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...

One company and six individuals were presented with Sam Sharpe Awards by the St. James Parish Council at a civic ceremony held today, October 17, at Sam Sharpe Square, in Montego Bay. The recipients are: 100 year old Iris Denniston, for service in the field of Health; Vivian Douglas and Irvin Atkinson for their contribution to Education; Football Administrator and...

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,...

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...

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...

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.