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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right), at a ceremony held at the Ministry in Kingston, on March 14. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right), at a ceremony held at the Ministry in Kingston, on March 14. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

Appreciation Grant for Senior Women’s Cricket Team

An incentive cheque, valued at $6.8 million, has been presented to the women’s cricket team for their continued outstanding performances in regional women’s cricket, especially during the 2024 season. In 2024, the team were crowned regional double champions, following wins...
A view of the newly resurfaced running track at the National Stadium in Kingston, which was dedicated and officially handed over to Independence Park Limited (IPL) during a ceremony on Sunday (March 23).
A view of the newly resurfaced running track at the National Stadium in Kingston, which was dedicated and officially handed over to Independence Park Limited (IPL) during a ceremony on Sunday (March 23).

Resurfaced National Stadium Track Officially Handed Over to Independence Park Limited
President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.
President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.

Digicel Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Paralympic Athletes
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, front), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right, front), at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday, March 14. Each player will receive $400,000, while each member of the management team will receive $200,000. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

PHOTO: Incentive Cheque to Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston on Friday (March 14).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘The Road to Oman: The Journey of Hockey Jamaica to the Inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024’ by author and President of the Jamaica Hockey Federation, Fabian Stewart. Occasion was a courtesy call on Minister Grange at her offices in Kingston on Friday (March 14).

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Copy of Book on Hockey Jamaica

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (fourth right), with officials of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), and Paralympic athletes, at the launch of Paralympic Week on March 12, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Mr. Thorpe represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Paralympic Sports Embody the True Spirit of Inclusivity – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Paralympic sports embody the true spirit of inclusivity and serve as a reminder that sports are for everyone, regardless of physical abilities. In her message read by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe, at the launch of Paralympic Week on March 12 at the University of the West...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Marcelo Angel Balbi Calvo (left), were on hand to greet Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi, shortly after his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Wednesday (March 12). Messi and his Inter Miami team from the United States are in the island for a highly anticipated match with Jamaica’s Cavalier Football Club. The upcoming match is the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, which will take place at the National Stadium on Thursday night (March 13).
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PHOTOS: Messi Arrives for CONCACAF Football Match with Cavalier FC

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Marcelo Angel Balbi Calvo (left), were on hand to greet Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi, shortly after his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Wednesday (March 12). Messi and his Inter Miami team from the United States are in the...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (centre) in a race on the new running track at the National Stadium with (from left) Tim Jordan and Doug Stone both of Rekortan; the former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell; and Grand Slam Track Venue Director, Don Lockerbie.
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Grange: Resurfacing of Running Track at National Stadium Completed

The Minister of the Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated all members of the team who participated in the resurfacing of the running track at the National Stadium. The Minister lauded the team of local and overseas workers as she toured the facility on Wednesday. Minister Grange said the resurfacing work has been completed ahead...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Preparatory Work on National Stadium’s Running Track Begins

Preparatory work to rehabilitate the running track at the National Stadium in Kingston, has started. The resurfacing project has received support from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, who has secured funding of some US$350,000. In a recent statement issued by the Ministry of Culture, Gender,...
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