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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), hands over a bag containing sports balls to student at the Greater Portmore High School, Milton Peynado (left). Sharing the moment are General Manager of the Sports Development Fund (SDF), Alan Beckford (second left) and fellow student, Natalia Smith. Occasion was the recent official hand over of two renovated multipurpose courts at the institution in St. Catherine.

SDF to Develop Sports Infrastructure Growth, Boost Athlete Support

By: BRITNEY STEVENS, April 30, 2025

The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) will be increasing investment in the expansion of infrastructure projects and athlete support initiatives in 2025/26. Outlined in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue...

Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson (sixth right), shares a photo opportunity with members of the Montego Bay-based Mount Alvernia High School track team, who participated in 129th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from April 24 to 26.

PHOTOS: Consul General to New York Attends 129th Penn Relays

By: Consulate General of Jamaica - New York, April 28, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Hungarian Chess Grandmaster, Judit Polgár (right) during a Jamaica Chess Federation event at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on Saturday (April 19). Also sharing in the moment are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) and Jamaican-American Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley.

Chess Another Avenue for Greatness – PM Holness

By: Donique Weston, April 22, 2025

Health & Wellness 10 months ago Primary Schools In Westmoreland Participate In National School Moves Day
By: Serena Grant, April 18, 2025
Sport 10 months ago Team Jamaica Swimmers Ready To Shine At Carifta Games
By: Britney Stevens, April 18, 2025
Sport 10 months ago Multipurpose Courts at Greater Portmore High Upgraded
By: Britney Stevens, April 16, 2025

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Overall individual winner of the Jamaica International Cycling Classic, Nu Colombia cycling club member, Sergio Montoya from Colombia (centre), celebrates his overall individual win in the competition during the awards ceremony, which was held at Whitter Village in Ironshore, St. James, on Sunday (April 6). Also celebrating their placements in the competition, a member of Jamaican team Tow by Us, John Borstelmann (left), who placed second, and Canadian Gregory Cordoba of Team Québec en Vélo, who finished third.

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Big Weekend for Cyclists from Several Countries

Cyclists from over 20 countries participated in the fourth annual Jamaica International Cycling Classic, which was held from April 4 to April 6 in Montego Bay, St. James. Among the...

By: Serena Grant, April 8, 2025

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right), at a ceremony held at the Ministry in Kingston, on March 14. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

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Appreciation Grant for Senior Women’s Cricket Team

An incentive cheque, valued at $6.8 million, has been presented to the women’s cricket team for their continued outstanding performances in regional women’s cricket, especially during the 2024 season. In...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, April 4, 2025

A view of the newly resurfaced running track at the National Stadium in Kingston, which was dedicated and officially handed over to Independence Park Limited (IPL) during a ceremony on Sunday (March 23).

11 months ago Sport

Resurfaced National Stadium Track Officially Handed Over to Independence Park Limited

The newly resurfaced running track at the National Stadium in Kingston was dedicated and officially handed over to Independence Park Limited (IPL) on Sunday (March 23). The track, now adorned...

By: Vanessa James, March 25, 2025

President of Jamaica Paralympic Association, Christopher Samuda, engages in discussion with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the recent launch of Paralympic Week, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Kingston.

11 months ago Sport

Digicel Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Paralympic Athletes

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