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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a special press briefing held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (November 3).

Donations to Be Collected at Reggae Boyz, Curaçao Football Match

Donations in support of Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery will be collected at the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualification match between the Reggae Boyz and Curaçao on November 18 at the National Stadium in Kingston. Jamaica Red Cross is partnering...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Senior Brand Manager, Massy Distribution, Gabrielle Curling; Programme Development Officer, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kamelia Bryan; and Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen. The group formed heart shapes with their hands during a lighting ceremony at Independence Park, National Stadium, Kingston, on Thursday, September 25, which illuminated the Usain Bolt statue and marked the start of Jamaica’s observance of World Heart Week 2025.

Usain Bolt Statue Illuminated To Mark Launch Of World Heart Week 2025 In Jamaica

Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Fraser-Pryce Encourages Young Athletes to Persevere

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), with Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Minister Welcomes Athletes, Praises Fraser-Pryce

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), share in conversation ahead of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago at the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday (September 9). Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz claimed a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago to top their group.

PHOTOS: PM and Sports Minister Attend CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Between Jamaica and Trinidad

Tennis instructor Kevin Simms (left) hands over tennis equipment to Principal of Broughton Primary in Westmoreland, Marva Davis-Clarke, at the school on Thursday (August 28). The donation is aimed at bolstering the school

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Tennis Instructor Donates Equipment to Broughton Primary School

Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland has received a donation of tennis equipment from hospitality industry tennis instructor Kevin Simms as part of efforts to introduce the sport to students and promote healthy lifestyles. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Simms outlined that the initiative stemmed from his desire to give back to his community. “A co-worker of mine told...

Children of the late Jamaican boxer, Michael McCallum, pay tribute to their father, during his thanksgiving service held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday (Aug. 16).

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PHOTOS: Thanksgiving Service for Michael McCallum

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Minister Grange Says Don Wehby Made an Immeasurable Contribution to Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that Mr Don Wehby made an immeasurable contribution to varying aspects of National life. Minister Grange’s comment follows Mr Wehby death last evening at 62. Minister Grange says, “Don Wehby's visionary leadership and strategic insight doubled the size Grace Kennedy and through the company’s legendary support...

The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).

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National Stadium Redevelopment an Investment in Country’s Athletes – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the National Stadium redevelopment project is an investment in the country’s athletes. She said it will provide first-class facilities for athletes to train and perform, while ensuring greater comfort for spectators. “We are world leaders in track and field… we are providing a facility that will serve our sportsmen...

President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr. Donovan Bennett (right), greets West Indies cricketer Roston Chase, during the arrival of the West Indies Cricket team and the touring Australian side at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). They are in the island for the third Test, set for July 12–16 at Sabina Park, followed by two T20 matches on July 20 and 22.

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PHOTOS: West Indies Cricket Team Arrives for Test, T-20 Matches

Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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PHOTOS: Highlights of the 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay

Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, following their participation in Saturday’s (July 5) 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James.

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Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described sporting initiatives like the CARICOM Road Races as among the most powerful instruments for advancing the region—stimulating economic activity, strengthening community ties, and uplifting Caribbean youth. “Every race, match and meet is a vehicle towards sustainable and transformational growth and development,”...