The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has confirmed that an Official Funeral will be held for legendary Reggae artist Jimmy Cliff on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the National Indoor Sports Centre.

Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers in 1944, passed away on November 24, 2025 at age 81. He is being honoured with an Official Funeral in recognition of his extraordinary impact on Jamaica’s cultural and entertainment landscape.

According to Minister Olivia Grange, arrangements for the ceremony are being coordinated by the Office of the Prime Minister alongside the Ministry and the Cliff family. She noted that the service will allow Jamaicans to pay their final respects to “a remarkable son of the island and a true icon.”

In accordance with Jimmy Cliff’s personal wishes, the programme will focus on spoken tributes, dance, and musical presentations.