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 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...

In anticipation of the full reopening of the entertainment sector, the Government has proposed a list of approved venues that will be made available at subsidised rates as a stimulus for the sector, which has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who said these...

The Government is engaged in discussions with entertainment stakeholders, with a view to agreeing on the appropriate protocols that could facilitate a limited reopening of the industry during the summer. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement on new coronavirus (COVID-19)-prevention measures in the House of Representatives on June 1. Mr. Holness said that...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government plans to invest in the entertainment industry. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (April 13, 2021), the Prime Minister also encouraged major stakeholders in the industry to join the Government in developing strategies for the delivery of their product; this as the industry is expected to attract many as the country transitions out of...

Young people are being encouraged to preserve the Jamaican culture and heritage, especially in these times of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This appeal came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during an address to declare open a virtual National Culture Clubs’ Conference, on Friday (March 26). Representatives from over 130 culture clubs islandwide attended the...

Writers, producers, musicians and persons who fall in the category of Entertainers are being reminded that proper estate planning is critical to securing generational wealth. Proper asset management, in addition to making a will, clearly outlines how property, including intellectual property, and funds should be distributed among family members. Deputy Administrator General at the Administrator General's Department (AGD), Stacie Ann...