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Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, speaking during the agency’s digital quarterly media briefing on Monday (January 17).

Real Estate, Entertainment, Construction Fuel Jobs

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that three industries accounted for the largest increase in employment of 68.7 per cent, in October 2021. These, according to Director General, Carol Coy, are ‘Real Estate and Other Business Services’; ‘Arts,...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Dec.10.

No Permits Granted For Parties – JCF

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), greets Executive Chairman of BluShip Cargo and Freight Limited, Daren Miller, during the entity’s 2021 Corporate Linkages on the Trade in Cultural Goods semi-virtual media briefing, at the AC Marriott Kingston Hotel, on Thursday (November 25). Mr. Shaw was the keynote speaker.

Film Industry Earns US$236 Million

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents the winner’s trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021, Dominic Reid, following her coronation at the Little Theatre in Kingston on Sunday (August 1). Ms. Reid, a dental surgeon who represented Manchester, is the daughter of 1991 Festival Queen, Karlene Kelly-Reid. At left is first runner-up in this year’s competition, Miss Westmoreland, Nakinskie Robinson. The Festival Queen competition, which forms part of the Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations, is organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

PHOTOS: Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2021 Coronation

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

Preparations Underway for Jamaica 60

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Festival Song Album for Grammy Consideration

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the 2021 Jamaica Festival Song Album, featuring the 12 finalists in this year’s competition, is on the long list of entries for a Grammy Award. Minister Grange said: “That means that the Jamaica Festival Song album is being considered among the entries for the Best...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

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Virtual Celebrations for Jamaica 59

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is inviting Jamaicans to join the virtual celebration of the country’s 59th anniversary of Independence. With restrictions on live activities, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Minister Grange said that events will be broadcast on national television or online to allow the public to participate from the safety and comfort of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents High Commissioner for the Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno, with a copy of the book entitled ‘Usain Bolt Legend’ during a courtesy call at Gordon House on July 20.

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Nigerian Ambassador Visits Parliament (Photos)

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents High Commissioner for the Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno, with a copy of the book entitled ‘Usain Bolt Legend’ during a courtesy call at Gordon House on July 20.

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held on Tuesday (July 13) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

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Event Organisers Urged To Follow Established Protocols

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, is reminding organisers of events to follow the established guidelines and protocols that have been implemented by the Government for their staging. He reminded promoters that based on the size of their events, approvals should be received from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Office...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a special meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (July 8).

5 years ago Entertainment

Entertainment Sector To Be Monitored

The entertainment sector will be monitored over the coming weeks to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 protocols governing the operation of the industry. Speaking at a special meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation on Thursday (July 8), Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said there have been widespread breaches of the Disaster Risk Management Act by...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (JIS File Photo)

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Minister Grange introduces Gospel Star Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced major changes to the gospel song component of the annual Jamaica Festival. “Whereas in the past it was the Jamaica Gospel Song competition, this year it is the Jamaica Gospel Star competition,” said Minister Grange. She said the format of the competition has changed. Unlike its...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on June 22.

5 years ago Entertainment

PM Announces Protocols For Reopening Of Entertainment Sector

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness on Tuesday (June 22) announced special measures for the reopening of the entertainment sector. The protocols were crafted by the Ministries of Health and Wellness, Local Government and Rural Development, and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, working in tandem with industry practitioners. Mr. Holness, who was delivering a statement to the House of...