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Minister Grange mourns Reggae icon Junior Byles

16 May 2025

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.

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Minister of Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is expressing condolences to the family of roots reggae artist Junior Byles.

Byles passed away at the hospital on Thursday at the age of 77.

In her tribute, Minister Grange said, “Junior’s contribution helped to create the potent force that Reggae music has become in the world.” She added that “his death has left a huge void in the industry.”

In a post shared to her timeline, the Minister also emphasized the importance of honouring cultural stalwarts while they are still alive to appreciate it.

Earlier this year, Byles was among those presented with the Reggae Gold Award at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony held during Reggae Month in February.

Minister Grange also noted that she will be assisting with arrangements for Junior Byles’ Service of Thanksgiving.

Junior Byles was best known for timeless tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Curly Locks, A Place Called Africa, and Fade Away.