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FRANKIE CAMPBELL, CHAIRMAN OF THE JAMAICA ASSOCIATION OF VINTAGE ARTISTS & AFFILIATES, BATS A REGGAE “WALK OF FAME” IN NEW KINGSTON!
Frankie Campbell— Frankie Campbell, Fab 5’s bass player and chairman of the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artists and Affiliates (JAVAA), is batting for Jamaican music to have its own Walk of Fame at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston. According to the musician, JAVAA has already tabled a proposal to the government requesting that the Emancipation Park in New Kingston be used as the location. However, the veteran believes the process is tiring as the powers that be are doing a lot of talking, but very little action. “Want our own Walk of Fame, and we are trying to get it in the park so that young people can come from primary school and say, who is this? And they can go home and research and find out. It’s important to us, and … Read entire article »
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FORMER JUNIOR MINISTER DAMION CRAWFORD, DISMISSES GAY RUMORS AIM AT HIM!
File Damion Crawford Damion Crawford has come out swinging against allegations that he is gay. The former junior tourism minister told THE STAR ONLINE that a letter containing the damning allegations about him was circulated at a People’s National Party (PNP) meeting on Sunday. “It’s not the first time rumors have been brought against me and it won’t be the last. I am sure of my heterosexuality and that’s all there is to it” Crawford told THE STAR ONLINE. Crawford argued that people do not throw stones at green mangoes and said the fact that people have set out to destroy his character indicates that he is viewed as a threat within the party. Crawford served for one term as Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew between 2011 and 2016. … Read entire article »
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FORMER GOVERNMENT MINISTER DAMION CRAWFORD, TO HOST OWN RADIO SHOW!
Popular figure Damion Crawford— Former People’s National Party (PNP) member of Parliament Damion Crawford has been given his own radio program. The nationally popular figure, who lost his bid to represent the party in the February 25 General Election, made the announcement via social media a short while ago. Crawford said: “A now the place mash up… they gave Damion Crawford a radio show. Him alone and the mic.. Crawford & Company and ur my company. It’s shelled.” When contacted by OBSERVER ONLINE Monday, Crawford was tightlipped about the name of the radio station that will host the programme, but said it will be “crazy”. “Oh my god, it’s about to get crazy,” he said. The program is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. … Read entire article »
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KINGSTON IS DESIGNATED A “CREATIVE CITY OF MUSIC” BY UNESCO!
Damion Crawford— State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment Damion Crawford has welcomed news that the push to have Kingston designated a Creative City of Music by UNESCO has yielded significant success. This comes on the heels of the official announcement by UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, that Kingston was among 10 creative music cities, which were designated this year. The designation resulted from a strategic partnership between the Tourism Ministry through the Entertainment Advisory Board … Read entire article »
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“DOWNTOWN KINGSTON ENTERTAINMENT ZONES ARE SET FOR FEBRUARY” SAYS ENTERTAINMENT MINISTER DAMION CRAWFORD!
Damion Crawford —- Junior minister in the entertainment ministry Damion Crawford says he expects that by next month car parks in downtown Kingston will be used as entertainment zones. Entertainment zones are areas that will be dedicated exclusively for entertainment events and represent an attempt to balance the need for venues that will not violate the Noise Abatement Act. Last year, Crawford announced that discussions were underway with the Urban Development Corporation, National Environment and Planning Agency and the Kingston and St Andrew Coporation to establish the Palisadoes and sections of downtown Kingston as the first entertainment zones. He says the ministry is awaiting an environmental report from NEPA in relation to the Palisadoes while the UDC’s permission for the downtown car parks is expected soon. In recent weeks residents of some communities in the … Read entire article »
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GOVERNMENT MINISTER DAMION CRAWFORD, SEES JAMAICA AS AN ENTERTAINMENT MECCA!
Damion Crawford— DAMION Crawford, minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, says with 20,000 entertainment event held last year, Jamaica has both comparative and competitive advantage as an entertainment mecca. The minister’s assertions came at the launch of Carlene Davis’s album launch — Dripping Blood — at the Redbones Blues Café, on Thursday. He says the entertainment industry should be considered among those that can contribute to the economic advancement of Jamaica. But, like other industries, must diversify to be competitive. “So, while we celebrate our dancehall and reggae acts, we should also celebrate gospel music and other genres of music,” he said. Crawford said any product that has good value, automatically had longevity, compared to short-term fads. “Whenever there is true quality, over time, like cream, it rises to the top. What … Read entire article »
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NO GENERAL CONSUMPTION TAX (GCT) ON TEMPORARY IMPORTS TO JAMAICA – GOOD NEWS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY!
By Daraine Luton— Importers of goods for temporary use are set to benefit from the removal of general consumption tax (GCT) on such items starting Wednesday when the amended GCT Act takes effect. The provision, according to Senator Sophia Fraser-Binns, will be a major boost for the cultural and entertainment sub-sectors, which now pays GCT on such items. “The filmmaker, the person who will be bringing in goods for any kind of entertainment activity, now knows that there is no double taxation taking place. They know that they can bring in that which they need for their event without having to concern themselves about taxes,” Fraser-Binns said. The overhaul of the GCT regime is a requirement under Jamaica’s four-year extended fund facility with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MOVING CULTURE FOWARD The provision, which Fraser-Binns said would greatly assist the cultural and entertainment sub-sectors, states that no … Read entire article »
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A NEW BIOGRAPHY ON BOB MARLEY LAUNCHED AT HIS MUSEUM IN KINGSTON!
By Basil Walters— Lindsay Donald (right), author of Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks, presents a copy to Damion Crawford, junior minister of entertainment and tourism, at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston in Thursday. (PHOTO: JOSEPH WELLINGTON)—- ANOTHER Bob Marley biography is on the market. The latest, Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks, by Jamaican born, London-based Lindsay Donald, was launched locally Thursday at the Marley Museum in Kingston. Donald presented a copy to Damion … Read entire article »
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