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

Minister Grange Advises Creatives To Take Estate Planning Seriously

By: Latonya Linton, February 17, 2021

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is advising creative practitioners to take estate planning seriously particularly given the current uncertainties related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). She...

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

Entertainment Practitioners Encouraged To Sign On To e-Registry

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), and Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South, Mark Golding (left), tour the newly refurbished Trench Town Entertainment Park in St. Andrew South, following its official reopening on Friday (February 12).

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

6 years ago CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal Government

Gov’t Tightens Restrictions On Entertainment Events

As of Monday, August 24, the staging of small outdoor events will only be allowed on four specific days as the Government tightens restrictions in light of the continued breaches...

By: Alecia Smith, August 12, 2020

Outstanding Jamaican vocalist, Ken Boothe (centre), gives thanks after being being presented with a Reggae Icon Award at the 2020 Independence Day celebrations, held inside the National Arena on Thursday (August 6). Sharing the moment are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and President of the Senate, Senator, the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.

6 years ago CultureEntertainmentIndependence

Jamaicans Still Celebrate

The usual Independence Day Grand Gala, where thousands of persons would gather at the National Stadium decked out in the colours of the Jamaican flag – black, green and gold...

By: Ainsworth Morris, August 7, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Thursday (August 6).

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PM Calls On Entertainers To Encourage Patrons To Obey COVID-19 Protocols

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to entertainers to use their influence in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), by encouraging patrons to follow the country’s coronavirus...

By: Tanesha Mundle, August 7, 2020

Popular Jamaican singer, Marcia Griffiths, holds her Reggae Icon Award while performing at the televised Independence Day celebrations, held at the National Arena on Thursday (August 6).

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PHOTOS: Performances during the televised 2020 Independence Day celebrations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a moment with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left); and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Downsound Records, producers of Reggae Sumfest, Joe Bogdanovich, at last year’s event in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay in 2019. (FILE - Garwin Davis Photo)

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Virtual Reggae Sumfest A Major Boost For Jamaica – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the virtual staging of Reggae Sumfest 2020 was a major boost for Jamaica and the local tourism sector, with more than two million...

By: Garwin Davis, July 29, 2020

Member of the Entertainment Advisory Board in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Kamal Bankay (left), makes a point during a recent digital town hall hosted by the Local Government and Community Development Ministry.

6 years ago EntertainmentLocal Government

Entertainment Sector Urged To Comply With Protocols In Order To Move To Next Phase Of Reopening

Players in the entertainment sector are being implored to comply with the protocols put in place by the Government in order to move to the next phase of the gradual...

By: Charnele Henry, July 29, 2020

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left) presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to Buju Banton. The Reggae singer was named winner of the competition on Sunday (July 26) following a public vote.

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Buju Banton wins Jamaica Festival Song Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated the Reggae star, Buju Banton, on winning the 2020 Jamaica Festival Song competition. Buju Banton emerged...

By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, July 27, 2020

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her presentation in the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 14). Listening are: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

6 years ago CultureEntertainment

Minister Grange Transforms Festival Song Competition into a Global Event

The 2020 Jamaica Festival Song Album titled ‘Jamaica Festival 2020 Song Competition’ is now listed at number 13 on the Apple Music Reggae Album Chart. “This is great news for...

By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, July 22, 2020

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