Over 60 activities have been registered with the Reggae Month Secretariat-both state and privately organised – to celebrate Reggae Month, in February.
Among the events are two symposiums to be hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment, aimed at educating members of the entertainment sector, about benefits which they can access.
Portfolio Minister, Olivia Grange announced in Parliament yesterday, that the first symposium will be held on February 11, and will focus on the entertainment registry (e-registry).
The registry is a key database used to recognize individuals working in the entertainment sector.
According to the minister, registration is mandatory for industry practitioners, who wish to access government assistance and benefits.
She encouraged entertainers and creative professionals who are not yet registered to join the system.
She added, that the February 11 symposium will also address e-state planning.
The second symposium is scheduled for February 17, and will feature the celebration of 60 years of rocksteady music- a milestone the minister described, as a significant achievement in Jamaica’s cultural history.