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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), looks on as Member of Parliament for St. James Southern and Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information, Nekeisha Burchell, lays a wreath on the grave of late reggae icon Dennis Brown. The wreath-laying ceremony was held at the National Heroes Park in Kingston on February 1, to commemorate the 69th birthday anniversary of the ‘crown prince of reggae’.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), looks on as Member of Parliament for St. James Southern and Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information, Nekeisha Burchell, lays a wreath on the grave of late reggae icon Dennis Brown. The wreath-laying ceremony was held at the National Heroes Park in Kingston on February 1, to commemorate the 69th birthday anniversary of the ‘crown prince of reggae’.

PHOTOS: Dennis Brown Floral Tribute

 
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).

Areas Designated as Entertainment Zones to Be Announced Soon
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).

Next Phase of Jamaica Music Museum Development to Be Announced in Reggae Month
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) shares a moment with 2026 Reggae Month Ambassador, Etana at the official launch for Reggae Month at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston on January 21.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) shares a moment with 2026 Reggae Month Ambassador, Etana at the official launch for Reggae Month at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston on January 21.

‘I Love Jamaica’ Concerts Raise $200 Million
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is joined by inaugural Reggae Month Ambassador and Recording Artiste, Etana (centre),and Managing Director of J. Wray and Nephew Limited, Daniel Caron, at the official launch for Reggae Month 2026, at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston, on January 21.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is joined by inaugural Reggae Month Ambassador and Recording Artiste, Etana (centre),and Managing Director of J. Wray and Nephew Limited, Daniel Caron, at the official launch for Reggae Month 2026, at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston, on January 21.

2026 Reggae Month Activities Launched

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and his wife and Speaker of the House, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right), take part in the service of celebration for the life of the late Hon. James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers, OM, inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Independence Park, on Wednesday (December 17). Also participating are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding.
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PM Says Jimmy Cliff Was a Cultural Giant and a Pioneer

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the late Hon. James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers, OM, was a cultural giant, a pioneer and one of the most important builders of Jamaica’s global identity. “Jimmy Cliff was more than a singer. He was more than a songwriter. He was more than an actor. He was more than a performer. Jimmy...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) addresses residents at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland on Saturday (December 13) during the Prime Minister
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Government Endorses Safe and Regulated Entertainment Activities

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has sought to reassure Jamaicans that there is no ban on festive celebrations. The Prime Minister was responding to rumours circulating on social media that citizens were prohibited from hosting parties during the Christmas season. Dr. Holness warned that misinformation has the potential to undermine public order. “There are those people…who are...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), and Chairman of the ‘Come Alive Collective’, Eric Hosin (left), present a cheque valued $17 million to Chief Executive Officer of the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood, and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kristin Cowan-Lyn. The donation, derived from the $28-million net proceeds of the CeCe Winans ‘More Than This’ concert staged on Emancipation Day, August 1, will support the hospital’s Ophthalmology Unit. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (November 26) at King’s House
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Net Proceeds of $28M From Cece Winans Gospel Concert Formally Handed Over to Beneficiaries

Net proceeds totalling $28 million from the CeCe Winans ‘More Than This’ concert, staged on Emancipation Day, August 1, have been formally handed over to beneficiaries from several local organisations, in support of sustained charitable initiatives. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (November 26) at Kings House. The concert attracted more than 15,000 patrons and showcased an outstanding...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), and Chairman of the Come Alive Collective, Eric Hosin (left), present a cheque for $17 million to Chief Executive Officer for the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood and Consultant Opthalmologist at the hospital, Kristin Cowan-Lyn. The donation, part of the proceeds from the CeCe Winans ‘More Than This’ concert, was handed over at King
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PHOTOS: Charities Benefit from Cece Winans ‘More Than This’ Concert

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), and Chairman of the Come Alive Collective, Eric Hosin (left), present a cheque for $17 million to Chief Executive Officer for the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood and Consultant Opthalmologist at the hospital, Kristin Cowan-Lyn. The donation, part of the proceeds from the CeCe Winans ‘More Than...
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Late reggae singer and international superstar, Jimmy Cliff
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Gov’t Accords Official Funeral for Musical Icon, Jimmy Cliff

The Government has accorded an official funeral to musical icon James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers, who passed away on Monday (November 24) at age 81. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement during a tribute in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25). She also revealed that the renowned global Reggae music standard bearer...
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Late reggae singer and international superstar, Jimmy Cliff
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The West Mourns the Death of Jimmy Cliff

Western Jamaica, particularly St. James, is mourning the loss of one of its favourite sons, reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who died on November 24 at age 81, after complications from pneumonia and a seizure. Mr. Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed the news in a statement posted across his social media pages, noting decades of influence and his enduring legacy as...
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