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Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson, speaks to JIS News about various initiatives being undertaken to boost the film industry.

Finalists Leave for France to Take Part in Film Festival

Jamaica’s Film Commissioner, Renée Robinson and finalists from the 2017 Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA)/Propella programme journey to France today (February 3), to participate in the week-long Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. It will be the first time that...

Permanent Secretary Denzil Thorpe, addressing a gathering at a welcome reception held recently following the arrival of a team of coaches from China who are now in the island conducting the first phase of a three-year Technical Cooperation Project on Sport.

Denzil Thorpe Appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe second right), shares a light moment with (from left): Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace; Chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and member of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Kamal Bankay. Occasion was the launch of Reggae Month at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 22). Mr. Thorpe delivered Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange's message.

Activities for Reggae Month Launched

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, examines sports memorabilia donated for the National Sports Museum. Occasion was the opening of a two-day textile conservation, preservation and exhibition workshop, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on January 17. Looking on (from left) are Director of Sports Monitoring and Development in the Ministry, Florette Blackwood; Canadian Sports Museum Consultant, Janice Smith; Conservation Officer, National Museum Jamaica, Colleen Nattie; and Director of the National Museum Jamaica, Dr. Jonathan Greenland.

Preservation of Culture and Heritage Vital – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), conducts the official draw for the INSPORTS Primary School football and netball competitions on January 15 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. Observing (from left) are Oberon “OB” Pitterson-Nattie, Ian “Pepe” Goodison and Sport Officer, INSPORTS, Kevin Morrison.

Sport Minister Emphasises Importance of Primary Competitions

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Emergency Powers Review Tribunal Established

Pursuant to Clause 38 of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2018, the Emergency Powers Review Tribunal has been Gazetted. The Members of the Tribunal are: Attorney at Law Ian Wilkinson QC, Former President of the Jamaica Bar Association Pastor David Henry, Pastor at the Swallowfield Chapel Justice Loyd Hibbert, Retired Supreme Court Judge The Tribunal will function under the auspices of...

Newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (right), in discussion with Team Leader, Jiang Lin (left), at a welcome reception for visiting Chinese coaches at the Chinese Ambassador’s residence in Kingston on January 11. Mr. Lin and other coaches arrived in Jamaica on January 11 for a 30-day training programme with local coaches and athletes in seven disciplines.

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Chinese Coaches Arrive

A team of Chinese coaches arrived in Jamaica on January 11 for a 30-day training programme with coaches and athletes in seven sporting disciplines. The coaches will provide technical assistance in the areas of swimming, synchronised swimming, badminton, gymnastics, volleyball, football and basketball. They will commence their first session today (January 12) with coaches and representatives of various sporting bodies...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange joins the Charles Town Maroon Council on stage as they perform at the celebration of the 280th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty with the British and the birthday of Captain Kojo.

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Accompong Town to Benefit from Economic Opportunities Programme –Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange says her Ministry will be expanding its Economic Opportunities Workshop programme to include the Maroon community of Accompong. Minister Grange was speaking in the community at a ceremony on January 6 to mark the 280th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty between the Accompong Town Maroons and...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, enjoys a performance at the official ceremony to mark the 280th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty between the Accompong Town Maroons and the British, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on January 6.

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Culture Ministry Pledges Full Support for Significant Milestones

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says in addition to the Maroon Peace Treaty celebration on January 6, the Ministry will provide maximum support to two other significant milestones this year. They are the 180th anniversary of full freedom, emanating from the 1834 Abolition Act; and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the labour riots...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (JIS File Photo).

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Minister Grange Praises Janice Budd’s all Round Contribution to Media

“With the death of Janice Budd, the media fraternity and the country have lost not just another journalist of worth but a woman who was at the forefront in changing the view of what the image of the female television presenter should be.” The comment of the Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport following the passing...

Interim Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill.

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Persons Encouraged to Enter 2018 Festival Song Competition

Professional and amateur singers are being encouraged to enter the 2018 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, which sets the tone for the island’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Speaking with JIS News, Interim Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill, said the competition is not restricted to only new talents but also professionals in the music industry. “We...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left); and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao, shake hands while displaying signed copies of the Jamaica/China Technical Cooperation Project on Sport Coaching at the signing ceremony held on October 23 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The exchange programme is slated to run from January 2018 to December 2020.

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First Set of Chinese Coaches to Arrive January

Jamaica will welcome the first set of Chinese coaches early January under a technical cooperation agreement between the Governments of both countries. They will work with local coaches and athletes in various disciplines, providing technical assistance and expertise. Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Chinese coaches will stay in the island for 30 days....