AFTER seeing major growth in the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run, founder and Chairman Janet Silvera believes the long-term impact will significantly change the lives of youth in western Jamaica.

The 10th staging of the event, renamed in honour of executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart’s late wife, took place on Sunday in Montego Bay, St James.

Over 10,000 turned up at Howard Cooke Boulevard, with Garfield Gordon winning the men’s 5K in under 16 minutes while Tracy-Ann Vernon took the women’s equivalent in just under 24 minutes.

“It was incredibly fulfilling. While I watched the crowd and saw the massive turnout, I really wanted to cry,” Silvera told the Jamaica Observer.

“I’m accustomed to it doing well but I never anticipated the kind of support that we got — even though I thought we were nearing that 10,000 number that we have been predicting. You predict [favourable] things but, you know, you still understand that things can change adversely. That wasn’t the case today. People from all walks of life, from all over the world, came out in support of the cause.”

Prior to the run, the aim was to raise $10 million to support schools and tertiary students across western Jamaica who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa last October.

However, the total could rise further, as Silvera revealed multiple sponsors came on board less than 48 hours before the event.

She said stakeholders are passionate about helping the education sector in the west get back on its feet.

“For instance, Maggotty High School was devastated, and when I went to look at that school I realised that it’s going to take a while for them to get back to where they need to be. But that $2.5 million that we handed over to [them from the Digicel Foundation, we know it’s going to make a major difference,” Silvera said.

“Even though we’re giving a million dollars to Herbert Morrison Technical High, we have a sponsor who is looking at their engineering department with a view to working directly with that department. They have some of the best engineering students this side of the world but their engineering department was destroyed. Many of them are still under trees, still under tents but going to school. So for me, it’s not just the fact that we were able to raise money on the day or through various sponsors but it’s the long-term effect and the long-term commitment from some sponsors.”

Two Trelawny-based athletes, rising sprint sensation Shanoya Douglas of Holland High and sprint star Sanjay Seymore of William Knibb, will be among those honoured by the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run during the Champion of the West Awards later this year.

Silvera believes their impact underscores the vital role youth in the region play in the country’s development.

“We’re not a run that’s a one-off thing. We are working with young people in western Jamaica, and we aim to make a significant difference in their lives because we know that the future lies in the hands of these young people. And if we are not able to show ourselves as good role models, if we are not able to prepare them for their future, we would have failed.”

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Maldon High students (from left) 13-year old, Neisha Geddies, second place female 5K Run winner, 16-year-old Tracey-Ann Vernon, female 5K run winner and 16-year-old Shania Fraser, second place 10K Run winner pose with their award at the 10th staging of the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run at Harmony Beach Park on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Montego Bay, now celebrating 45 years of city status, came alive as over 9,000 participants laced up for the successful event, transforming the streets into a vibrant celebration of recovery, music, and unity.

As early as 4:30 a.m., runners and walkers gathered at Harmony Beach Park, fuelling what has become the largest run/walk event in western Jamaica.

Tracey-Ann Vernon, the 5K female winner from Maldon High School who represented Barrett Immigration, outlasted her teammate 13-year old Neisha Geddies, winning the event in 23:09. Geddies took second place, ahead of Jahmellia Allen, in 24:37. Allen clocked 24:39.

“I feel like I am on cloud nine right now, it was so great,” said Vernon.

"I pushed through with all the support people were giving, despite my shoes burning my feet when coming back,” added Vernon.

Maldon were sponsored by Barrett Immigration who also donated two 50-inch televisions to assist the school with recovery.

“Despite being a small team, the students delivered an outstanding performance, securing top prizes and commanding attention throughout the event. It was evident from start to finish that they knew exactly what they were about, and they executed with confidence, discipline, and intention,” said Nordia BarrettLewis of Barrett Immigration.

In the 5K run for men Garfield Gordon of UCT Steppas successfully defended the title he won last year, albeit his time of 15:59 was slower that the 15:34 he ran then. Royale Gordon, also of UCT Steppas, finished second in 16:34, while Jahvon Williams was third in 16:44.

