Government of Jamaica
Kingston, 22 April 2026 (JIS) - The Minister of National Security and Peace, the Honourable Dr Horace Chang, says that measures will be introduced to strengthen security at entertainment events and protect patrons. Opening the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21, he said that criminals…
Kingston, 16 April 2026 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said tonight, "I am left in a state of deep sadness having received the news that iconic Reggae singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is dead.” Mr Smith who was 80 passed after being hospitalised in…
Kingston, 13 April 2026 - The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has signed a Letter of Intent with Unesco to enhance cooperation in culture and the creative economy, with a focus on building resilience following natural disasters like Hurricane Melissa. The letter of Intent was signed the Minister…
Kingston, 2 April 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica today signed the Instrument of Ratification for the Unesco 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership…
Kingston, 3 March 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced plans for the farewell arrangements for the Reggae musician Sly Dunbar. Minister Grange said a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Most…
Kingston, 27 February 2026 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the annual celebration of Jamaica Day is an opportunity to instil patriotism, national pride, and a sense of loyalty for country among the youth. “We have to start at a very…
Kingston, February 26 (JIS) - The fifth staging of the Jamaica Creative Career Expo, held on Wednesday (February 25), strongly emphasised the importance of young creatives prioritising ownership, intellectual property rights, and business literacy in the evolving music industry. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport partnered with the…
Kingston, 12 February 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced details of the farewell to the late Reggae musician, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore. Minister Grange said a funeral service for the co-founder of the Third World band will be held on Thursday,…
Montego Bay, 27 January 2026 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has highlighted the deep cultural and ancestral connections between Jamaica and the Republic of Ghana, describing the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann as sacred ground where history, memory and identity…
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Kingston, 26 January 2026 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that the passing of the Reggae musician and record producer Sly Dunbar is “a great loss for the music”. Dunbar died on Monday (today) after a period of illness. Minister Grange…
Kingston, 22 January 2026 (JIS) - Activities for Reggae Month were officially launched at J. Wray and Nephew Limited head office in New Kingston, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, on Wednesday (January 21). This year is the 17th anniversary of the official declaration of February…
Kingston, 19 January 20206 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement on the passing of the Reggae musician Cat Coore. Minister's Statement "Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae Ambassador'. He…
Kingston, 12 December 2025 – A major Reggae concert will be held in South Florida in January to raise funds to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery programme. The event dubbed ‘Stay Strong Jamaica’ will take place on January 2, 2026 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida. It…