Government of Jamaica
Kingston, 27 October 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Album, featuring the 12 finalists in this year’s competition, is on the long list of entries for a Grammy Award. Minister Grange said:“That means that…
Kingston, 21 October 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the Jamaica National Commission is coordinating the country’s participation in activities to commemorate the Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The idea for the declaration of the Global Media and Information Literacy…
Kingston, 14 October 2021 (JIS) - Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dr. Dominique Reid, is undertaking a project designed to enhance oral healthcare and hygiene amongst youngsters. This is in keeping with one stipulation of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission that contestants of the Festival Queen Competition engage in activities…
Kingston, 8 October 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said that she is happy with how Jamaica was showcased in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die. Minister Grange said the film “has really promoted destination Jamaica, location Jamaica, the…
Kingston, 5 October 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that Jamaicans will be able to view a new film on the life of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, during National Heritage Week. The film, titled “African Redemption: The…
Kingston, 24 September 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is urging the country to use Heritage Week to say thanks to all those on the frontline in the fight against covid. “We might not be able to stage big events, but we…
Kingston, 19 September 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that the Government intends to restore the boyhood home of the Reggae pioneer, Bunny Wailer, which was damaged by fire yesterday (Saturday). The house, located on Second Street in Trench Town,…
Kingston, 17 September 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has met with the Mayor of Falmouth, His Worship Colin Gager; and the Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, Tova Hamilton, to advance culture and heritage projects in the parish. Minister Grange said…
Kingston, 11 September 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement at the passing of Jamaican singer, Karen Smith. Minister’s Statement “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Karen Smith. A voice that reverberated among…
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Kingston, 8 September 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced plans for a new monument in tribute to the cultural icon, the Honourable Louise Bennett Coverley. The new monument will be part of a ‘Miss Lou Corner’ to be established at…
MESSAGE BY THE HONOURABLE OLIVIA GRANGE, CD, MP MINISTER OF CULTURE, GENDER, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT 31 August 2021 Today, we join with our brothers and sisters on the continent of Mother Africa, and the millions of her children throughout the Diaspora,…
Kingston, 29 August 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has confirmed the passing of the Reggae pioneer, record producer and singer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Minister Statement “I have spoken with his son and other members of the family, and I can confirm…
Kingston, 19 August 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that a university student from Central Village, St Catherine — Bobby Smith — has won the Jamaica 60 logo design competition. Minister Grange met the designer at her offices in New…