Sprinting sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is among 10 people who will be inducted into the Order of Jamaica (OJ) as the island prepares to honour 143 persons with national awards this year.

The OJ is the country’s fourth-highest honour and is awarded to Jamaican citizens of outstanding distinction.

A decorated Olympian, Fraser-Pryce recently stormed to a historic fifth 100m title at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Via: Jamaica Gleaner

Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, the Jamaican Ambassador to the USA, is serving as patron for the virtual red-carpet affair, along with Kingston College Principal, Dave Myrie, and Calabar High School Principal, Albert Corcho.

“Our mission remains the same – to continue offering scholarships to deserving students at KC and Calabar in Kingston, Jamaica,” Organising Committee Chairman, Christopher Hunt, explained. “To date, we have awarded over 35 scholarships exceeding US$106,000.”

The Chairman pointed out that the evening’s programme will highlight remarks by Ambassador Marks, testimonials from previous and current scholarship recipients, and musical entertainment by renowned Jamaican reggae artistes, among them Fab 5 Band, Stephen “Cat” Coore, Lovindeer, and Gem Myers.

David Hunt was one of Jamaica’s foremost track-and-field analysts and was driven by a deep passion for youth and sports. As coach, he led Calabar to both the Manning Cup and Olivier Shield titles in 2005. He died in 2007.

Via: JIS

Coming off the success of our partnership with the City of Miramar where we raised well needed funds from an auction, The Pocket Rocket Foundation is intentional in its ability to cater to even more student athletes. This is only possible through partnerships and the collective efforts with different companies and individuals not only in Jamaica but with the Diaspora overseas. Today, Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, through her Pocket Rocket Foundation officially welcomed her 2021 Scholarship Recipients. Each student athlete received a cheque for $50,000 (2nd -5th Form), $60,000 (6th Form) along with with grocery baskets from GraceKennedy. Digicel also presented each recipient with a $10,000 Sangster’s Book Voucher, Hi-Lo Supermarket Voucher valued at $10,000 and $1500 Phone credit.

Awardees this year are;
Tafada Wright ( St. Jago)
Kimesha Beckford ( Manchester High)
Anecia Taylor ( Holmwood Technical)
Olivia Petrekin ( St. Andrew High)
Malachi King ( Wolmer’s Boy’s)

This brings to date, a total of 55 ( 29 Females/ 26 Males ) student athletes across 22 different high schools competing in 11 different sporting arenas that have benefited from Academic Scholarship!

“I am extremely excited at the Foundation’s ability to not only fulfill the Agenda outlined in our mandate but increase the offerings for 2022. I thank Digicel for the additional tokens of book vouchers and Hi-Lo supermarket vouchers for the recipients given the reality of cost of living and food prices. This gesture goes a really long way for the families of these students.”- SFP

Scholarships are awarded based on exemplary performance in both academics and athletics.

Eight-time Olympic medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was showered with accolades in Miramar on Tuesday, by county, city and consulate officials. The second fastest woman alive was given keys to the city of Miramar, keys to Broward County, and a lifetime achievement award by the Jamaican consulate. Tuesday November 16 was also proclaimed Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Day, by the city of Miramar government. Read More