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NOT ENOUGH FUNDS FOR REGGAE MONTH

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Organizers of Reggae Month say there is a significant need for funds.

According to Charles Campbell executive director and Vice-chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), the entire budget for Reggae Month has not been covered. In celebration of Jamaica’s 50th, Charles explains that there are 50 events on the calendar to commemorate Reggae Month.

The Ministry of Culture, The Jamaica Tourist board, members of the entertainment fraternity and IRIE FM are already on onboard.  

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About IRIE FM

The station officially went on air on August 1, 1990. Reggae in the morning, Reggae in the evening, Reggae in the night was the cry. Critics said it was impossible to sustain a 24-hour Reggae music station. In fact, so strong was the impact, it proved that this format was something the Jamaican public yearned for. The 'little station that could' got all media houses in Jamaica to stand up and take note.

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