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PAST FESTIVAL SONG WINNERS ARE UNHAPPY WITH THE CANCELLATION OF THE COMPETITION!
By Stephanie Lyew— It is unfortunate that one of the longest running events for Jamaica’s Independence celebrations, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Festival Song Competition, has been cancelled for 2017. For persons in and around the Jamaican Diaspora, the competition, though entertaining, is also seen as a meaningful commemoration to the country’s culture and talent. Entries for the competition were accepted as early as September last year, but word of its cancellation became known only two months … Read entire article »
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“POOR QUALITY OF ENTRIES” FORCED CANCELLATION OF FESTIVAL SONG COMPETITION, ACCORDING TO THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT!
BY HORACE HINES— Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange at the Decameron Montego Bay Beach Hotel in St James, on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Philp Lemonte) — Olivia “Babsy” Grange, minister of culture, gender affairs, entertainment and sports, said the overriding factor that influenced the decision to scrap the festival song contest this year was the poor quality of the entries. She was speaking to the Jamaica Observer at the launch the Montego Bay Jerk Festival at Decameron Montego Bay Beach Hotel … Read entire article »
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2017 GRAMMY NOMINEE RAGING FYAH, NAMED “JAMAICA’S REGGAE MUSIC AMBASSADOR!”
From South Florida Caribbean News— Adding to the prestigious honor of being nominated for 2017 Best Reggae Album by the Grammy committee, Pele, Demar, Anthony Watson, Courtland “Gizmo” White and Kumar collectively known as Raging Fyah add “Jamaica’s Reggae Music Ambassador” to their numerous honors. It was indeed a proud moment for the self contained band to officially proudly represent their country to the world, ” We have said this many times before, and it rings true to who … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S MUSIC MOGUL CHRIS BLACKWELL, ADVISES JAMAICANS TO “PROTECT THE MUSIC!”
By Richard Johnson— Top: Chris Blackwell Bottom: Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange sharing a moment with music mogul Chris Blackwell. (Photo: Karl McLarty)— JAMAICA has the distinction of being one of three countries whose music is heard, played, and enjoyed globally. That observation came from music mogul Chris Blackwell, who noted the other two countries are the United States and the United Kingdom. This, he stated, is something Jamaicans should be proud of and protect, attributing the popularity of the Jamaican music brand to the messages conveyed in the lyrics and music during the first 10 to 15 years of its popularity. Blackwell was speaking at the launch of Rebel Salute, held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St Andrew on Monday. He lauded reggae artist and event promoter Tony Rebel and his team … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S PRIME MINISTER ANDREW HOLNESS SAYS “INSTITUTIONS MUST BE IN PLACE TO PRESERVE THE NATION’S HISTORY!”
by Latonya Linton —___+ Photo: Michael Sloley: Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, look at memorabilia on display at the opening of a museum honoring the life and work of late reggae icon Peter Tosh at the Pulse Centre, Trafalgar Road on October 19. Story Highlights Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says institutions will have to be put in place to protect and preserve the nation’s history. Holness said places such as the Peter Tosh Museum will play such a role in preserving the culture of the country. The establishment of the museum was made possible through support from the Wysinco Group, Melia Braco, The Spanish Court Hotel, Downsound Entertainment, and the Chicago-based Art On the Loose museologists. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. … Read entire article »
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FREDDIE McGREGOR IS NOMINATED FOR MAJOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD IN COLOMBIA!
Freddie McGregor— REGGAE singer Freddie McGregor has been nominated for the ‘Guachupac de Oro award in Colombia. The award — presented by the Colombia Negra Foundation — honors people whose actions, creations and effort contribute to the development, promotion and increased knowledge about Afro-Colombian, Afro-American and African culture. Olivia Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, said the singer “truly embodies what the award is all about”. “Freddie, like many of Jamaica’s entertainers, continues to be purveyors of positivemusic that uplifts and brings people of all races together. The ministry is proud to support his nomination and delighted to provide funding to enable him and his band to participate in this event,” she said. McGregor and his ‘Big Ship’ Band will be representing Jamaica at two shows, September 22 and 24, in Bogota as … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA SIGNS A CULTURAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MEXICO!
MEXICO CITY, Sep. 11, CMC – A cultural cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), has been signed between Jamaica and Mexico – symbolizing a commitment between the cities of Kingston and Chetumal to work towards the enhancement and development of their cultural and creative industries. Jamaica’s Minister of Culture and Entertainment, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, who is currently in Mexico said that under the MOU, the parties will focus on several activities. “Such as the promotion of artistic and … Read entire article »
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KINGSTON’S HISTORIC HALF-WAY-TREE CLOCK TOWER DAMAGED BY FIRE!
THE historic Half-Way-Tree clock tower was yesterday damaged in an early morning fire. It was not clear up to last night what was the cause of the fire. Public relations officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks, said that he was unable to say what caused the fire. “When fire personnel arrived at the scene, the base of the clock was packed with garbage,” Ebanks said. This iconic landmark has since 1913 been the main arrival and departure point for Kingston, from the days of the ‘horse and buggy’ before motor vehicles, and the demarcation line for downtown and uptown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston Angela Brown Burke, in a release shortly after the incident, said it would do its part to preserve the historic landmark and appealed to citizens to allow the authorities … Read entire article »
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THE 1st ANNUAL SKA & ROCK STEADY FESTIVAL IN KINGSTON, NOVEMBER 26!
BY RICHARD JOHNSON— Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett (left) greets conceptualizers of the festival Julian ‘Jingles’ Reynolds, while Colin Leslie of Sounds and Pressure looks on. (Lionel Rookwood)— Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett and his culture and entertainment counterpart, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, have called for more Jamaican entertainment events with international appeal. The joint statement was made yesterday at the launch of the One World Ska and Rocksteady Music Festival at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The event … Read entire article »
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THE WEATHER DAMPENS “EMANCIPENDENCE” CELEBRATIONS IN JAMAICA!
A strengthening tropical wave caused postponement to several activities slated as part of Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Emancipation and Independence celebrations yesterday. According to a release from Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, the adjustments to the schedule were due to the “inclement weather that was expected to affect the island”. As a result, the Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre is closed until further notice. The Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Coronation slated for last night was postponed to a date to be announced. The Aunty Roachy Festival and the Fashion Greets Music Show scheduled for today as well as the Festival Bandwagon and other planned activities across the island organised by the JCDC, are postponed until further notice. Where applicable, tickets will remain valid for the … Read entire article »
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