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Grange Hails Campbell-Brown
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has congratulated two-time Olympic 200 metres champion, Veronica Campbell-Brown on winning the gold in the 60 metres final at the 13th IAAF World Indoor Championships on Sunday (March 14) in Qatar.
Minister Grange said:
"I was so pleased to hear the news of Veronica's victory. She is a world class athlete who works hard and continues to make Jamaica proud.
"She is an inspiration to all athletes.
Region to benefit from special IDB grants
CMC Jamaica Observer
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
WASHINGTON, USA (CMC) -- Caribbean countries are to benefit from a financial grant approved by the Multilateral Investment Fund (FOMIN) to finance new sustainable tourism projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The FOMIN, an autonomous fund of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that supports projects for small and microenterprises, will offer grants to finance the creation of small tourism business networks, train entrepreneurs in the region to offer high-quality services and market their services.
Funeral Arranngements for Cllr Caleb Lewinson
Tue, 2010-03-16 13:38
PRESS ADVISORY
What: Special Tribute Service
Where: Frankfield Methodist Church, Clarendon
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Who: Councillors from Area Council 3
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What: Funeral Service
Where: Edwin Allen High School Auditorium
Ladies Pro Golf Tourney is Major Boost to Sports Tourism.Golding
Monday, March 15, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
Prime Minister Bruce Golding welcomed the return of Ladies Pro Golf Association (LPGA) to Jamaica as a boost to the country's image as a sports destination.
Mr. Golding was speaking at the Jamaica launch of the LPGA-sanctioned Mojo 6 Raceway Golf tournament on March 14 at the Caymanas Country Clubhouse in St Catherine. Called the "sprint of golf", the raceway-style tournament with a purse of US$1 million is scheduled for May 1 and 2 at Cinnamon Hill golf course in Rose hall, St James.
Caymanas Park in no position to attract investors now
BY PATRICK FOSTER Observer writer fosterp@jamaicaobserver.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
WHILE Government is hell-bent on giving up ownership of Caymanas Park, the island's only horserace track is currently in no position now to attract investors and will have to undergo expensive upgrades to make it viable.
Prime Minister Expresses Sympathy Following Earthquake in Chile
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has sent a message to President Michelle Bachelet of Chile on the loss of lives and destruction caused by the severe earthquake that hit central Chile early this morning.
The death toll, not yet known, is reported to have already exceeded 150. The damage to buildings and infrastructure is extensive.
Minister Grange praises outstanding Special Olympics aquatics team
Friday, February 26, 2010
Jamaica Information Service
The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Honourable Olivia Grange, MP has congratulated the "outstanding" Jamaica aquatics team that participated in the 2nd Special Olympics Latin America now on in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The 4x25m relay team of Andrew Bartholomew, Nicholas McBean, Crystal Knight and Racquel Lovindeer won the gold medal in their event.
Andrew Bartholomew also won the gold medal in the 25m freestyle.
Bustamante Remembered in Blenheim
Montego Bay (JIS):
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
Hundreds of persons trekked to Blenheim, Hanover, Wednesday (February 24), to participate in a Civic Ceremony commemorating the 126th anniversary of the birth of The Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, National Hero.
