Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has commended five-time Olympic gold medallist, Elaine Thompson-Herah, on her outstanding success, noting that she and the other athletes have brought pride to the country. “I know you will continue to stride. There are still greater heights you can reach, and I know you will. I am proud of all...

Residents of Standpipe in St. Andrew are now benefiting from a newly renovated sports complex, which is situated on the compound of the Church of St. Margaret. The facility, which was refurbished at a cost of approximately $13 million, comprises basketball and netball courts, upgraded bleachers and restrooms, new changing rooms, a viewing gallery and a refreshment stand. Funding was...

Tokyo 2020 Olympics volunteer, Ms. Tijana Kawashima Stojkovic whose act of kindness assisted 110m hurdles Olympic Gold Medalist, Hansle Parchment secure victory, will be treated to an all-expense paid trip to the island. The Olympics volunteer gave the athlete taxi fare to get to the track and field stadium to compete in the final, after he accidentally boarded the bus...

President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, says the organisation is seeking to establish avenues of sponsorship for athletes, and will be lobbying public support for this undertaking. Mr. Gayle told JIS News that the initiative will target corporate Jamaica, members of the Diaspora, and all well-thinking Jamaicans who are interested in supporting the country’s sportsmen and...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has encouraged athletes who will be competing at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships in Kenya to give of their best, noting that they are ambassadors for Jamaica. The Minister was addressing a send-off for the athletes at the offices of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) in Kingston, shortly...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges greetings with Olympic gold medallist, Hansle Parchment, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Thursday (August 12). Mr. Parchment won the 110-metre hurdles event at the just-concluded Tokyo Olympics.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that preparations are in high gear to mark the country’s 60th anniversary of Independence in 2022.   “We are already on our way with the Jamaica 60 logo, which was selected through a competition,” she said in a video message aired at the National Emancipation and Independence thanksgiving service held...