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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a recent news conference at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston, with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (centre). Looking on is WADA’s Head of Media Relations, James Fitzgerald.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a recent news conference at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston, with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (centre). Looking on is WADA’s Head of Media Relations, James Fitzgerald.

Jamaica’s Athletes Benefiting from Strong Local Anti-Doping Programme

Jamaica’s athletes continue to benefit significantly from the local authorities’ focus on ensuring fairness in competitions, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has said. This, she noted, has been achieved through legislation and public education, while...
State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), shows off his skateboarding skills, at the opening of the Freedom Skatepark at Eight Mile in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 13). Looking on in the background is Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Skate Culture Foundation, Remy Walker. Built at the start of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, Freedom Skatepark has been a haven for young people in and around Bull Bay to be actively engaged in social development programmes, advancing their academic studies through its homework programme, learning music and art, and building confidence, all while enjoying and improving their skills in the sport of skateboarding. The project involves partnership with Sandals Foundation.
State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), shows off his skateboarding skills, at the opening of the Freedom Skatepark at Eight Mile in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 13). Looking on in the background is Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Skate Culture Foundation, Remy Walker. Built at the start of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, Freedom Skatepark has been a haven for young people in and around Bull Bay to be actively engaged in social development programmes, advancing their academic studies through its homework programme, learning music and art, and building confidence, all while enjoying and improving their skills in the sport of skateboarding. The project involves partnership with Sandals Foundation.

PHOTOS: Freedom Skatepark Opens in Bull Bay
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Oliva Grange (left) presents karting star Alex Powell with a ‘Jamaica 60’ memorabilia. Minister Grange met with Powell on August 19 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Oliva Grange (left) presents karting star Alex Powell with a ‘Jamaica 60’ memorabilia. Minister Grange met with Powell on August 19 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

Minister Grange in Talks to Develop Motorsport
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (forefront right) expresses congratulations to members of the track and field team that represented Jamaica at the recently concluded World Under-20 Championships held in Colombia, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on August 7.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (forefront right) expresses congratulations to members of the track and field team that represented Jamaica at the recently concluded World Under-20 Championships held in Colombia, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on August 7.

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Athletes at NMIA
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.

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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.
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PHOTO: Minister Grange Congratulates Athletes

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...
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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.
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‘Razor’ Ruddock To Headline Exhibition Fight On October 1

Jamaican-born Canadian former heavyweight boxer, Donovan ‘Razor’ Ruddock, will headline an exhibition fight at Sabina Park, Kingston on October 1, to raise funds for infrastructure development of the Good Hope Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine. Details of the ‘Rumble in the Sun’ event were discussed at a recent meeting involving Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister,...
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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.
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PHOTOS: National Senior And Junior Athletics Championships

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.
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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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