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Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD (in wheelchair), accepts her Reggae Icon award from President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, during the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday (August 6). Sharing in the moment are: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and relatives of Mrs. Marley.
Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD (in wheelchair), accepts her Reggae Icon award from President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, during the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday (August 6). Sharing in the moment are: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and relatives of Mrs. Marley.

Rita Marley and Sizzla Honoured

Two of the nation’s stalwarts, Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD, and entertainer, Mr. Miguel Orlando Collins, also known as Sizzla Kalonji, have been honoured for their contribution to the development of the music industry by the Government of Jamaica. Both...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shakes the hand of President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, after announcing their commitment to partner in activities which will be held in recognition of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015-2024, at the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, at the National Stadium, on Tuesday (August 6).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shakes the hand of President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, after announcing their commitment to partner in activities which will be held in recognition of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015-2024, at the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, at the National Stadium, on Tuesday (August 6).

Events Begin to Recognise UN Decade For People of African Descent
Director of Entertainment at Secrets Resorts, operators of Breathless Montego Bay, Delrose Bahadure (left), in discussion with President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, during the AMR Jamaica Fest at Breathless Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6.
Director of Entertainment at Secrets Resorts, operators of Breathless Montego Bay, Delrose Bahadure (left), in discussion with President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Janet Silvera, during the AMR Jamaica Fest at Breathless Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6.

Hotel Highlights History and Culture for Visitors on Independence Day
President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares Finson (right), greets the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (left), when she arrived at the gallery, today (August 6). At second left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Mrs. Kenyatta is in the island with her husband, the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day State visit.
President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares Finson (right), greets the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (left), when she arrived at the gallery, today (August 6). At second left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Mrs. Kenyatta is in the island with her husband, the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day State visit.

First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery
President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, places flowers at the Shrine of the country’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at National Heroes Park, in Kingston, on August 6. Observing at left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The ceremony formed part of the itinerary of the President’s three-day State visit to the island. The President and Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta are special guests for the celebration of the 57th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. The President and Mrs. Kenyatta are scheduled to depart the island on Wednesday (August 7).
President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, places flowers at the Shrine of the country’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at National Heroes Park, in Kingston, on August 6. Observing at left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The ceremony formed part of the itinerary of the President’s three-day State visit to the island. The President and Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta are special guests for the celebration of the 57th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. The President and Mrs. Kenyatta are scheduled to depart the island on Wednesday (August 7).

Kenyan President Pays Tribute to Garvey

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), observes as President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru, signs the guest book at the Office of the Prime Minister, following a joint press conference, on Monday (Aug. 5). President Kenyatta is in the island for a three-day State visit.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Board Commissioner, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Carrole Guntley (right), present the winner of the JCDC 2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition, Joanna Walker, with a cheque for $1 million at the finals of the competition on Sunday (August 4) at the National Arena. Organised by the JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the competition unearths, develops and showcases the creative talents and cultural expressions of Jamaicans.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Board Commissioner, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Carrole Guntley (right), present the winner of the JCDC 2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition, Joanna Walker, with a cheque for $1 million at the finals of the competition on Sunday (August 4) at the National Arena. Organised by the JCDC, an...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, presents winning trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2019, Khamara Wright. Also pictured are 1st Runner Up AnnaKay Hudson (left) and 2nd Runner Up Chardonnae Parkins.
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Grange Congratulates Khamara; Encourages Young Women to Enter Festival Queen Competition

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