Government of Jamaica
Kingston, 1 April 2021 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement at the passing of Bert Rose: “I am deeply saddened at the passing of Bert Rose, outstanding dancer, choreographer and creative, founding member of the NDTC and co-founder…
Kingston, 2 April 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that she is pleased that the Rastafari Coral Gardens Elders Home, established at Norwood in St James with funds provided by her Ministry, is now operational. Minister Grange spoke at the…
Kingston, 29 March 2021 – The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming October 24 to 31 each year as the Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The idea for the declaration of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week within the United Nations system was first proposed…
Kingston, 14 March 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has hailed the posthumous victory of the Reggae legend Toots Hibbert in the Grammy Awards for 2020 which were announced today. Toots and the Maytals won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album…
Kingston, 2 March 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has released the following tribute to the Reggae legend, Bunny Wailer. Minister’s Statement: “The passing of Bunny Wailer, whose correct name is Neville O’Riley Livingston, has left a void in the culture and…
Kingston, 2 March 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has released the following statement at the passing of Bunny Wailer. Minister’s Statement: “At the request of the family, I announce with deepest sadness, the passing of the patriarch, brother, friend and Jamaican…
Kingston, 23 February 2021 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Constance Christie, mother of international dancehall artiste Shabba Ranks. “She was someone I knew very well and I had made plans to touch base with…
Kingston, 22 February 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the President of the African National Congress Women’s League, Bathabile Dlamini, will give the keynote address at a special webinar focusing on the role of women in the fight for…
Kingston, 18 February 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement at the passing of U Roy. Minister’s Statement “I am deeply saddened at news that veteran DJ, U Roy, has made his transition to a higher order. Daddy…
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Kingston, 11 February 2021 – The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has been informed of a covid-19 cluster at its Headquarters in New Kingston. The discovery has triggered the necessary health protocols including testing and quarantine of staff, contact tracing, and deep cleaning of the facility. Several members…
Kingston, 5 February 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has hailed the finalisation of arrangements for the safe re-opening of sport in Jamaica. Minister Grange said the protocols were agreed in discussions involving herself; the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development,…
Kingston, 25 January 2021 (JIS): Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is calling for the urgent implementation of reparations for Africans and people of African descent affected by racial injustice. She said that reparations should address the moral, economic, political and legal obligations of States in…
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…