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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, said that work will commence next fiscal year on the refurbishing of the swimming pool at the GC Foster College in St. Catherine. The aim is to create an Olympic-sized facility...

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.

Government Moves to Maximise Earnings from Sport Tourism

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.

JADCO Updating Rules to Meet Revised World Anti-Doping Code

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

JADCO Launches New Website

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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...

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...

Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Sport, Hon.Natalie Neita Headley (left) shakes hands with South African Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula (right), after the two signed a sporting agreement in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday (July 21). The agreement will see both countries promoting and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in sport. Minister Neita Headley is currently in Glasgow at the 20th Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 3.

12 years ago Sport

Jamaica and South Africa Sign Sport Cooperation Agreement

The Government of Jamaica has signed an agreement with the South African Government for the promotion and strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation in sport. Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley and South African Minister of Sports, Fikile Mbalula, inked the agreement in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday, July 21, where the 20th Commonwealth Games are underway. It...

Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (second right), is with some of the Jamaican athletes, who have been selected to participate in the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games from August 16 to 28 in Nanjing, China. They were announced during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) in Kingston on July 17. Pictured second left (front row) is: Chef de Mission, Jacqueline Walter. Also pictured are executives of the JOA (front row, left): Secretary General, Christopher Samuda; President, Hon. Michael Fennell.

12 years ago Sport

20 Athletes Named for Youth Olympic Games in China

Twenty athletes have been selected to participate in the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games to be held from August 16 to 28 in Nanjing, China. The youngsters will be competing in four disciplines: 15 in track and field; two in volleyball; two in swimming, and for the first time at these games, one athlete will compete in fencing. President of...

Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), shares a light moment with Senior Vice President of Philips, Laurent de Bray (left), during her visit to Sabina Park in Kingston on Thursday (July 17) to view the progress of work on the US$2.7 million floodlight installation project. Philips is supplying the floodlights to be installed at the park.

12 years ago Sport

Sabina Park Lighting 80 Per Cent Complete

Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, says she is satisfied with the progress of work on the Sabina Park Lighting Project, 80 per cent of which has already been completed. “Most, if not all of the equipment to be installed is currently here, and work is progressing steadily,” Mrs. Neita Headley told JIS News after touring the...