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Kingston, 22 May 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that Telethon Jamaica has so far raised J$60 million to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for frontline workers. The Minister made the announcement as she accepted a symbolic cheque for J$2 million…
Kingston, 10 June 2020 – “This year, we can say that the competition boasts some of the big names in the entertainment industry,” said the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange as she announced the ten finalists for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition. According to…
Kingston, 9 September 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says she is saddened by the passing of master percussionist and songwriter, Denver 'Feluke' Smith. "It really breaks my heart. I am saddened that he lost the battle with cancer after fighting like…
Kingston, 12 September 2020 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Reggae legend Frederick "Toots" Hibbert. Toots passed away in hospital early this morning (September 12). He was undergoing treatment for respiratory complications and was placed…
Kingston, 2 October 2020 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, today announced that the Jamaica Gospel Song 2020 Album is now available on international streaming platforms including Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Spotify and Amazon Music, as of today Friday, October 2, 2020. This…
Kingston, 7 October 2020 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has hailed the late Reggae and dub giant, Bunny 'Striker' Lee, as one of the great “generals” of Jamaican music. Striker, whose given name is Edward O’Sullivan Lee died yesterday. He had been…
Kingston, 31 October 2020 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced plans for the farewell arrangements for Reggae legend Frederick “Toots” Hibbert. Toots will be laid to rest at the National Heroes’ Park in Kingston on Sunday, November 15. He will be…
Kingston, 31 October 2020 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has has paid tribute to the late actor Sir Sean Connery, who is best known for his role as Agent 007 in the James Bond franchise. "I wish to express my sincere condolences…
Kingston, 4 November 2020 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced a change in venue for the Kingston viewing of the body of the late Reggae legend, Toots Hibbert. The viewing will now take place on Friday, November 13 at the National…
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Kingston, 9 November 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, expressed profound sadness at the killing of Police Constable Kirkland Plummer as she called for an end to illegal parties being staged across the country in breach of measures to prevent the spread…
Kingston, 15 November 2020 (JIS) - Late Reggae singer and cultural icon, Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, joins a select list of distinguished Jamaicans who have been laid to rest within the hallowed walls of the National Heroes Park in Kingston. He died at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI)…
Kingston, 12 January 2021 (JIS) - Reggae Month 2021 activities, to be observed in February, have been moved to the virtual space. The month-long celebration, being held under the theme ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim Virtually’, is expected to draws thousands of patrons globally to Jamaica, from locations as far as…
Kingston, 22 January 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the death of the Jamaican music entrepreneur and impresario, Ronnie Nasralla. Nasralla was an important figure in the export of Jamaican music in the 1960’s as a key player…