Government of Jamaica
Kingston, 28 November 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that Jamaica has been elected to three important UNESCO committees, including the powerful World Heritage Committee which has the final say on whether a property is inscribed on the World Heritage…
Kingston, 27 November 2023 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to strengthening Jamaica’s entertainment, culture and creative industries. Noting that the Government is the largest funder of these, with a 2023/24 budgeted allocation of $15.4 billion, Minister…
Kingston, 23 October 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the government is working to ensure that more members of the Rastafari community can benefit from the growing cannabis industry. Addressing the CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo in Montego Bay on…
Kingston, 19 October 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says that this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Album is being considered for Grammy nomination. The album is now being reviewed by eligible voting members of the Recording Academy whose votes will determine the…
Kingston, 13 October 2023 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sorrow and dismay over the death of "musician par excellence", Michael Ibo Cooper last night. Minister Grange said: "I am saddened to learn of the passing of one of Jamaica's iconic…
Kingston, 10 October 2023 (JIS) - A proclamation has been issued that beginning this year, October 11 will be observed annually as Paul Bogle Day. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10) while…
Kingston, 9 October 2023 (JIS) - Jamaicans who have contributed to their communities through various fields will be honoured on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 16. The recipients will receive plaques at flag-raising and civic ceremonies in various parishes islandwide. The events, organised by parish offices of the Jamaica Cultural…
Kingston, 12 September 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is expressing deep disappointment with the conduct of the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, who on the weekend paraded a Jamaican man of African descent who was placed in a large chain…
Kingston, 16 August 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has received a copy of a paper that quantifies reparations for transatlantic chattel slavery. The paper, which estimates that the United Kingdom owes Jamaica US$9.5 trillion in reparations, was presented to Minister Grange…
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Kingston, 4 August 2023 – The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission is advising that because of high demand there are no more tickets for the Grand Gala, scheduled for August 6, at the National Stadium. The JCDC says that the tickets went quickly at the eight outlets and at the Jamaica…
Kingston, 30 July 2023 (JIS) - Jamaicans at home and abroad are being invited to participate in activities to mark the country’s 61st year of Independence, under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong’. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange said a range of…
Kingston, 31 July 2023 (JCDC) - 'Best in the World', written and performed by Slashe is the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song. The announcement was made on Saturday, July 29, 2023 during the results show featuring the 11 finalists. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange,…
Kingston, 21 July 2023 (JIS) - The 2023 Jamaica Festival Song album, featuring this year’s 11 finalists, is now live on the major streaming services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, and many others. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange,…