In the 10K run category, Kemar Leslie of Rainforest Caribbean and Dandie Williams of Pacers Running Club emerged the toast of Sunday’s event, running away with the coveted male and female titles.

Thirty-two-year Williams, was quite impressive in taking the female title, clocking 45:05, 16-year-old Shania Fraser ran a distant 54:39 to take second place; while Jana Novikova was a mere footstep behind Fraser, taking third place in 54:40.

“It is always an amazing feeling to win the races whenever I go out to compete. I went with a minset of doing a personal best time and I was able to accomplish that,” said Williams, who runs five days per week.

“I train really hard and it is something I love to do. The bonus of winning is always a plus, said Williams, who enjoyed the route.

For 16-year-old Fraser, despite feeling dizzy owing to the heat towards the end of the run, pushed herself all the way.

“When the race started, it wasn't so hot. O the way back, however, it got hotter. It was a great feeling for me and my teammates who were winners. I want to thank my coach for his role in believing in us,” said Fraser.

The 38-year-old Leslie, who finished second behind Kamar Thomas in last year’s staging, turned the tables this time around, running away with the event in 34 minutes and five seconds. Thomas was second in 36:04, Winston Dehaney took third place in 36:34.

“I felt good regaining my title in this event after losing last year. I came with my mind made up and it was to win,” said Leslie.

“The mindset was to get rid of the competiton early and that’s what I did. From about two kilometres I stepped on the gas and opened a gap, and from there I knew I had the race under my belt,” added Leslie.

The Corporate title again went to RIU Resorts Jamaica with over 2500 participants in honour of their 25th anniversary operating in Jamaica.

To cap off an unforgettable morning, the Run Fete afterrace celebration brought pure energy with live performances from local artistes Ding Dong and Christopher Martin. The vibrant media personality Khadine ‘Miss Kitty, Wilkinson kept the vibes alive from start to finish.

Running this year under the theme, Run For Recovery, Run for Education, the 2026 proceeds from Sunday’s

MoBay City Run will go towards six high schools and four tertiary institutions as they move to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa

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Western Bureau:

Kemar Leslie of Rainforest Caribbean and Dandie Williams of Pacers Running Club emerged the toast of Sunday’s 2026 Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, running away with the coveted male and female 10K titles, before the largest number of contestants in the 10-year history of the event.

The 38-year-old Leslie, who finished second behind Kamar Thomas in last year’s staging, turned the tables on Thomas this time around, running away with the event in 34 minutes and five seconds. Thomas was second in 36:04, Winston Dehaney took third place in 36:34.

Thirty-two-year Williams, was quite impressive in taking the female title, clocking 45:05, which was a fraction slower that the time Tonya Busse ran when she took the title last year. Shania Fraser ran a distant 54:39 to take second place; while Jana Novikova was a mere footstep behind Fraser, taking third place in 54:40.

In the 5K run for men Garfield Gordon of UCT Steppas successfully defended the title he won last year, albeit his time of 15:59 was slower that the 15:34 he ran then. Royale Gordon, also of UCT Steppas, finished second in 16:34, while Jahvon Williams was third in 16:44.

“I feel really great, I came out this morning to defend my title, and I am glad I did,” said Gordon. “I wanted to run a faster time, but I am grateful for the win.”

In the 5K female, Maldon High School student Tracy-Ann Vernon, who represented Barrett Immigration, outlasted her teammate Neisha Geddies, winning the event in 23:09. Geddies took second place, ahead of Jahmellia Allen, in 24:37. Allen clocked 24:39.

“I am feeling great because I knew I could win ... I felt that energy from a week ago,” said Vernon, who said that with a kilometre to go, she felt like stopping because the heat was getting to her. “I told myself that I cannot stop, so I kept on pushing through and I won ... I am on cloud nine now, I feel great.”

In the 5K walk, Carlene Wallace of Dufflebody365, emerged the top female, covering the distance in 34:02, beating Sherena Gray of Rainforest Caribbean (34:35) and Nidia McFarlane of Island Routes (38:42) into second and third places, respectively.

