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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)

Grange: Noel Dexter’s Passing Leaves a Void

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Jamaican musicologist and composer, Noel Dexter. Minister Grange said: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of another of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is greeted by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (second right), at a floral tribute to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at National Heroes Park today (August 17). Also sharing the occasion (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams,

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Marcus Garvey

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), speaks to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (second right), about some of the country’s agricultural advancements. Occasion was a tour of the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Tuesday (August 6), during the 67th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. President Kenyatta and his delegation are in the island for a three-day State visit.
At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson. — Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), speaks to President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (second right), about some of the country’s agricultural advancements. Occasion was a tour of the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Tuesday (August 6), during the 67th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. President Kenyatta and his delegation are in the island for a three-day State visit. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson.

The Cockpit Country: An Environmental, Cultural and Historical Asset – PM Holness

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

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

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Grange Backs Jamaican Delegation to CARIFESTA

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is leading Jamaica’s delegation to CARIFESTA which begins on Friday (today) in Trinidad and Tobago. CARIFESTA — the Caribbean Festival of the Arts — is the largest cultural and artistic event to be staged in the Caribbean. Minister Grange says CARIFESTA presents an opportunity for Jamaican creatives to...

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.

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Hotel Highlights History and Culture for Visitors on Independence Day

Jamaica’s rich history and vibrant culture were on display at Breathless Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 6, as the resort celebrated the country’s 57th year of Independence. The event, dubbed AMR Jamaica Fest, exposed tourists vacationing at the hotel to an array of cultural activities, including dance, drumming, fashion, craft, music and a parade featuring the sound...

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.

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First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery

First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, toured the National Gallery of Jamaica’s Summer Exhibition, in downtown Kingston, today (August 6). Mrs. Kenyattawas accompanied by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She was introduced to some of the artists whose works are on display in the Gallery’s summer exhibition. Mrs. Kenyatta also listened to the...

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).

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Kenyan President Pays Tribute to Garvey

President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, today (August 6), placed flowers at the Shrine of the country’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at National Heroes Park, in Kingston. 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...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents a trophy to the DYNAMIX Team, which was crowned the winner of the 2019 World Reggae Dance competition held on August 3 at the National Arena in Kingston. Dynamix Team, which hails from St Catherine, also won the sectional prize for Best Local Group.

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PHOTOS: Minster Grange Attends World Reggae Dance Competition

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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Jamaica and Kenya to Collaborate in Sports, Culture, Tourism

Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya have signed four agreements, which will facilitate collaboration in sports, culture, tourism, among other areas. The signing followed a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (Aug. 5). President Kenyatta had...

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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PHOTOS: Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition

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...