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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), examine certificates of title for lands transferred to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society (RCGBS). The presentation took place during the annual Commemorative Anniversary of the Coral Gardens Atrocity Against Rastafari, held in Albion, St. James, on Good Friday (April 3). Also pictured (from left) are RCGBS member, Lewis Brown (Ras Brown); Chief Executive Officer of the National Land Agency (NLA) and Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott; and RCGBS member, Pamela Rowe-Williams (Sistha Nanny).

Gov’t Hands Over Land Titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Good Friday (April 3), formally handed over land titles to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society (RCGBS), as restitution by the State for the 1963...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left) shares in conversation with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director General, Professor Khaled El-Enany (right), during an official dinner held at Jamaica House on April 2. Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

PHOTOS: Official dinner for UNESCO Director General

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard (seated left) and Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (seated right) sign the Declaration of Intent for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund on Thursday (April 2), at the Ministry's New Kingston offices. Observing the moment are Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (standing center); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (standing left) and UNESCO Director General, Khaled El-Enany.

Declaration of Intent Signed for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), engages in discussion with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Director General, Khaled El-Enany (left) at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (April 2).

PHOTOS: UNESCO Director General Calls On Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister

Caption: Chief Operating Officer of Seminole Gaming, David Hoenemeyer (left) recently presented a cheque valued at US$400,000 to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Sharing in the moment were Consul-General of Jamaica to Miami, Oliver Mair (second right), and Jamaica's Promise representative, Chris Benjamin (right).

‘I Love Jamaica’ Initiative Raises Us$1 Million

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), affixes her signature to the Instrument of Ratification for the UNESCO 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property on Thursday (April 2) at the Ministry in New Kingston. Looking on is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General, Professor Khaled El-Enany (seated second right). Also observing (from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe; Permanent Secretary, Dean-Roy Bernard, and Regional Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (right).

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Jamaica Strengthens Protection for Cultural Heritage

Jamaica has ratified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, strengthening protection of the country’s cultural heritage. The agreement aims to stop the illegal trafficking of artefacts, prevent illicit import/export and establish legal frameworks for the return of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Gov’t Proposes $20M Repair of Blue Lagoon Dock in Portland

The Government has proposed an allocation of approximately $20 million to repair the dock at the Blue Lagoon in Portland. Speaking during the Standing Finance Committee meeting of the House of Representatives on March 6 at Gordon House, where members reviewed the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, stated that the proposed...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame citation to veteran reggae artiste Ken Boothe (left), during the induction ceremony on Friday (February 27) at the National Area in Kingston. Sharing in the moment (background, from left) are singer and songwriter, Romaine Virgo and veteran reggae artiste, Marcia Griffiths.

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Jamaica Pays Tribute to Reggae Pioneers

The Government of Jamaica paid tribute to the legends who have contributed to the growth and development of reggae music at the annual Reggae Gold Awards on Friday (February 27). The function, held inside the National Arena in Kingston, culminated activities for Reggae Month. Heading the list of honourees was veteran singer Ken Boothe, who was inducted in the Jamaica...

Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Thomas Division, Deputy Superintendent Rohan Ritchie, signs an event permit at the Morant Bay Police Station on February 25.

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Event Organisers Reminded To Get Permits

Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Divisional Commander for St. Thomas, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rohan Ritchie, is reiterating the importance of permits for the staging of events. Speaking to JIS News following a meeting with event organisers and promoters at the Morant Bay Police Station on February 25, DSP Ritchie said that securing the required permits serves as a control...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address at the fifth staging of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Wednesday (February 25) under the theme ‘Careers in Music, Media, Publishing’.

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Expo Highlights Ownership and Business Skills for Jamaica’s Young Creatives

The fifth staging of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo, held on Wednesday (February 25), strongly emphasised the importance of young creatives prioritising ownership, intellectual property rights, and business literacy in the evolving music industry. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport partnered with the Island Music Conference (IMC) to stage the fifth edition of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

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Gender-Based Violence App to Be Launched This Year

A gender-based violence mobile application (app) will be launched this year to provide discreet access to emergency help, legal information, and support services for victims. The move is part of initiatives by the Government to eliminate domestic violence, said Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament for...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Monthly Sitting of Council on Tuesday (February 10) at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.

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KSAMC Sets March 6 Deadline For Carnival Event Licence Applications

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has urged promoters of Jamaica Carnival 2026 events to submit their applications and other requisite documents by March 6. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said applications received after this date will not be considered. The Jamaica Carnival season is slated to be held from April 8 to 14. Addressing the KSAMC’s...