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Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer (right), presents a certificate and a Bluetooth Bob Marley headset to Pier 1 Disc Jockey, Michael McKnight, during the graduation ceremony for 40 disc jockeys and entertainment workers, at Pier 1, Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday, October 30.

Music And Entertainment To Boost Tourist Arrivals And Earnings

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government will continue to establish policies and programmes to boost tourist arrivals and earnings, through Music and Entertainment. In a speech delivered by Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, at...

Director and Cinematographer on the award-winning Jamaican short film, ‘Fight’, Gabrielle Blackwood (left), speaks at the launch of the European Union (EU) film Festival in June, at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. At right is Head of the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska,

October 4 Closing Date For Entries To Short Film Competition

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew meeting held on Thursday (August 29) at the Police Officers’ Club, St. Andrew. The Minister, who was the guest speaker at the meeting, spoke on the topic ‘Jamaica’s cultural heritage/assets and plans to further develop our creative industries’.

PHOTO: Minister Grange Addresses Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew Meeting

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Grange Calls Entertainment Industry Leaders to Discuss Response to Devastation in The Bahamas

Grange Launches 100 Day Tribute to Miss Lou

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, speaks at the inaugural Awards Banquet of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 31.

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PHOTOS: JCAP Inaugural Awards Banquet on August 31st

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, speaks at the inaugural Awards Banquet of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on August 31.

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Grange Pays Tribute Former Deputy PM Baugh – A Wonderful Person

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has given the following statement on the passing of the former Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr Kenneth Baugh. Minister’s Statement: “I’m very saddened by his passing. I really loved Dr Baugh dearly. He was one of the nicest individuals. As Minister, he was humble. As Deputy Prime...

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Grange: Noel Dexter’s Passing Leaves a Void

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Jamaican musicologist and composer, Noel Dexter. Minister Grange said: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of another of Jamaica's icons in music - Noel Dexter. Mr Dexter's choral compositions were quintessentially Jamaican and Caribbean in flavour. His impact...

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Grange Backs Jamaican Delegation to CARIFESTA

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is leading Jamaica’s delegation to CARIFESTA which begins on Friday (today) in Trinidad and Tobago. CARIFESTA — the Caribbean Festival of the Arts — is the largest cultural and artistic event to be staged in the Caribbean. Minister Grange says CARIFESTA presents an opportunity for Jamaican creatives to...

Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD (in wheelchair), accepts her Reggae Icon award from President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, during the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday (August 6). Sharing in the moment are: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and relatives of Mrs. Marley.

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Rita Marley and Sizzla Honoured

Two of the nation’s stalwarts, Alpharita Constantia “Rita” Marley, OD, and entertainer, Mr. Miguel Orlando Collins, also known as Sizzla Kalonji, have been honoured for their contribution to the development of the music industry by the Government of Jamaica. Both were awarded with Reggae Icon Awards during the Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium, on Tuesday...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), presents a trophy to the DYNAMIX Team, which was crowned the winner of the 2019 World Reggae Dance competition held on August 3 at the National Arena in Kingston. Dynamix Team, which hails from St Catherine, also won the sectional prize for Best Local Group.

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PHOTOS: Minster Grange Attends World Reggae Dance Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, presents winning trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2019, Khamara Wright. Also pictured are 1st Runner Up AnnaKay Hudson (left) and 2nd Runner Up Chardonnae Parkins.

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Grange Congratulates Khamara; Encourages Young Women to Enter Festival Queen Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is encouraging young women to “prepare themselves and enter the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition.” According to Minister Grange, young women will “benefit tremendously” in the competition which provides an opportunity for young women to explore their rich culture and heritage. Minister Grange said: “Each year, through the...