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Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica congratulates Professor Li Shaowen from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, on his piece ‘Woods’ at the opening of the ‘Conveying the Heart’ exhibition at the Olympia Gallery on Thursday, as His Excellency Nui Qingbao, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, looks on.

‘We want to Make Art Accessible to all our Citizens’ says Minister Grange

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....

(Centre) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean and (left) Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, Director, Community Cultural Development Services at JCDC share a photo opportunity with the winners of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Spirit of Independence Competition at the Awards Ceremony. The event was held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Devonshire, Devon House in Kingston.

Grange Commends Private and Public Sector for Displaying Spirit of Independence

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean (centre) looks on as Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Vernon (left), presents the winning trophy to Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Jengelley, for copping the Best Decorated Business Office in the Private Sector. Occasion was the Spirit of Independence Awards Presentation ceremony at the Devonshire in St. Andrew, today (September 15). In keeping with the 2016 Jamaica Festival theme, ‘Let’s Get Together and Feel Alright’, local businesses and government agencies were encouraged to display their ‘Spirit of Independence’ by decorating their offices in a window dressing competition, while parish council offices were encouraged to decorate their various town squares.

Independence Display Champions Named

Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), plays the piano at the recently opened Marley Music Room at the GraceKennedy/Parade Gardens Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, on Water Lane, in Kingston. Surrounding the Minister are students from the Holy Family Primary and Infant School and the Dupont Primary School. Looking on (from fourth left) are Director of Cultural Policy, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Marisa Benain and Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Foods, Mrs. Andrea Coy. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony on September 14.

Inner-City Children to Benefit from Marley Music Room

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Honourable Ruel Reid, plays a popular Bob Marley song on the Piano for students from the Holy Family Primary School. Looking on are Marisa Benain, Director, Cultural Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Andrea Coy from Grace Kennedy Limited.The group was at the Official Opening of the Bob Marley Music Room on September 15, 2016 in Kingston.

“Marley Music Room will Prepare Next Generation of Musicians” – Grange

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We Have to Document Our History – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has commended Chris Gayle on the publication of his biography and urged more Jamaicans to document their history. “Congratulations Chris! I am indeed happy that you decided to share your story with the world. For a very long time we’ve heard concerns from various quarters that we’re losing much...

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Grange Congratulates Freddie McGregor on being Nominated for Colombia’s Prestigious Award

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange has congratulated Freddie McGregor on his nomination for the ‘Guachupé de Oro’ award in Colombia saying, that “he truly embodies what the award is all about.” The award which is presented by the Colombia Negra Foundation honours people whose actions, creations and effort contribute to the development, promotion and increased...

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Grange Hails Icon Cecil Cooper

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has hailed the artist, singer and art educator, Cecil Cooper, as a “cultural icon who has been an active participant in the development of Jamaican art for more than fifty years.” Mr Cooper passed away yesterday (Thursday). He was 70. Minister Grange said: “Cecil dedicated 50 years of...

(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995

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Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

The Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO has secured close to J$10 million to fund development projects in the areas of Culture, Gender, Youth and Science. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Chairman of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, the Honourable Olivia Grange. Addressing the first meeting of the new Board of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Dr. Warren Blake (left), welcome Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson, on her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on September 13. The Ministry hosted a welcome ceremony at the airport for six Maximising Velocity and Power (MVP) track club athletes; Coach, Stephen Francis, and other team members, who were returning to the island after competing in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the IAAF Diamond League series in Europe.

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Gov’t Committed to Development of Athletes – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to ensuring that the country’s athletes have access to first-class training facilities and adequate support to facilitate their development. She was addressing a welcome reception for athletes from the Maximising Velocity and Power (MVP) track club, at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, (3rd right), Minister of Education and Culture for the State of Quintana Roo, Jose Alberto Alonso Ovando (3rd left), Reggae singer Kymani Marley (centre) at unveiling of Bob Marley statue in Chetumal, Mexico. Also pictured is Jamaica

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Grange signs Cultural MOU with Mexican State, Unveils Marley Statue

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange is in Mexico where she signed a cultural cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education and Culture in the State of Quintana Roo. According to Minister Grange, “the MOU commits the cities of Kingston and Chetumal to work together more closely towards our common goal —...

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Minister Grange Congratulates Diamond League Champions

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange has congratulated Diamond League champions Elaine Thompson and Stephenie Ann McPherson. Thompson set a meet record of 10.72 seconds to win the 100 metres race in Brussels today (Friday). Christania Williams, Simone Facey and Natasha Morrison finished 3rd, 6th and 8th respectively. Today’s victory enabled Thompson to win the women’s...