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General Manager of Independence Park Limited, Major Desmon Brown, urging persons not to smoke at the National Stadium.

No Smoking at the National Stadium

Jamaicans planning to attend football matches and other events at the National Stadium are being reminded that no smoking will be allowed. General Manager, Independence Park Limited (IPL), Desmon Brown, told JIS News that IPL has started a public education...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is in discussion with track and field legend, Dr. the Hon. Usain Bolt, during the media launch of the JN Racers Grand Prix at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 17. The meet, scheduled for June 10, at the National Stadium, will be a farewell to Bolt, who has indicated that he will be retiring from competition after the London World Championship in August.

Bolt Statue to be Completed for Independence Celebrations

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the press launch of the JN Racers Grand Prix at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 17. The meet, scheduled for June 10 at the National Stadium, will be used to celebrate the achievements of sprint sensation Usain Bolt, who is retiring from competition this year.

Govt Commits US$200,000 for Racers Grand Prix

Government Backs Bolt Farewell in Jamaica

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), looks on as President of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCAF), Victor Montagliani (centre), presents the CONCACAF banner to Caribbean Football Director for CONCACAF, Horace Reid. Occasion was the official opening of the CONCACAF regional office at the Courtleigh Corporate Centre in Kingston on March 15.

CONCACAF Office will Boost Football in Jamaica and Wider Region – Grange

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

9 years ago Sport

Grange: Urgent Transformation of Insports in Progress

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has given the following statement on the transformation of the Institute of Sports. Minister’s statement follows: The Special Audit of the Institute of Sports by the Auditor General, which was tabled in Parliament last week, presents the true state of affairs of the entity that we inherited on...

9 years ago Sport

Grange: Government Making Major Investments in Sport Development

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says her Ministry is investing significant sums in building out and improving sports infrastructure across the country. “Since 2016 we have invested over $121 million in sport infrastructure development in schools and communities and we are committed to continue this work,” Minister Grange said. The Minister noted that incorporating...

9 years ago Sport

SDC to Launch CDCs in 12 Corporate Area Communities

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be establishing and reactivating Community Development Committees (CDCs) in 12 communities in Kingston and St. Andrew by the end of March. Nine of the CDCs are new groups, while the other three are being revived as they had become dormant. A CDC is the composition of all organisations in a community such as neighbourhood...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange
shared a photo opportunity with Barbican FC, winners of the 2016 JFF/SDF Women’s Premier
League, at the Awards Ceremomy yesterday at the JFF Headquarters. The moment was also
shared with (left) Coach, Charles Edwards and Bruce Gaynor, Vice President of the JFF.

9 years ago CultureGender AffairsSport

Grange Committed to Women’s Premier League

Kingston, January 26, 2016 – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has pledged continued support to the Women’s Football Premier League. The Ministry, through the Sports Development Foundation, stepped in to save the league last year when it did not attract sponsorship. The Ministry had committed to give sponsorship support for one year. “But if...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)

9 years ago Sport

Grange: Jamaica Firmly Against Doping in Sports; Firmly Behind Athletes

PRESS RELEASE- The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment of Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has given a brief statement in reaction to the decision of the Disciplinary Commission of the International Olympic Committee in the case against Jamaica’s Nesta Carter. Minister’s Statement follows: “As a nation, we have grown quite accostomed to having our name in the sports headlines across...

9 years ago Sport

US$100,000 Purse for Jamaican Open Golf Championship

Local and international golf pros will compete for a US$100,000 purse at the 50th staging of the 2017 Jamaica Open Golf Championship. The tournament, being organised by the Jamaica Golf Association, is slated to take place from January 11 to 14 at the Half-Moon Golf Course in Montego Bay. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, welcomed the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

9 years ago SenateSport

Senate Passes Bills to Develop Horse-Racing Industry

The Senate, on Friday (December 16), approved two Bills that will establish a regulatory framework to attract and support investment in Jamaica’s horse-racing industry and facilitate the development of Caymanas Track into a modern, world-class facility. The Bills – the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act and the Jamaica Racing Commission (Amendment) Act – were piloted by Minister of State...