A Decision on the Reopening of Jamaica’s Entertainment Sector Expected on June 22, 2021

June 15, 2021 | Zhane Squire|

An announcement on the reopening of the  Entertainment Sector is expected to be made on June 22, 2021 by Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Consideration for the reopening of this sector has sparked numerous conversations between different parties. The entertainment sector has been closed since March 2020.

The Entertainment Minister Olivia ‘Babsy‘ Grange spoke on this highly anticipated decision briefly during Parliament last week.

The Entertainment Sector is jubilant at the news.

Minister Grange made the announcement on Tuesday June 8, 2021 in Parliament as part of her Ministerial Debate presentation. She also announced a $40 million fund to be given to entertainers as assistance grants.

Contributed by Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie