Ministers of Sport from the Caribbean region are urged to participate in the forthcoming Sports Council of the Americas meeting.
Scheduled for April 24 and 25, this event will take place in Washington D.C.
Emphasis on participation by Hon. Olivia Grange
The call to action comes from Hon. Olivia Grange, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport. Highlighting the urgency of this, Grange notes the pivotal role of ministerial participation in shaping policies.
She points out that this meeting is more than a formal gathering; it is a platform for sharing best practices and fostering collaboration among counterparts.
WADA Forum in Jamaica
This announcement was made during the third World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Forum for Caribbean Sport Ministers.
Held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on January 16, this forum saw the attendance of WADA President Witold Banka, along with various sports ministers and representatives.
Jamaica’s milestone achievement at WADA
Significantly, Jamaica has recently secured a seat on the WADA Foundation Board.
This achievement, a first for the English-speaking Caribbean in WADA’s governance, was announced at the last CADE meeting.
Grange, who represented Jamaica at the WADA annual meeting in Montreal, expressed her commitment to keeping the ministers informed about upcoming meetings and developments.
Representation and leadership on an international stage
Grange elaborated on Jamaica’s role, highlighting the country’s selection to the Board as a testament to the confidence shown by member countries in the region.
This position allows Jamaica to represent the Council on the CADE Presidency for the next three years, a notable honor and responsibility.
Focus on anti-doping initiatives
The ongoing forum in Jamaica, spanning January 16-17, aims to review action plans for strengthening anti-doping programs in the Caribbean. This includes aspects of testing, education, and capacity building.
Additionally, it serves as a venue for member countries to report on the progress and measures taken to enhance anti-doping efforts since the last forum.
