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Kingston, 28 November 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that Jamaica has been elected to three important UNESCO committees, including the powerful World Heritage Committee which has the final say on whether a property is inscribed on the World Heritage…
Kingston, 23 October 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the government is working to ensure that more members of the Rastafari community can benefit from the growing cannabis industry. Addressing the CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo in Montego Bay on…
Kingston, 10 October 2023 (JIS) - A proclamation has been issued that beginning this year, October 11 will be observed annually as Paul Bogle Day. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10) while…
Kingston, 9 October 2023 (JIS) - Jamaicans who have contributed to their communities through various fields will be honoured on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 16. The recipients will receive plaques at flag-raising and civic ceremonies in various parishes islandwide. The events, organised by parish offices of the Jamaica Cultural…
Kingston, 12 September 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is expressing deep disappointment with the conduct of the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, who on the weekend paraded a Jamaican man of African descent who was placed in a large chain…
Kingston, 16 August 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has received a copy of a paper that quantifies reparations for transatlantic chattel slavery. The paper, which estimates that the United Kingdom owes Jamaica US$9.5 trillion in reparations, was presented to Minister Grange…
Kingston, 30 July 2023 (JIS) - Jamaicans at home and abroad are being invited to participate in activities to mark the country’s 61st year of Independence, under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong’. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange said a range of…
Kingston, 19 May 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the majority of Labour Day Parish Projects, selected by the various Municipal Corporations, are in keeping with this year’s focus of fighting climate change, ensuring food security, and enhancing road safety. As…
Kingston, 16 May 2023 (JIS) - The United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency, António Guterres, has expressed admiration for Jamaica’s rich culture, which, he noted, has captivated the world for many decades. “The richness of your culture, of your music is something that has invaded the world. Jamaica-originated cultural products really…
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Kingston, 10 May 2023 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the activities planned for Labour Day and Workers’ Week 2023 are a true representation of collaboration across government. Several ministries will be working together for the successful execution of projects that…
Kingston, 9 May 2023 (JIS) - The Government spent $19 million over the last four years to fund music education and other related activities. This was revealed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, at the Jamaica Red Cross’ 75th anniversary benefit concert, dubbed ‘Beyond…
Kingston, 5 May 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that the late former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Hugh Shearer, will be celebrated during Workers’ Week. Workers’ Week begins on Sunday, May 14 and culminates on Labour Day, May 23.…
Kingston, 2 May 2023 – The planting of ten thousand trees along Highway 2000 will be this year’s National Labour Day project. The announcement was made this afternoon by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, at the launch of Labour Day 2023 at the Office of the Prime…