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(FILE) A wide array of produce on display at last year
(FILE) A wide array of produce on display at last year's Augus’ Mawnin’ Market at the Independence Village, National Arena in Kingston. This year's Village will be open to the public from August 1 to 6, and will feature a number of family-friendly activities, including booth displays, food courts, lunch-hour concerts, a children’s village and nightly entertainment.

Independence Village from August 1 to 6

The 2019 Independence Festival Village, which showcases Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage, will be staged at the National Arena in Kingston from August 1 to 6. The village forms part of activities to mark Jamaica’s 57th year of Independence under...
Members of the Performing Arts Ministry of the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre perform a piece titled, ‘Heal our Land’, at the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Church Service, held yesterday (July 28) at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road in Kingston
Members of the Performing Arts Ministry of the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre perform a piece titled, ‘Heal our Land’, at the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Church Service, held yesterday (July 28) at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road in Kingston

Jamaicans Encouraged to Help Each Other
The Ministers Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (2nd right), and General Manager of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Lydia Rose (right), with the proud winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2019 Festival Song Competition, Raldene Dyer, who topped the finalists with his entry - ‘Big Up Jamaica’. He also copped the awards for ‘Best Performer’ and ‘Best Song Writer’. The presentation of prizes was made during the grand final at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston, on Saturday (July 27).
The Ministers Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (2nd right), and General Manager of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Lydia Rose (right), with the proud winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2019 Festival Song Competition, Raldene Dyer, who topped the finalists with his entry - ‘Big Up Jamaica’. He also copped the awards for ‘Best Performer’ and ‘Best Song Writer’. The presentation of prizes was made during the grand final at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston, on Saturday (July 27).

PHOTOS: Minister Grange, et al, at 2019 Jamaica Festival Song Final
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Pastor of Faith Deliverance Cathedral in Kingston, Bishop Herro Blair, on his arrival at the church for the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Service on Sunday (July 28). The service was part of celebratory activities being held under the theme:
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Pastor of Faith Deliverance Cathedral in Kingston, Bishop Herro Blair, on his arrival at the church for the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Service on Sunday (July 28). The service was part of celebratory activities being held under the theme: 'One Nation... One People'. Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

PHOTOS: National Emancipation and Independence Church Service
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre); Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (left) and Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, unveil the board depicting activities for the upcoming Emancipation and Independence celebrations in St. James . Occasion was the St. James Municipal Corporation’s official launch for Emancipation and Independence activities in St. James, which was held at Sam Sharpe Square on Thursday (July 25).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre); Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (left) and Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, unveil the board depicting activities for the upcoming Emancipation and Independence celebrations in St. James . Occasion was the St. James Municipal Corporation’s official launch for Emancipation and Independence activities in St. James, which was held at Sam Sharpe Square on Thursday (July 25).

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Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Committee, Orville Hill.
CultureEntertainment

JCDC Festival Song Final on Saturday

Eleven finalists will vie for the coveted title of 2019 Festival Song Winner in the grand final of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Jamaica Festival Song Competition. The event, which is free to the public, will be held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road, St. Andrew, on Saturday (July 27), beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 23. With the Minister are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
CultureEntertainment

Creative Industries Council Up and Running

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the National Cultural and Creative Industries Council is now up and running. Making her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 23, Ms. Grange noted that although only partly staffed, the Council has initiated actions in accordance with its seminal role – making...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 23. With the Minister are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Culture

Jamaica to Celebrate Centenary of Miss Lou

Jamaica is to celebrate the centenary of Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou) over a period of 100 days, with special activities across the country. These will be organised by various agencies, including the National Library of Jamaica, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the Bureau of Gender Affairs. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon....
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President of Kenya to Celebrate Jamaica’s 57th Independence

The Government of Jamaica is pleased to announce that His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, will pay a State Visit to Jamaica as special guest for the nation’s 57th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. The President will be accompanied by First Lady, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta and an official delegation. The visit also provides an opportunity to...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange CD, MP
Culture

Grange Pays Tribute to Ras Gerald Brissett

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of elder Ras Gerald Brissett, pioneer settler of the Sheshemane Land Grant in Ethiopia and President of EWF, Inc. Empress Taitu Local 43 in Kingston. Minister Grange has recognised Elder Brissett as the last living signatory of the Land Grant Deed given...
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Chair of the Emancifest Planning Committee, Natalie Neita (centre) interacts with Miss Emancifest contestants at the recent launch of Emancifest 2019 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. The contestants are (from left) Okeefa Hanson, Kemoy Perry, Kashieve Stewart and Octavia Anderson. Emancifest will take place on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium, Sligoville, St Catherine.
Culture

Thousands Expected to Attend Sligoville Emancifest

Thousands of Jamaicans and visitors to the island are expected to journey to the historic Sligoville community in St. Catherine on July 31 and August 1 for Emancifest 2019. The 12th staging of the annual event, under the theme ‘Where freedom meets culture…Preserving our culture’, will take place at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium. It will include a marching band display,...
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Manager for Agribusiness at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marlene Porter.
AgricultureCultureForeign Affairs

JAMPRO Leading Jamaican Trade Mission to Trinidad and Tobago

Seven Jamaican manufacturers and suppliers of food, personal care and irrigation products will be a part of a trade mission to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at increasing exports to regional markets. The engagement, to be led by executives of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), takes place from July 1 to...
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