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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, tries her hand at sidewalk paving along Cumberland Road during a tour of roads being upgraded under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme on Friday (January 9).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, tries her hand at sidewalk paving along Cumberland Road during a tour of roads being upgraded under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme on Friday (January 9).

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Tours Roadworks Under SPARK

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), dances with the Charles Town Maroons during the ceremony for the 288th anniversary of the 1738 Treaty between the Leeward Maroons and the British, as well as the birthday of Chief Kojo, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (January 6).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), dances with the Charles Town Maroons during the ceremony for the 288th anniversary of the 1738 Treaty between the Leeward Maroons and the British, as well as the birthday of Chief Kojo, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (January 6).

PM Reaffirms State Support for Maroon Communities

More Linesmen, Equipment to Arrive Friday to Boost Electricity Restoration
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and his wife and Speaker of the House, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right), take part in the service of celebration for the life of the late Hon. James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers, OM, inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Independence Park, on Wednesday (December 17). Also participating are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and his wife and Speaker of the House, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right), take part in the service of celebration for the life of the late Hon. James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers, OM, inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Independence Park, on Wednesday (December 17). Also participating are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding.

PM Says Jimmy Cliff Was a Cultural Giant and a Pioneer
Late Reggae singer and global superstar, James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers.
Late Reggae singer and global superstar, James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers.

Gov’t Senator Proposes Museum and Statue to Honour Jimmy Cliff’s Legacy

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Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil of Jamaica Prayer and Promotions Committee, Dr. Patricia Holness (right), and Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil, the Reverend Errol Rattray, are in discussion at a press conference on December 9, at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
Culture

Nation to Participate in Two Days of Prayer and Repentance

The nation is being called on to participate in two days of repentance, healing and reconciliation with God at the National Prayer Vigil on December 13 and 14 at the Olson Memorial Church of God in Kingston. Under the theme ‘Justice, Unity, Peace and Healing’, the event will commence on Saturday at 7:00 a.m., and culminate with a church service...
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CultureHurricane Relief & RecoveryPress Release

Government Receives Ethiopian Delegation on Hurricane Recovery Assistance Mission

The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, which was dispatched to the island to explore areas where Ethiopia may assist Jamaica's recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Ethiopian delegation was led by State Minister His Excellency Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye. The delegation was received at Jamaica...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
CultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Jamaica Receives Donation from Royal Ethiopian Trust

The Royal Ethiopian Trust has made a US$5,000 donation to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts. The disclosure was made by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, at Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Ms. Grange read a letter from Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassi, addressed to Prime...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shaking hands with Chief of the Accompong Maroons in St. Elizabeth, Richard Currie, during a visit to the community on Sunday (November 30). Looking on at centre is Minister of culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
CultureHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

JDF Engineers to Assist With Rebuilding in Accompong

Engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be assisting with repairs to damaged buildings in Accompong and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Approximately 80 per cent of the structures in the historical maroon community, which has about 260 houses, were damaged or destroyed during the October 28 hurricane. Speaking during...
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Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle.
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Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen Launches ‘My VIP’ Project To Empower Children’s Voices

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle, has launched a project aimed at empowering children in the parish to use their voices for positive self‑expression and greater self‑awareness. ‘My VIP’ (My Voice is Powerful/My Voice Ignites Purpose) is a platform designed to help children, aged six to 12, use creative arts—including speech, drama, and music—to express themselves and...
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President of the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) and executive member of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches, Bishop Christine Gooden-Benguche.
Culture

National Days of Prayer to Be Held on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) will spearhead relief efforts and the observance of National Days of Prayer as Jamaica continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. The JUGC forms part of the National Religious and Faith-based Hurricane Task Force established by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. President of the Jamaica...
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