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Student at The Mico University College, Tevin Gibbons (left); Head Girl, Oberlin High School, Shania Lawrence (centre); and Deputy Head Girl, Oberlin High School, Okeelia Bryan, perform a song entitled, ‘Redemption Song’, at the launch of Jamaica Day on Thursday (January 31), at Hope Botanical Gardens, in Kingston.
Student at The Mico University College, Tevin Gibbons (left); Head Girl, Oberlin High School, Shania Lawrence (centre); and Deputy Head Girl, Oberlin High School, Okeelia Bryan, perform a song entitled, ‘Redemption Song’, at the launch of Jamaica Day on Thursday (January 31), at Hope Botanical Gardens, in Kingston.

Schools to Celebrate Jamaica Day February 22

Schools across the island will join in the national observation of Jamaica Day, on Friday, February 22, under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Embracing Positive Values…Visioning Inclusive Education for a better Jamaica’. The day was officially launched on Thursday (January 31),...
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right), greets her counterpart Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture from Ghana, the Honourable Catherine Afeku upon her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Saturday (January 26). Minister Afeku is in Jamaica for the Caribbean launch of the “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” for Africans in the Diaspora.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right), greets her counterpart Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture from Ghana, the Honourable Catherine Afeku upon her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Saturday (January 26). Minister Afeku is in Jamaica for the Caribbean launch of the “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” for Africans in the Diaspora.

PHOTO: Minister Grange Welcomes Ghanian Minister of Culture and Arts to Jamaica
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left) listens as the Minister of Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Ghana, Her Excellency Catherine Afeku invites Jamaicans to make a pilgrimage to the African continent, starting with Ghana, at least once in their lifetime. Minister Grange announced that Jamaica was giving support to Ghana
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left) listens as the Minister of Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Ghana, Her Excellency Catherine Afeku invites Jamaicans to make a pilgrimage to the African continent, starting with Ghana, at least once in their lifetime. Minister Grange announced that Jamaica was giving support to Ghana's Year of Return initiative.

Grange: Jamaica gives support to Ghana’s Year of Return
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) embraces the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, after he announces financial support towards the further development of the Jamaica Music Museum. Looking on is Director/Curator of the museum, Mr Herbie Miller.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) embraces the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, after he announces financial support towards the further development of the Jamaica Music Museum. Looking on is Director/Curator of the museum, Mr Herbie Miller.

Grange Welcomes Tourism Ministry’s Support Towards Development of Jamaica Music Museum
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, speaks at the Reggae Month 2019 launch held on Sunday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, speaks at the Reggae Month 2019 launch held on Sunday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront.

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Reggae Films in the Park begins on Friday at Emancipation Park

More than 150 Reggae festivals are held annually in countries around the world, and the fans of artistes who perform on them want to know more about them and about how they make their music. Accordingly, film makers have been producing hundreds of documentaries that introduce the artistes, tell their stories and share their music, creating a new genre of...
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Grounation Examines Dancehall

The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) kicked off its 2019 Grounation series on Sunday (February 3), with a discussion session on the music and culture of dancehall. The event was held at the entity’s headquarters at East Street, downtown Kingston. Grounation, organised by the Jamaica Music Museum (JMM) at the IOJ, is an educational and cultural community outreach programme held annually...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) shares a light moment with the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett at the launch of Reggae Month 2019, being organised by both ministries. February is Reggae Month.
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Grange: UNESCO High Official to Celebrate Reggae Month in Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has announced that the most senior official with responsibility for culture at UNESCO will be her special guest for Reggae Month in February. Minister Grange made the announcement of Ernesto Ottone Ramirez’s visit at the launch of Reggae Month 2019 on Sunday. Mr Ottone Ramirez, the former Culture...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right); and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), outline activities at the Reggae Month 2019 joint launch, held yesterday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, at the Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront.
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Several Activities Planned for Reggae Month

Reggae films in the Park (Linstead and Ocho Rios), a Gold Reception and Awards Ceremony, and a panel discussion are among the many events scheduled to take place during February, which is observed as Reggae Month. Other activities will include a street concert, exhibitions and a birthday celebration for the late reggae icon, Bob Marley. The activities have received financial...
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Students of Portmore Missionary Preparatory School, in St. Catherine, performing a dance, titled ‘Dutchy Bangarang’, during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun’ festival family show, held in August, 2018, at the National Arena, Kingston. The annual Mello-Go-Roun’ features the best of the best in the Performing Arts.
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JCDC Auditions for Performing Arts Competition Begin Jan. 21

Islandwide auditions for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) National Performing Arts Competition will commence on Monday, January 21. The competition constitutes five major areas of the arts, including music, speech, dance, traditional folk forms and drama. On Monday at 9:00 a.m. auditions in the areas of music, speech and dance will take place at the St Luke’s Anglican Church...
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Grange mourns Troy Caine

Kingston 11 January 2019 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has expressed sadness at the passing of the Political Historian and Analyst, Troy Caine. Mr Caine was a member of the Board of Management of the National Library of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, at the...
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