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JADCO Issues Warning to Athletes Regarding Chik-V Medications

In light of the prevalence of the Chikungunya virus the following medications have been recommended by the medical profession and are safe to take by athletes as they are in line with the WADA code. Paracetamol, Cetamol and Acetominophen (all different names...

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (left), and Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), present the 10th prestigious Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence to Laurel Smith, member of the management team of this year’s winner, Olympian, Michael Frater, on whose behalf he collected the award, during Thursday’s (October 16) presentation ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Pickersgill represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Olympian Receives 2014 Courtney Walsh Award

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), with Laurel Smith, member of the management team of this year’s winner of the 10th prestigious Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, Olympian, Michael Frater, following the presentation at Thursday’s (October 16) awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Pickersgill, who represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the presentation to Mr. Smith, who collected the award, in Mr. Frater’s absence.

CHASE Invests $4.4 Billion in Sports Development

Board member of the St. Catherine-based GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport, Councillor Patricia Harris, addresses the institution’s 2014 commencement service on October 8.

Refurbishing of GC Foster College Swimming Pool to Begin 2015/16

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Olympic Association, Michael Fennell (left) and General Secretary, Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda, during a forum on safeguarding and protecting children in sport, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston on October 9.

Government Crafting Policy to Protect Children in Sports

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right) converses with Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley during the official launch of Jamaica Sport on Wednesday (October 1), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston.

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Government Moves to Maximise Earnings from Sport Tourism

The country’s ability to capitalise on prospects and earnings related to sport tourism has been boosted with the establishment of ‘Jamaica Sport’. A Technical Working Group established by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, and the Ministry of Sport, Jamaica Sport will serve as a public/private entity, which will coordinate and develop sport tourism locally. The initiative will explore the...

11 years ago Sport

Sport Infrastructure Improvement Project Launched at Tarrant High School

The Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, Minister with responsibility for Sport in the Office of the Prime Minister, officially commissioned the irrigation system at Tarrant High School, launching the commencement of works to be conducted across the island under the High School Sport Infrastructure Improvement Project (HSSIIP) on Thursday, September 25. The approximately $12.5 million dollar project which is being funded...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission, (JADCO), Carey Brown makes a point at a press briefing held at the press room at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, September 4.

12 years ago Sport

JADCO Updating Rules to Meet Revised World Anti-Doping Code

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) is currently updating its rules to meet the requirements of the revised World Anti-Doping Code, which comes into effect on January 1, 2015. This was disclosed by Executive Director of the JADCO, Carey Brown, during a press conference held on Thursday, September 4, at the Office of the Prime Minister. Mr. Brown said the revised...

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), unveiled its new website on Thursday, September 4, which can be accessed at www.jadco.gov.jm.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

JADCO Launches New Website

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), unveiled its new website on Thursday, September 4, which can be accessed at www.jadco.gov.jm. It was launched during a press briefing, held at the press room at the Office of the Prime Minister. This new website is JADCO’s latest initiative to provide guidance and communicate effectively with its target audience, which includes athletes, athlete support...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, The Honourable Natalie Neita Headley

12 years ago Sport

Minister Neita Headley Hails Jamaica’s Performance at World Chess Olympics

The Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon Natalie Neita Headley has congratulated the Jamaica team on its performance at the just concluded 41st World Chess Olympiad, in Tromso, Norway. In congratulating the team on its “best performance ever” in the World Chess Olympiad, Minister Neita Headley said “thank you for making Jamaica stand proud even in Norway.” The Minister said...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (second right), is greeted by former captain of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), Ruddy Williams (left), during the opening of the Ruddy Williams Centre of Excellence at the MCC headquarters on Courtney Walsh Drive in Kingston, on August 19. Also pictured is: President of the MCC, Mark Neita.

12 years ago Sport

Cricket Summer Camp for Children at Melbourne

More than 70 children, between five and 16 years old, are benefiting from a 12-day cricket summer camp, designed to develop the talent of young cricketers. The programme, which commenced on August 18, is being hosted by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) at its headquarters on Courtney Walsh Drive in Kingston, and will see campers exposed to lessons from former...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (fifth left); and President, Jamaica Netball Association, Marva Bernard (centre) pose with members and management of the Sunshine Girls team during the official reopening of the newly resurfaced Leila Robinson netball courts on Thursday, August 7, located at Independence Park Complex, National Arena in Kingston.

12 years ago Sport

Leila Robinson Courts Get State-Of-The-Art Playing Surface

The Leila Robinson netball courts at the National Arena have been re-opened following a $23 million refurbishing project. The facility, located at Independence Park Complex, now boasts a state-of-the-art ISO approved red and blue surface, replacing the outdated rubberised surface. The work was undertaken by the state-run Sports Development Foundation (SDF). Speaking at the official re-opening ceremony on Thursday, August...