January 24, 2008

Brenda LaGrange Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica with Captain Horace Burrell, President of the Jamaica Football Federation (centre) and newly appointed technical director Rene Simoes. Burrell and Simoes paid the Ambassador a courtesy call at her office yesterday (Thursday, January 24, 2008).

The Jamaica Football Federation through its President, Captain Horace Burrell, today paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Brenda LaGrange Johnson, the Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica. The President was accompanied by the Technical Director, Professor Rene Simoes.

The President used the occasion to outline to Ambassador LaGrange the new vision and philosophy for the development of the sport in Jamaica.

In a rich and productive discussion, the Ambassador showed great interest in the plans outlined and expressed pleasure in meeting the JFF’s representatives.

She acknowledged her recognition of the important role soccer plays in strengthening ties between nations and in galvanising strong national pride within nations.

The President expressed his sincerest personal appreciation to Her Excellency for receiving himself and the Technical Director.