Key to the City of Lauderhill for Grange

Minister of Culture Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has been presented with the Key to the City of Lauderhill in Florida in the United Sates, based on her “outstanding leadership, tireless efforts in promoting Jamaican culture and preserving reggae music globally”.

The citation read that her commitment to showcasing the rich heritage of Jamaica had made a significant impact on Jamaicans living in Lauderhill.

The minister told her audience at the presentation ceremony on February 10, that “good music, rich culture, and strong communities unite us, uplift us, do more than just move us and build legacies that transcend time”.

Grange said she had dedicated her life to promoting Jamaican music, culture, and heritage across the globe and the Key to the City was not just a symbol of recognition, but a reminder that the work is far from over.

She said the city had long been a place where the rhythms of Reggae, the spirit of the heritage, and the strength of the Jamaican people came together to create something truly special, and that Lauderhill had grown into a home away from home for many Jamaicans.

The minister said that to receive the recognition from a city that held a special place in the heart of the Jamaicans overseas was a privilege, and she was thankful to the leaders and people of Lauderhill.