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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).
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).

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...
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.
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.

Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Names 63 Athletes for Olympics
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon Olivia Grange (left), in discussion with Senior Director in the Ministry
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon Olivia Grange (left), in discussion with Senior Director in the Ministry's Sport Division, Florette Blackwood, during the recent orientation session for newly appointed members of the independent Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel and Jamaica Anti-Doping Appeals Tribunal, at The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites in New Kingston.

New Appointments for Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel and Appeals Tribunal
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.
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.

Caribbean Premier League Good for Regional Cricket – Grange
Senior Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Florette Blackwood (2nd right), responds to a question regarding the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan (JAIP), during a forum hosted by the Jamaica Hockey Federation (JHF) at the Mona hockey field in St. Andrew on Thursday, June 30. Listening (from left) are Director of the Ministry’s Sport Division, Suzette Ison; Guardian Life Group representative, Aldith Grant; and Garfield Grant from Allied Insurance Brokers Limited.
Senior Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Florette Blackwood (2nd right), responds to a question regarding the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan (JAIP), during a forum hosted by the Jamaica Hockey Federation (JHF) at the Mona hockey field in St. Andrew on Thursday, June 30. Listening (from left) are Director of the Ministry’s Sport Division, Suzette Ison; Guardian Life Group representative, Aldith Grant; and Garfield Grant from Allied Insurance Brokers Limited.

1,300 Athletes Registered For Gov’t Insurance Plan

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General Manager of Independence Park Limited, Major Desmon Brown, outlining details of the refurbishing works being undertaken at the National Arena in Kingston.
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National Arena Being Refurbished

Refurbishing work valued at some $60 million is under way at the National Arena in Kingston. The Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) have allocated $30 million each towards the project. General Manager of Independence Park Limited, Major Desmon Brown, told JIS News that $23 million has been spent, so far, to rehabilitate and repaint...
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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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Jamaica Ready for Rio – Grange

Jamaica is ready for the Olympics, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She was speaking with JIS News at the inaugural staging of the Racers Grand Prix held on Saturday (June 11) at the National Stadium in Kingston. The international track and field event, organised by the Racers Track Club, attracted some of the world’s...
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Grange: Muhammad Ali – The People’s Fighter, Let’s Celebrate His Life

Minister of Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, in reacting to the passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, says he’s the people’s fighter and has called for everyone to celebrate his life. Ali died last night at the age of 74. “Muhammad Ali came into boxing at a time when racial segregation was rampant in America. Yet, he was never daunted...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
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Minister Grange Congratulates the Jamaica Taekwon-Do Team on Outstanding Performance

Sport Minister, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has congratulated the Jamaica Taekwon-Do team on their outstanding performance at the recently concluded International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) World Championships and hope the success will inspire young athletes. Minister Grange said: “We hope that the success of the team will inspire other youngsters to get involved in the sport. We also hope...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents Japan
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Jamaica and Japan Strengthen Cooperation in Sports

The sports associations of Jamaica and Tottori, Japan, have strengthened cooperation for the development of track and field programmes in both countries. Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) President, Dr. Warren Blake, and Tottori Athletic Association (TAA) Chairman, Shinichi Hamasaki, on Thursday (May 5), signed a Friendship Exchange Agreement to expand the sharing of knowledge and best practices for the benefit...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd right), receives a gift from Chairman of the Tottori Athletic Association in Japan, Shinichi Hamasaki (2nd left), at the press launch for the Jamaica International Invitational (JII) Track and Field Meet held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 5. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Managing Director for the Japan Association for Athletics Federation (JAAF), Akihiko Nitta; and Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) President, Dr. Warren Blake. The one day meet will be held on May 7 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
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JII Will Showcase Brand Jamaica – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has endorsed the staging of the Jamaica International Invitational (JII) Track and Field Meet, as another opportunity to showcase Brand Jamaica to the world. She was speaking at the press launch for the event on Thursday (May 5) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The 13th staging of...
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Ms. Alison McLean, greets team members from Dupont Primary School at the Jamaica Amateur Softball Association (JASA) launch of the 2016 Primary School League, at the Mico University College, on April 29. The Permanent Secretary represented the Minister, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.
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Sport Minister Hails JASA

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the Jamaica Amateur Softball Association (JASA) for its development of the sport in schools locally. “I am very pleased by the progress JASA has made within the last two years and acknowledge the work being done at the high school level,” said the Minister, in a message read by Permanent...
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