Theodore Whitmore has withdrawn his resignation and has been restored as head coach of Jamaica’s senior football team, following mediation by Minister of Sports Olivia Grange on April 13.
According to a statement from Grange’s ministry late Friday, Whitmore had withdrawn his resignation letter, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) had offered him a new contract, and all issues between the parties were settled.
“I’m very pleased with what transpired at today’s meeting between myself, the JFF and the minister,” Whitmore said.
“Recently I tendered my resignation, and I must tell the public that I’m here to withdraw it, based on what transpired from today’s meeting. I’m looking forward to get back to doing what I love and that is coaching, and to make sure that the nation’s football is a priority and we move forward with myself and the federation and the ministry to make it a success,” he said.
The meeting, held at the offices of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, was attended by representatives of the ministry, JFF and Whitmore.
For the minister, she was pleased to have brokered a deal between the parties. “I’m very happy that I was able to sit at the table with the president of the JFF and his team, along with representatives from my ministry as well as Coach Whitmore. We have been able to resolve the issues that have been out there in the press and I am confident that going forward that Coach Whitmore and the JFF will have a much stronger and better relationship. We discussed the contract and all parties have come to an agreement…,” was all she was willing to divulge.
