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
Zhane Squire is Vision Newspaper’s dedicated Reggae Entertainment Correspondent, bringing readers the latest stories from Jamaica and across the global Afro-Caribbean diaspora. With a passion for music, culture, and storytelling, Squire highlights the voices, movements, and trends shaping reggae, dancehall, and Afro-Caribbean entertainment worldwide. His reporting connects Caribbean culture to the global stage, ensuring that artists, festivals, and community stories are told with depth, accuracy, and authenticity. For feedback you can reach him at zhane.squire@visionnewspaper.ca
