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President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, brings remarks at the launch of the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 31).

Billions in Media Value from Bob Marley Movie Premiere

The Jamaican premiere of ‘Bob Marley: One Love’, which was held at Carib 5 on January 23, has already generated billions of dollars in media value for the country, says President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. “Within...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on Sunday (January 28).

Gospel Music Will Be Part of Reggae Month Experience

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Philippe Beyer (second left) display the signed partnership agreement to support Reggae Month, following a ceremony held on Friday (January 26) at the Ministry’s offices, 4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston. Also present (from left) are Marketing Director, J. Wray & Nephew, Stefano Furini; Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon and Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard.

Culture Minister and J. Wray & Nephew Sign Partnership Agreement

Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard (right), attends the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission’s (JADCO) 15th anniversary service at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre in Kingston on Sunday, July 23. He is joined by Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams (centre) and Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes.

PHOTOS: JADCO’s 15th Anniversary Church Service

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated), plays the Conga drum, during the handover of musical instruments provided by UNESCO under its Participation Programme to the Youth for Arts and Recreational Development (YARD) Empire at UNESCO’s headquarters in Kingston on Thursday (July 20). She is joined by (from left), Programme Specialist for Culture, UNESCO Kingston Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Yuri Peshkov; Jayquan Marks and Kimaly Smith from YARD Empire; Founder of YARD Empire, Terri Salmon; Programme Manager, Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Maria Smith; Secretary, YARD Empire, Orville Hill; and Aniko Campbell of YARD Empire.

PHOTOS: UNESCO Hands Over Musical Instruments to YARD Empire

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is flanked by contestants in the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, at the presentation show held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on July 6.

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Jamaica Festival Song Album Available on Streaming Platforms

The 2023 Jamaica Festival Song album, featuring this year’s 11 finalists, is now live on the major streaming services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, and many others. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a statement to the House of Representatives on July 19. “This year, we have again targeted...

Finalists of the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition.

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Gospel Star Competition Begins on Sunday, July 9

Arrangements are being finalised for the staging of the Gospel Star Competition of the annual Jamaica Festival, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 9. The competition, which is produced by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be aired on CVM Television, Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica and...

Members of the Tivoli Gardens Drum Corps in performance.

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Summer Music Camp July 16 to 22

This summer, students will have the exciting opportunity to develop or hone their talent in music at the Jamaica Music in Schools’ Summer Music Camp. The one-week camp, from July 16 to 22, will take place at the Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville. It is being staged by the Organisation for Strategic Development in Jamaica (OSDJ) in association with the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and National Librarian at the National Library of Jamaica, Beverley Lashley (left), accept the representative deed of the Leonie Forbes Collection from Actress, Karen Harriot. The occasion was the handover of the Collection at the National Library of Jamaica, 12 East Street in Kingston, on June 14.

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Leonie Forbes Collection Donated to National Library

More than 200 pieces of archival material from the collection of late Jamaican actress, broadcaster and educator, Leonie Forbes, have been donated to the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ). The collection, comprising manuscripts, trophies, awards, photographs and newspaper articles and memorabilia were handed over on Wednesday (June 14) at a ceremony held at the NLJ, 12 East Street, Kingston. Ms....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 13).

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14,162 Event Permits Issued By JCF In 2022

A total of 14,162 event permits were issued by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 2022, a 938 per cent increase over the 1,364 permits issued in 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provided the figures during her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) shows off her vocal skills during the Labour Day concert on Tuesday (May 23) at Emancipation Park in New Kingston. Engaging the Minister is musical artiste Ritchie Stephens.

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PHOTOS: Labour Day Concert

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) shows off her vocal skills during the Labour Day concert on Tuesday (May 23) at Emancipation Park in New Kingston. Engaging the Minister is musical artiste Ritchie Stephens.

Members of the Royal Rangers Marching Band perform during the third annual Marching Band Festival staged by the St. James Chapter of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) at the Catherine Hall Stadium in St. James on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).

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Young People Show Off Musical Talent at Marching Band Festival

Eight marching bands comprising more than 400 youth from several at-risk communities across the island showed off their musical talents at the third annual Marching Band Festival on Tuesday (May 23). The Labour Day event, organised by the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) St. James Chapter, was held at the Catherine Hall Stadium in St. James. Scores of persons...