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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, offers tribute at the celebration for the life of the late comedienne, Elva Ruddock, which was held at Jamaica College on Saturday (November 10).

Late Elva Ruddock Lauded for Contribution to Entertainment Industry

By: Ainsworth Morris, November 12, 2018

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has applauded the late comedienne, Elva Ruddock, for her sterling contribution to the development of Jamaica’s entertainment industry. At the...

Music Development Specialist of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Avory Crooks-Campbell.

JCDC Working to Get Festival Workshops Accredited

By: Shaquore Nicely, November 9, 2018

Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan González Mijares (right), points out features of the "altar" display at the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead) celebration held on Thursday (November 1) at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, Kingston. Looking on are Minister Consular, Embassy of the Republic of Chile, Roberto Alvarez (left); and the Ambassador of Chile, His Excellency Francisco Bernales.

Jamaican Foods Included in Mexican ‘Dia De Los Muertos’ Celebration

By: E. Hartman Reckord, November 6, 2018

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), has a word with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (right), at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service, held at the Fellowship Apostolic Church, Camp Road in Kingston, on Sunday (October 14). At centre is the Ministry’s State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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Culture Minister wants More Heritage Sites Recognised

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says she is seeking to have more of the nation’s heritage sites become recognised locally and internationally, as this will...

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State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), exchanges pleasantries with Dub Poet and Martial Artist, ‘Cherry Natural’ (left), during the launch of Legal Deposit Month 2018 on Thursday (October 11) at the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), downtown Kingston. Looking on is author, Marguerite Orane.

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Jamaicans Overseas Urged to Deposit Creative Works at National Library

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Director of Events Management and Production at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Gregory Simms

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Heritage Fest at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre

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Director, Community Cultural Development Services, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Vernon.

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By: Garwin Davis, September 21, 2018

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) stands next to the statue of Jamaica's late cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, at the unveiling in Gordon Town Square, St. Andrew, on September 7. The event coincided with the 99th anniversary of the birth of the late cultural ambassador, who was an acclaimed writer , poet, folklorist , educator and radio and television personality . She was affectionately known as 'Miss. Lou'. Sharing the moment (from left) are: sculptor, Basil Watson; Co-Executor of Miss. Lou's estate, Judge Pamela Appelt; Prime Minister's wife and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew , the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Miss Lou's son, Fabian Coverley.

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By: ALECIA SMITH, September 9, 2018

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