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Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon Olivia "Babsy" Grange, today (Saturday, December 11), expressed her regret at the passing of Mr. John Maxwell, veteran journalist /broadcaster/commentator/writer and advocate for environmental protection and preservation of Jamaica's national heritage. Miss Grange, who has ministerial responsibility for matters pertaining to UNESCO and is the chairperson of the Jamaica National Commission for...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said farewell to out-going Brazilian Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Alexandre Ruben Milito Guieros, at her ministry, Trafalgar Road, Kingston on Thursday (December 2). The Minister said she was not only pleased with the strong relations Jamaica and Brazil have enjoyed over the years, but also that Ambassador Guieros has...

The Irish have indicated an interest in working closely with the Jamaican football authorities as a means of developing greater inter-cultural harmony in Ireland. Chief Executive Officer of the Football Association of Ireland, John Delaney, recently met with Jamaica's (non-resident) Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Anthony Johnson, to discuss the possible links between Jamaica and Ireland in football. Jamaican...

The Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) has received $51 million from telecommunications company Claro, under a three- year sponsorship deal, to support INSPORTS All-Island Community Football Championships, starting this year. Administrative Director of INSPORTS, Ian Andrews, told Thursday's (November 18) press launch, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, Kingston that the competition aims to heighten the involvement of community members who...

Master painter, Barrington Watson's latest publication, showcasing more than 200 drawings and celebrating 50 years of works by the artist, was presented to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a brief ceremony at her Ministry, New Kingston, Thursday (November 11). Dubbed 'Barrington: 50 Years of drawing 1958-2008', the book provides a unique opportunity for collectors, art...

Systems Manager at Globe Insurance Company of Jamaica, Maurice Bolt, is touting Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as the technology of the future due to its ability to capture, analyse and manage data spatially to inform decision making. He said the technology is applicable to every industry. "GIS is a powerful business intelligence tool. We believe that this technology is the...

Jamaicans Usain Bolt and Tony Becca were big winners at the Commonwealth Sports Awards in Birmingham, England on Saturday (November 6). Bolt won the Outstanding Male Athlete title, while veteran sports journalist, Becca, won the Outstanding Sports Writer award. Bolt won the award for his triple gold medal at last year's World Championships in Berlin. Becca was recognised for three...

World sprint champion, Usain Bolt is among the nominees in the Outstanding Male category of the Commonwealth Sports Awards, to be held this Saturday, November 6, in Birmingham, England. Another Jamaican, President of the International Federation of Netball Associations, Molly Rhone, will be given a lifetime achievement award. The Commonwealth Sports Awards, founded by Al Hamilton, is now in its...

Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Milton Brown, has called for more corporate support for community football competitions, noting that the game has proven to be a unifying force for challenged communities. "It is evident that when football is played widely we have less problems in the community than we would normally have as.we are having a social benefit from the...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, has presented a prize of $2 million to the Premier League champions Harbour View Football Club. The prize, donated by the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), is to assist with development projects at the club. Harbour View became eligible for the Government prize by winning the 2009/2010 Premier League season. Making the...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding has commended the country's athletes for continuing to keep Jamaica on the map, even during times when the country faces major challenges in various areas. "We owe them a great deal... we owe them far more than we are able to deliver. We have to recognise the work that is done by the athletes...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has said that the annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence recognizes the outstanding achievements of the renowned Cricketer in whose honour it was named and who he described as one of the most outstanding sportsmen that Jamaica has ever produced. He said it was important that Courtney Walsh's achievements be held out as a template of...