Dre Grange

Today marks the 96th anniversary of the Coronation of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. Rastafari has given us a music, a religion and a culture admired around the world. (1/2)

I recently met with Dr. Pamela Appelt and a Canadian delegation to discuss Reggae Month Canada, Marcus Garvey’s birthday anniversary and Jamaica 65. I also shared plans for a “Miss Lou Corner” at the National Stadium, featuring a commemorative bench in her honour. 🇯🇲🇨🇦

Watch now: Minister Chantel Smalling Stephenson lifts her voice in praise at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service. youtube.com/live/hPOtosI4qUo…

Today, we say our final farewell to Balford George Henry, my friend and one of Jamaica’s finest journalists. For over 50 years, Balford helped Jamaica better understand itself through fearless, thorough and truthful reporting. Rest peacefully, Balford, my friend. 🕊️

Support for Jamaica’s petition from the Heirs of Slavery.

Yesterday, we gave thanks for the life of Coach Vincent Stephen “Franno” Francis. A brilliant coach, mentor and teacher, he believed in discipline, preparation and the limitless potential of our athletes. (1/2)

What a spectacular Jamaica 64 Grand Gala! A powerful celebration of our music, culture, talent and national pride. A night to remember! #Jamaica64 #GrandGala #OneJamaica

I was pleased to present J$1.35 million in support of Jamaica’s National Drone Soccer Team as they prepare for the Drone Soccer Intercontinental Cup in Incheon, South Korea. My Ministry remains committed to empowering our youth through sport. Wishing the team every success!

I was delighted to join Chris Gayle for the launch of Rich Rum, a Jamaican brand that celebrates our heritage while embracing innovation and enterprise. Congratulations to Chris Gayle and the entire team on this exciting venture. #BrandJamaica #RichRum

(2/2) This is a major step toward creating more opportunities for women and girls, strengthening development pathways, and securing a brighter future for the game. Congratulations to the JFF and all stakeholders.

Pleased to join the launch of the JFF Women’s Football Strategy, “Shaping the Future: Accelerating the Growth of Women’s Football in Jamaica.” (1/2)

Congratulations to Team Impact, champions of the 20th staging of Dancin’ Dynamites and winners of the $1 million grand prize! 👏🏾🏆 Big up to everyone who made #TheBig20 a success. “1 Up!” is a summer hit, Ding Dong!

Yesterday we recognised and celebrated Gender Focal Points advancing Gender Action Plans under the NPGE. 7 entities certified, 3 re-certified, proving gender equality is a continuous commitment. We also launched new certification protocols to strengthen progress. (1/2)

Grateful for the outpouring of love and solidarity shown through the “One Love” Hurricane Relief Effort in Brampton. 🇯🇲🇨🇦 (1/3)

#Thread Heartiest congratulations to the Jamaica Football Federation, Adidas, and the Bob Marley Foundation on their collaboration to produce this outstanding new football kit for Jamaica’s national team, the Reggae Boyz.

Thread: On Friday, February 27, we honoured the architects of Jamaica’s global sound, the men and women whose creativity made our small island the heartbeat of the world. At the Reggae Gold Awards, we celebrated excellence across every pillar of our music industry.

Honouring Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds, OD, on the 115th anniversary of his birth. A visionary artist and Revivalist, Kapo shaped Jamaica’s Living Heritage and helped lay the spiritual and rhythmic foundation that influenced Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. 🇯🇲 His legacy lives on.

A gathering in honour of Dennis “The Crown Prince of Reggae” Brown. 📅 Feb 1 | 📍 National Heroes Park | 3PM #reggaemonth2026 #DennisBrown

Congratulations to Oblique Seville and Tina Clayton on being named the 2025 RJRGLEANER Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. (1/2)