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Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (left), fields questions from journalists during today’s (Sept. 9) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. At right is Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (left), fields questions from journalists during today’s (Sept. 9) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. At right is Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Govt to Channel Funds into Athlete Welfare and Development

Funds previously earmarked for a national celebration of the country’s athletic achievements will be channelled into athlete development and welfare leading up to next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita...
Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, gives the keynote address at the press launch of the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence held on September 3, at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston.
Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, gives the keynote address at the press launch of the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence held on September 3, at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston.

Govt Committed To Supporting Athletes
Minister with Responsibility for Sports in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), examines a photograph during the press launch to open nominations for the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, held on September 3 at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston. With the Minister (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven and Chairman of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence Selection Committee, Brian George. The Courtney Walsh Award of Excellence was inaugurated in 2005 and seeks to recognize sportspersons who demonstrate positive attitudes and have made outstanding achievements in their fields. The award is administered by the CHASE Fund.
Minister with Responsibility for Sports in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), examines a photograph during the press launch to open nominations for the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, held on September 3 at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston. With the Minister (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven and Chairman of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence Selection Committee, Brian George. The Courtney Walsh Award of Excellence was inaugurated in 2005 and seeks to recognize sportspersons who demonstrate positive attitudes and have made outstanding achievements in their fields. The award is administered by the CHASE Fund.

Proposals Invited for Insurance Coverage of Athletes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 1 at Gordon House. She congratulated the Jamaican athletes who participated in the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. At left is Minister of Water, Land, Environment & Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 1 at Gordon House. She congratulated the Jamaican athletes who participated in the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. At left is Minister of Water, Land, Environment & Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill.

Prime Minister Congratulates Athletes
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Simpson Miller Hails Relay Teams for Golden 100 Metre Runs

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Novlene Williams Mills Wins Courtney Walsh Award For Excellence

World Championships 400-metre relay gold medallist, Novlene Williams Mills, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence in Sports. The 400-metre specialist was chosen from a field of four shortlisted nominees, including: Chess Champion, Warren Elliot; National Netball Player, Sasher-Gaye Henry; and National Football Player, Rodolph Austin. The athlete, who hails from Gravel Hill, in St....
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PM Encourages Partnership to Develop Sports Industry

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is encouraging partnership in order to better position Jamaica to tap into the multi-billion global sports industry. She noted that sports entrepreneurship is an area that is ripe for development and which could generate significant earnings and other benefits for the economy. The Prime Minister underscored these points in a speech read...
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Prime Minister Welcomes Reconstruction of Running Track at G.C. Foster College

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has welcomed the reconstruction of the running track at the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport in Angels, St. Catherine, which was undertaken at a cost of approximately $171 million by German manufacturer, BSW Regupol. Mrs. Simpson Miller also hailed the college’s contribution to the training of world class Jamaican...
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Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium to be Renamed in Bolt’s Honour

The Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium is to be renamed in honour of Jamaica’s greatest and most iconic athlete, Dr. the Hon. Usain Bolt. The facility will be known as the Usain Bolt Sports Academy. Providing details at Wednesday’s (September 9) Jamaica House press briefing, Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, said the move is being driven by Prime...
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Health Insurance for Athletes by December

Fifteen hundred of the nation’s athletes, drawn from all sporting disciplines, are set to benefit from the Jamaica Athlete Insurance Plan (JAIP), to be implemented in December this year. The establishment of the plan by the Government means that Jamaica’s athletes will now be able to receive health insurance coverage tailored to their needs for the first time ever. The...
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Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated women sprint world champion, Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce on her gold medal win in the finals of 100 metres event at the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing. In a statement today (Monday, August 24), the Prime Minister said Shelly-Ann continues to represent Jamaica with distinction. “I am very pleased that...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Beijing Athletes and Alia Atkinson

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaicans Usain Bolt and O’Dayne Richards for their medal winning performances on day 2 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing, China and is commending all Jamaica’s athletes participating at the games. In a statement, the Prime Minister said all the athletes who have participated in Beijing so far have...
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