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

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...

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.

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Reggae Pioneers

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.

Event Organisers Reminded To Get Permits

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’.

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

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

Gender-Based Violence App to Be Launched This Year

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...

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’.

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PHOTOS: Dennis Brown Floral Tribute

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

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Areas Designated as Entertainment Zones to Be Announced Soon

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is to shortly announce some of the areas that are to be designated as entertainment zones. She made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (January 27) sitting of the House of Representatives, while providing an update on activities planned for Reggae Month, being celebrated in February. “We have started, for example, Olympic...

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Next Phase of Jamaica Music Museum Development to Be Announced in Reggae Month

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will make an announcement during Reggae Month outlining the next steps in the development of the Jamaica Music Museum. “We are in the final stages of a discussion with… the largest Reggae record company in the world to collaborate with us in developing the Jamaica Music Museum. We broke ground,...

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.

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‘I Love Jamaica’ Concerts Raise $200 Million

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has raised an estimated $200 million from its ‘I Love Jamaica’ concert series, aimed at supporting the country’s recovery efforts, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The concert series include events held in Jamaica and at venues overseas, supported by international artistes and the country’s reggae and dancehall music...

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.

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2026 Reggae Month Activities Launched

Activities for Reggae Month were officially launched at J. Wray and Nephew Limited head office in New Kingston, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, on Wednesday (January 21). This year is the 17th anniversary of the official declaration of February as Reggae Month by the Governor General. More than 60 events have been registered with the...

Executive Director at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

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Reggae Month 2026 Launch Set for January 21

The calendar of events in observance of Reggae Month 2026 will be unveiled at a media launch on Wednesday (Jan. 21). The function will take place at the New Kingston headquarters of title sponsors, J. Wray and Nephew Limited, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reggae Month will be observed from February 1 to 28 under the slogan: ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim'....