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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd left), shows off her batting skills during a press conference hosted by the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) on July 27 at Sabina Park in Kingston to launch the second Test match between West Indies and India. Sharing the moment are Second Vice-President of the JCA, Mark Neita; Charge d’Affaires at the Indian High Commission in Jamaica, Subbalaskshmi Mohan; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Paul Pennicook. The match will be held from July 30 to August 4 at Sabina Park.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd left), shows off her batting skills during a press conference hosted by the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) on July 27 at Sabina Park in Kingston to launch the second Test match between West Indies and India. Sharing the moment are Second Vice-President of the JCA, Mark Neita; Charge d’Affaires at the Indian High Commission in Jamaica, Subbalaskshmi Mohan; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Paul Pennicook. The match will be held from July 30 to August 4 at Sabina Park.

Gov’t Ready to Increase Support for Youth Cricket – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government stands ready to provide support to get more young people engaged in cricket. She noted that the success that the region enjoyed in the sport did not...
The five Mt. Olivet boys who returned to Jamaica on July 18 from their 10-day trip to France, look at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) display of Yohan Blake, one of several sportsmen and women on display, to celebrate the country’s 54th anniversary of independence, at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston. Their trip was made possible by Mr. Blake’s YB Afraid Foundation.
The five Mt. Olivet boys who returned to Jamaica on July 18 from their 10-day trip to France, look at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) display of Yohan Blake, one of several sportsmen and women on display, to celebrate the country’s 54th anniversary of independence, at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston. Their trip was made possible by Mr. Blake’s YB Afraid Foundation.

Mount Olivet Boys Return from France
President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Hon. Michael Fennell speaking at the JOA’s Rio 2016 Press Conference held on July 11 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.
President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Hon. Michael Fennell speaking at the JOA’s Rio 2016 Press Conference held on July 11 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.

Necessary Measures in Place to Protect Athletes – Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA)
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during the launch of ‘Jamaica House Rio’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 13. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Jamaica House is a hospitality hub that will be set up during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote Jamaica’s tourism product.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during the launch of ‘Jamaica House Rio’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 13. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Jamaica House is a hospitality hub that will be set up during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote Jamaica’s tourism product.

Tourism Product to be Highlighted at Olympics
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange delivering her speech in the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 12. At left is Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange delivering her speech in the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 12. At left is Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.

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Grange: Rio Challenges being Resolved

Kingston, August 6, 2016 – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says she’s confident that the challenges faced by members of the Jamaican team in the Athletes Village at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil are being resolved. Minister Grange said: “I have been in touch with our olympic team management in Brazil as we’ve all been concerned...
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2016 Olympic Games Get Under Way Friday

The games of the 31st Olympiad get under way on August 5 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. A total of 11,239 athletes representing 207 countries will participate in 306 events from 38 sporting disciplines, over 17 days of competition. Jamaica enters this year’s Olympics as one of the most anticipated teams. The country has a strong Olympic pedigree and has participated...
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Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt (centre), wins the 100 metres in 9.88 seconds at the inaugural staging of the Racers Grand Prix held on Saturday (June 11), at the National Stadium in Kingston. Yohan Blake (left) placed third in 9.94 seconds, while Asafa Powell was fourth in 9.98 seconds. (File Photo).
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Minister Says Sport Will be at Forefront of Economic Growth

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to having sports at the forefront of the country’s push towards economic growth. Speaking in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today (July 12), Miss Grange said among the strategies to achieve this is the establishment of an international training facility. She pointed...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), having a light exchange with President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Hon. Michael Fennell (left), during the JOA’s press conference to announce the athletes going to the Olympics in Brazil. The event was held on July 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. At right is Deputy Head of Mission, Brazilian Embassy in Jamaica, Diana Jorge Valle.
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Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Names 63 Athletes for Olympics

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), on July 11 announced the 63 team members who will represent Jamaica at the upcoming 31st Olympiad, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Heading the list are returning gold medallists Usain Bolt, who will  run the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4×100 metres men’s relay; and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who will take part in the 100 metres and...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon Olivia Grange (left), in discussion with Senior Director in the Ministry
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New Appointments for Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel and Appeals Tribunal

Fifteen new persons have been appointed and one retained to serve on the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (JADDP) and Jamaica Anti-Doping Appeals Tribunal (JADAT). They include Attorney-at-law Kent Gammon, and retired High Court Judge, Justice Karl Harrison, who will chair the Panel and Tribunal, respectively. The appointees, who also include doctors and teachers, will serve for the next three years....
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), speaks with member of the Jamaica Tallawahs team, Kumar Sangakkara (right) during the launch of the Jamaica Tallawahs Caribbean Premier League campaign on the grounds of the Melbourne Cricket Club in Kingston on June 28.
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Caribbean Premier League Good for Regional Cricket – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as an important product that has the potential to lift the regional game. “We are very pleased that cricket is once again on the rise in the Caribbean and that the CPL provides a great opportunity for Caribbean people to rally in support...
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