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The late Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Dr. Delroy Gordon is pictured here in the company of Culture Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. The two were guests at a JIS Think Tank session last year. Dr Gordon passed away suddenly this morning.

Grange: Gordon’s Passing Leaves Void in Cultural Development Sector

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has given the following statement on the passing of the Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Dr Delroy Gordon. Minister’s statement follows: “It is with profound...

Dancers give an exhilarating performance to a medley of dancehall music, during the 51st Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston. (FILE)

$200 Million Allocated for Jamaica 55 Celebrations

Keeper of Collection, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Jason Ramsay, points to a drum machine donated by Lowell “Sly” Fillmore Dunbar to the Jamaica Music Museum. The musical instrument is one of the many pieces on display at the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) head office, 58 Half-Way Tree Road, Kingston in observance of Reggae Month under the theme: ‘Reggae Mecca.’

Musical Artefacts on Display at The JIS

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)

Gov’t Looking to Identify Space for Iconic Music Museum

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange
shared a photo opportunity with Barbican FC, winners of the 2016 JFF/SDF Women’s Premier
League, at the Awards Ceremomy yesterday at the JFF Headquarters. The moment was also
shared with (left) Coach, Charles Edwards and Bruce Gaynor, Vice President of the JFF. — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange shared a photo opportunity with Barbican FC, winners of the 2016 JFF/SDF Women’s Premier League, at the Awards Ceremomy yesterday at the JFF Headquarters. The moment was also shared with (left) Coach, Charles Edwards and Bruce Gaynor, Vice President of the JFF.

Grange Committed to Women’s Premier League

9 years ago Culture

Grange: Walcott’s Passing a Great Loss to the Region

Kingston, March 17, 2017 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has described Derek Walcott, the St Lucian Nobel Laureate who passed away today (Friday) as a “literary giant.” Reacting to news of Walcott’s death, Minister Grange said the poet was “an important voice for the people of the Caribbean whom he loved so...

9 years ago Budget 2017/2018Culture

Work Continues on Upgrading of IOJ

Work will continue in the new fiscal year on the upgrading of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) through a $16 million allocation in the 2017/18 Estimates of Expenditure now before the House of Representatives. The objective of the project, which began in February 2015, is to improve public access to Jamaica’s cultural heritage through the provision of advanced audio-visual technology...

9 years ago Culture

Grounation Series to Focus on Mento

Mento, Jamaica’s first popular music, will be the focus of this year’s Grounation series under the theme: ‘Mento: Is ow de Music Sweet So’. Grounation is the Jamaica Music Museum’s flagship education and cultural community outreach programme. It is also part of activities to commemorate Black History and Reggae Month in February. The launch will be held on Saturday (February...

9 years ago CultureHealth & Wellness

No Smoking Allowed at IPL Facilities

The Independence Park Limited wishes to remind the public that no smoking is permitted at any of its facilities. Persons who fail to follow the rules could find themselves facing huge fines or imprisonment for breaching the ban. Fines range from $10,000 for a first offence; $25,000 for a second, and $50,000 for subsequent offences. A ban on smoking in...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre); Opposition Leader, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right); and Kingston’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis, view the 1907 Earthquake Monument at Bumper Hall in south west St. Andrew, during a 110th anniversary commemorative ceremony at the site on January 13. The function was organised by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Mrs. Simpson Miller is Member of Parliament for the area.

9 years ago Culture

Culture Minister Seeks Support to Maintain Heritage Sites

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is lobbying stakeholder support for the Ministry’s programme of maintenance for heritage sites, being developed for implementation shortly. She extended the invitation while addressing a ceremony marking the 110th anniversary of the 1907 Kingston earthquake, at the commemorative monument in Bumper Hall, St. Andrew, on January 13. Ms. Grange said the...

Members of the International Shotokan Karate Federation Jamaica (ISKFJ) demonstrate techniques at the official launch of ‘The Spirit of Budo’ exhibition on Saturday (January 14), at the Institute of Jamaica, 10-16 East Street, Kingston. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Saturday (January 21), explores the rich history of Japanese martial arts through images, videos and historical artefacts.

9 years ago Culture

Japanese Exhibition Opens at Institute of Jamaica Saturday

‘The Spirit of Budo’ an exhibition on the history of Japanese martial arts, opens to the public on Saturday (January 21) at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), 10-16 East Street, downtown Kingston. The exhibit, which features images, videos and historical artefacts, was officially launched on Saturday (January 14) at the Institute’s headquarters. The travelling display has been to several countries...

9 years ago Culture

Strong Performances by Manufacturing and Agricultural Sectors Vital – Senator Wehby

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GraceKennedy Group, Senator Don Wehby, says strong performances by the manufacturing and agricultural sectors represent Jamaica’s best chance to achieve its economic-growth target by 2020.Senator Wehby was addressing the launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11. The show...