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President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.
President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.

Digicel Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Paralympic Athletes

Digicel Foundation is supporting the country’s para-athletes through a donation of $500,000. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, Charmaine Daniels, made the announcement at the recent launch of Paralympic Week at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

PHOTO: Incentive Cheque to Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston on Friday (March 14).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston on Friday (March 14).

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Copy of Book on Hockey Jamaica
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), converses with President, Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships Media Launch at Stadium East in Kingston on Wednesday (March 12).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), converses with President, Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships Media Launch at Stadium East in Kingston on Wednesday (March 12).

PHOTOS: ISSA/Gracekennedy Boys And Girls’ Athletics Championships Media Launch
Football legend Lionel Messi (right) strikes the ball during Thursday night’s (March 13) CONCACAF group of 16 match between his Inter Miami CF team from the United States and Jamaica’s Cavalier Football Club, at the National Stadium in Kingston. Inter Miami won the match 2-0.
Football legend Lionel Messi (right) strikes the ball during Thursday night’s (March 13) CONCACAF group of 16 match between his Inter Miami CF team from the United States and Jamaica’s Cavalier Football Club, at the National Stadium in Kingston. Inter Miami won the match 2-0.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami And Cavalier FC Football Match At The National Stadium

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (fourth right), with officials of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), and Paralympic athletes, at the launch of Paralympic Week on March 12, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Mr. Thorpe represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Paralympic Sports Embody the True Spirit of Inclusivity – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Paralympic sports embody the true spirit of inclusivity and serve as a reminder that sports are for everyone, regardless of physical abilities. In her message read by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe, at the launch of Paralympic Week on March 12 at the University of the West...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Marcelo Angel Balbi Calvo (left), were on hand to greet Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi, shortly after his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Wednesday (March 12). Messi and his Inter Miami team from the United States are in the island for a highly anticipated match with Jamaica’s Cavalier Football Club. The upcoming match is the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, which will take place at the National Stadium on Thursday night (March 13).
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PHOTOS: Messi Arrives for CONCACAF Football Match with Cavalier FC

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Marcelo Angel Balbi Calvo (left), were on hand to greet Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi, shortly after his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Wednesday (March 12). Messi and his Inter Miami team from the United States are in the...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (centre) in a race on the new running track at the National Stadium with (from left) Tim Jordan and Doug Stone both of Rekortan; the former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell; and Grand Slam Track Venue Director, Don Lockerbie.
Press ReleaseSport

Grange: Resurfacing of Running Track at National Stadium Completed

The Minister of the Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated all members of the team who participated in the resurfacing of the running track at the National Stadium. The Minister lauded the team of local and overseas workers as she toured the facility on Wednesday. Minister Grange said the resurfacing work has been completed ahead...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Preparatory Work on National Stadium’s Running Track Begins

Preparatory work to rehabilitate the running track at the National Stadium in Kingston, has started. The resurfacing project has received support from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, who has secured funding of some US$350,000. In a recent statement issued by the Ministry of Culture, Gender,...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre); and State Minister for National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (third left), look on as Chargé d’Affaires, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Piotr Byczkowski (left), shares a point with Olympic triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts (second left). Occasion was Friday’s (Feb. 14) media launch of the EU-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run/Walk at the EU Delegation offices in Kingston. Also sharing in the discussion are Acting Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe (second right) and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred "Frano" Francis.
Foreign AffairsSport

PHOTOS: Launch of EU-Jamaica Walk/Run

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre); and State Minister for National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (third left), look on as Chargé d’Affaires, European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Piotr Byczkowski (left), shares a point with Olympic triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts (second left). Occasion was Friday’s (Feb. 14) media launch...
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Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, waves to students from the Wolmer
CommunityLocal GovernmentSport

Kingston Honours Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with Key to the City

Multi-times Olympic champion and sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, has been bestowed with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s highest honour, the Key to the City. The special recognition ceremony, held on Thursday (February 13) at the Douglas Oraine Auditorium, Wolmer's Boys' School, Kingston, celebrated Mrs. Fraser-Pryce's extraordinary achievements and enduring impact on Jamaica and the world of athletics....
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