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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Mrs. Juliet Holness (second right), are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry (second left) and wife Meghan (left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), at the premiere of the Bob Marley movie, ‘One Love’, at Carib 5 in Kingston on January 23.

Bob Marley Movie a Boost for Local Tourism, Film-Making

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, says the Bob Marley ‘One Love’ movie is providing a massive international boost for the country’s tourism and film industries. He said that the film, which premiered in Jamaica on January 23 and later...

Percussionist, drummer and singer, Bongo Herman performs during the musical tribute to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the birth of late Reggae icon, Bob Marley, held at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on February 6.

PHOTOS: Bob Marley Tribute Concert

Director/Curator of the Jamaica Music Museum, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Herbie Miller.

Grounation Begins Sunday at IOJ Lecture Hall

Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.

Reggae Hailed as One of Jamaica’s Greatest Assets

President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, brings remarks at the launch of the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 31).

Billions in Media Value from Bob Marley Movie Premiere

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on Sunday (January 28).

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Gospel Music Will Be Part of Reggae Month Experience

Gospel music will be integrated in the month-long celebration of reggae, which will take place in February, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. Speaking at the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston on Sunday (January 28), the Minister informed that the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) will host a series of gospel...

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Jamaicans Encouraged to See ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

Jamaicans are being encouraged to go out and see the biopic of late reggae legend Bob Marley, which will open in theatres on February 14. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’, “is going to be huge… . It’s going to make Bob Marley and Jamaica larger than life”. “It’s...

Ardenne Lightning Drummers perform at the Reggae Month 2024 Church Service and launch held on Sunday (January 28) at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20. The Service was the first activity for Reggae Month, which will be observed in February under the theme, ‘Come ketch di RIDDIM’.

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PHOTOS: Reggae Month 2024 Church Service

Ardenne Lightning Drummers perform at the Reggae Month 2024 Church Service and launch held on Sunday (January 28) at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20. The Service was the first activity for Reggae Month, which will be observed in February under the theme, ‘Come ketch di RIDDIM’.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Reggae Month Church Service held on Sunday, January 28.

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Reggae Month 2024 to Begin with a Tribute to Dennis Brown

Reggae Month 2024 will kick off with a tribute to the Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Brown, at the Vera Moodie Concert Hall, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, on Thursday (February 1). Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange made the announcement while speaking at the Reggae Month Church Service held...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Philippe Beyer (second left) display the signed partnership agreement to support Reggae Month, following a ceremony held on Friday (January 26) at the Ministry’s offices, 4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston. Also present (from left) are Marketing Director, J. Wray & Nephew, Stefano Furini; Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon and Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard.

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Culture Minister and J. Wray & Nephew Sign Partnership Agreement

A $90-million partnership agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and J. Wray & Nephew Limited to provide support for Reggae Month celebrations. J. Wray & Nephew, a subsidiary of the Campari Group, will sponsor Reggae Month in cash and kind over the next three-years. The agreement was signed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia...

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

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Reggae Month to Be Launched January 28

Reggae Month 2024 will be launched at a church service on Sunday, January 28, at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20, at 9:30 a.m. The service, organised through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating Reggae’s Message of ONE LOVE’, aligning with the overarching theme for Reggae Month – ‘Come Ketch...

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PHOTOS: Premiere of Bob Marley Movie

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Mrs. Juliet Holness (second right), are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry (second left) and wife Meghan (left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), at the premiere of the Bob Marley movie ‘One Love’ at Carib 5 in Kingston on Tuesday (January...