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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 8
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 8

CHASE Fund Commits $120M to Early-Childhood Certification Programme

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has committed $120 million towards the certification of early-childhood institutions. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, during his contribution...
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation, Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska (standing) interacts with students of Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, which received funding for new classrooms, bathrooms and perimeter fencing under the European Union
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation, Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska (standing) interacts with students of Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, which received funding for new classrooms, bathrooms and perimeter fencing under the European Union's Poverty Reduction Programme (PRPII). The Government of Jamaica and the EU are committed to strengthening the collaboration and building a more effective partnership for growth and development.

Europe Day is May 9
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), share a light moment with Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris, during Tuesday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), share a light moment with Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris, during Tuesday's (May 1) launch of activities for Workers' Week and Labour Day 2018. The launch took place at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Labour Day National Projects in St. Ann and St. Catherine
Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Janet Omoleegho Olisa
Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Janet Omoleegho Olisa

Nigeria and Jamaica to Strengthen Relations
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)

$325, 000 for Top Schools at All-Age and Junior High Champs

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JA Looking to Have Port Royal and Cockpit Country Inscribed to UNESCO World Heritage List

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says nomination dossiers are being prepared for two more of the country’s heritage sites to be inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. She said these sites include Port Royal and the Cockpit Country. Ms Grange made the remarks during a speech read...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge (second right) with Dr Lucille Buchannan, Founder, Special Olympics Jamaica (second left); Mary Davis, CEO, Special Olympics International and Ali McNab, Chairman, Special Olympics Jamaica. Dr. Buchannan was presented with an award in recognition of her role as a founding member of the Special Olympics movement in Jamaica, yesterday (April 10) at the Special Olympics Multipurpose Court at Independence Park.
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Grange reaffirms the Government’s commitment to developing Jamaica’s Special Olympics programme

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has reaffirmed the Government of Jamaica’s commitment towards the development of the country’s Special Olympics programme. Minister Grange said that, over the years, the government, through the Sports Development Foundation has provided financial support to Special Olympics Jamaica by way of a monthly subvention of $292,400 and additional...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), is greeted by the University of Technology (UTech) President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie (right), at the opening ceremony of the President’s Knights Day on Thursday (April 5) at UTech’s Papine campus. At centre is the Dean, Faculty of Sports, UTech, Kamilah Hylton.
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State Minister for Sport Commends UTech

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has applauded the University of Technology (UTech) for conceptualising and hosting its inaugural President’s Knights Day. President’s Knights Day will be an annual event that celebrates and recognises the contributions students have made to the institution, especially in the area of sports. Speaking at the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
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Ministers Grange and Terrelonge Congratulate CARIFTA Teams

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has heaped praises on Jamaica’s highly successful team at the recently concluded Carifta Games, held in the Bahamas. Jamaica topped the medal table with a grand haul of 82 medals, comprised of 44 gold, 27 silver and 11 bronze. She said the outstanding performance by the team is a...
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Winner of the 2017 Jamaica Festival Queen competition, Dainalyn Swaby, is flanked by first runner-up, Naresha Jackson (left); and second runner-up, Ava-Gail Lindsay. Ms. Swaby emerged winner of the contest at the coronation ceremony held in August 2017 at the National Arena, in Kingston.
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New Deadline for Miss Festival Queen Competition 2018

The deadline for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition 2018 has been extended to Monday, April 16. Entry forms for the competition can be obtained on the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) website at www.jcdc.gov.jm, the JCDC Head Office at 3-5 Phoenix Avenue in Kingston, or at any JCDC parish office islandwide. Director of Marketing and Public Relations, JCDC, Stephen...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga cut the ribbon to officially open the Bustamante Museum at 24 Tucker Avenue, St Andrew on Thursday, March 22. Also photographed is State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, the Honourable Fayval Williams (partially hidden).
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Grange welcomes restoration of Bustamante Museum

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Gender, Culture, Entertainment and Sport, says she is “delighted” that the Bustamante Museum has been“returned to a state that is befitting of the man for whom it is named.” The Minister’s comments were made in a message delivered on her behalf by Laleta Davis-Mattis, Chairman of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, at a ceremony...
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