Government of Jamaica
The St. Catherine Parish Council was today (Thursday) named winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Spirit of Independence Competition in the category best decorated parish/town square.
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, through its agency, the National Gallery of Jamaica, will be moving to implement strategic programmes to encourage and facilitate the development of art to improve the quality of life for all Jamaicans.
“We never stopped working,” was the assurance given by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, as she participated in painting activity on Friday at the Gregory Park Basic School in Portmore, St Catherine.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says plans for recognising and rewarding members of Jamaica's team to Rio 2016 Olympic Games are proceeding.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange says the most recent exchanges between Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is clear indication of a new and momentous era in bilateral relations between the Caribbean nations.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has said that her Ministry and the Ministry of Tourism will work to bring ‘Jamaica House’ to London next year where Jamaica’s athletes will compete in the IAAF World Championship from August 5-13.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has instructed the Jamaica National Heritage Trust to see that no further damage is done to the clock tower in Half Way Tree which was the scene of a fire this morning.
The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) are ramping up efforts, to promote and protect Jamaica’s artefacts.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange says her Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Tourism towards maximising earnings from culture and entertainment.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has paid tribute to the actor, broadcaster, director and writer Louis Marriott who passed away yesterday (Monday) at the age of 81.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has announced the inclusion of ‘Saga Boy’ and ‘Tan Tan’, two iconic pieces from the Trinidad carnival, by renowned Trinidadian artist, Peter Minshall, in this year’s Grand Gala.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has hailed the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) for its continued efforts in promoting Jamaica’s rich culture and creative talents.
Minister of Culture Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange said the recent appointment of Senator the Honourable Thomas Tavares-Finson as Chairman of the new Board of Management of the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) forms part of the Ministry’s overall thrust to further develop and promote all aspects…