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The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

Virtual Symposium Being Held In Honour Of Marcus Garvey

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has partnered with the Consul of Jamaica in Namibia to stage the ‘Afrikan Unity- The Spinal Chord’ virtual symposium, from August 17 to 20. The event is being held to commemorate the...
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) in discussion with (from 2nd left) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Horace Dalley, who represented the Leader of the Opposition during Friday’s (August 6) flag raising ceremony at Statue Park, just outside the National Stadium in Kingston. The event was among the activities marking the country’s 59th Independence Day Anniversary.
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) in discussion with (from 2nd left) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Horace Dalley, who represented the Leader of the Opposition during Friday’s (August 6) flag raising ceremony at Statue Park, just outside the National Stadium in Kingston. The event was among the activities marking the country’s 59th Independence Day Anniversary.

PHOTOS: Most Hon. Andrew Holness attends Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the National Stadium
Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Civic and Community Affairs Committee, Hanover Municipal Corporation, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, gives her remarks at a civic ceremony commemorating Jamaica’s 59th year of Independence, held at Bustamante Square, Lucea, Hanover on August 6.
Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Civic and Community Affairs Committee, Hanover Municipal Corporation, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, gives her remarks at a civic ceremony commemorating Jamaica’s 59th year of Independence, held at Bustamante Square, Lucea, Hanover on August 6.

Hanover Celebrates Independence with Civic Ceremony in Lucea
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (seated, centre, front row), is flanked by citizens who received the St. James Municipal Corporation Spirit of Independence and Mayor’s Special Awards, during the municipality’s Independence Day Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, which was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Friday (August 6).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (seated, centre, front row), is flanked by citizens who received the St. James Municipal Corporation Spirit of Independence and Mayor’s Special Awards, during the municipality’s Independence Day Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, which was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Friday (August 6).

16 Awards Presented in St James Parish Independence Celebrations
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents the winner’s trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dominic Reid, following her coronation at the Little Theatre in Kingston on Sunday (August 1). Ms. Reid, a dental surgeon who represented Manchester, is the daughter of 1991 Festival Queen, Karlene Kelly-Reid. At left is first runner-up in this year’s competition, Miss Westmoreland, Nakinskie Robinson. The Festival Queen competition, which forms part of the Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations, is organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents the winner’s trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dominic Reid, following her coronation at the Little Theatre in Kingston on Sunday (August 1). Ms. Reid, a dental surgeon who represented Manchester, is the daughter of 1991 Festival Queen, Karlene Kelly-Reid. At left is first runner-up in this year’s competition, Miss Westmoreland, Nakinskie Robinson. The Festival Queen competition, which forms part of the Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations, is organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

PHOTOS: Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021 Coronation

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Preparations Underway for Jamaica 60

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that preparations are in high gear to mark the country’s 60th anniversary of Independence in 2022.   “We are already on our way with the Jamaica 60 logo, which was selected through a competition,” she said in a video message aired at the National Emancipation and Independence thanksgiving service held...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)
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Virtual Celebrations for Jamaica 59

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is inviting Jamaicans to join the virtual celebration of the country’s 59th anniversary of Independence.  With restrictions on live activities, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Minister Grange said that events will be broadcast on national television or online to allow the public to participate from the safety and comfort of...
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National Independence Church Service This Sunday

The virtual National Service of Thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 183rd anniversary of Emancipation and 59 years since Independence will take place on Sunday (August 1), at the Portmore Gospel Assembly, St. Catherine at 9:00 a.m. The service, organised through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be held under the theme: ‘Jamaica 59: Stronger Together’. Guest preacher will...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents a trophy to the winner of the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, Reggae artiste, Stacey Scarlett Bryan (left), at a virtual presentation show held Thursday (July 22) at the National Indoor Sports Centre, Kingston. Looking on is Digicel Brand Marketing Manager, Reshima Kelly-Williams. The Reggae artiste also received a cheque for $3 million.
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Reggae Artiste Stacey Scarlet Bryan Wins Festival Song Competition

Reggae Artiste Stacey Scarlett Bryan’s entry, ‘Jamaican Spirit’ was voted the top song in the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition. The singer also received a trophy and a cheque for $3 million, presented by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and Digicel Brand Marketing Manager, Reshima Kelly-Williams, at a virtual presentation show held on Thursday...
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Winner of the 2019 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition, Raldene ‘Loaded Eagle’ Dyer. (File Photo)
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Festival Song Winner To Be Named On July 22

Twelve finalists will vie for the coveted title of the Festival Song winner in the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition 2021. The virtual event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 22 beginning at 8:30 p.m. It will be streamed live on the JCDC’s website, www.jcdc.gov.jm, Facebook and YouTube. The Festival Song...
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Dancer, Social Media influencer and one of the finalists in the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, Kevaughn Scott, famously known as “DB”, gives an energetic performance of his song, “Love Jamaica My Land” on Thursday, July 15. The showcase was live-streamed on the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) website, YouTube and Facebook platforms.
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PHOTOS: Jamaica Festival Song Competition Finals for 2021

Dancer, Social Media influencer and one of the finalists in the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, Kevaughn Scott, famously known as “DB”, gives an energetic performance of his song, “Love Jamaica My Land” on Thursday, July 15. The showcase was live-streamed on the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) website, YouTube and Facebook platforms.
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