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Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, headed a large group of persons, including officials of sporting organisations, relatives, sponsors and fans, who welcomed three of the athletes who participated in the recent World Championships in Berlin, Germany, when they arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport, on September 16. The athletes were Olympic and World Champion female...

World sprint record holder, Usain Bolt, will be inducted into the Society of the Order of Jamaica (OJ). This was announced by Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, during Parliament's sitting yesterday (September 15). "When so conferred he will, at 23 years, be the youngest ever recipient of the Order of Jamaica and will be referred to as the Honourable...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, has described Olympic and world sprint record holder, Usain Bolt, as a national inspiration, who has transformed athletics. "Usain you confound us, but we love it because you give us hope; you are a national inspiration (and a) patriotic Jamaican. You have transformed track and field; you have transformed athletics, and...

To honour the nation's athletes who participated in the recent International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), World Championships, in Berlin, Germany, the Government is to host a series of events dubbed, 'The Berlin Salute - A Tribute to our Athletes', from October 2 to 4 this year. This was revealed by Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, at...

Cabinet has given approval for an amendment to the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act regulations to allow for the introduction of sports betting and the payment of a 9 per cent gross profit tax on sports betting offered by licensees. This will allow bookmakers to pay a total gross profit tax of 16.5 per cent. The decision was announced by...

National Director of the National Transformation Programme (NTP), Rev. Al Miller, has suggested that the performance of Jamaica's athletes at last week's World Championships in Berlin, Germany should become a catalyst for a fresh start for the country. "They being our athletic ambassadors have again awakened and electrified the Jamaican spirit, the true spirit of Jamaica, demonstrating to the world...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, said today (August 23), that Jamaica's outstanding performance at the just concluded 12th IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, was a fulfillment of the promise shown for decades, and that the trend would continue for years to come. Jamaica won seven gold, four silver and two bronze medals at the Games,...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica's performances in the 4X100 metres relays for men and women, at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, yesterday (August 22), show that "the country rules the world of sprinting and is a force for all to reckon with." She said the professionalism and discipline displayed...

"The performance of our athletes at the Berlin games and the victories they have brought to our country almost on a daily basis, confirm that this country is destined for greatness. We are blessed, our people are blessed and we now need to translate this energy, this determination, discipline and drive, into all spheres of our lives." This is the...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), offers word of encouragement to Veronica Campbell-Brown after her second place finish in the 200 metres at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, on August 21.

Most global stars celebrate their birthdays with the finest champagne and cuisine. For super athlete, Usain Bolt, a bag of sweets and some chicken nuggets did the trick. The star celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday, August 21, at an exclusive reception at the Berlin, Berlin Hotel in Berlin, Germany. The function, staged by Jamaica's Minister of Youth, Sports and...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says yesterday's (August 20), record breaking performances of Usain Bolt and Melaine Walker at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, show that Jamaicans can set the highest standards in the world and attain the highest heights on the grandest stages. Mr. Bolt reduced his own 200 metres...