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Remarks by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sportthe Honourable Olivia Grange, OJ, CD, MPat Jamaica Diaspora ConferenceMontego Bay Convention Centre17 June 2026 Watch Minister's Address here Salutations I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person today as I’m off to Ghana to represent the Prime Minister at…
Montego Bay, 17 June 2026 (JIS) - The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is encouraging Jamaicans overseas to partner in efforts to bridge the $5 billion financing gap that continues to challenge the growth of the country’s creative sector. This comes as the Government moves to establish a…
Kingston, 29 May 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says a Celebration of Life for the late Jamaican singer Ernie Smith will be held next week Friday, June 5, 2026. Minister Grange describes the event as “an evening of music, memories and…
Kingston, 15 May 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that this year’s Labour Day will focus on the restoration of sports, early childhood and community facilities. The focus was selected in the context of the devastating hurricane Melissa which affected…
Kingston, 8 May 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of the gospel artiste Kukudoo. The revivalist singer, born David McDermott, passed away on Friday. Minster Grange hailed him as “a cultural force whose work celebrated African-derived…
Kingston, 22 April 2026 (JIS) - The Minister of National Security and Peace, the Honourable Dr Horace Chang, says that measures will be introduced to strengthen security at entertainment events and protect patrons. Opening the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21, he said that criminals…
Kingston, 16 April 2026 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said tonight, "I am left in a state of deep sadness having received the news that iconic Reggae singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is dead.” Mr Smith who was 80 passed after being hospitalised in…
Kingston, 13 April 2026 - The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has signed a Letter of Intent with Unesco to enhance cooperation in culture and the creative economy, with a focus on building resilience following natural disasters like Hurricane Melissa. The letter of Intent was signed the Minister…
Kingston, 2 April 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica today signed the Instrument of Ratification for the Unesco 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership…
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Kingston, 3 March 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced plans for the farewell arrangements for the Reggae musician Sly Dunbar. Minister Grange said a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Most…
Kingston, 27 February 2026 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the annual celebration of Jamaica Day is an opportunity to instil patriotism, national pride, and a sense of loyalty for country among the youth. “We have to start at a very…
Kingston, February 26 (JIS) - The fifth staging of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo, held on Wednesday (February 25), strongly emphasised the importance of young creatives prioritising ownership, intellectual property rights, and business literacy in the evolving music industry. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport partnered with the…
Kingston, 12 February 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced details of the farewell to the late Reggae musician, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore. Minister Grange said a funeral service for the co-founder of the Third World band will be held on Thursday,…