Many-time champions Jamaica College is seeking the intervention of Sports Minister Olivia Grange in resolving an impasse between the institution and the Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) over the eligibility of two international student athletes to represent the school at the 2024 Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships. According to a letter to Grange signed by Chairman of the Jamaica College Board of Management, Lance Hylton, ISSA has reportedly refused.
Kingston College and Immaculate High are the early leaders of the Corporate Area Championship, set for February 16 and 17, after four finals were held during the Youngster Goldsmith Meet on Saturday. With the Corporate Area Championship not having the National Stadium available this year, the event will be held at Jamaica College’s Ashenheim Stadium, however,the venue is not suitable for four events – discus, pole vault, steeplechase and javelin..