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The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has congratulated Jamaica's Special Olympics team for its "spectacular" performance in the just concluded Special Olympics in Athens, Greece. Minister Grange said: “Jamaica winning a dozen gold medals, 14 silver and five bronze in the Special Olympics in Greece is a spectacular performance from a team of gifted,...

KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the establishment of the Jamaica Football Coaches Association (JFCA) is an important first step towards improving the standard of the game in Jamaica. “We know the general feeling (that) when the team does well, (it) is because of the hard work of the players. But when the team...

MONTEGO BAY — Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown, is urging young people to get involved in sports. He said that sports are not just about fun and fitness, noting that one can also learn a number of important life lessons. “Sports teaches us about life and the lessons for success...

KINGSTON — The Government will be setting up a skills training centre and sports facility in  Glendevon, St. James, to meet the training and recreational needs of young people in the community and surrounding areas. The move is in keeping with social intervention initiatives being undertaken across the island, aimed at reducing crime and violence. Minister with responsibility for Information,...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, has been given the go-ahead by Cabinet to prepare a National Sports Policy green paper, as the Government looks to capitalise on the economic and social opportunities that the sports industry provides. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the green paper will be used to generate discussion among all interests.  “After...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is working with the private sector to capitalise on the country's successes in track and field, by strengthening existing and emerging clubs. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange made the disclosure in a message delivered on her behalf by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry, Senator Warren Newby, yesterday at the launch of...

KINGSTON — Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Marc Panton, says the Eat Jamaican Campaign is an avenue to provide Jamaicans with healthy foods, while creating wealth for local farmers. “I am sure you will all agree that we would rather encourage local spending with our farmers, than having to buy foreign exchange and send...

PORT ANTONIO — Sporting activities in the Jacks River area of St. Mary received a major boost on Wednesday (May 14), with the signing of an agreement for construction of a BMX cycling track, at the Eden Park Sporting Complex in the community. The agreement is between the Social Development Commission (SDC) and the Jamaica Cycling Association (JCA). It constitutes...

WASHINGTON — Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) for its support of Jamaican athletes, who participate in the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania each year. “I am pleased to salute Team Jamaica Bickle which, through its effort of giving back, has helped to touch the lives of our young athletes,...

WASHINGTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon Olivia Grange, says that, starting this year, her ministry will choose six schools, annually, for funding to improve their sport facilities. Miss Grange said that the project will form part of the Jamaica 50th Independence anniversary celebrations in 2012, in which her ministry will be playing a leading role. “We...

WASHINGTON — With just a few days to go before the 117th staging of the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), has been finalising preparations to host the Jamaican contingent as well as their Caribbean counterparts. Some 500 athletes, coaches and support staff  are expected from Jamaica, and 120 from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and St. Vincent...

KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that the Government is committed to investing in sports as a vehicle for economic advancement and wealth creation. She was speaking at an intellectual property and sports seminar on April 19 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Miss Grange said that despite limited resources, some $465...