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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), converses with Director of the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament, Jacob Ridenhour (left), following a welcome reception at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in St. James on Thursday (November 15).The tournament, which will feature eight universities from the United States of America, will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall from Friday (November 16) to Sunday, (November 18).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), converses with Director of the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament, Jacob Ridenhour (left), following a welcome reception at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in St. James on Thursday (November 15).The tournament, which will feature eight universities from the United States of America, will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall from Friday (November 16) to Sunday, (November 18).

Jersey Mike’s Classic To Showcase Brand Jamaica

Brand Jamaica will be on display during the second staging of the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament in St. James. The competition, which will feature eight universities from the United States of America, will...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 14).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (November 14).

New Running Track for Stadium East
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), assists with the cutting of the ribbon to officially open the Sport and Community Centre, at Orchard, Hopewell, in Hanover, on November 9. Also participating in the exercise are (from second left): Custos of Hanover, Dr. the Hon. David Stair; Founder of the Lennox Lewis League of Champions Foundation, Lennox Lewis; Chairperson of Hanover Charities , Katrin Casserly ; Co-Founder of the Lennox Lewis League of Champions Foundation and wife of Lennox Lewis, Violet Lewis and shareholder at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Nan Brenninkmeyer.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), assists with the cutting of the ribbon to officially open the Sport and Community Centre, at Orchard, Hopewell, in Hanover, on November 9. Also participating in the exercise are (from second left): Custos of Hanover, Dr. the Hon. David Stair; Founder of the Lennox Lewis League of Champions Foundation, Lennox Lewis; Chairperson of Hanover Charities , Katrin Casserly ; Co-Founder of the Lennox Lewis League of Champions Foundation and wife of Lennox Lewis, Violet Lewis and shareholder at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Nan Brenninkmeyer.

Community Centre Opens in Orchard, Hanover
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), converses with Director of the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament, Jacob Ridenhour (left), following a welcome reception at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in St. James on Thursday (November 15).The tournament, which will feature eight universities from the United States of America, will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall from Friday (November 16) to Sunday, (November 18).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), converses with Director of the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament, Jacob Ridenhour (left), following a welcome reception at the Hyatt Ziva Resort in St. James on Thursday (November 15).The tournament, which will feature eight universities from the United States of America, will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall from Friday (November 16) to Sunday, (November 18).

Minister Grange Urges Greater Sport Stakeholder Collaboration
Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left, foreground) presents former national footballer, Luton Shelton Jr. (seated) with a cheque for $5 million during half time at the Monday night (October 22) football match at the Harbour View Stadium in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (left, background); President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Rickets (second right); Mr. Luton
Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left, foreground) presents former national footballer, Luton Shelton Jr. (seated) with a cheque for $5 million during half time at the Monday night (October 22) football match at the Harbour View Stadium in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (left, background); President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Rickets (second right); Mr. Luton's wife, Bobbette (right), and other family members and well-wishers. The funds, provided by the Ministry through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), are to go towards the medical expenses of the former footballer, who has been battling the disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) since 2016.

PHOTO:Minister Grange Presents $5-Million Cheque to Luton Shelton

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Minister Grange Pledges $5M Towards Luton’s Care

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Grange: Shelly Ann’s Statue to be Unveiled on Sunday

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