In the male 5K Walk, Duwell Allen, who reported to the event unattached, won in 24:59. Jawanza Dennis of National Pen Jamaica took second in 28:47, two minutes ahead of Rainforest’s Robert Gray, who covered the distance in 30:49.

In responding to the turnout and the quality of the performances, Janet Silvera, the founder/coordinator of the event, was overwhelmed, saying the event has now firmly cemented itself as a truly international event.

“I am overwhelmed, we had participants from all over the world and the future is looking quite good, I can only see bigger and better going forward,” said Silvera, who started the event to raise funds to help needy students to achieve their scholastic dreams. “Once the new roads open (the MoBay Bypass), we are looking at expanding it into a half-marathon. I am hoping that the Jamaica Tourist Board will come on board, because this event has the potential to become a major sports tourism event.”

While the victorious participants naturally captured the spotlight, the event had many other special highlights, as some mothers did the 5K walk pushing babies in strollers, while female wonder, 86-year-old Gerline Nelson, again demonstrated that for her, age is just a number, covering the 5K run in 43:10.

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WESTERN BUREAU:

Hotelier Adam Stewart, chief executive officer of Sandals Resorts International, has committed $6 million to this year’s staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run (JSMCR), which will be held in Montego Bay on Sunday, May 3.

Speaking at Tuesday’s launch of the 10th annual staging of the event, named in honour of his late wife Jill, Stewart said the run – introduced in 2013 to provide financial assistance for students in western Jamaica – holds deep sentimental value. “For a long time, Jill had a huge love for running and a belief in running, and she was a trained educator, a preparatory school teacher, and Jill’s whole life was about community,” he said. “It is a huge honour for us as a family to have her name on this run.”

He explained that Sandals has contributed $3 million to this year’s staging and that he would personally match the sum. “Because it is our 10th staging of this event, I personally would like to double that and give $3 million on top of it,” he said. Stewart added that private-sector leaders “want to associate ourselves with progress, purpose, and people that are doing the right things for the right reasons.”

Jill Stewart, who died in 2023, was a long-time supporter of the run – formerly known as the MoBay City Run – and was a multiple-time winner of the event’s 10k race before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stewart noted that the JSMCR continues to play an important role in Montego Bay, promoting health and community development alongside its educational mission. He said these goals are especially important in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating passage on October 28.

This year’s staging aims to raise $10 million to support students from five high schools and five tertiary institutions in western Jamaica. The high schools include Cambridge High School and Herbert Morrison Technical High School in St James; Rusea’s High School in Hanover; Belmont Academy in Westmoreland; and Maggoty High School in St Elizabeth. The tertiary beneficiaries are the University of the West Indies Western Campus, the University of Technology Western Campus, Montego Bay Community College, Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, and the Caribbean Maritime University’s Western Campus.

“The backbone of this event is education, and also supporting education and those who have less opportunities than many of us to allow them to thrive,” Stewart said. He added that his passion for education comes from seeing its impact within Sandals’ workforce of 20,000 team members across ten Caribbean islands. When people are given opportunities through education, he said, “they go to the next level.”

Stewart also highlighted the run’s wellness focus. “Without our health, we really have nothing more in front of us, and this run is a healthy do-good feel-good activity that drives endorphins,” he said. The event, he added, strengthens the sense of community in Montego Bay. “Everywhere you go, and at every event, just like today, it feels like family, and that togetherness will allow us to overcome any of our obstacles, including Hurricane Melissa, which we are moving upward and outward of.”

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MONTEGO BAY, St James — Executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart has provided a fillip to the 10th staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run with a $6-million sponsorship of the event scheduled for Sunday, May 3 in this western city.

Speaking during the media launch of the event at S Club in Montego Bay Tuesday, Stewart said that this year’s sponsorship represents a 100 per cent increase over last year’s donation by Sandals.

“Because it is our 10th staging this year, I personally would like to double that,” Stewart announced.

Speaking with the Jamaica Observer following the announcement, elated event conceptualiser Janet Silvera said she was pleasantly surprised by the amount of the sponsorship.

“I was shocked! Sandals Resorts, Sandals Foundation, Sandals have been good to us from day one. From 14 years ago, when we said we were doing a run for education, that was one of the first organisations to tell us ‘Yes,’” she said.

