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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a press conference at the Ministry, on July 5. The Minister said the Government will have to reconsider the reopening of the entertainment industry.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a press conference at the Ministry, on July 5. The Minister said the Government will have to reconsider the reopening of the entertainment industry.

Government Reconsiders Reopening Of Entertainment Sector

The Government of Jamaica is reconsidering the reopening of the local entertainment sector, in light of information in the public about the operation of several entities. “On Thursday (July 2) we met with the entertainment sector here at the Ministry...
The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses a virtual press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston on Monday (June 29). ​
The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses a virtual press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston on Monday (June 29). ​

Gov’t Plans Gradual Reopening Of Entertainment Sector
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) does and elbow bump with the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, Mr Robin Levy as he presents her with a symbolic cheque of the JCCUL
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) does and elbow bump with the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, Mr Robin Levy as he presents her with a symbolic cheque of the JCCUL's J$4M contribution to Telethon Jamaica: Together We Stand. The six hour, virtual telethon raised funds to provide Jamaica’s frontline workers with equipment to battle COVID-19.

Credit Union League Gives J$4 Million to COVID-19 Telethon
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The Devon House Mansion

Devon House Makes Adjustments To Operations
2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Winner, Joanna Walker, performs her winning song, Taste and See, at the competition’s Grand Finale.
2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Winner, Joanna Walker, performs her winning song, Taste and See, at the competition’s Grand Finale.

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Minister Grange: Jamaica Festival Song Entries on Worldwide Music Subscription Services

In a major development, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced plans to take the top ten entries in the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Competition to the world. “I’m really happy to announce that we’re going to be on Amazon, Spotify, and all these other platforms, for the first time,” said Minister Grange...
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Minister Grange Mourns Passing of Former Permanent Secretary Alison McLean

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has been plunged into mourning this morning, upon learning of the death overnight of the former Permanent Secretary, Alison McLean. Minister, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said the news came as a shock: "This really breaks my heart. Alison was the consummate professional in a career which spanned academics, administration and regional service....
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Gaming Act To Be Finalised This Year

The proposed Gaming Act, which will facilitate the establishment of the Gaming Commission, is expected to be finalised this year. The new entity will result from the merger of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), and the Casino Gaming Commission. This is according to the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 16).
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No Opening Of Bars, Nightclubs And Other Areas Of Entertainment

In an effort to reduce and eliminate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government has restricted the opening of all bars, nightclubs and other areas of entertainment, effective March 18. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made this announcement during a press conference on Monday (March 16) at Jamaica House. “I know I am going to be criticised...
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Students from the Montego Bay Caribbean Christian School for the Deaf perform at a previously held Deaf Dance National Finals, a highlight of the annual National Festival of the Performing Arts Competition.
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All JCDC Events Postponed Until Further Notice Amid COVID 19

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) wishes to advise that in light of the recently confirmed imported cases of the novel corona virus (COVID 19) by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, effective Friday, March 13, 2020, ALL scheduled JCDC events are postponed until further notice. These events include: • All Festival of the Performing Arts Parish Finals island-wide •...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, places flowers at the grave of noted Reggae singer, Dennis Emmanuel Brown, CD, to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park, on February 1.
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PHOTOS: Dennis Brown’s 63rd Birthday

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, places flowers at the grave of noted Reggae singer, Dennis Emmanuel Brown, CD, to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park, on February 1.
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