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Tennis instructor Kevin Simms (left) hands over tennis equipment to Principal of Broughton Primary in Westmoreland, Marva Davis-Clarke, at the school on Thursday (August 28). The donation is aimed at bolstering the school
Tennis instructor Kevin Simms (left) hands over tennis equipment to Principal of Broughton Primary in Westmoreland, Marva Davis-Clarke, at the school on Thursday (August 28). The donation is aimed at bolstering the school's Jamaica Moves in School activities. Sharing the moment is Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, who aids in spearheading the Jamaica Moves in School initiative in primary schools across the parish.

Tennis Instructor Donates Equipment to Broughton Primary School

Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland has received a donation of tennis equipment from hospitality industry tennis instructor Kevin Simms as part of efforts to introduce the sport to students and promote healthy lifestyles. In an interview with JIS News, Mr....
Children of the late Jamaican boxer, Michael McCallum, pay tribute to their father, during his thanksgiving service held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday (Aug. 16). 
Children of the late Jamaican boxer, Michael McCallum, pay tribute to their father, during his thanksgiving service held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Saturday (Aug. 16). 

PHOTOS: Thanksgiving Service for Michael McCallum
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Minister Grange Says Don Wehby Made an Immeasurable Contribution to Jamaica
The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).
The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).

National Stadium Redevelopment an Investment in Country’s Athletes – Minister Grange
President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr. Donovan Bennett (right), greets West Indies cricketer Roston Chase, during the arrival of the West Indies Cricket team and the touring Australian side at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). They are in the island for the third Test, set for July 12–16 at Sabina Park, followed by two T20 matches on July 20 and 22.
President of the Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr. Donovan Bennett (right), greets West Indies cricketer Roston Chase, during the arrival of the West Indies Cricket team and the touring Australian side at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Tuesday (July 8). They are in the island for the third Test, set for July 12–16 at Sabina Park, followed by two T20 matches on July 20 and 22.

PHOTOS: West Indies Cricket Team Arrives for Test, T-20 Matches

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Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, following their participation in Saturday’s (July 5) 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James.
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Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described sporting initiatives like the CARICOM Road Races as among the most powerful instruments for advancing the region—stimulating economic activity, strengthening community ties, and uplifting Caribbean youth. “Every race, match and meet is a vehicle towards sustainable and transformational growth and development,”...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).
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Minister Grange to Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on National Athlete Retention Strategy

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is set to engage key stakeholders, with the aim of establishing a national strategy for athlete support and retention. She made the disclosure during her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24). The Minister was responding to recent decisions by several Jamaican athletes to...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, review plans for the Sabina Park lighting project with Citrad Limited Managing Director, Alwyn Akin (left), on Monday (June 16) following the official switch-on. The Government invested $75 million in the project, enabling the venue to host day/night Test and T20 cricket matches. Also present were Permanent Secretary in the Sport Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (second right), and Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President, Dr. Donovan Bennett.
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PHOTOS: Sabina Park Lighting Project

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, review plans for the Sabina Park lighting project with Citrad Limited Managing Director, Alwyn Akin (left), on Monday (June 16) following the official switch-on. The Government invested $75 million in the project, enabling the venue to host day/night Test...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Fruitful Engagements at Olympism365 Summit – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is optimistic of increased support for the country’s sport development, coming out of her participation in the Olympism365 Summit held recently in Lausanne, Switzerland. The three-day Summit, under the theme ‘Sport for a Better World’, was convened by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and brought together over 250 representatives from...
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