Government of Jamaica
Kingston, December 10 – The Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated Kadijah Robinson, Jamaica's representative to the Miss World pageant, for her stellar showing as she finished in the top five of the competition held in Sanya, China. Minister Grange said: “It was an…
Kingston, 7 December 2018 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated nominees for the Best Reggae Album category for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. The nominees for best Reggae Album are: Reggae Forever - Etana As The World Turns - Black Uhuru…
London December 2, 2018 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated Jamaica’s Dalton Harris on winning The X Factor talent competition in the United Kingdom on Sunday (today). Minister Grange said Harris’ win was a “well deserved victory for a young man…
Kingston, November 12, 2018 (JIS) - Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has applauded the late comedienne, Elva Ruddock, for her sterling contribution to the development of Jamaica’s entertainment industry. At the celebration for the life of Ms. Ruddock, which was held at the Karl…
Kingston, September 25 – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has extended condolences to the family and close friends of iconic record producer of Channel One fame – Joseph “Joe Joe” Hoo Kim. “He was one of a kind,” said Grange. Hoo Kim died peacefully…
Kingston, 30 August 2018 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says her Ministry will organise a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the late Jamaican music pioneer Count Prince Miller. Minister Grange said this was one of the commitments she gave to…
Kingston, 16 August 2018 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has given the following statement at the death of Jamaican singer and actor Count Prince Miller. Minister’s Statement follows: “I received the sad news today of the passing of Count Prince Miller. He…
The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has told finallists in the Miss Universe Jamaica 2018 Pageant that the Ministry is willing to work with them especially since they all have interests and skills related to her portfolio. Minister Grange received the contestants when they paid…
Kingston, August 13, 2018 – Cedella Marley, eldest daughter of Reggae icon the Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, has donated a rare set of Marley albums from her personal collection to the Jamaica50 Time Capsule that will be sealed at the Bank of Jamaica, to be opened in 2062 to commemorate…
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Kingston, July 31 – The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has said “a cloud of sorrow has settled over the music fraternity and those in health care, in particular, with the sudden passing today of Irvin 'Carrot' Jarrett, former member of Third World Band and…
London, 20 July 2018 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has paid a visit to Jamaican singer and actor Count Prince Miller at hospital in the United Kingdom. Count Prince Miller, who is based in the United Kingdom, is “regarded as one of…
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has expressed sorrow at the passing of Suzanne Couch, well-known Jamaican singer, pianist, composer and producer, who was equally famous as a speciality caterer. Minister Grange recalled that Mrs Couch joined the band ‘Native’ as a keyboard player…
Kingston, July 12 – The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has said that events such as Gosplash“reinforce the contribution of the cultural and creative sectors to the economy.” According to the Minister several stakeholders, including owners and operators, suppliers of goods and services, hoteliers, taxi…