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Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that the Government is committed to putting systems and programmes in place to foster the advancement of the country's youth as a key part of the national development process. She said that the focus on youth development remains a top priority despite severe financial constraints.  “The Government has been honest...

The Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) has received $60 million from telecommunications company LIME, to assist in the staging of the all-island primary league football competition. The three-year sponsorship arrangement commences this year, with the competition slated to begin later this month. Scheduled to be held over six months, the tournament will bring together teams from more than 200 primary schools...

The resources of three high school female basketball teams in the corporate area have been boosted with the donation of athletic shoes. A total of 33 converse sneakers valued at about $231,000 were yesterday (December 29) donated to young ladies from the Queen's School, Camperdown High and St. Hugh's High by founder of Simone4Children and national women's basketball captain, Simone...

The synthetic running tracks at the country's premier sporting facility are set to undergo a well-needed facelift, following Cabinet's approval of a $97.1 million refurbishing contract to German company, BSW Berleburger. Minister of Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz made the disclosure during the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (December 15). He said the...

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has congratulated Veronica Campbell-Brown on being named Central American and Caribbean Female Athlete of the Year 2010. The Jamaican athlete recorded world best times of 10.78 seconds in the 100m and 21.98 in the 200m - for which she was unbeaten all season. Congratulating Mrs. Campbell-Brown, Minister Grange...

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...