Government of 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,…
Kingston, 30 June 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said there has been a strong response to the Jamaica Festival Song competition as she released the recordings of the finalists. According to Minister Grange, there was a “flood of quality entries…
Kingston, 28 June 2022 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has welcomed Permanent Secretary Dean-Roy Bernard to the Ministry. Mr. Bernard joins the Ministry on Wednesday (June 28) in the newly created post of Supernumerary Permanent Secretary and is now part of the…
Kingston, 19 May 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the majority of Labour Day Parish Projects, selected by the various Municipal Corporations, are in keeping with this year’s focus of fighting climate change, ensuring food security, and enhancing road safety. As…
Kingston, 16 May 2023 (JIS) - The United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency, António Guterres, has expressed admiration for Jamaica’s rich culture, which, he noted, has captivated the world for many decades. “The richness of your culture, of your music is something that has invaded the world. Jamaica-originated cultural products really…
Kingston, 10 May 2023 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the activities planned for Labour Day and Workers’ Week 2023 are a true representation of collaboration across government. Several ministries will be working together for the successful execution of projects that…
Kingston, 9 May 2023 (JIS) - The Government spent $19 million over the last four years to fund music education and other related activities. This was revealed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, at the Jamaica Red Cross’ 75th anniversary benefit concert, dubbed ‘Beyond…
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Kingston, 5 May 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that the late former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Hugh Shearer, will be celebrated during Workers’ Week. Workers’ Week begins on Sunday, May 14 and culminates on Labour Day, May 23.…
Kingston, 2 May 2023 – The planting of ten thousand trees along Highway 2000 will be this year’s National Labour Day project. The announcement was made this afternoon by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, at the launch of Labour Day 2023 at the Office of the Prime…
Kingston, 25 April 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has praised the late singer, actor and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte as a “voice, face and inspiration for black people everywhere.” Minister Grange was responding to news of the passing of Harry…
Kingston, 6 April 2023 – The annual Civic Ceremony marking Takyi Day, April 8, organised and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and the St Mary Municipal Corporation, takes place at the Claude Stewart Park in the St Mary capital, Port Maria, on Saturday morning, starting…