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United Nations (UN) Secretary General, His Excellency, António Guterres (second right), listens as Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams (right), highlights the features of a cultural mural of reggae icon Bob Marley during a tour of the Artwalk in the Kingston Creative District, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill and former State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
United Nations (UN) Secretary General, His Excellency, António Guterres (second right), listens as Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams (right), highlights the features of a cultural mural of reggae icon Bob Marley during a tour of the Artwalk in the Kingston Creative District, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill and former State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

UN Secretary-General Notes Impact of Jamaica’s Cultural Heritage

Jamaica cultural heritage and the positive impact on the rest of the world was among areas highlighted by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, His Excellency António Guterres, during his recent working visit to the island. Former Minister of State in the...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, lays a floral arrangement at the statue of National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe during the annual Floral Tribute ceremony held in Sam Sharpe Square on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, lays a floral arrangement at the statue of National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe during the annual Floral Tribute ceremony held in Sam Sharpe Square on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).

Mobay Mayor Calls for Sam Sharpe to Be Taught in Schools
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the Labour Day tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 23). Samuel Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery. For his role, Sam Sharpe, who was a Baptist deacon, was hanged on May 23, 1832. He was named National Hero in 1975 for his efforts in liberating the enslaved peoples of Jamaica.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the Labour Day tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 23). Samuel Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery. For his role, Sam Sharpe, who was a Baptist deacon, was hanged on May 23, 1832. He was named National Hero in 1975 for his efforts in liberating the enslaved peoples of Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying Tribute for Sam Sharpe
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), in conversation with (from left) High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui and Chairman, National Council for Indian Culture in Jamaica, Vishu Tolan. Occasion was the annual Indian Arrival Day celebration, which was held at Chedwin Park on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine, on Sunday (May 14).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), in conversation with (from left) High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui and Chairman, National Council for Indian Culture in Jamaica, Vishu Tolan. Occasion was the annual Indian Arrival Day celebration, which was held at Chedwin Park on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine, on Sunday (May 14).

More Funds for Indian Arrival Day Celebrations
Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), listen as Tour Guide Anthony Johnson (right) provides information about Jamaica’s historical heritage during a tour of the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Sunday, May 14, shortly after the UN Secretary-General’s arrival in the island for a two-day working visit. Members of the Secretary-General’s team look on.
Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), listen as Tour Guide Anthony Johnson (right) provides information about Jamaica’s historical heritage during a tour of the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Sunday, May 14, shortly after the UN Secretary-General’s arrival in the island for a two-day working visit. Members of the Secretary-General’s team look on.

Nomination Document Being Drafted for Inscription of Seville Heritage Park on World Heritage List

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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, His Excellency, António Guterres (second right), listens as Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams (right), highlights the features of a mural of reggae icon Bob Marley during a tour of the Art Walk in the Kingston Creative District, downtown Kingston, on May 15. Also on the tour (from left) areTown Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill and State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica’s Culture Has Captivated the World – UN Secretary-General

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, His Excellency, António Guterres, has expressed admiration for Jamaica’s rich culture, which, he noted, has captivated the world for many decades. “The richness of your culture, of your music is something that has invaded the world. Jamaica-originated cultural products really are a huge export… . It is extremely important because Jamaica has a huge imprint on...
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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, His Excellency, António Guterres (right), tries his hand at drumming under the instruction of noted drummer, Herman Davis, aka “Bungo Herman” (left). Enjoying the moment is State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre). The Secretary-General and members of the UN and Ministry teams conducted a tour of the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road, St. Andrew, on May 15.
CultureForeign Affairs

PHOTOS: UN Secretary-General Tours Bob Marley Museum

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, His Excellency, António Guterres (right), tries his hand at drumming under the instruction of noted drummer, Herman Davis, aka “Bungo Herman” (left). Enjoying the moment is State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre). The Secretary-General and members of the UN and Ministry teams conducted a tour of the...
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Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), listen as Tour Guide, Anthony Johnson (right), provides information about Jamaica’s historical heritage during a tour of the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Sunday, May 14, shortly after the UN Secretary General’s arrival in the island for a two-day working visit. Members of the Secretary-General’s team look on.
CultureForeign Affairs

PHOTOS: UN Secretary-General Tours Seville Heritage Park

Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), listen as Tour Guide, Anthony Johnson (right), provides information about Jamaica’s historical heritage during a tour of the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Sunday, May 14, shortly after the UN...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a point at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday (May 11) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
CultureJIS Think TankLabour Day 2023

Volunteers Invited for National Labour Day Project

Corporate and public-sector entities and civil society groups are being encouraged to participate in the National Labour Day Project on Highway 2000. Volunteers are being asked to register with the National Labour Day Secretariat in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport by sending an email to labourday@mcges.gov.jm or calling 876-499-1090 or 876-398-4880. Labour Day will be observed on...
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