The JDF IWD Mentorship Engagement

Athletes who wish to compete in the female division for world ranking competitions must take a one-time gene test as of September 01, in compliance with World Athletics' new regulations. Eligibility Rule 3.5 (Male and Female Categories) states that an Athlete must demonstrate their eligibility to compete in the female category by means of SRY testing of an Athlete’s buccal...

Jamaican sprinter and 2x Olympic silver medalist, who specializes in the 400m Christine Day, was recently announced Jamaica’s first Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA), under the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. She was among 8 Jamaicans who form this year’s cohort of participants.  Japanese ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, outlined that, Day will be coaching sprinting at Tottori...

The Ministry of Education, Youth Skills and Information will be implementing minor adjustments to the 2025/2026 administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations following extensive stakeholder consultations with groups such as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), focus group sessions with principals and education officers, as well as a national survey with the input of some 2,600 parents.