Kingston, 12 February 2025 – The Minister of Culture Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has been presented with the Key to the City of Lauderhill in Florida in the United Sates.

Minister Grange was given the honour for what the City of Lauderhill said was her “outstanding leadership, tireless efforts in promoting Jamaican culture and preserving Reggae music globally.”

The citation read that her commitment to showcasing the rich heritage of Jamaica had made a significant impact on Jamaicans living in Lauderhill.

The Minister told her audience at the ceremony at which she was presented with the Key to the City at the Lauderhill Commission on February 10, 2025, that “good music, rich culture, and strong communities unite us, uplift us, do more than just move us and build legacies that transcend time.”

The Minister said she had dedicated her life to promoting Jamaican music, culture, and heritage across the globe and the Key to the City was not just a symbol of recognition, but a reminder that the work is far from over.

Minister Grange said the City had long been a place where the rhythms of Reggae, the spirit of the heritage, and the strength of the Jamaican people came together to create something truly special, and that Lauderhill had grown into a home away from home for many Jamaicans.

The Minister said that to receive the recognition from a city that held a special place in the heart of Jamaicans overseas was a privilege, and she was thankful to the leaders and people of Lauderhill.

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