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Fraser-Pryce Encourages Young Athletes to Persevere

Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, has encouraged young athletes to pursue their dreams with determination and perseverance. She urged them to stay strong and go after their goals without fear even in the face of challenges. “Sometimes our blessings...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), with Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Minister Welcomes Athletes, Praises Fraser-Pryce

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), share in conversation ahead of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago at the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday (September 9). Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz claimed a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago to top their group.

PHOTOS: PM and Sports Minister Attend CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Between Jamaica and Trinidad

Tennis instructor Kevin Simms (left) hands over tennis equipment to Principal of Broughton Primary in Westmoreland, Marva Davis-Clarke, at the school on Thursday (August 28). The donation is aimed at bolstering the school's Jamaica Moves in School activities. Sharing the moment is Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, who aids in spearheading the Jamaica Moves in School initiative in primary schools across the parish.

Tennis Instructor Donates Equipment to Broughton Primary School

Children of the late Jamaican boxer, Michael McCallum, pay tribute to their father, during his thanksgiving service held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday (Aug. 16).

PHOTOS: Thanksgiving Service for Michael McCallum

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Minister Grange Says Don Wehby Made an Immeasurable Contribution to Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that Mr Don Wehby made an immeasurable contribution to varying aspects of National life. Minister Grange’s comment follows Mr Wehby death last evening at 62. Minister Grange says, “Don Wehby's visionary leadership and strategic insight doubled the size Grace Kennedy and through the company’s legendary support...

The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).

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National Stadium Redevelopment an Investment in Country’s Athletes – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the National Stadium redevelopment project is an investment in the country’s athletes. She said it will provide first-class facilities for athletes to train and perform, while ensuring greater comfort for spectators. “We are world leaders in track and field… we are providing a facility that will serve our sportsmen...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described sporting initiatives like the CARICOM Road Races as among the most powerful instruments for advancing the region—stimulating economic activity, strengthening community ties, and uplifting Caribbean youth. “Every race, match and meet is a vehicle towards sustainable and transformational growth and development,”...

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).

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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

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).

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Minister Grange to Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on National Athlete Retention Strategy

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is set to engage key stakeholders, with the aim of establishing a national strategy for athlete support and retention. She made the disclosure during her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24). The Minister was responding to recent decisions by several Jamaican athletes to...