“And all they have done is to improve on where they started. I think they started out being the highest sponsor with $700,000, and then they moved to $1 million. Last year they gave us $3 million; this year, $6 million. Them double it! What more could we have asked for?” she said.

Silvera said the capital injection signifies that SRI believes in the event.

“This type of sacrifice, and care, and consideration that the organisation has for what we are doing, it is obvious that they respect what we’re doing and they believe in what we’re doing. They know that this is a credible run and that their money is going into the right hands — and for me, it has literally made my day. Made my day!” exclaimed Silvera.

During the 2024 launch, the then MoBay City Run was renamed in honour of Jill Stewart, Adam Stewart’s late wife and one of the event’s biggest supporters before she passed. On Tuesday the hotelier noted that Silvera initially asked for five years of support, “[but] she can have us as long as she will have us”.

“It is a huge honour for us as a family to have her [Jill’s] name on this run,” said Stewart who is also executive chairman of the Observer.

Silvera spoke of the progress made since the run was renamed.

“The best thing we ever did was to dedicate our run to the name Jill Stewart. She has brought us so much luck, so much generosity, so much kindness from the business community. People who knew Jill knew her compassion and understood the importance of having this legacy run for her. [They] have been supporting us big time, and so we have been able to help more people as a result of her name being added to the race. So, we look forward and we are excited to continue for another five years after the five-year run ends,” she told the Observer.

She said $12 million of the funds raised from last year’s event was donated to those in need, and the goal is to donate at least $15 million this year.

“This 10th staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run is different. This year is not only a celebration, it is a mission. In 2026 we are committing to directly invest $10 million into education, assisting 10 institutions. Five of those are high schools that were severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa, and the other five are the tertiary institutions we have supported from the very beginning,” Silvera announced.

The Category 5 hurricane ravaged mostly western parishes last October.

“We also know that rebuilding schools cannot be done by one organisation alone so today we are issuing a call — a call to the private sector, a call to foundations, a call to Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora: Adopt a school; stand with these institutions that are still struggling to recover; help us rebuild the spaces where dreams begin,” she added.

Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon supported her call, saying, “the goal is urgent because the cost of inaction is high”.

“When schools are compromised, the risks multiply: learning loss becomes entrenched, youth disengage, and social tensions rise. Restoring classrooms and the institutions that socialise our young people is therefore a civic imperative,” the mayor said.

“As Montego Bay marks its 45th year of city status we must decide what kind of city we will be. Will we be known only for our beaches and festivals, or will we be known for our capacity to nurture every child, to rebuild institutions, and to stand together in crisis? The MoBay City Run answers that question: We are a city that invests in people, that measures success by the futures we secure for our children,” he added.

Vernon also hailed the move to bring the run into the heart of the city as “symbolic and strategic”.

“When runners fill our central streets, the message is clear: Education belongs at the heart of public life. The route through our city is a living metaphor: Recovery must be visible, collective and central to our identity. The sight of thousands moving together through the city centre will be a powerful reminder that civic life is sustained by shared purpose,” he stated.

During the launch a number of private sector organisations were also honoured by event organisers.

The theme of the 10th Jill Stewart MoBay City Run is ‘Run for Recovery… Run for Education’.

The event has handed over $45 million towards education since its inception.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/03/11/sandals-pumps-6-million-2026-staging-jill-stewart-mobay-city-run/

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The announcement was made by the founder of the run, journalist and philanthropist Janet Silvera, who was speaking at the 2026 launch of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the S Club in Montego on Tuesday.

The organisers of the event also saluted their many sponsors and specially recognised some who have supported the event over its 10 years of staging.

Among those specially honoured for a decade of support were Sandals, Riu, S Hotel, Cover Me Up Tents, BCMG Insurance Brokers, Rainforest Seafood, Goddard Catering Group, and Dr Barbara Salmon Grandison. Also specially awarded for support to the event was Union Dental.

