Etana Named First-Ever Reggae Month Ambassador as Jamaica Set to Roll Out More Than 60 Events
Award-winning reggae songstress Etana has been named the first official Reggae Month…
Jamaica Bids Farewell: Official Funeral for Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Set for December 17
Jamaica will bid farewell to one of its most beloved cultural giants…
‘I Love Jamaica’ Telethon & Virtual Concert Raises Over $65 Million for Hurricane Melissa Relief
Jamaica’s entertainment community has once again proven its power to unite the…
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Has Died at 81 — Jamaican Government Pays Tribute to a Fallen Legend
Jamaica and the global music community are mourning the loss of one…
Government Revamps “I Love Jamaica” Hurricane Relief Concert with New Date, Format, and Star-Studded Lineup
The Government of Jamaica has officially announced a revamped format and new…
“This Is So Offensive”: Jamaicans Divided Over Government’s Planned Hurricane Relief Concert Series
The Government of Jamaica’s newly announced “Jamaica Love” benefit concert series —…
Minister Grange Welcomes Athletes, Hails Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce as “The Best Woman Sprinter the World Has Seen”
Jamaica rolled out a warm homecoming on Monday (Sept. 22) as Minister…
Jamaica Music Museum to Get New State-of-the-Art Home as Culture Minister Breaks Ground on Facility
Jamaica’s rich musical legacy is about to gain a fitting home. The…
Government’s Planned One-Stop Shop for Entertainment Permits Faces Pushback from Kingston Mayor
Kingston’s mayor has pushed back firmly against a government proposal that could…
Millions on the Table: Entertainment Ministry Moves to Reclaim Unpaid Royalties for Artistes and Other Creatives Who Have Died
Millions of dollars in royalties belonging to Jamaican artistes who have passed…
Entertainment Minister Announces Formal Certification Courses, Including Artiste Management, for Music Industry Practitioners
Jamaica’s music industry is preparing to enter a new era of professional…
“Honour Us While We’re Alive” — Minister Grange Responds: Capleton Among Reggae Icons to Be Honoured at Grand Gala 2025
When reggae firestarter Capleton declared, "I would like to see more honour…
Reggae and Dancehall to Benefit from Government’s Newly Announced Creative Institute, Set to Open in September
In a bold move set to redefine the future of Jamaica’s cultural…
Vybz Kartel to Be Officially Crowned ‘King of the Dancehall’ at Reggae Sumfest 2025
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is set to receive one of the genre's…
Sprint Legend Usain Bolt Appointed Global Ambassador for Jamaica’s Tourism
Sprint legend Usain Bolt has officially added another title to his decorated…
Judge Denies Bail to Man Who Assaulted Nurse in Viral Video—Cites “Concerns for his Safety”
The man at the center of a viral firestorm that outraged a…
Jamaica Bids Final Farewell to Wellesley Bolt, Father of Sprint Legend Usain Bolt
The Thanksgiving service for Wellesley Bolt, father of Jamaican sprint legend Usain…
Music Fraternity Bids Farewell as Reggae Icon Cocoa Tea Laid to Rest in Emotional Thanksgiving Service
Beloved reggae singer Cocoa Tea was laid to rest on Sunday, April…
Minister Olivia Grange & Dr. Julius Garvey, Son of Marcus Garvey, Receive Key to the City of Lauderhill
Jamaica’s cultural impact resonated in Florida as The Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange,…
Marcus Garvey Vindicated: President Joe Biden Grants Historic Pardon to Jamaica’s National Hero
In a historic move, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden granted a posthumous…
Survey Reveals 63% of Jamaican Entertainers and Creatives Can’t Afford Life and Health Insurance
The news that more than 4,400 of Jamaica’s entertainers and creatives now…
Ghanaian King Declares Sizzla Kalonji Chief of Rastafari Repatriation to Ghana
In a powerful gesture of cultural unity and Afrocentric cooperation, King Nana…
Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange Hospitalised, Placed in Intensive Care Unit as Precautionary Measure
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, has been…
“Vulgar Attempt”: Minister Grange Scolds Mark Golding for Hijacking Beenie Man and Bounty Killer National Awards
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, has sharply…
Dancehall Icons Beenie Man and Bounty Killer to Receive National Awards
In a significant recognition of their contributions to Jamaican culture, veteran dancehall…
Jamaican Government to Launch Insurance Programs for Entertainment and Creative Practitioners This Year
In a groundbreaking move aimed at safeguarding the welfare of Jamaica's entertainment and creative practitioners,…
Creative Industry Holds Potential to Boost Jamaican Economy, Contributing Over $2.2 Billion in 2022
In the vibrant hub of Kingston lies the beating heart of Jamaica's creative sector. The…
Jamaica Generates Billions in Media Value from Bob Marley Biopic; Minister Proposes Creation of ‘Jollywood’
The Jamaican premiere of 'Bob Marley: One Love' biopic, held at the Carib…
Dennis Brown Tribute at Edna Manley College to Kick Start Reggae Month Celebrations
To commemorate Reggae Month 2024, a poignant tribute will be rendered to the…
Gully Bop Struggled With Stomach Cancer, Says New Report; Artiste To Be Laid to Rest This Sunday
The funeral arrangements for the late dancehall artist Robert Lee Malcolm, also known…
Recording Studio at Edna Manley College to be Named in Honour of Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Kingsley Michael 'Ibo' Cooper, co-founder of…
From Concert to Conspiracy: Queen Ifrica Links Chris Brown’s Show to Sinister Agenda
Speculations of diabolical influences unleashed in Jamaica after Chris Brown's performance have been swirling…
Transatlantic Slavery Reparations: Britain Owes Jamaica U$9.5 Trillion According to Report
Esteemed jurist Patrick Robinson has endorsed the estimated US$9.5 trillion as appropriate reparations owed by the United…
Decision to Honour Trinidad’s Machel Montano on Jamaica’s Independence Day Sparks Backlash
The decision to bestow the Key to the City of Kingston upon Trinidadian soca…
Minister Olivia Grange Calls for Review of ‘Bad Word Law’ After Bayka’s Arrest at Reggae Sumfest
Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, has…
Teejay and Ding Dong Support Sunshine Girls World Cup Campaign, Ahead of Chris Brown Concert
Embattled entertainer Teejay currently embroiled in a musical spat with disc jock and producer DJ…
Preserving a Cultural Icon, Leonie Forbes Collection Donated to the National Library of Jamaica
The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has received a significant donation of over 200…
Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange conferred with one of Ethiopia’s Highest Honours
Minister of Culture, Sports, and Gender Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has been awarded one…
Diplomatic Week 2023: Jamaican Gov’t advocates for Preferential Treatment for Cultural and Entertainment professionals travelling abroad
The Jamaican government is calling for preferential treatment for cultural professionals and…
Jamaican Government committed to establishing Reggae Hall of Fame Museum
The Jamaican Government has pledged to construct a state-of-the-art Reggae Hall of…
Jamaica’s Cultural and Creative Industries generates a whopping US$2.2 billion in earnings
Jamaica's cultural and creative industries generated a whopping US$2.2 billion in earnings…
Government announces Health Insurance Scheme for Reggae and Dancehall Creatives in Jamaica
In 2017, Minister of Entertainment and Culture Olivia "Babsy" Grange spoke at the funeral…
Haile Selassie’s Grandson To Visit Jamaica This Month For Meeting With Senior Officials
His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, grandson of the late Emperor…
