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ST. ANDREW, Jamaica March 1, 2019 — The Reggae Gold Awards ceremony closed out Jamaica’s Reggae Month, on Wednesday evening, at the National Indoor Sports Complex in St. Andrew.
Some 100 awards were presented to reggae royalty, icons and luminaries — including Beres Hammond, Derrick Morgan, Ken Boothe, Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton and Yellowman — for their input and contribution to the genre and music industry.
Scores of musicians, recording artistes and producers, which included former Prime Ministers, Edward Seaga and P.J. Patterson, who provided legal services to the industry.
Former Prime Minister, Edward Seaga (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mike Henry (centre), enjoy a light moment with Ska icon, Derrick Morgan, at the Reggae Gold Awards Ceremony, held on February. The event climaxed Reggae Month celebrations. Photo credit: Donald De La Haye/JIS.
Olivia Grange (second left), Minister of Entertainment, seen with dancehall artistes (from left) Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton and Yellowman. Photo credit: Donald De La Haye/JIS.
Veteran recording artiste, Ken Boothe (right), celebrates with his trophy. At left is Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. Photo credit: Donald De La Haye/JIS.
Minister Grange (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee Chin (right), celebrate with Derrick Morgan (centre), after he was honoured for his contribution to Jamaican music. Photo credit: Donald De La Haye/JIS.
