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…
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…
The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, recipient of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association Lifetime Achievement Award for contribution to the Music Industry, in conversation with fellow awardees Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price; Manley ‘Big Youth’ Buchanan and Rondell Positive (left to right). The awards ceremony was…
KINGSTON, Feb. 21 (JIS): The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is working on building a framework for Kingston to fully operate as a musical economic zone. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a reggae month reception on the lawns of Jamaica House on February…