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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange with members of the track and field team that represented Jamaica at the recently concluded 45th CARIFTA Championships held in Grenada, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

Gov’t to Honour Outstanding 2016 Carifta Teams

The Government plans to honour Jamaica’s athletes and swimmers who performed outstandingly in Carifta competitions, held from March 23 to 28 in Martinique and Grenada. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during...

In this file photo, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), speaks to young footballers at the launch of the Digicel Kickstart Clinic 2016, at the Whole Life Sports Centre, Devon Road, in Kingston.

Sport Minister Wants Digicel Kickstart Clinic Replicated

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; Member of Parliament, East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness; Former Prime Minister, Edward Seaga and Captain Horace Burrell watch intensely as Jamaica plays Costa Rica in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game at the National Stadium on Friday, March 25, 2016.

Grange Congratulates Reggae Boyz on Performance

(Second right) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (CGES), Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange shared a photo opportunity with members of the National Football Team as they received a cheque from (left) CEO, Digicel, David Butler to aid their quest to World Cup 2018. The moment was also shared with (right) President, Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell.

“Sports remain a critical vehicle for economic growth” – Grange

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

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‘Well Played West Indies’ – Grange

Sport Minister, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has extended congratulations to both the male and female West Indies cricket teams for winning their semi-final matches and advancing to the respective finals of the ICC Twenty20 2016 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai, India. “Our ladies have made history in advancing to a T20 finals for the very first time. We have...

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.

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Jamaica and Nevis to Collaborate

Nevis Island Administration is seeking to adopt Jamaica’s best practices in sports, in an effort to develop world class athletes, especially in the area of Track and Field. A three-member team from the island, headed by Minister of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Community Development, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, ended their fact finding mission in Jamaica, on March 20. Minister Brandy-Williams,...

(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.

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Sport Ministry to introduce Mobile Sport and Wellness Unit

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (CGES), the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has expressed that the Ministry will actively pursue the introduction of a Mobile Sport and Wellness Unit. Minister Grange highlighted that there has been a worrying increase in chronic and debilitating diseases in the human population worldwide, therefore, “the importance of constantly reinforcing the promotion of healthy...

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.

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Wellness Centre Opens at Sabina Park

A wellness centre, valued at US$54,000, was officially opened on March 17, at Sabina Park, with the aim of improving the health and fitness levels of the country’s cricket players. The centre has been provided through the collaboration of the National Health Fund and the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA). In her address, Minister of Entertainment, Sport, Culture and...

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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Nevis Seeks Partnerships in Sports

A three-member delegation from the Nevis Island Administration is in Jamaica to observe the 2016 Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Athletic Championships, and to seek partnerships in sports. The group is headed by the Minister of Social Development, Youth, Sport, Community Development and Basic Needs, Hon. Hazel Brandy Williams. She is accompanied by the Assistant Secretary in the Ministry, Michelle...

Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.

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Think Big! – Grange tells Sporting and Creative Stakeholders

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

The Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, who was sworn in as Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sports, says she is greatly saddened by the recent news of the passing of promising schoolboy footballer, Jordan Foote. Foote died in the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) from cancer, which earlier cost him his left leg in December and ultimately...