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Outstanding Jamaican vocalist, Ken Boothe (centre), gives thanks after being being presented with a Reggae Icon Award at the 2020 Independence Day celebrations, held inside the National Arena on Thursday (August 6). Sharing the moment are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and President of the Senate, Senator, the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.

Jamaicans Still Celebrate

The usual Independence Day Grand Gala, where thousands of persons would gather at the National Stadium decked out in the colours of the Jamaican flag – black, green and gold – to celebrate the event, was this year replaced with...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Thursday (August 6).

PM Calls On Entertainers To Encourage Patrons To Obey COVID-19 Protocols

Popular Jamaican singer, Marcia Griffiths, holds her Reggae Icon Award while performing at the televised Independence Day celebrations, held at the National Arena on Thursday (August 6).

PHOTOS: Performances during the televised 2020 Independence Day celebrations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a moment with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left); and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Downsound Records, producers of Reggae Sumfest, Joe Bogdanovich, at last year’s event in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay in 2019. (FILE - Garwin Davis Photo)

Virtual Reggae Sumfest A Major Boost For Jamaica – Minister Bartlett

Member of the Entertainment Advisory Board in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Kamal Bankay (left), makes a point during a recent digital town hall hosted by the Local Government and Community Development Ministry.

Entertainment Sector Urged To Comply With Protocols In Order To Move To Next Phase Of Reopening

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left) presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to Buju Banton. The Reggae singer was named winner of the competition on Sunday (July 26) following a public vote.

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Buju Banton wins Jamaica Festival Song Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated the Reggae star, Buju Banton, on winning the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song competition. Buju Banton emerged winner of the competition on Sunday (yesterday) with his song titled, ‘I Am A Jamaican’ following a public vote. Minister Grange said she was happy with the decision to have...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her presentation in the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 14). Listening are: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

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Minister Grange Transforms Festival Song Competition into a Global Event

The 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Album titled ‘Jamaica Festival 2020 Song Competition’ is now listed at number 13 on the Apple Music Reggae Album Chart. “This is great news for our country and for the finalists,” said Minister Grange as she reacted to the news. The 2020 Jamaica Festival Song album entered the chart at number 15 and has climbed...

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Stakeholders In Entertainment And Creative Industries Encouraged To Sign Up For Benefits

Stakeholders in the entertainment and creative industries are being encouraged to sign up with the Government’s e-registry, in order to benefit from various incentives. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the call during her contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 14). “Practitioners who register with the e-registry,...

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2,000 Persons To Monitor Opening Of Day Cares, Entertainment Events

More than 2,000 persons will be engaged in communities across the island to monitor the operations of water attractions, amusement parks, day cares and small outdoor events during the two-week conditional reopening period for these activities from July 21 to 31. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure on Thursday (July 16); during the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the Ministry of Health and Wellness

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Nightclubs Remain Closed – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding the public that all nightclubs are to remain closed, as the ban on such establishments has not been lifted. “Nightclubs are not open, there is no order for nightclubs to operate and I just want to make that clear. The ban on the operation of nightclubs is still...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).

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$40-Million Support Package For Creatives And Athletes

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says $40 million has been approved by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for a special support package for creative and athletic practitioners who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “This is good news for our sectors. The greatest assistance that we can provide to...

Winner of the 2019 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Jamaica Festival Song Competition, Raldene “Loaded Eagle” Dyer.

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Members Of Diaspora Can Also Vote For Festival Song

The Jamaican Diaspora, for the first time this year, will be voting for their favourite 2020 Jamaica Festival Song. There are 10 finalists in this year’s competition, namely, veteran artistes Buju Banton (I am a Jamaican); Freddie McGregor (Tun up Di Sound); Toots & The Maytals (Rise Up Jamaica); Papa Michigan (Jamaica Dance); and L.U.S.T (Wave Di Flag); Odonald “Radix...