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PHOTOS: Educators Celebrated for Sporting Excellence

October 6, 2026
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PHOTOS: Educators Celebrated for Sporting Excellence
Photo: Danielle Myers
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), joins Jamaican sprint legend Asafa Powell (third left), in honouring retired Physical Education Teacher at Charlemont High School, Elaine Fraser, who helped shaped Mr. Powell's athletic development. Sharing the moment are Principal of Charlemont High School and President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle; Mr. Powell's wife, Alyshia Miller-Powell; Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office of the Caribbean, Eric Falt; Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Programme Manager, Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, Roberta Ellis. Occasion was the recent World Teachers' Day 2026 Commemoration under the theme 'Teachers Inspiring Champions: The Role of Educators in Sporting Excellence and National Development' at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. Mr. Powell delivered the main address on the topic 'The Teachers Who Believed in Me.'
PHOTOS: Educators Celebrated for Sporting Excellence
Photo: Danielle Myers
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents a token of appreciation to Jamaican sprint legend Asafa Powell (left) after he delivered the main address at the recent World Teachers’ Day 2026 Commemoration at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Mr. Powell spoke on the topic 'The Teachers Who Believed in Me'. The Ministry marked World Teacher's Day under the theme 'Teachers Inspiring Champions: The Role of Educators in Sporting Excellence and National Development', recognising the vital role educators play in nurturing sporting talent and shaping the values behind athletic success.
PHOTOS: Educators Celebrated for Sporting Excellence
Photo: Danielle Myers
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) presents a token to Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office of the Caribbean, Eric Falt, during the recent World Teachers' Day 2026 Commemoration under the theme 'Teachers Inspiring Champions: The Role of Educators in Sporting Excellence and National Development', at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston.
Last Updated: October 6, 2026