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President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr. Donovan Bennett (right), greets West Indies cricketer Roston Chase, during the arrival of the West Indies Cricket team and the touring Australian side at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). They are in the island for the third Test, set for July 12–16 at Sabina Park, followed by two T20 matches on July 20 and 22.
President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr. Donovan Bennett (right), greets West Indies cricketer Roston Chase, during the arrival of the West Indies Cricket team and the touring Australian side at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). They are in the island for the third Test, set for July 12–16 at Sabina Park, followed by two T20 matches on July 20 and 22.

PHOTOS: West Indies Cricket Team Arrives for Test, T-20 Matches

 
Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PHOTOS: Highlights of the 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay
Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, following their participation in Saturday’s (July 5) 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, following their participation in Saturday’s (July 5) 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James.

Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).

Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).

Minister Grange to Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on National Athlete Retention Strategy

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, review plans for the Sabina Park lighting project with Citrad Limited Managing Director, Alwyn Akin (left), on Monday (June 16) following the official switch-on. The Government invested $75 million in the project, enabling the venue to host day/night Test and T20 cricket matches. Also present were Permanent Secretary in the Sport Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (second right), and Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President, Dr. Donovan Bennett.
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PHOTOS: Sabina Park Lighting Project

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, review plans for the Sabina Park lighting project with Citrad Limited Managing Director, Alwyn Akin (left), on Monday (June 16) following the official switch-on. The Government invested $75 million in the project, enabling the venue to host day/night Test...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Fruitful Engagements at Olympism365 Summit – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is optimistic of increased support for the country’s sport development, coming out of her participation in the Olympism365 Summit held recently in Lausanne, Switzerland. The three-day Summit, under the theme ‘Sport for a Better World’, was convened by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and brought together over 250 representatives from...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left, front row), with officials of her Ministry, and stakeholders in the sport sector, at a recent ‘Safeguarding in Sport’ seminar, held at the Ministry in New Kingston.
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Sports Federations Encouraged to Promote Mental Resilience

Sports Federations have been encouraged to promote mental resilience among stakeholders and the development of integrity codes or code of ethics, by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. “These measures will not only promote healthy organisations but also ensure that our stakeholders are protected and supported,” the Minister said. She was delivering the keynote address at...
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Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce cuts the ribbon during the ceremony for the renaming of Ashoka Road to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive on Sunday (May 25). Sharing the moment are Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby (second right), Councillor for the Waterhouse division, Byron Clarke (right) and residents of Waterhouse.
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Ashoka Road Renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive

Ashoka Road in Waterhouse, Kingston, where Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was born and raised, has been officially renamed in her honour. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive was unveiled during a ceremony organised by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Sunday (May 25). The official renaming of Ashoka Road follows the KSAMC's approval of a resolution brought by Councillor for the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to a point being made by Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart (right), at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on May 4. Looking on (left) is Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
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Gov’t Committed to Promoting Sports Tourism – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to working with stakeholders to develop and expand Jamaica’s sports tourism offerings, ensuring that the country remains a competitive and attractive destination for sports enthusiasts worldwide. He was speaking to JIS News following his participation in this year’s Jill Stewart MoBay City Run held on May 4...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses condolences to sprint legend Usain Bolt at the funeral of the Olympian’s late father, Wellesley Bolt, at the Falmouth Seventh-day Adventist Church in Trelawny on May 4.
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PM Hails Late Wellesley Bolt as Symbol of National Pride

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the late Wellesley Bolt, father of sprint icon Usain Bolt, as a role model and a symbol of national pride. Addressing the thanksgiving service held on Sunday (May 5) at Falmouth Seventh-day Adventist Church in Trelawny, Dr. Holness said the man, whose love and guidance helped shape a son who...
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