Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be looking to tap into the multi-million dollar global film industry as a major revenue earner for the country. “One area which we haven’t exploited and we intend to is the film industry. Globally, it is a massive industry, and Jamaica can certainly make its footprint in that,” he...

Sixteen local and international dance groups are ready to bring the heat to the finals of the World Reggae Dance Championship at the Independence Village on Thursday, August 4. Beginning at 8:00 p.m., the finalists will use larger-than-life dance moves and acrobatics to prove to the judges and audience alike that they should take home the coveted title. The competition,...

“It will be exciting; it will celebrate and showcase our culture; and it will be grand!” That’s the assurance of Culture Minister, the Honourable Olivia Grange as she announced details of the annual Independence Grand Gala which will take place at the National Stadium on Saturday,  August 6, beginning at 6 pm. According to Minister Grange, one thousand performers will...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange is calling for Jamaicans to give recognition to those who led the struggle against slavery and united as they did to overcome adversities. “I call on every Jamaican here... at home and across the diaspora to give due recognition to the strength and resolve of our ancestors who refused to...

The Honourable Olivia Grange, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, wishes to advise of the following updates on the planned activities for our Emancipation and Independence Celebrations: The Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre will re-open today (Wednesday, August 3) and remain open until Sunday, August 7. The admission to Independence Village is free of cost...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to promote peace, love and unity as part of the process of nation building. This urging comes from Senior Pastor of Hope Gospel Assembly in St. Andrew, Rev. Dr. Peter Garth, who was delivering the sermon at the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Service at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple on Windward Road in Kingston, on Sunday,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has advised that several adjustments will be made to the schedule of activities for Emancipation and Independence due to the impending inclement weather that is expected to affect the island, starting this evening. The Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre will be closed today, Monday, August 1, at...