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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses yesterday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses yesterday's (Jan. 26) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Cabinet Gives Nod For Certain Approved Sporting Events Under Conditions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has disclosed that Cabinet has made provisions for certain approved sporting events to be allowed under conditions. “Prior to now the policy was not to allow sporting events. We contemplated this over two...
June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), demonstrates how to use the Samsung tablet devices with Conroy Griffiths (left), Principal, Eltham Park Primary School, Michael-Anthony Ramsay (2nd left), student athlete and Khaiera Knight (2nd right), student athlete, both of Eltham Park Primary School. The occasion was the handing over of Samsung tablet devices at the JADCO office on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
June Spence Jarrett (right), Executive Director, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), demonstrates how to use the Samsung tablet devices with Conroy Griffiths (left), Principal, Eltham Park Primary School, Michael-Anthony Ramsay (2nd left), student athlete and Khaiera Knight (2nd right), student athlete, both of Eltham Park Primary School. The occasion was the handing over of Samsung tablet devices at the JADCO office on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

JADCO Presents 170 Samsung Tablets to Student Athletes
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

Material on Site for New Track at the National Stadium Catherine Hall Sports Complex Next Financial Year – Minister Grange
The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd left), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport along with Alexander Williams (right), Chairman, of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) unveils the mobile testing unit. Looking on is Megan Tapper (left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). The occasion was the unveiling and handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Hon. Olivia Grange (3rd left), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (2nd left), Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport along with Alexander Williams (right), Chairman, of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) unveils the mobile testing unit. Looking on is Megan Tapper (left), athlete of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). The occasion was the unveiling and handing over of the JADCO mobile unit at the JADCO office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020

JADCO Acquires Mobile Testing Unit
Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.
Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.

Outgoing Head of EU Delegation wants more exchanges

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Grange Very Sad at Luton Shelton’s Passing

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of the Jamaican footballer Luton Shelton. The 35-year-old had been ill for some time. “I am really saddened at Luton’s passing. I was hoping he would have made a turn around although his illness was one that was a great challenge....
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Sport Minister Regrets the Passing of Danny Lyn

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has said news of the death of Maurice “Danny” Lyn, coach of the Constant Spring Football Club, has left her feeling very sad. Minister Grange described Mr Lyn as one who worked hard for the sport that he loved. “He was the backbone of the Constant Spring Football Club...
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Ministry of Sport Provides $3.5M Assistance to YMCA

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has announced assistance of Three-Point-Five Million Dollars to Kingston YMCA from the Ministry. Minister Grange said the Ministry’s action followed a request from the Prime Minister in response to Kingston YMCA who contacted him seeking urgent help to meet operating costs. “Kingston YMCA faced difficulties to cover the cost...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).
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$40-Million Support Package For Creatives And Athletes

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says $40 million has been approved by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for a special support package for creative and athletic practitioners who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “This is good news for our sectors. The greatest assistance that we can provide to...
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Minister Grange Pays Tribute to Sport Pioneer, Isis Clarke-Reid

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the recent passing of the Jamaican sprint pioneer, Isis Clarke-Reid. Minister’s statement: “I am sad at the passing of Isis Clarke-Reid, an extraordinary woman who helped to lay the foundation for what Jamaica has achieved in track and field. Long before Shelly-Ann Frazer-Pryce, Veronica...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making his contribution to the debate on the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).
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Horse Racing Returns To Caymanas Park Saturday

Horse racing will resume at Caymanas Park on Saturday, June 20, following consultation with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, during his contribution to the debate on the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for 2020/21 during the sitting of the House of Representatives on...
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Minister Grange Mourns Passing of Former Permanent Secretary Alison McLean

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has been plunged into mourning this morning, upon learning of the death overnight of the former Permanent Secretary, Alison McLean. Minister, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said the news came as a shock: "This really breaks my heart. Alison was the consummate professional in a career which spanned academics, administration and regional service....
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