Government of Jamaica
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, 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, 17 October 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the Reggae legend, Toots Hibbert, will be laid to rest in National Heroes Park. Minister Grange said this had become possible thanks to the generosity of the family of the…
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, 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, 25 September 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment & Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has advised that the Government of Jamaica will use a virtual format for the 2020 National Honours & Awards Investiture Ceremony. The Ceremony will be broadcast on National Heroes Day, October 19, 2020,…
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, 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, 28 August 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced the commencement of development work at the Seville Heritage Park in St Ann. Minister Grange said the work, which started last week and is scheduled to be completed by January 2021,…
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Kingston, 11 August 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated California Senator, Kamala Harris, on becoming part of United States history with her selection by Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, to be his running mate for the upcoming US elections. “We…
Kingston, 5 August 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that there will be fireworks over Kingston at the climax of the Independence Spectacular on Thursday (tomorrow). The fireworks show — lasting five minutes — will come at the end of…
Kingston, 4 August 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the Jamaican music stars, Shaggy, Marcia Griffiths and Ken Boothe will be honoured during the nation’s Independence celebrations on Thursday. The three will be presented with Jamaica Reggae Icon Awards…
Kingston, 1 August 2020: “I have seen the media reports regarding the decision of the Supreme Court in a matter to do with the denial of access of a young child to education at a primary school because of her hairstyle. Like many of you, I’m extremely concerned about the…