Legal Deposit Launch 2020 (Virtual)

The National Library of Jamaica celebrated the 16th anniversary of the Legal Deposit Act with its annual launch. With host Owen "Blakka" Ellis, stalwarts from the book, music, and film industries, and upcoming artistes JahDon and Ch4se, Legal Deposit Launch 2020 is one we won't soon forget.

0:00 National Anthem of Jamaica
1:22 Opening Remarks - Owen "Blakka" Ellis
3:21 Welcome & Opening Remarks - Beverley Lashley, National Librarian
5:30 Minister Alando Terrelonge - State Minister for MCGES
7:58 Remarks - Hon. Olivia Grange, CD MP. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport (MCGES)
10:48 Performance - Jahdon
17:25 Remarks from Music Industry: Ms Pam Hall
23:12 Award - Top Collector / Depositor of Jamaican Music
Mr. Teddy Laidley. Presented by Mrs. Monique Forgie-Scott, Manager of Collections Development
24:44 Testimonials - Mrs. Charmaine Henton
25:41 Mrs. Joy Fairclough
27:58 Author with Most Deposits Over 16 Years - Mrs. Valerie Brown
30:42 Remarks from Film Industry - Ms Renee Robinson, Film Commissioner
32:12 Short Film Teaser: "The Affair" - Kanhai Condison Film
Top Depositor in Film - Kanhai Condison (Jollywood Studios)
Remarks from Book Industry - Mrs. Latoya West-Blackwood
36:09 Reading – except from “Tara’s Family Secret” - Dr. Cherrell Shelley-Robinson
Top Depositor in Book - Ian Randle Publishers
Presented by Minister Alando Terrelonge - State Minister for MCGES
53:24 Remark from Ian Randle
56:34 Performance - Ch4se
1:01:48 Vote of Thanks - Vanessa James - Public Relations & Marketing Officer
1:04 Christine Randle, Managing Director, Ian Randle Publishing
1:11:25 Legal Deposit Promo

Streaming Support: The Covenant Entertainment
Rentals : Vantage One Group
Set Design : NLJ