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Founder and Director of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsa duVerney (second right), presents a certificate of recognition to the Jamaica Public Service Company’s Corporate Communications Director, Winsome Callum (second left), at the media launch of the National Customer Service Week at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on September 5. Others (from left) are Stakeholder Relations Analyst at the JPS, Courtney Whyte; and Deputy Chairman of JaCSA, Richard Rowe.
Founder and Director of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Ilsa duVerney (second right), presents a certificate of recognition to the Jamaica Public Service Company’s Corporate Communications Director, Winsome Callum (second left), at the media launch of the National Customer Service Week at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on September 5. Others (from left) are Stakeholder Relations Analyst at the JPS, Courtney Whyte; and Deputy Chairman of JaCSA, Richard Rowe.

JCDC to Host Customer Appreciation Day

By: Chad Bryan , September 6, 2017
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) plans to host a Customer Appreciation Day to recognise stakeholders partnering with the entity to stage the festivities commemorating the country’s 55th Independence anniversary....
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)

Jamaica to Officially Commemorate Kendal Train Crash on September 1

By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport , August 31, 2017
Children enjoying the back-to-school treat hosted by the Holy Ghost Assembly Church of God in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on Friday, August 25.

Back to School Treat Staged For Children in Kitson Town, St. Catherine

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 27, 2017

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Culture Minister: Best Fireworks Show in Jamaica

Kingston, August 11, 2017 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said the fireworks shows to mark Jamaica’s 55 anniversary of Independence were...
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By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, August 11, 2017
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)
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Grange: Athletes are Doing Their Best

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated Ristananna Tracey on taking the bronze medal in the 400 metre hurdles at the IAAF World...
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By: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, August 11, 2017
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange.
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Fireworks on August 6 and 7

Jamaica  will  observe its 55th year on August 6 since becoming an independent nation in 1962, and celebratory activities leading up to that event have so far been impressive. However,...
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By: Rodger Hutchinson , August 4, 2017
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), listens as acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill, responds to a question at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on August 2.
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$180 Million Budgeted for Celebrations

A total of $180 million is being spent on the ‘Jamaica 55’ Emancipation and Independence celebrations islandwide. The activities are being spearheaded by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) under...
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By: Chris Patterson , August 3, 2017