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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).

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...

Minister Grange Congratulates the Jamaica Taekwon-Do Team on Outstanding Performance

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents Japan's Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (2nd right), with a souvenir publication on Jamaica during Thursday's (May 5) signing of the Friendship Exchange Agreement between the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), and Tottori Athletic Association (TAA) in Japan. The signing took place at the Ambassador's residence in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment (from 2nd left) are: JAAA President, Dr. Warren Blake; and TAA Chairman, Shinichi Hamasaki (partly hidden).

Jamaica and Japan Strengthen Cooperation in Sports

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.

JII Will Showcase Brand Jamaica – Minister Grange

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.

Sport Minister Hails JASA

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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...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange receives the torch from Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gosford Cole and Special Olympian, Andrew Bartholomew during the launch of the Law Enforcement 5K Walk/Run. The event was held at the Commissioner’s office in Kingston on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

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Entities Pledge $3.5 Million to Special Olympics Jamaica

Special Olympics Jamaica has received more than $3.5 million in pledges to support the preparation of athletes for international competition. The pledges were made during the official launch of the Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew on Tuesday (April 19). Of the funds pledged, $2.5 million came from the Sports Development...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean, speaking at the World Heritage Day symposium at the University of Technology (UTech), on April 18. The day was recognized under the theme: ‘Heritage of Sport’.

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Positive Social Influence of Sport Highlighted

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean, says the Government recognizes the positive social influence of sport and is committed to its development. “Sport strengthens the core values of dignity, fairness, honesty, integrity and courage. At the same time it promotes positive social values, such as inclusiveness, respect for teamwork, tolerance and peaceful resolution...

Special Advisor in the Ministry Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Allie McNab (7th left), shares a moment with Captain of Jamaica’s Under 16 netball team, Abigale Sutherland (5th right), and squad members following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Saturday, April 9, from Barbados where they participated in the Caribbean Netball Association’s 2016 Jean Pierre Under 16 Tournament. Mr. McNab, who represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, was on hand to welcome the team. Jamaica’s outstanding performance enabled the country to top the eight-nation tournament by winning all of its matches, including a sensational victory over the host country in the championship decider.

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Under-16 Netballers Urged to Push for Senior Status

Jamaica’s National Under-16 netballers are being urged to challenge themselves and to push for places in the squads performing above their age group. The team returned to the island on Saturday (April 9) following their win of the 2016 Jean Pierre Youth Netball Championship in Barbados, where they defeated the host country 35-21 in the finals. At the Norman Manley...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is in discussion with captain of the West Indies Women’s Cricket Team, Stafanie Taylor, at a welcome reception in honour of Ms. Taylor, at the Pineapple Lounge, Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on April 6. Ms. Taylor led the West Indies team to its first victory in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup. The finals of the tournament took place on April 3 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India.

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Gov’t to Fast-Track Plans for Stafanie Taylor Oval

The Government is pushing forward with plans for the establishment of the Stafanie Taylor Oval at the Eltham High School in St. Catherine. The institution is the alma mater of the captain of the West Indies Women’s Team, which defeated Australia to lift the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup trophy for the first time. Making the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange shares a photo opportunity with (from left) President, Jamaica Cricket Association, Billy Heaven; West Indies female cricketer, Stefanie Taylor and Head of Public Relations, Digicel, Elon Parkinson at the welcome home reception held for Taylor. The event took place in the Pineapple Lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday, April 06, 2016.

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Sport Minister Calls for Gender Equality in Sport

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is calling on stakeholders within the sporting fraternity to join her in lobbying for greater gender equality in sport, particularly in the game of cricket. She made the appeal during a welcome reception in honour of the captain of the victorious West Indies Women’s T20 cricket team, Stafanie Taylor, at...

10 years ago Sport

Minister Grange Calls for Greater Equality in Sports

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has called on stakeholders within the sporting fraternity to join her in lobbying for gender equality, specifically within the area of cricket. Minister Grange was speaking at the welcome home reception for West Indies female cricketer, Stefanie Taylor at the Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday, April 6,...