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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) along with Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, Ambassador Dushyant Savadia (left) sign an agreement with Amber Innovations for the development of the JamSafe app, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Offices in Kingston on August 14.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) along with Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, Ambassador Dushyant Savadia (left) sign an agreement with Amber Innovations for the development of the JamSafe app, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Offices in Kingston on August 14.

Gender Ministry Signs Contract With Amber for Domestic Violence App

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has signed a contract with Amber Innovations for the development of the JamSafe App to strengthen Jamaica’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). JamSafe is a technology-based platform, which will connect people experiencing...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers a tribute to the late Stephen Francis, during a thanksgiving service held at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St. Andrew on Saturday (August 15).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers a tribute to the late Stephen Francis, during a thanksgiving service held at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St. Andrew on Saturday (August 15).

Stephen Francis Remembered for Building Athletic Greatness at Home
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, take part in the thanksgiving service for the late Stephen Francis. The ceremony was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St. Andrew on Saturday (August 15).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, take part in the thanksgiving service for the late Stephen Francis. The ceremony was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St. Andrew on Saturday (August 15).

Government to Establish Scholarship in Honour of Stephen Francis
Head of Coach Education at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Chase Roberts.
Head of Coach Education at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Chase Roberts.

Coaches Must Be Licensed by August 23 – JFF
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is joined by President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Donovan Bennett, during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match at Sabina Park in Kingston, on August 11, where Jamaica Kingsmen faced the Barbados Tridents.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is joined by President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Donovan Bennett, during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match at Sabina Park in Kingston, on August 11, where Jamaica Kingsmen faced the Barbados Tridents.

Sport Minister Pleased to See Jamaica Kingsmen at Sabina Park

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

Minister Encourages Jamaicans to Support Kingsmen in CPL

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging Jamaicans at home and abroad, as well as regional and international visitors, to support the Jamaica Kingsmen during their home matches in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Jamaica Kingsmen have three remaining matches at Sabina Park in Kingston, which has undergone improvements to facilitate the return of...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), in discussion with President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, during the signing of the Guarantee Agreement for the co-hosting of the 2031 FIFA Senior Women’s World Cup, at the Ministry’s Offices in Kingston, on August 11.
Sport

Jamaica Hosting Women’s World Cup in 2031 Will Inspire More Girls to Play Sport – Minister

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica hosting the FIFA Senior Women’s World Cup in 2031 will inspire greater participation by girls in sport. She was speaking at the signing of the Guarantee Agreement for Jamaica’s hosting obligations, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Tuesday (August 11). “I want to say that Jamaica hosting...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Michael Ricketts (second left), sign the Guarantee Agreement for Jamaica’s co-hosting of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (August 11). Sharing in the occasion are Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (left) and DeanRoy Bernard.
Sport

Jamaica Takes Key Step in Preparations to Co-Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

As part of Jamaica’s preparations to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has signed a Guarantee Agreement with Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Michael Ricketts. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (August 11), Ms. Grange said Jamaica’s bid was accepted by the...
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Member of the Special Olympics Jamaica (SOJ) Board, Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay.
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Special Olympics Jamaica Urges Parents to Reach Out for Assistance

Special Olympics Jamaica is encouraging parents of children with intellectual disabilities to reach out to the organisation to receive support. Speaking with JIS News, full-time volunteer and member of the Special Olympics Board, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that a support network exists in every parish and is urging parents and caregivers who need assistance to connect...
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St. James High to Benefit From Charity 5k Night Run/Walk

St. James High School, which is continuing its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, has been selected as the beneficiary of the second annual Fitt Nation876 Charity 5K Night Run/Walk, scheduled for August 15 at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay. The event aims to raise funds to support the school’s ongoing restoration efforts following the passage of the...
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Executive Director of Special Olympics for the Caribbean, Lorna Bell (second left, front row), and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force
Sport

Montego Bay to Host 2026 Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford, has welcomed this year’s staging of the Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in Jamaica’s second city, describing it as an opportunity to promote inclusion and create a lasting legacy for the region. The competition will take place at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay from November 18 to 22. Approximately 220 athletes...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), and Chairman of the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS), Ian Forbes (left), hands over gears to members of the Gaynstead High School netball team during the recent official launch of the INSPORTS Challenge Cup at the Ministry
Sport

Increase in Prize Money for INSPORTS Challenge Cup

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced a significant increase in prize money for the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Challenge Cup, with the winning football and netball teams to receive $400,000 each. The competition, which is already under way, returns after a six-year hiatus. It was last held in 2019 before being suspended in 2020...
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