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

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and former West Indies cricket captain, Hon. Courtney Walsh (centre), present former Jamaica cricket team captain, Tamar Lambert (second left) with trophy for the 2016 Courtney Walsh Award of Excellence at an awards ceremony, held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on December 7. Others (from left) are CEO of the CHASE Fund, Mr. W. Billy Heaven and Chairman of the CHASE Fund, Mr. Phillip Henriques.

Prime Minister Says Sportsmen and Sportswomen Must be Recognised and Awarded

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

Sport Minister Saddened by Death of Young Basketball Player

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

Grange: Outstanding Alia Brings Glory with World Record Swim

Gov’t and CARICOM Countries Explore Sport Cooperation

Minister of Culture, Entertainment, Gender and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (Right), sharing a light moment with
Custos of Trelawny, Paul Muschett, on October 16 at a reception at the Melia Braco Hotel in honour of Jamaica

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Salute to Athletes a Fitting Tribute – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the three-day celebrations in honour of Jamaica’s Olympic athletes was a fitting tribute to those who have given so much to the country. Addressing scores of well-wishers at a reception held at the Melia Braco Hotel in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, on Sunday (October 16), Minister Grange said it was...

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), presents an award to World and Olympic sprint champion, Usain Bolt (left), at a ceremony to honour the 2016 Rio Olympic athletes, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on October 15, 2016. Sharing in the moment at (right) is Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Prime Minister Thanks Athletes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed profound gratitude to the 2016 Rio Olympic athletes on behalf of the nation, for their stellar performances that strengthened brand Jamaica. Speaking at a function to honour the Rio sporting ambassadors at the National Indoor Sports Centre on October 15, Mr. Holness said the athletes enabled Jamaica to secure its place...

Vice President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Vishu Tollan (right), in discussion with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at a press conference at the Spanish Court Hotel, in Kingston, on October 11.

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Sporting Federations Urged to Expand Events

Vice President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Vishu Tollan, is urging local sporting federations to work with the JOA to develop more athletes to participate in diverse Olympic events. Spurred by the country’s participation in diving at the Rio Olympics, a first since 1972; and in gymnastics for the first time, Mr. Tollan says he has high hopes for...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provides details about activities to celebrate the country’s athletes during a press conference on October 11 at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

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Gov’t to Celebrate Rio Athletes

The 2016 Olympic and Paralympic athletes will receive cash awards totalling $42 million in honour of their outstanding performances at the recent summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said the monetary reward is part of activities to celebrate the athletes’ rich medal haul. The three-day celebration will take place...

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Rio Olympic Delegation to be Honoured on Heroes Weekend – Grange

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Friday, October 07, 2016 – The Jamaican Government will salute the Rio Olympic delegation with a three-day programme of celebratory activities designed to honour their achievements and demonstrate national pride in their performances. The events will be held over the Heroes Weekend, October 14-16. In a programme organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Rio athletes will...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (standing), emphasises a point during the Senate’s sitting on September 23.

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Sports Safeguards for Students to be Developed

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will spearhead an Inter-Ministerial Taskforce being established to develop safeguards that protect youngsters participating in sporting activities. The committee will look at, among other things, introducing crucial protocols, guidelines and regulations; training and capacity building; enforcement procedures; and resource mobilisation. This was disclosed by Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, shows Lucy Meyer, Spokesperson for Special Olympics and the U.S Fund for UNICEF historic sites in Jamaica from the book, Jamaica: Heritage in Pictures by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Looking on is her mother Lucy Meyer. Lucy, is visiting Jamaica to help generate visibility and promote programmes that will benefit children with disabilities. She paid a courtesy call on the Minister on September 22, 2016 at her office in Kingston.

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PHOTO: Special Olympics Spokesperson Lucy Meyer, pays Courtesy Call on Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, shows Lucy Meyer, Spokesperson for Special Olympics and the U.S Fund for UNICEF historic sites in Jamaica from the book, Jamaica: Heritage in Pictures by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Looking on is her mother Lucy Meyer. Lucy, is visiting Jamaica to help generate visibility and promote programmes that will...