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Reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff, listens attentively to the tributes at his IRIE FM Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony in Somerton, St. James, on February 12.

Minister Says Renaming of Street in Honour of Jimmy Cliff Long Overdue

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the proposed renaming of Montego Bay’s famed Gloucester Avenue (Hip Strip) in honour of reggae legend, Jimmy Cliff, is befitting and long overdue. In a message, read by Special...

Minister Grange Hails Reggae Grammy Nominees

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third right), interacts with participants in the Joy to the World Christmas Concert, held at King’s House on Sunday, December 4. The concert was hosted by Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen Hosts Christmas Concert

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right), shares a laugh with (from left) Sponsorship Director of Reggae Marathon 2016, Dianne Ellis; Chairman of Reggae Marathon, Richard Lake; and Race Director, Alfred Francis, as they look at the Bob Marley and Rita Marley trophies to be awarded to winners of the Reggae Marathon. Occasion was the launch of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K event on October 20, at the Eden Gardens Resort and Spa, St. Andrew. The event will be held from December 1 to 3 in Negril, Westmoreland.

Some 3,000 Competitors from 35 Countries for Reggae Marathon

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange shares a photo opportunity with triple Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt and CEO of KLE Group Limited, Gary Matalon at the grand opening of the first franchise of the Usain Bolt Tracks and Record restaurant in Ochi Rios, St Ann on Wednesday, September, 14, 2016.

Usain Bolt Tracks and Records franchise good for Brand Jamaica – Grange

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Grange: Brian George was a great friend of Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Supreme Ventures President and CEO, Brian George. Minister Grange said: “Brian was a proud Trinidadian and also a great friend of Jamaica. He offered such outstanding support to Jamaican sports, culture, and other critical areas of national development, over the years — not only through the...

10 years ago CultureEntertainment

Musical Greats to pay Tribute to the Late Prince Buster

The Honourable Olivia Grange has announced that the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in partnership with the family of the late Prince Buster, will host a special tribute to the legendary Ska icon at the Institute of Jamaica Auditorium on Saturday, September 24, 2015, beginning at 4 pm. Among those confirmed to perform at the tribute are: Ernie...

10 years ago CultureEntertainment

Grange Congratulates Freddie McGregor on being Nominated for Colombia’s Prestigious Award

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange has congratulated Freddie McGregor on his nomination for the ‘Guachupé de Oro’ award in Colombia saying, that “he truly embodies what the award is all about.” The award which is presented by the Colombia Negra Foundation honours people whose actions, creations and effort contribute to the development, promotion and increased...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), plays the piano at the recently opened Marley Music Room at the GraceKennedy/Parade Gardens Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, on Water Lane, in Kingston. Surrounding the Minister are students from the Holy Family Primary and Infant School and the Dupont Primary School. Looking on (from fourth left) are Director of Cultural Policy, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Marisa Benain and Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Foods, Mrs. Andrea Coy. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony on September 14.

10 years ago CultureEntertainmentYouth

Inner-City Children to Benefit from Marley Music Room

Children from inner-city communities in Kingston are to benefit from the opening of the Marley Music Room at the GraceKennedy/Parade Gardens Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, in downtown Kingston. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony held at the centre on Water Lane on September 14. The Marley Music Room is a partnership between the Bob Marley...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Honourable Ruel Reid, plays a popular Bob Marley song on the Piano for students from the Holy Family Primary School. Looking on are Marisa Benain, Director, Cultural Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Andrea Coy from Grace Kennedy Limited.The group was at the Official Opening of the Bob Marley Music Room on September 15, 2016 in Kingston.

10 years ago CultureEntertainment

“Marley Music Room will Prepare Next Generation of Musicians” – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has commended the Bob Marley Foundation and the Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation on having the vision to establish the Marley Music Room in Parade Garden, Kingston. “I applaud you on this initiative – the Marley Music Room, which will help to prepare the next generation of musicians....

(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995

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Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

The Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO has secured close to J$10 million to fund development projects in the areas of Culture, Gender, Youth and Science. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Chairman of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, the Honourable Olivia Grange. Addressing the first meeting of the new Board of...

10 years ago Entertainment

Grange Mourns Iconoclastic Prince Buster

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement on the passing of Jamaican ska legend Prince Buster. Minister’s statement follows: “It is with regret that I learn of the passing of the iconoclastic Prince Buster — a true stalwart in the development of Jamaican popular music. “Those such as myself, coming...