The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival has emerged as a cornerstone event for celebrating the island’s rich culinary traditions, according to Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange. Speaking at the media launch for the 2025 edition at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Grange emphasized the festival’s role in uniting Jamaicans through food and drink. ‘This festival has become a signature moment where we gather to celebrate our identity as Jamaicans,’ she remarked. ‘While we often focus on music, dance, and language, food is equally vital in preserving and expanding our heritage.’ The 2025 festival is scheduled for November 13–16, marking its 11th anniversary. The event showcases the nation’s finest food and drink offerings in a lively, community-driven setting. Grange also highlighted the government’s new Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Sector Insurance, urging attendees from the creative industry to enroll and benefit from the initiative. ‘This insurance plan, covering life, accident, and health, is designed for you,’ she said, addressing the creative community. ‘It’s an opportunity you shouldn’t overlook.’
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