Government of Jamaica
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…
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,…
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…
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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…
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.…