Quick Glance: Historic Achievement: Three African Teams Reach Women's World Cup Round of 16 for the First Time
- Nigeria, South Africa, and tournament debutants Morocco have all qualified for the round of 16, marking the first time three African teams have reached this stage.
- South Africa secured their spot in the knockout stages with a last-minute win against Italy.
- Nigeria progressed to the round of 16 after a draw against the Republic of Ireland.
- Morocco has unexpectedly reached the round of 16 despite a defeat against Germany.
Citizens are being encouraged to practise proper waste management as they participate in various Labour Day activities ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230523/jamaicans-urged-practise-proper-waste-management-labour-day #GLNRToday
The Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced the appointment of Georgia Gibson Henlin as the new chairperson of the Independent Anti-Doping ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20230519/georgia-gibson-henlin-chair-anti-doping-disciplinary-panel #GLNRSports
With 16,000 being the number of events which have been held since the entertainment space has been reopened post-pandemic, Minister of Culture, Gender ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20230518/entertainment-industry-bouncing-back-nicely-grange #GLNREnt
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange has praised late singer, actor, and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte, as a voice, face ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230425/grange-remembers-harry-belafonte-voice-black-people #GLNRToday
Quick Glance: Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, and activist, has died at the age of 96.
- Harry Belafonte, an American icon, has died.
- Harry Belafonte and his daughter, Gina Belafonte, hold hands.
- Gina Belafonte: We need to reclaim marginalized peoples' stories.
- Gina and her father, Harry Belafonte, formed Sankofa, a social justice non-profit, to rekindle the activist heritage.
Sports Minister Olivia Grange has commented on the arrest and charge of three people in connection with a $222 million fraud at the Institute of Sports ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230419/grange-notes-insports-fraud-charges-says-entity-no-longer-rogue-agency #GLNRToday
A new 12-member Board of Directors has been appointed for the fraud-hit Institute of Sports Limited (INSPORTS). Sports Minister Olivia Grange says the board ... Show more #GLNRToday
Sports Minister Olivia Grange has pledged $20 million to the national senior women's team for their ongoing 2023 Women's World Cup preparations ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20230417/grange-pledges-20-million-reggae-girlz #GLNRSports
Having benefitted from pop-up visits from the likes of sprint legend Usain Bolt, minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange and ... Show more https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/we-love-the-heat/
The Racers Grand Prix is set to return on June 3 following a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event launch is currently taking place ... Show more #GLNRSports #GLNRToday
Quick Glance: Hundreds of Jews visit the Temple Mount following Palestinian disturbances in al-Aqsa.
- • Jordan warns of "catastrophic consequences" if police remove Palestinians from the mosque once more.
- ""We urge Jordan, through the Waqf guards, to promptly remove the extremists who aim to riot tomorrow during Muslim prayers on the Temple Mount and the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall from the Al-Aqsa Mosque."
- Palestinians and police clashed last week in al-Aqsa after scores of Palestinians barricaded themselves inside the shrine on the eve of Passover.
- Police stormed al-Aqsa, firing stun grenades and attempting to clear the crowds.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Olivia Grange, recalled the sterling contribution of broadcaster and producer Arif Cooper during his ... Show more https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/arif-cooper-hailed-as-mentor-devoted-family-man-at-thanksgiving-service/
There was a rallying call for reparations on Saturday as Culture Minister Olivia Grange and members of the National Council on Reparation marked the United ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230327/legacy-slavery-still-resonates-jcans #GLNRToday
Sixty-three women are now participating in the first historic sitting of an all-female parliament.
The women, ages 18-25 ... Show more #GLNRToday
Children of the Icons and Emerging Artistes is more than a reggae concert, but a launching pad and mentorship platform for young artistes ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20230218/children-icons-concert-heads-negril-today #GLNREnt
Sport Minister Olivia Grange is not opposed to naming a local football venue after late Brazilian legend Pelé.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said ... Show more https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/good-gesture/
Sports Minister Olivia Grange says she still has confidence in the board of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) led by Chairman Alexander Williams ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20230127/grange-i-have-confidence-jadco-board #GLNRSports
Veteran administrator Mike Fennell will remain as chair of Independence Park Limited (IPL), with Sports Minister Olivia Grange announcing on Tuesday a ... Show more https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/fennell-continues-as-chairman-of-ipl-board/
For 139 years the Primary School in Troy, South Trelawny, bore the name of the district. This is about to change as it will be renamed Veronica ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230112/troy-institution-be-renamed-veronica-campbell-brown-primary #GLNRToday