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The Jamaica Observer Limited and the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) on Tuesday signed a landmark multi-year partnership agreement that will see both entities joining forces to deliver promotional and development support for stakeholders at all levels.The agreement will see the Jamaica Observer being identified as the official media partner of Jamaica’s Olympic movement with theRead more

Through an injection of funds from the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), the Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) will be able to send a national team of twenty-five swimmers to the upcoming XXVI Goodwill Swim Meet in Trinidad & Tobago. The members, aged 9-17, will compete at the regional meet from August 19-21 against otherRead more

Chris Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), has come out in full support of the Jamaica Squash Association as they host the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships at the Liguanea Club in Kingston. The event serves as an avenue for the top squash players in the region to demonstrate their talent and vie forRead more

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda has come out in full condemnation of the assassination for former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.The world was rocked Friday with the news of the assassination of Japan’s longest serving prime minister in a country known for its very low crime rate.Samuda spoke of how tragic theRead more

The Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) expressed confidence in raising the level of its competitors to perform better in international competition, following the first instalment of an elite training programme hosted by the sports’ governing body here, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA).Eight of Jamaica’s leading prospects in the sport, along with their horses, participated inRead more

Mayberry Investments Limited has intensified its commitment to the sporting environment with its newly forged partnership with the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA). Mayberry will be the title sponsor for the JABBFA National Senior Championships. The sponsorship is worth $1.5m.“This effort has our full support, which makes us happy,” said senior vice presidentRead more

BUOYED BY the historic sporting representation in Birmingham, England, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president, Christopher Samuda, is promising a blast from the nation’s competitors at the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Jamaica Olympic Association President Christopher Samuda hopes Jamaica can compete in football at the Olympics one day. “The Olympic Association understands that our role in sport is not only to change the game which we’re already in, but to transform it and to have, in certain respects, a renaissance so that generations can experience whatRead more

The success of sports is inextricably linked with the development of people, and the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) is transforming the game by pursuing a strategy of building capacity and creating opportunities for its members and stakeholders. Several presidents, secretaries-general, and executive members have embraced the vision of the apex body. They are pursuing internationalRead more

 The financial performance of Jamaica’s governing body for Olympic and non-Olympic sports continues to raise the bar in demonstrating prudence, innovation, investment savvy and commercial value.The annual general meeting of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), held in December last year at the Courtleigh Corporate Centre to consider its 2020 financial performance, was more than anRead more