Government calls for greater partnership with local radio stations to promote festival songs

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

Government still seeking to bring to court relatives of persons abandoned at hospitals

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

Tributes pouring in after JLP Councillor/Caretaker killed in motor vehicle crash

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

Double killing in Waterford, St. Catherine yesterday

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

St. James Councillor calls for more effective strategies to address crime and violence in St. James

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang rejects suggestions that security forces should negotiate with criminals to address crime

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

St. Elizabeth police conducting interviews with 2 students of BB Coke High after they reportedly stabbed each other yesterday

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

Two children among 7 left homeless, following early morning fire in Old Harbour St. Catherine

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

More stakeholders express concern about provisions under new Bail Act

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.

 

 

 

Police Commissioner promises reduction in murders; 60 tactical officers to be deployed to Area One soon

In light of the recent controversy surrounding this year’s Festival Song Competition, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange is calling on local radio stations to promote the festival songs throughout the year.

 

Speaking at a virtual press briefing at the weekend, the Minister said she realizes that a number of radio stations only play the songs in the period they are released.

 

She said this has created an issue with the promotion of the culture over the years.

She said there is a need to build a stronger relationship between the Government and the media fraternity.

She noted that the Government will continue to build the competition.