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Prime Minister The Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, share a moment with the “Champsy” the mascot, when they attended yesterday’s (March 19) final day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships held at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Prime Minister The Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, share a moment with the “Champsy” the mascot, when they attended yesterday’s (March 19) final day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships held at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Congratulations Calabar and Edwin Allen – Grange

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange has congratulated Calabar and Edwin Allen High Schools who successfully retained the coveted ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championship title at the National Stadium on Saturday, March 19, 2016. “I must...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (left), in conversation with the Minister of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Community Development of the Nevis Island Administration, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, during a visit at her office, 4-6 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston. During her four-day stay on the island, Minister Brandy-Williams met with officials of various sport institutions to discuss possible areas of technical assistance and cooperation in sports.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (left), in conversation with the Minister of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Community Development of the Nevis Island Administration, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, during a visit at her office, 4-6 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston. During her four-day stay on the island, Minister Brandy-Williams met with officials of various sport institutions to discuss possible areas of technical assistance and cooperation in sports.

Jamaica and Nevis to Collaborate
(Left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (CGES), Honourable Olivia Grange congratulating (left) President, Jamaica Cricket Association, Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven on the opening of the NHF/JCA Wellness Centre at Sabina Park.
(Left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (CGES), Honourable Olivia Grange congratulating (left) President, Jamaica Cricket Association, Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven on the opening of the NHF/JCA Wellness Centre at Sabina Park.

Sport Ministry to introduce Mobile Sport and Wellness Unit
Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture and Gender Affairs, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the National Health Fund/ Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) wellness centre at Sabina Park on March 17, 2016. Looking on (from left) are: President, Jamaica Cricket Association, Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven; former national football player, Ali McNab; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund, Everton Anderson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey.
Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture and Gender Affairs, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the National Health Fund/ Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) wellness centre at Sabina Park on March 17, 2016. Looking on (from left) are: President, Jamaica Cricket Association, Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven; former national football player, Ali McNab; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund, Everton Anderson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey.

Wellness Centre Opens at Sabina Park
Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture and Gender Affairs, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (right), in discussion with Minister of Social Development and Sports, Nevis Island Administration, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, at the Norman Manley International Airport, on March 16. She is in the island to experience the 2016 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships, currently taking place at the National Stadium.
Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture and Gender Affairs, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (right), in discussion with Minister of Social Development and Sports, Nevis Island Administration, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, at the Norman Manley International Airport, on March 16. She is in the island to experience the 2016 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships, currently taking place at the National Stadium.

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Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.
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Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sports (CGES), Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has given her full endorsement to the Racers Grand Prix being staged by the Racers Track Club in June of this year. Speaking at the media launch of the event at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel yesterday, Wednesday, March 9, Minister Grange said the new government of Jamaica...
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Minister Grange Saddened by Passing of Jordan Foote

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Table Tennis Added to List of Sports for Para-Athletes

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PM Simpson-Miller Congratulates West Indies Under-19 Cricket Team

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated the young West Indian cricketers on their recent historic victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Cricket World Cup Competition. The Prime Minister has also highlighted the participation in the victorious team, of three outstanding young Jamaican cricketers. “It is with an immense sense of pride that I extend the heartiest congratulations, on...
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Minister with responsibility for Sport, and Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the $5 million Deeside Multi-Purpose Court in the community on Friday (February 12).
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Use Sports Facilities for Exercise – Neita Headley

Jamaicans are being encouraged to utilise community sports facilities for healthy physical activity in order to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, made the call, while addressing the breaking of ground for construction of the Deeside Multipurpose Court in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on Friday (February 12). “It (exercise) is for how you...
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Minister with responsibility for Sport, and Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the $5 million Deeside Multi-Purpose Court in the community on Friday (February 12).
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Sports Minister Highlights Investments in Infrastructure

Recent investments in the country’s sporting infrastructure have placed it in a firm position to serve the training and development needs of the various professionals. According to Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, over the last four years, emphasis has been placed on infrastructure development, to ensure that the progress Jamaica has been making in sport continues...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing farmers and other citizens of Stonehenge and adjoining communities at the Orange Hill Primary School, in Southern St. James, on February 5. Others 9from left) are: Chairman of the function, Dennis Wanliss and Councillor Gladston Bent.
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Orange Hill Primary School Sports Field Upgraded

The sports field at the Orange Hill Primary School, in Southern St. James, has been upgraded. It was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on February 5. Addressing a large group of citizens and students from the school, Mr. Kellier said the field is expected to have...
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