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Athlete, Delano Kennedy, celebrates after winning the boys Under-20, 400-metre final in 46.66 seconds at the 49th staging of the CARIFTA Games at the National Stadium in Kingston, recently.
Athlete, Delano Kennedy, celebrates after winning the boys Under-20, 400-metre final in 46.66 seconds at the 49th staging of the CARIFTA Games at the National Stadium in Kingston, recently.

Hundreds of Athletes Covered Under JAIP

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has continued to support Jamaican athletes through the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan (JAIP). At the end of 2021, there were approximately 1,700 athletes, spanning 33 national sport associations and federations, that were covered under the...
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left) and ‘Team Jamaica’ supporters, share a moment with Shelly- Ann Fraser-Pryce (fourth left), following her victory in the women’s 100-metre event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 17. Shelly-Ann ran a Championship record of 10.67 seconds to lead Jamaica’s sweep of the race, with Shericka Jackson placing second with a personal best of 10.73 seconds, and Elaine Thompson-Herah third in 10.81 seconds.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left) and ‘Team Jamaica’ supporters, share a moment with Shelly- Ann Fraser-Pryce (fourth left), following her victory in the women’s 100-metre event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 17. Shelly-Ann ran a Championship record of 10.67 seconds to lead Jamaica’s sweep of the race, with Shericka Jackson placing second with a personal best of 10.73 seconds, and Elaine Thompson-Herah third in 10.81 seconds.

PHOTO: Minister Grange Congratulates Athletes
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), practices her boxing form with the assistance of retired Jamaican-born Canadian professional boxer, Donovan ‘Razor’ Ruddock (left), and his daughter, Kleopatra Ruddock. The occasion was a recent meeting between Ministry officials and members of Mr. Ruddock’s team at the Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), practices her boxing form with the assistance of retired Jamaican-born Canadian professional boxer, Donovan ‘Razor’ Ruddock (left), and his daughter, Kleopatra Ruddock. The occasion was a recent meeting between Ministry officials and members of Mr. Ruddock’s team at the Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine.

‘Razor’ Ruddock To Headline Exhibition Fight On October 1
Shericka Jackson (left) sprints to victory in the Women’s 200-metre final at the 2022 National Senior and Junior Athletics Championships held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday (June 26). She clocked a world-leading and personal best time of 21.55 seconds. In second place is Elaine Thompson-Herah (second left) while Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (right), was third.
Shericka Jackson (left) sprints to victory in the Women’s 200-metre final at the 2022 National Senior and Junior Athletics Championships held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday (June 26). She clocked a world-leading and personal best time of 21.55 seconds. In second place is Elaine Thompson-Herah (second left) while Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (right), was third.

PHOTOS: National Senior And Junior Athletics Championships
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), congratulate Olympian, Shericka Jackson, following her victory in the Women’s 100-metres final during the 2022 National Senior and Junior Athletics Championships at the National Stadium, on Friday (June 24).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), congratulate Olympian, Shericka Jackson, following her victory in the Women’s 100-metres final during the 2022 National Senior and Junior Athletics Championships at the National Stadium, on Friday (June 24).

PHOTOS: National Senior and Junior Athletics Championships

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
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Mental Health Toolkit for Athletes to Be Launched Later This Year

A Mental Health Toolkit for use by athletes, coaches and other support personnel is expected to be launched later this year. Making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, informed that the toolkit will be launched at a conference on Safeguarding Children...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
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Improved Insurance Coverage for Athletes

The Government has improved benefits for eligible national athletes under the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that a new contract for the provision of Group Health, Group Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage was awarded to Allied Insurance Brokers for the period February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2025, in...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
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$15 Million Invested in Nurturing Young Cricket Talent

The Cricket Incubator programme, aimed at unearthing a new generation of players, will be expanded. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that the Government, through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), will invest $15 million in 120 schools to spot and nurture talent for the national programme. She said the initiative involves partnership with the Jamaica...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
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20 Schools and Communities Equipped with Playing Surfaces

The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) spent more than $117 million in the last financial year to instal 20 playing surfaces in schools and communities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in making the disclosure said that the initiative will be ramped up this financial year. “Reigniting lives and livelihoods also includes infrastructure and programmes to nurture...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. Listening to the Minister
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A $20-Million Special Welfare Fund For Sports, Culture, Entertainment Practitioners

A $20-million special welfare fund is being established for sports, culture and entertainment practitioners who fall on hard times. Making the announcement during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Fund will be managed by a committee led by Mike...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
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Over $400M For Sports And Entertainment During Pandemic

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $406.2 million in grants to various organisations and individuals that were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This was stated by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, while making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 8). “We awarded grants of $60,000 to...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 8). Listening at left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
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Investigation Ordered After Jamaica Loses Out On World Record Achievement

A disciplinary subcommittee of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Board is being established to carry out an investigation and take appropriate action, following the decision by World Athletics not to ratify a world record achieved recently by a quartet of Jamaica’s young athletes. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement during her contribution to...
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