Government of Jamaica
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…
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…
Kingston, 9 August 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of poet, Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze. “She was certainly one of Jamaica’s most outstanding poets, storytellers and cultural activists,” Minister Grange said of ‘Binta’ Breeze, who was born…
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Kingston, 10 August 2021 (JIS) - No permits will be granted for entertainment events over the next three weeks, as the Government moves to contain the current spike in coronavirus cases. From August 11 to August 31, no small or large events such as concerts, parties, tailgate parties and round…
Kingston, 3 August 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has welcomed the decision of the Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, to order an investigation into claims that the police in Clarendon forcibly trimmed the locks of a young Rastafarian woman…
Kingston, 26 July 2021 – “The Festival Song is back!” declared the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, after the successful staging of the 2021 competition. The Minister was beaming with satisfaction after the final show and the announcement of the winner live on national…
Kingston, 24 July 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has released the following statement at the passing of Hugh Nash, the former Chairman and Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission. Minister’s Statement “I am deeply saddened at the news of…