MVP Track Club President Bruce James says that accelerating plans for athletes to compete overseas this year would be difficult because of the new travel measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 12 local events have been postponed from...
Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) President Martin Lyn says that approval for financial assistance to replace the pumping system for the 50m pool at the National Aquatic Centre (NAC) will not be known until next month. The federation...
Jamaica Football Federation referee department head Victor Stewart said that they would not have any issues applying to take part in the concussion substitution pilot programme, as long as guidance is given to its application in matches. His...
The club carousel for national midfielder Ravel Morrison continues to spin, as he looks towards yet another home, after leaving Dutch club ADO Den Haag in early January. In assessing why his latest stint ended prematurely, Dutch journalist Jim Van...
Sports Minister Olivia Grange says that she is imploring the new board of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) to grant financial assistance to former athletes who have fallen on hard times as a priority for this year. Grange said yesterday...
Olympian Alia Atkinson says that she anticipates obstacles for athletes getting access to the COVID-19 vaccine should it be a requirement to participate in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Despite declarations from the International Olympic...
National senior women’s football team head coach Hubert Busby Jr says that despite the revamped format of the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, he does not believe that any additional pressure has been placed on the Reggae Girlz to qualify for...
Having suffered multiple career-threatening injuries himself, superstar Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake is looking to ensure that the world-class treatment and services needed to recover are available to his fellow athletes, right here in Jamaica....
Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) First Vice-President Ian Forbes says that the body intends not to compromise the academics of student-athletes in light of the Carifta Games being pushed back to this summer. The North American,...
Harbour View FC President Carvel Stewart says that additional financial assistance would be required for clubs ahead of any potential return to top-flight football this year. The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is still awaiting clearance from...
Olympian Vilma Charlton, the recipient of the RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation Chairman’s Award this year, says that she is indebted to the late Herb McKenley and Keith Gardner for the role they played in her success. Charlton was presented with the...
Sports management expert Carole Beckford says that she is encouraged by the initial discussions between the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and the national senior men’s team as they work towards reaching an agreement on long-term deals ahead of...
Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) First Vice-President Ian Forbes says that a time table has not been finalised for the approval of permits to host track meets, despite dialogue with the Ministries of Health and Wellness, and...
As national rower Shahiede Patterson refocuses his efforts to qualify for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games, he says that the unexpected additional preparation time has left him in a better position to challenge for that historic spot. At this...
National bobsledder Carrie Russell says that while the opening-round disqualification at the Women’s Monobob World Series was a setback, it gave her extra motivation throughout the rest of the competition, which eventually led to her first win of...
As national rower Shahiede Patterson refocuses his efforts to qualify for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games, he says that the unexpected additional preparation time has left him in a better position to challenge for that debut Olympic berth. At...
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief Executive Officer Johnny Grave says that the return to international cricket in the region for 2021 could involve Jamaica. As the West Indies prepare to start their tour of Bangladesh with the first of three One-Day...
After a difficult start to her professional career in 2020, national defender Chantelle Swaby is heading to Europe. The 22-year-old centre back has signed a short-term deal with Scottish club Rangers until the end of the Scottish Women’s Premier...
Still waiting to compete after 10 months of inactivity, national swimmer Michael Gunning says that he is fortunate that the latest restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic have not affected his preparations for the 2021 season. The UK-based...
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda has reiterated the federation’s commitment to supporting athletes in their quest of qualifying for this year’s Tokyo Olympics ahead of their respective rescheduled qualifiers. The...
Detroit Pistons’ power forward Isaiah Stewart says that he has never forgotten his Jamaican roots on his journey to the NBA. In fact, he credits the foundation instilled by his father, a Jamaican native, in taking him to the elite level he has now...
Businessman Chris Dehring says that instituting a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that would provide set payment terms for players would be difficult to implement regionally because of the lack of guaranteed income for sports federations in...
President Christopher Samuda said that the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) would comply with a request for athletes to be vaccinated for the coronavirus should the authorities deem it a requirement for participation for the Tokyo Olympics this...
Former Trinidad and Tobago international goalkeeper and current ESPN football analyst, Shaka Hislop, described a leaked recording of payment negotiations between the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) hierarchy and Reggae Boyz team captain Damion...
National lacrosse women’s head coach, Karli Brentlinger, says that she hopes to see more players taking on coaching roles, following in the footsteps of Jamaica College’s (JC) head coach Monique Morrison. Morrison was appointed to the position in...
