17/02/2026
๐จ Statue of Jimmy Cliff to be put up in Jamaica ๐ฏ๐ฒ
The much-loved singer, whose real name was James Chambers, passed away on 24 November 2025 at the age of 81
A STATUE of late Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff is to be put up in Jamaica.
According to local news reports, the St James Municipal Corporation has passed a resolution to erect a statue of Cliff, whose real name was James Chambers, at the entrance to Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay.
The next stage of the plans will be for the resolution to be sent to the Ministry of Culture for review.
But so far, the resolution has recently been unanimously approved by councillors.
Cliff passed away on 24 November 2025 at the age of 81 and was accorded an Official Funeral by the Government โfor his immense contribution to Jamaican Culture and Entertainment.โ
In presenting the resolution, Councillor Damion Brown of the Montego Bay West Division referenced previous efforts to recognise the reggae legendโs impact on the parish, including the March 2019 renaming of Gloucester Avenue to Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, the The Jamaica Star reported.
โWhereas Jimmy Cliff has, in his chosen vocation, achieved local, regional, and international acclaim and has contributed to the recognition and development of Brand Jamaica, and has done so in a manner which has been inspirational and dignified โฆ be it resolved that this honourable council collaborate with the honourable Minister of Sport, Entertainment, and Gender to commission and erect a statue at a suitable location at the entrance to Jimmy Cliff Boulevard,โ Brown said.
โBe it further resolved that this council, in collaboration with the family of Jimmy Cliff, establish a museum in his honour at an appropriate location in the parish of St James. Be it further resolved that the resolution be sent to the honourable Minister of Culture and to the municipal corporations for action and support