in modern… Continue Reading →
IOJ pays tribute to theatre pioneer, George Washington Carter The Chairman and Council of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) pay tribute to local theatre pioneer, George Washington Carter O.D., who died in Raleigh, North Carolina on the weekend… Continue Reading →
Calling all High School Students!!!! Enter the Natural History Museum of Jamaica's Earth Day Competition today!
Ambassador the Honourable Burchell Whiteman, OJ, Chairman of Council, Institute of Jamaica, will present Gold and Silver Musgrave Medals at the IOJ’s Council Chamber, on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Renowned Caribbean scholar, Professor Orlando Patterson will receive… Continue Reading →
Cultural Blast From the Past would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your contributions, small and large have sent a clear message, “youth are IMPORTANT and VALUED members of our community.” We are grateful for the… Continue Reading →
The Explorations IV: Masculinities exhibition will open at the National Gallery of Jamaica on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The exhibition is the fourth edition of the National Gallery’s critically acclaimed Explorations series, which examines major themes and issues in Jamaican… Continue Reading →
Jamaica Music Museum opens latest exhibit Curating Music: Building a National Collection The Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), a division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), launched its latest exhibition,“Curating Music: Building a National Collection” on Saturday, December 05, 2015 at IOJ’s… Continue Reading →
The Institute of Jamaica congratulates veteran Journalist and Fellow of the Institute Barbara Gloudon, who received the Special Lifetime Achievement Award at the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) Awards held on Saturday, November 28th at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New… Continue Reading →
2015 Waning Skills Expo Focuses on Authentic Jamaican Foods The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture hosted its annual waning skills social-outreach programme under the theme, ‘Traditional Jamaican Food: Learn, Explore and Taste’… Continue Reading →
