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Buses will be available for tours after the official opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the IOJ’s offices, 10-16 East Street, downtown Kingston.

IOJ Offers Bus Tours Oct. 28

Several bus tours to historical sites in Kingston will be part of the Institute of Jamaica’s (IOJ) annual Heritage Fest 2016, scheduled to take place on Friday, October 28. Buses will be available for tours after the official opening ceremony...

Eastern Regional Manager of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), David Reid.

JCDC Looking to Add Stand-Up Comedy to Annual Festival

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), accepts a book on Miss Lou and Jamaica Culture from Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Professor Mervyn Morris (centre), at the launch of the Miss Lou Archives at the National Library of Jamaica on October 20. Chairman of the function, Dahlia Harris (left), observes the handover.

National Library of Jamaica to be Upgraded

Minister of Culture, Entertainment, Gender and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (Right), sharing a light moment with
Custos of Trelawny, Paul Muschett, on October 16 at a reception at the Melia Braco Hotel in honour of Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Entertainment, Gender and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (Right), sharing a light moment with Custos of Trelawny, Paul Muschett, on October 16 at a reception at the Melia Braco Hotel in honour of Jamaica's Olympic athletes.

Salute to Athletes a Fitting Tribute – Minister Grange

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (4th left) stands with the seven recipients of the 2016 Sam Sharpe Awardees, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 17. The awardees from left are: Educator, Irvin Atkinson; Mirriam Williams of the Western Mirror; Hotelier Doris Morgan; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mercedes Curry; Centenarian and former Nurse, Iris Denniston; Educator Vivian Douglas; and Football Coach, Tracy Reid.

Seven Receive Sam Sharpe Award

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Grange: Brian George was a great friend of Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Supreme Ventures President and CEO, Brian George. Minister Grange said: “Brian was a proud Trinidadian and also a great friend of Jamaica. He offered such outstanding support to Jamaican sports, culture, and other critical areas of national development, over the years — not only through the...

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

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Criminal Records of National Heroes to be Expunged

Cabinet has approved drafting instructions for legislation to expunge the criminal records of three of Jamaica’s National Heroes and one notable ancestral freedom fighter. Those who will be affected include National Heroes, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Samuel Sharpe and Paul Bogle; and Maroon Chief, Tacky. This was announced by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provides details about activities to celebrate the country’s athletes during a press conference on October 11 at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

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Gov’t to Celebrate Rio Athletes

The 2016 Olympic and Paralympic athletes will receive cash awards totalling $42 million in honour of their outstanding performances at the recent summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said the monetary reward is part of activities to celebrate the athletes’ rich medal haul. The three-day celebration will take place...

Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt (centre), wins the 100 metres in 9.88 seconds at the inaugural staging of the Racers Grand Prix held on Saturday (June 11), at the National Stadium in Kingston. Yohan Blake (left) placed third in 9.94 seconds, while Asafa Powell was fourth in 9.98 seconds. (File Photo).

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Statues for Bolt, Fraser-Pryce, Campbell-Brown and Powell

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has commissioned the production of statues of several track and field athletes, in honour of their outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican track and field. Four statues will be made of track and field stars Usain Bolt, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Asafa Powell over the next two years. They will...

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

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Participate in Heritage Week Celebrations

A series of events will be held across the island to celebrate National Heritage Week, from Saturday October 8 to Monday October 17. The events, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be held under the theme, “Our Heritage…Our Legacy…Our Strength.” Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange said...

President of the Senate, Sen the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (left), receives a petition from Mr. Steven Golding, President of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). The petition is requesting that President Barack Obama grant a Posthumous Presidential Pardon to the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey.

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PHOTO: Senate signs Marcus Garvey Petition

President of the Senate, Sen the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (left), receives a petition from Mr. Steven Golding, President of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). The petition is requesting that President Barack Obama grant a Posthumous Presidential Pardon to the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey.

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

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Grange: Time to Clear Garvey’s Name

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has welcomed a petition to the United States President Barack Obama to pardon National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey of his wrongful conviction. Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in 1923. However, Minister Grange says the Government of Jamaica is of the view that...