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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Oliva Grange (third left), applauds during a ceremony for the unveiling of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 17). She is joined by (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; President, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts; FIFA Senior Manager, Trophy Tours, Sarah Gandoin and President, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Oliva Grange (third left), applauds during a ceremony for the unveiling of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 17). She is joined by (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; President, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts; FIFA Senior Manager, Trophy Tours, Sarah Gandoin and President, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda.

Sports Cooperation Agreement Between Jamaica and China to Resume Shortly

By: Rochelle Williams, April 18, 2023
The Jamaica-China Technical Cooperation Programme, which was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is to resume shortly. The announcement was made by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon....
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Oliva Grange (fourth right), and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left), pose with the original FIFA Women’s Football World Cup Trophy. The occasion was the unveiling ceremony for the Jamaica leg of the FIFA Women’s Football World Cup Trophy Tour, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (April 17). With them are FIFA Senior Manager, Trophy Tours, Sarah Gandoin (left) and members of the Junior Reggae Girlz team.

Gov’t Providing $20M in Support for Reggae Girlz World Cup Preparations

By: Rochelle Williams, April 18, 2023
Principal of St. Jago High School, Collette Feurtado-Pryce (seventh left) and students, gather around the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy, which stopped at the St. Catherine-based institution on Monday (April 17). They are joined by FIFA Senior Manager, Trophy Tours, Sarah Gandoin (10th left); and Jamacia Football Federation (JFF) President, Michael Ricketts (eight right). The trophy is in the island as part of a global tour ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 tournament from July 20 to August 20.

PHOTOS: FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Stops At St. Jago High

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The Kingston College (KC) North Street campus was abuzz with activity this morning (April 3) as students celebrate the school’s victory in the just concluded ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships. KC took its 34th Champs title with an impressive 366 points.
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The Kingston College (KC) North Street campus was abuzz with activity this morning (April 3) as students celebrate the school’s victory in the just concluded ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics...
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Vice President and Head Coach, Hydel Group of Schools, Corey Bennett (second left), shows of his dancing skills as the school celebrates its first victory in the just concluded ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the institution in Ferry, St. Catherine, on Monday (April 3). Among those joining in the festivities is outstanding sprinter Alana Reid (left), who broke the national junior record in the class-one 100-metre with a time of 10.92 seconds.
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PHOTOS: Hydell Celebrates Champs Win

Vice President and Head Coach, Hydel Group of Schools, Corey Bennett (second left), shows of his dancing skills as the school celebrates its first victory in the just concluded ISSA/GraceKennedy...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), join in the symbolic presentation of a cheque valued at $82 million by GraceKennedy (GK) Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Don Wehby (second right) to Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President, Keith Wellington (left). The occasion was the media launch of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) at the National Stadium on Wednesday (March 15). Also sharing in the moment are CEO of GK Foods-Domestic, Frank James (third left); CEO of GK Financial Group, Grace Burnett (fourth left); and Olympic gold medalist, Briana Williams. Champs will be held at the National Stadium from March 28 to April 1.
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PHOTOS: Launch of CHAMPS 2023

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), join in the symbolic presentation of a cheque...
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