by Webtech | February 25, 2024 | Obituary
The sporting world mourns the passing of esteemed sports writer and historian, Hubert “Hubie” Lawrence. He was found unresponsive by a neighbour late Friday night and pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate he passed peacefully in his sleep at the...
by Chelsea Harley | April 27, 2021 | New Generation, Obituary
George Kerr Remembered 27/04/2021 Category News The late George Kerr has been remembered as a ‘half-mile talent rarely seen’. The feats of Jamaica’s 1960 Olympic 800 metres bronze medal winner were recounted on April 15 by the US Track and Field...
by Chelsea Harley | April 24, 2021 | Obituary
Death of iconic sprinter and coach Dennis “DJ” Johnson, OD Friday, April 23, 2021 The Jamaica Athletic Administrative Association (JAAA) is extremely saddened by the passing of iconic Jamaican sprinter and coach Dennis “DJ” Johnson. Dennis portrayed excellence in...
by Chelsea Harley | February 16, 2021 | Obituary
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) extends heartfelt condolences to the family, his alma mater Calabar and friends of Coach Nicholas Neufville. Coach Neufville was a promising young coach who specialized in the horizontal jumps and a member of...
by Chelsea Harley | February 11, 2021 | Obituary
On the morning of Sunday, February 7, 2021, Alphonso “Les” Laing passed away peacefully in his sleep. The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) offers condolence to the Laing family and to the wider track and field fraternity. Les Laing was a member of...
by Chelsea Harley | January 12, 2021 | Obituary
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) family wishes to extend our sincere condolence and sympathy to the family & friends of Coach Lloyd Cowan, MBE on his passing. He will always be remembered for his generosity of spirit, calm & friendly...
