Children as young as five or six years should be introduced to badminton to get them to love the sport, says Jamaica’s badminton coach, Richard Wong. “At seven or eight, they are learning the basics, proper footwork, proper grips and strokes,” he explained, noting that players in China start training at age five. “Between eight and nine years, they should...

The country’s national badminton team members and coaches are hailing their recent stint in the People’s Republic of China, under the Jamaica-China Technical Cooperation Programme, as a valuable experience. The Jamaica-China Technical Cooperation Programme was initiated in 2017 with the signing of an agreement between the countries. Over the project’s duration, coaches and other support personnel will travel to China...

Track and field coach in Nanterre, France, Yann Edu, has expressed appreciation for the recent athletics coaching seminar with head coach of the Racers Track Club, Glen Mills. The seminar, conducted in Nanterre, France, was one of the first activities under the official City Twinning agreement between Nanterre, France, and Spanish Town, signed on the margins of the Paris Olympics....

A hush fell over the Seville Heritage Park grounds in St. Ann as patrons at this year’s Emancipation Jubilee listened to the apologies of descendants of persons who were involved in chattel slavery on the island. The event, held from July 31 into August 1 (Emancipation Day), is traditionally one of reflection, a celebration of culture and heritage, revelry in...

Jamaican Scientist, Dr. Conrad Douglas is the recipient of the Silver Musgrave Medal in Science for his work in the area of science and technology and innovation in industry and the environment. He received the award during a ceremony hosted recently by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts. “I am happy with...

Jamaica's growing reputation as a top destination for sports tourism took a significant leap over the weekend, following the successful staging of the third Jamaica Cycling Classic 2024 in Montego Bay, St. James. Attracting top Jamaican cyclists as well as competitors from other countries, the event, which ran from April 5 to 8 in the Rose Hall area and culminated...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, education sector has undergone transformation, which has seen schools rally in response to difficulties faced by the industry including closure, restricted in-person contact, as well as challenges associated with remote learning. The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund has played a significant role in the changing education landscape, piloting a series...

Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora are still reveling in the West Indies’ stunning upset of heavily favoured Australia on what was an enthralling fourth day of the second and final test match in Brisbane on January 27. The win marked the first time in 27 years that the West Indies – which had unceremoniously lost the first test...