“Today is not just the launch of another race, ladies and gentlemen. Today marks 10 years of purpose, 10 years of community and 10 years of investing in the future of western Jamaica,” Silvera said.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/03/11/1m-investment-in-journalists-welfare-fund-as-jill-stewart-mobay-city-run-marks-10th-year/

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October 16, 2025

Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has announced that the proposed transformation of the Montego Bay Sports Complex into a true multi-sport facility is now awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Local Government before moving to the next phase.

The plan envisions the development of facilities for swimming, tennis, netball, football, and track and field, creating a home for athletes in western Jamaica to train and showcase their talents. Vernon said the initiative is being pursued through a public-private partnership involving corporate sponsors and the Montego Bay community.

While speaking at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run Champions of the West ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Tuesday, Vernon said that after years of limited impact from previous efforts, this new collaborative approach aims to deliver lasting results, with the ministry ensuring due process is followed before the project advances.

The complex in Catherine Hall opened in 2010.

“We have started a process now with the ministry,” Vernon said. “And the ministry is doing what the ministry does — abide by the procedures and ensure that due process is followed. So as soon as we have done that, we’ll move into the next phase, which is to ensure that our athletes in western Jamaica have a home and they have a stage to showcase and develop their talents.

“What we have started in ensuring that the Montego Bay Sports Complex becomes a true multipurpose sports complex will be done.”

Vernon expressed concern that western Jamaica has lost its energy for sports, due to various reasons, including lack of encouragement.

“And that is why I’m happy that the team [Jill Stewart MoBay City Run] has seen it fit to identify young talents here, spotlight them, sponsor them and encourage them to participate and continue to develop even further,” Vernon said.

During her presentation Ashley Anguin, chair of administration for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, called for more investment in Montego Bay.

Launched in 2014 by Montego Bay journalist Janet Silvera, the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run is a 10K/5K charity run/walk event in honour of late philanthropist Jill Stewart, and held in Montego Bay. The event has raised more than $34.5 million in scholarships for students and institutions in western Jamaica. Guided by the motto: ‘We Run for Education,’ the event continues to transform lives through access to learning and opportunity.

Ten students from schools across western Jamaica were recognised for their outstanding growth in sports. They are D’Aire Patterson of Herbert Morrison, for basketball; Sanjay Seymore of William Knibb Memorial, for track and field; Carlyle Tinglin of Cornwall College, for football; Damien Daley of Cornwall College, for cricket; Ajani Williams of Irwin High, for track and field; Jade Fearon of Mount Alvernia High, for tennis; Giana Murray of Mount Alvernia High, for track and field; Kayden Brown of William Knibb, for track and field; Shanoya Douglas of Muschett High, for track and field; and Suraj Guwalani of Herbert Morrison, for swimming.

“The essence of the city run was surrounding two social aspects of our society, health and education, and now to see sports being added to it. That’s very commendable,” Vernon said.

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Ten student athletes were recognised for their outstanding achievements, and shining as a rising star in sport, during the inaugural awards ceremony at Montego Bay Convention Centre on Tuesday.

Guwalani, from Herbert Morrison Technical High, and Shanoya Douglas from Holland High, walked away with $100,000 each, along with the JSCMR COTW/Montego Bay Convention Centre Champion Boy Trophy, and JSCMR COTW/WATA Champion of the West Girls Trophy, respectively.

"For our swimmers in the west, this recognition is a reminder that we are not forgotten," said Guwalani.

"An event like this is very significant, and there is a need for it to continue. It's a motivation for all athletes, and we need this," he added.

Guwalani, who is the SailFish Swim Academy Open champion and bronze medallist at the Carifta Swimming Championships, is arguably the most accomplished young swimmer in western Jamaica. Additionally, he is an outstanding student leader at his school.

PROPER FACILITY

According to Guwalani, there is need for the development of a proper sporting facility for western Jamaica that includes a 50-metre swimming pool.

"Our western stakeholders are knowledgeable of the work being done by the athletes and the need for greater support from western Jamaica," he said.

Seeing himself as an inspiration, the 15-year-old swimmer said the award is impactful for young athletes.

"Our athletes needed this encouragement at this time, and I am thankful to the organisers for seeing the need to recognise our own athletes from the west," he stated. "Not only am I honoured, but I am also motivated to continue in my swimming pursuits.

