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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.

Take Advantage Of COVID-19

Soloists and small groups in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competitions should take advantage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This advice has come from the Director of Arts Development and Training at the JCDC, Andrew Brodber, during an interview...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 16).

No Opening Of Bars, Nightclubs And Other Areas Of Entertainment
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.
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.

All JCDC Events Postponed Until Further Notice Amid COVID 19
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a toast with Managing Director, J. Wray and Nephew, Jean-Phillipe Beyer (right), on Saturday
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a toast with Managing Director, J. Wray and Nephew, Jean-Phillipe Beyer (right), on Saturday's (February 29) opening day of the two-day Jamaica Rum Festival at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment is Senior Director, Public Affairs, J. Wray and Nephew, Tanikie McClarthy Allen (centre).

Tourism Minister Wants Rum Festival Expanded To Montego Bay
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Dennis Brown’s 63rd Birthday

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Dancers, Ackeria Smith and Marlon Tomlinson, perform at a party for tourists at the new port facility in Port Royal on Monday (January 20).
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Port Facility In Port Royal Can Be Used As Entertainment Venue

The Government has announced that the new port facility in Port Royal can now be used by interested persons as an entertainment venue. Closing the entertainment show that took place at the new port facility in Port Royal, where the first ship – Marella Discovery II – docked on Monday (January 20), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon....
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Minister Grange Mourns Outstanding Dancer, Barry Moncrieffe

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of the dancer and choreographer, Barry Moncrieffe. Minister Grange said he was “one of the finest male dancers we’ll ever see.” In a tribute this evening, Minister Grange said: “I am very sad to receive news of Barry Moncrieffe’s passing, only a...
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reaction of the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport to Toni-Ann Singh winning Miss World 2019
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Reaction to Toni-Ann Singh winning Miss World 2019

https://youtu.be/YBpmBHRQWUk Toni-Ann won the title in London today. Minister Grange said Toni-Ann is a most deserving winner. Minister Grange: “I am so happy for Toni-Ann. She is an outstanding young woman with a wonderful personality, a beautiful soul, and extraordinary talent. She represented Jamaica so well during this competition and now we all have an amazing new Miss World. Toni-Ann...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to observe Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Performing in the background is Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul.
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$10 Million To Initiate And Host Reggae Events For Visitors

The Government has committed $10 million to initiate and build out a major cultural product, which is intended to enhance the visitor experience through the streamlined infusion of reggae music. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the announcement during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities for Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Mr. Bartlett...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), share a moment with Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul (centre), during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme, ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Others (from left) are Councillor for the Havendale Division of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Dwayne Smith, who represented Chairman and Kingston Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Entertainment Advisory Board Chairman, Howard McIntosh.
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Work Commences On Fort Rocky As First Designated Entertainment Zone

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says work has commenced to build out Fort Rocky, outside Port Royal, as Jamaica’s first designated entertainment zone. Addressing Tuesday’s (December 3) launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Ms. Grange said that, additionally, the Ministry has identified at least three...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), demonstrates his dancing skills at the invitation of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events are slated for February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’.
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Grange Announces Plans To Establish Insurance Fund For Artistes And Musicians

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans by the Ministry to establish an insurance fund for performing artistes and musicians. Speaking at the media launch for Reggae Month 2020 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (December 3), the Minister said it is being proposed that provisions under the facility, being...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
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Minister Grange Elected VP of UNESCO General Conference

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has been elected a Vice-President of the 40th Session of the UNESCO General Conference which is underway in Paris, France. The General Conference, which happens every two years, brings together the 193 members of UNESCO to decide on the policies and work of the organisation. Minister Grange was...
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