Government of Jamaica
Kingston, 16 July 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the redevelopment of Jamaica’s National Stadium is not only a critical investment in the nation’s athletes but also a powerful symbol of international collaboration, notably the longstanding and fruitful partnership between Jamaica…
Kingston, 10 July 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that “it’s all systems go” for Jamaica to host its first-ever day-night Test match at Sabina Park. This evening (Thursday), Minister Grange said “all infrastructure is in place” ahead of the…
Kingston, 17 June 2025 – The Prime Minister, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, has switched on the new lights at Sabina Park. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said the new lights, which cost the Government J$75 million, represent a significant infrastructure upgrade…
Kingston, 2 May 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that Jamaica is being looked at to host future meetings and conferences of international sports organisations. This follows the successful hosting of the two-day Sports Summit of the Americas in Montego…
Montego Bay, 25 April 2025 – Jamaica has been elected a vice president of the American Sports Council (CADE) for the first time. The election took place during the historic two-day Sports Summit of the Americas that concluded yesterday (Thursday) in Montego Bay. It was the first time that Jamaica…
Montego Bay, 23 April 2025 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, this morning opened the Sport Summit of the Americas taking place at the Iberostar Hotel in Montego Bay between April 23 and 24. The Summit sees the General Assemblies of the Ibero-American…
Kingston, 31 March 2025 – The Minister of the Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has this evening issued the following statement on the passing of Wellesley Bolt. Minister’s Statement “Nothing beats the unconditional love of a supportive family. Wellesley and his wife Jennifer were the picture…
Kingston, 24 March 2025 (JIS) - The newly resurfaced running track at the National Stadium in Kingston was dedicated and officially handed over to Independence Park Limited on Sunday (March 23). The track, now adorned in Jamaica’s National Colours of Black, Green and Gold, replaces the blue surface that was…
Kingston, 12 March 2025 – The Minister of the Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated all members of the team who participated in the resurfacing of the running track at the National Stadium. The Minister lauded the team of local and overseas workers as she…
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Kingston, 27 February 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has said that the resurfacing of the running track, now underway at the National Stadium, is on schedule. “We’re on track based on the work plan and the timelines that have been established,” said the…
Kingston, 20 February 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has issued, this evening, the following statement on the running track at the National Stadium. Minister’s Statement “Nearly 14 years ago I had the duty and the pleasure to lead the installation and to open…
Kingston, 13 February 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that her Ministry will be giving Three Million Dollars to the Jamaican Women’s Premier League which will be run by the newly established Professional Women’s Football (Jamaica) Limited. Minister Grange added…
Kingston, 11 November 2024 – The Government will be giving grants to every member of Jamaica’s team to the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, told a news conference today: “I have J$45M allocated to provide…