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The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).
The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).

National Stadium Redevelopment an Investment in Country’s Athletes – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the National Stadium redevelopment project is an investment in the country’s athletes. She said it will provide first-class facilities for athletes to train and perform, while ensuring greater comfort...
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, embraces Old England Primary School student, Sanique Thompson, during the recent function to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held in Roxborough, Manchester.
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, embraces Old England Primary School student, Sanique Thompson, during the recent function to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held in Roxborough, Manchester.

National Heroes Must Be Celebrated in Schools – Custos Green
Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PHOTOS: Highlights of the 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay
A Japanese group performs at the International Reggae Day event, held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on July 1.
A Japanese group performs at the International Reggae Day event, held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on July 1.

Jamaica Celebrates International Reggae Day at Expo 2025 in Japan
Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) Development Manager, Jasheka Robinson, delivers remarks during a Disaster Management Workshop, which was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Monday (June 30). At left is workshop facilitator, Dr. Roberto Rivera. The workshop was held to highlight the critical role of libraries as safe spaces for families and communities during natural disasters.
Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) Development Manager, Jasheka Robinson, delivers remarks during a Disaster Management Workshop, which was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Monday (June 30). At left is workshop facilitator, Dr. Roberto Rivera. The workshop was held to highlight the critical role of libraries as safe spaces for families and communities during natural disasters.

Librarians Being Equipped to Safeguard Communities During Disasters

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Port Royal now a World Heritage Site

Port Royal has just been inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The decision to inscribe ‘The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal’ was made at the meeting of the World Heritage Committee now underway in Paris, France. In her video statement following the inscription, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said Jamaica...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left), and Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right), display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a partnership between the entities to beautify, maintain, and secure a part of Gold Street in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, André Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (June 23) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.
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KSAMC, JSE Partner to Improve Gold Street Under New MOU

A formal partnership to support downtown Kingston’s revitalisation has been sealed between the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the adoption and maintenance of a section of Gold Street, downtown Kingston, has been signed between the KSAMC and JSE. The agreement forms part of the KSAMC’s Cleaner...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
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Culture Ministry Partners with CMU to Establish Institute

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has forged a relationship with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) for the establishment of a Culture, Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Institute at the institution. “We will open the Institute in September of this year with a target of 500 learners. Our vision is to establish a premier institute that fosters innovation, growth...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2025, Afiya Birch-Gentles (centre), is flanked by first runner-up Shellese Hall (left) and second runner up Zidiann Wellington, during the coronation show held on Sunday (June 22) at Eltham High School in St. Catherine. Ms. Birch-Gentles will complete for the National Festival Queen title on August 2 at the National Arena in Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen Crowned

Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2025, Afiya Birch-Gentles (centre), is flanked by first runner-up Shellese Hall (left) and second runner up Zidiann Wellington, during the coronation show held on Sunday (June 22) at Eltham High School in St. Catherine. Ms. Birch-Gentles will complete for the National Festival Queen title on August 2 at the National Arena in Kingston.
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Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (centre), flanked by first runner-up, Miss Manchester, Shannoya Houston (left), and second runner-up, Miss Kingston and St. Andrew, Daindra Harrison, during the 2024 national coronation.
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Festival Queen Parish Coronations Continue This Weekend

The parish coronations for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition will continue this week with the crowning of Miss Clarendon, Miss St. Elizabeth, Miss St. Ann, and Miss St. Catherine. Board Commissioner at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and Festival Queen chairperson, Glenette Sinclair, told JIS News that the upcoming coronations are leading up to a riveting National Finals....
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