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 of a loving and supportive family who were always there for their son, Usain.

They were Usain’s chief motivator, chief cheerleader, source of constant support, and stability.

I found Mr Bolt to be an exceptional and passionate father who was invested in the success of his family. He was the strength of his family.

Every success that Usain has achieved can be attributed to the confidence given to him by his ever-supportive mother and father.

I offer my sincerest condolences to Jennifer, Usain and the rest of the Bolt family on the passing of Wellesley, or Gideon as he was so affectionately called by friends and neighbours in Trelawny.

It is going to be a difficult time, but I encourage them to be comforted by the memory of a very good father.”

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