"I am sure, too, others are encouraged," Guwalani said, noting that with every sport it takes discipline to achieve success.

Douglas, the Top Sports Girl of the Year from Holland High, said she is elated to have been recognised.

"At every rocky road there is a smooth road at the end. I am excited, honoured and would encourage the other young athletes to continue working hard."

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UNDER-20 WORLD Championship bronze medallist Shanoya Douglas and CARIFTA swimming medallist Suraj Guwulani were the toast of yesterday’s inaugural Jill Stewart Montego Bay City Run Champions of the West Awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St James, walking away with the Sports Girl and Sports Boy of the Year titles for 2025.

Douglas, who recently transferred from Mushett High School to Holland High School, which are both based in Trelawny, is one of the most promising female junior athletes in Jamaica today, based on her exploits on the world stage, the CARIFA Games, and the ISSA Boys and Girls’ Athltetics Championship, where she won the Class Two 100m and 200m earlier this year.

Guwulani, a student at Herbert Morrison High School, the Blue Marlin Swimming Open Champion and bronze medallist at the CARIFTA Swimming Champions, is arguably the most accomplished young swimmer in western Jamaica today. Additionally, he is an outstanding student leader at his school.

According to Ashley Anguin, conceptualiser of the Champions of the West Awards, the event was designed to highlight the accomplishments of junior sporting personalities from western Jamaica while indicating to the youngsters that they are being noticed and that great things are expected of them going forward.

Douglas and Guwulani walked away with $100,000 each alongside the Jill Stewart City Run/WATA Champion of the West Girls Trophy, and the Jill Stewart City Run/Montego Bay Convention Centre Champion Boy Trophy, respectively.

The other eight contenders, who made the shortlist and who were all recognised with trophies and $50,000 in cash each, were as follows: D’Aire Patterson, Herbert Morrison High School’s exciting basketballer; Sanjay Seymour, the national Under -20 200m champion; Carlyle Tingling, Cornwall College’s outstanding goalkeeper, who is also excelling in basketball and track and field; Damien Daley, Cornwall College star batsman and captain; Ajani Williams, a former track and field star at Irwin High School, who is now a student at GC Foster College; Jade Fearon, of Mt Alvernia High School, who is the number-one ranked Under-14 tennis player in Jamaica; Giana Murray, Mt Alvernia exciting female track star who represented well at the Penn Relays; and Kayden Brown of William Knibb High School, the captain of her school’s track team and a gold-medal winner at the annual Western Athletics Championship.

The guest speaker at the event, respected track and field coach Julian Robinson, spoke about the importance of young athletes creating a balance between sports and academics while striving for excellence, emphasising the importance of hard work and dedication.

“Greatness does not come from wishing. It comes from working hard ... It is okay to make mistakes because it is how you learn and get better. What is wrong is giving up,” Robinson said. “Don’t be worried if success does not come quickly because everybody doesn’t come good at the same time.”

Montego Bay’s Mayor Richard Vernon and Senator Allan Bernard, who both brought greetings, endorsed the event, while highlighting sports as one of the vehicles to steer youngsters away from anti-social behaviour and other debilitating vices, which are not needed in a well-ordered society.

Vernon, who has been a long-standing friend of sports in Montego Bay, playing pivotal roles in the sponsorship of the St James Under-13 Netball Competition and creating the path for Montego Bay United FC to use the Montego Bay Sports Complex as their home venue in the Jamaica Premier League, promises to do all in his power to ensure that the stadium, which has lost it synthetic running track to wear and tear, is fully restored.

According to him, he is looking at the facility being used for swimming, tennis, futsal, football, and track and field in the not-too-distant future.

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Ashley Anguin, Chairperson, Jill Stewart MoBay City Run Champions of the West committee (centre) is flanked between Shanoya Douglas, Sports Girl of the Year for Track & Field from Holland High School, and Suraj Guwalani, Sports Boy of the Year for Swimming from Herbert Morrison Technical High during the inaugural Jill Stewart Mobay City Run Champions of the West Awards ceremony at Montego Bay Convention Centre on Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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