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Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), shares with students of the St. Andrew-based American International School of Kingston (AISK), at the launch of the school’s Sport Feva on February 3, on the grounds of the institution.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Take Up Non-Traditional Sports

The Government is pushing for more Jamaicans to get involved in non-traditional sports such as tennis and swimming. Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, said the aim is to diversify and expand the sports portfolio and capitalize...

Executive Director of Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown (left) and Manager of Anti-Doping Initiatives, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), Kerine Henrie (right), respond to a question at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JADCO Head Says Partnership is Vital to Anti-Doping Programme

Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown, addresses a JIS Think Tank today (January 30), at the JIS head office in Kingston.

Students to Learn About Anti-Doping Via Curriculum

JADCO to Introduce Blood Testing

Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), makes a point to Chairman, Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission, Hon. R. Danny Williams (left), at the Jamaica Anti Doping Commission’s symposium, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on January 29. At right is General Secretary for the Jamaica Boxing Board of Control, Leroy Brown.

Government Strengthening Structures to Protect Athletes

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New Stands Installed At Leila Robinson Courts

The stands at the Leila Robinson Netball Courts at the National Arena have been expanded and improved to provide more comfortable seating for spectators. The work, undertaken by the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) at a cost of $13 million, forms part of a $36 million project to upgrade the overall facility, located at Independence Park Complex. Last year, a state-of-the-art...

General Manager of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), Denzil Wilks, says all is on track for the completion of Phase One of the High School Sport Infrastructure Improvement Project (HSSIIP).

11 years ago Sport

Phase One of HSSIIP to Be Completed This Year

General Manager of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), Denzil Wilks, says all is on track for the completion of Phase One of the High School Sport Infrastructure Improvement Project (HSSIIP). The project was implemented to upgrade and improve sport infrastructure in various high schools across the country. Approximately $10 million has been allocated to assist each school. During an interview...

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (2nd right), is in discussion with (from left), Project Officer at the Sport Development Foundation (SDF), Donald McNaughton; Principal of Holmwood Technical High School, Paul Bailey; General Manager of the SDF, Denzil Wilks; and Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Audley Shaw. Occasion was a tour of Holmwood Technical on Friday (January 16), where the Government will be spending $10 million to develop a sports field.

11 years ago Sport

$10M Sports Project for Holmwood Technical High School

The Government is to undertake development of an additional sports field at Holmwood Technical High School, in Christiana, Manchester, at a cost of $10 million. Minister with Responsibility for Sport. Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, who made the announcement during a visit to the institution on January 16, said the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) will fund the facility’s development, to be...

11 years ago Sport

Electrical Work to Be Undertaken at National Aquatic Centre

Electrical work is to be undertaken on the swimming pool at the National Aquatic Centre in Kingston later this year. The work is expected to cost an estimated $45 million and will include rewiring of the pool. Speaking with JIS News, General Manager at the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), Denzil Wilks, said the electrical project will be done to sustain...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller presents a gift to World 100-metre breaststroke Champion, Alia Atkinson at a reception held at Vale Royal on Wednesday, January 14.

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Prime Minister Hails Alia Atkinson and Nicholas Walters as Outstanding Jamaicans

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has hailed Alia Atkinson, Olympian Swimmer and Nicholas ‘The Axeman’ Walters, WBA Featherweight World Champion, as outstanding Jamaicans who have brought great esteem to the country. At a cocktail reception held at Vale Royal on Wednesday, January 14 where Atkinson and Walters were guests of honour, Prime Minister Simpson Miller stated that...

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), looks on as World 100-metre breaststroke Champion, Alia Atkinson (centre), is presented with a plaque by Senior Marketing Manager at GraceKennedy Money Services (GKMS), Sandra Forbes (left). Occasion was a welcome home reception, held today (January 9), at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston.

11 years ago Sport

Atkinson Hailed as True Inspiration

World 100-metre breaststroke Champion, Alia Atkinson, has been hailed as a true inspiration for young people and sport professionals, by Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley. “You have inspired our young people to achieve greatness, not only in swimming, but in every sphere of life. Your great humility, your determination and fight are all the hallmarks of...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), having a light conversation with Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston and Chairman of the Samuel Carter Foundation, Most Rev. Donald Reece (centre), and Acting Principal of Campion College, Lavare Henry, before the start of the inaugural Archbishop Samuel Carter Lecture, held at the St. Andrew school, on January 8. The lecture was held as part of the institution’s Founders’ Week celebrations.

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Sanctions for Unfair Sporting Practices

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is warning that there will be sanctions for school administrators involved in unfair sporting practices, such as match fixing and bribing. “Playing for money is not for school boys. Fixing matches, throwing games, bribing or buying aspirant athletes, even from the primary school, to boost your team (is not for the school system),” he...