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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
January 2 07:24 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the o...
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US pledges continued support for Haiti
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US pledges continued support for Haiti
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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) –  The United States (US) has promised to continue playing a role in the future of Haiti while Pope Leo XIV, a fervent adv...
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
Hydropower innovation powering sections of St Elizabeth as 90% of customers now with electricity
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NEPA halts seven major projects in 2025 crackdown
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January 2 12:14 AM
Overbuilt Kingston
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ASAJ eyes junior pool of talent for Los Angeles Olympics
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January 2 12:12 AM
ASAJ looks to youth pool for LA 2028
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Legacy Isle bounces back with dominant win in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
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Grange pays tribute to late veteran broadcaster Alma Mock Yen
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Grange pays tribute to late veteran broadcaster Alma Mock Yen
December 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange says she is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of veteran ...
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Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff to held on December 17
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Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff to held on December 17
December 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The official funeral of late reggae icon Jimmy Cliff will be held on Wednesday, December 17, at the National Indoor Sports Centre be...
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Jimmy Cliff to be accorded official funeral – Grange
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Jimmy Cliff to be accorded official funeral – Grange
November 25, 2025
Musical icon Jimmy Cliff will be accorded an official funeral by the Jamaican Government. Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange made the announcement T...
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Stella Maris Dance Ensemble stages 32nd season this weekend
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Stella Maris Dance Ensemble stages 32nd season this weekend
November 21, 2025
The Stella Maris Dance Ensemble will stage its 32nd Season of Dance at The Little Theatre on Saturday, November 22 at 8 pm, and Sunday, November 23 at...
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Jamaica secures seat on UNESCO executive board
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Jamaica secures seat on UNESCO executive board
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) executive board, securin...
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#MelissaAftermath: Grange announces international fundraising concert series for recovery
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#MelissaAftermath: Grange announces international fundraising concert series for recovery
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says her ministry will be leading a series of fundraising concerts on the island and across t...
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Gov’t advances Green Paper on culture, entertainment and creative economy
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Gov’t advances Green Paper on culture, entertainment and creative economy
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —A Green Paper on the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy was tabled in the House of Representatives...
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WATCH: Culture Minister underscores importance of Jamaica Food and Drink Festival
September 28, 2025
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival plays a significant role in providing a platform for the isl...
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Tokyo 2025: Grange congratulates Seville, Thompson and Clayton
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Tokyo 2025: Grange congratulates Seville, Thompson and Clayton
Sport minister commends Fraser-Pryce and Jackson
September 14, 2025
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says Oblique Seville hit his stride magnificently for himself and Jamaica when he ...
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Grange calls on PNP to indicate what action it will take against Norman Scott
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Grange calls on PNP to indicate what action it will take against Norman Scott
September 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Member of Parliament for St Catherine Central, Olivia Grange, is calling on the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to indicat...
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Grange pleased with erection of Usain Bolt statue in Falmouth
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Grange pleased with erection of Usain Bolt statue in Falmouth
August 31, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica -- Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, on Friday visited the redesigned fountain at Falmout...
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Gov’t to reintroduce centralised permit system for entertainment events
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Gov’t to reintroduce centralised permit system for entertainment events
August 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government is looking to reintroduce a centralised permit system for entertainment events held islandwide. Minister of Culture, ...
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Holness has created an environment that enables women – Grange
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Holness has created an environment that enables women – Grange
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Cabinet Minister and St Catherine Central Member of Parliament (MP), Olivia 'Babsy' Grange says the Prime Minister Andrew Holness-...
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National Stadium redevelopment to be completed in 2029
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National Stadium redevelopment to be completed in 2029
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The National Stadium’s redevelopment work is set to be completed in 2029. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the Sports min...
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National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy to get Cabinet approval – Grange
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National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy to get Cabinet approval – Grange
June 29, 2025
The Cabinet will, at its next meeting, be asked to approve the tabling of the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy as a...
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It has hit a nerve says Grange
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It has hit a nerve says Grange
June 24, 2025
Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, has acknowledged that the recent news that several of Jamaica’s most prominent track and field athletes intend to, o...
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Jamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum dies at 68
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Jamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum dies at 68
Grange expresses shock and sadness
June 1, 2025
Jamaican boxing great Mike McCallum, a Hall of Fame fighter who held world titles in three weight classes, has died. McCallum died suddenly on Saturda...
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Grange chides Golding for ‘no class’ comment towards Dr Charles
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Grange chides Golding for ‘no class’ comment towards Dr Charles
May 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gender Minister Olivia Grange is chastising Opposition Leader and People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding for his com...
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Grange says Gov’t resolute in efforts to protect females, urges multi-stakeholder effort
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Grange says Gov’t resolute in efforts to protect females, urges multi-stakeholder effort
May 21, 2025
While noting that the Government is taking a series of legislative steps to reduce instances of violence against women and children, Gender Affairs Mi...
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Minister says country is a divine gift and Jamaicans should protect it
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Minister says country is a divine gift and Jamaicans should protect it
May 19, 2025
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has charged Jamaicans to honour their responsibility to protect the country. Refere...
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Grange pays tribute to Wellesley Bolt
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Grange pays tribute to Wellesley Bolt
March 31, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has expressed condolences to the family of sprint legend Usai...
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Grange hails Owen James for outstanding work in the print and electronic media
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Grange hails Owen James for outstanding work in the print and electronic media
March 14, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says she is heartbroken after learning of news about the passi...
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
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MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the o...
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US pledges continued support for Haiti
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US pledges continued support for Haiti
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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) –  The United States (US) has promised to continue playing a role in the future of Haiti while Pope Leo XIV, a fervent adv...
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
Hydropower innovation powering sections of St Elizabeth as 90% of customers now with electricity
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