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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), celebrates after cutting the ribbon at the reopening of the newly renovated Rockfort Mineral Bath Complex in Kingston, on Thursday (August 21). Also sharing the moment (from left) are Supernumerary Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard; MP Candidate for Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell; Managing Director of Caribbean Cement Company Ltd., Jorge Martinez, and Chairman of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Orville Hill.

Rockfort Mineral Bath Reopens

The Rockfort Mineral Bath complex in Kingston, which was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has reopened to the public following extensive renovation work undertaken by Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL). The reopening follows the completion of the first phase of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth left), and Group President of Life, Health and Pension, Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin (fourth right), display a contract signed between the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Guardian Life Limited (GLL) on Tuesday (August 19) at the Ministry’s Office in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Supernumerary Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard; Director of Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, Joanne Archibald; Principal Director of Entertainment Policy Development in the Ministry, Gillian McDaniel; Assistant Vice President, Employee Benefits Sales at Guardian Life Limited (GLL), Nadine Pottinger; Acting Vice President, Employee Benefits Administration, GLL, Anjell Edwards; President at GLL, Meghan Miller- Brown and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe. The contract brings into life the Group Health Insurance for Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Plan.

Artistes Receive Health Cards

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents the Jamaica Festival Song Trophy to 2025 winner, Abigail ‘Abi-D’ Dunstan, who walked away with the coveted award for her entry - ‘Sweet JA’. The final of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition took place on Saturday (July 26) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew.

Abigail ‘Abi-D’ Dunstan Wins 2025 Festival Song Title with ‘Sweet JA’

Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PHOTOS: Highlights of the 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay

Black River Film Festival Creator, Dr. Ava Brown (left), makes a presentation to Public Relations and Communications Manager for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Fiona Fennel, during the recent staging of the Black River Film Festival held at Cloggy’s on The Beach in the St. Elizabeth capital.

Aspiring Film-Makers Urged to Focus on Preparation and Research

Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) Development Manager, Jasheka Robinson, delivers remarks during a Disaster Management Workshop, which was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Monday (June 30). At left is workshop facilitator, Dr. Roberto Rivera. The workshop was held to highlight the critical role of libraries as safe spaces for families and communities during natural disasters.

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Librarians Being Equipped to Safeguard Communities During Disasters

With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season under way, librarians and information professionals are being equipped to position libraries as critical havens for individuals and communities during natural disasters. This was facilitated during a Disaster Management Workshop – an initiative of the Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN), in collaboration with the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) and the Jamaica Library...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).

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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

Auditions for entry into the Tourism Entertainment Academy will be held at Grand-A-View Restaurant and Event Place in Montego Bay, from June 17-19, beginning 9:00 a.m.

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Tourism Entertainment Academy Opens Doors to Jamaica’s Top Talents in Reggae, Jazz and Comedy

Talented Jamaicans in Reggae, jazz and comedy are being invited to audition for entry into the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA). The TEA is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, being implemented by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) in partnership with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. It aims to prepare local entertainers, not just for...

The Herbert Morrison Technical High School band performs during the handover ceremony for high-end studio equipment donated by International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely recognised as “DJ Trauma”, on June 5.

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School In St. James Receives Studio Equipment from DJ

International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely known as “DJ Trauma”, has donated high-end studio equipment valued at US$10,000 to the music programme at Herbert Morrison Technical High School in St. James. The school has a robust music programme, which includes a band and choir, and has produced several notable musicians and artistes since its inception in 1978, two years...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Reggae Sumfest Remains Vibrant Platform That Elevates Rich Entertainment Culture – Minister

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that Reggae Sumfest remains a vibrant platform that celebrates and elevates Jamaica’s rich entertainment culture, both locally and internationally. In a statement delivered on her behalf by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (Western), Hon. Homer Davis, at the launch of Reggae Sumfest 2025, on...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

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Jamaica Looking to Unleash Potential of Entertainment

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica must leverage its position as a leading entertainment hub within the Caribbean to benefit the local economy. Speaking at a Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)-organised workshop dubbed ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ at the Sans Souci Resort in St. Mary on May 27, Minister Bartlett emphasised that Jamaica’s diverse offerings...

The Poko Loko Floating Bar located at Mahogany Beach in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, is back in operation.

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Poko Loko Floating Bar Attraction Back In Operation

The Poko Loko Floating Bar attraction in St. Ann, which was destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Beryl in August 2024, is now back in operation. The entertainment venue nestled off Mahogany Beach in Ocho Rios, St. Ann has been rebuilt and reinforced to withstand severe weather conditions. Owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anthony Warren, said that the loss,...