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TRAFFIC CHANGES

November 18, 2008

The Jamaica Football Federation in conjunction with the Jamaica Constabulary Force would like to inform the general public that in order to effectively control vehicular at the National Stadium and its environs before, during and after the World Cup qualifying game between Jamaica and Canada, a number of traffic changes have been instituted.

RBTT sponsors the Digicel Premier League

November 13, 2008

Mr. Edward Seaga, Chairman of the Premier League Clubs Association, is pleased to announce RBTT’s sponsorship of the current season of the Digicel Premier League. As a first time sponsor of this prestigious event, RBTT has come on board as part of its on-going thrust to support community events that nurture Jamaicans’ sporting talent.

Canada arrive early for World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica

November 12, 2008

Showing that they are quick learners, Jamaica’s next opponents in the World Cup qualifiers, Canada, have decided to arrive early for their game.

Boyz Make It Two From Two

November 10, 2008

GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands - The Reggae Boyz yesterday recorded their second successive victory on the Cayman Islands on Sunday with a 2-0 win over a combative Cayman Islands national team.

'Tappa' stays on as head coach for Canada game

October 16, 2008

The President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) in consultation with recently-appointed national coach John Barnes, has decided that Mr. Theodore Whitmore will take charge of Jamaica’s World Cup qualifier against Canada on November 19, 2008 with support from Mr. John Barnes.

Luton Shelton Strike Send Jamaica Ahead

October 15, 2008

Jamaica turned in another workman-like performance to beat Honduras 1-0 in their CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Group B match at the National Stadium last night and keep their hopes alive.

REGGAEBOYZ WIN 1-0!

October 11, 2008

Jamaica's World Cup hopes were revived on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Mexico at the National Stadium

COURTS UNVEILS REFURBISHED STADIUM SUITES

October 7, 2008

(Kingston, ...) Courts today officially handed over the newly refurbished Stadium suites to the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and Independence Park Limited following an $8m refurbishing exercise.

Whitmore Puts his stamp on national squad

September 20, 2008

Interim National coach Theodore Whitmore wasted little time in putting his stamp on the Jamaican team that will be under his charge for World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Honduras on October 11 and 15 respectively.

Digicel Premier League Observes FIFA Fair Play Day on September 21

September 19, 2008

Sunday September 21, 2008 will be observed as FIFA Fair Play day by the Digicel Premier League.
For this occasion the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has partnered with the Violence Prevention Alliance which is headed by Dr Elizabeth Ward to bring the message of peace and fair play to the players, officials, coaches, fans and the country as a whole.

MORE OF YOU, LESS OF ME

September 16, 2008

In this moment of good-byes, I believe it is very important that we make and understand a detailed, humble and sincere analysis of the situation. This has always been my attitude in my personal and professional life; of never accepting wins and losses, success or failure without an analysis and final conclusion.

NEW NATIONAL COACH

September 16, 2008

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) at its Extra-Ordinary Board Meeting held today, Tuesday, 16 September, unanimously ratified the decision announced by its President Captain Horace Burrell to sever ties with Technical Director, Rene Simoes and the full contingent of Brazilian staff with immediate effect. It was agreed that based on recent developments, this separation was in the best interest of the Federation.

Reggae Boyz need point from Honduras game

September 09, 2008

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras – If the Reggae Boyz had any doubts about the magnitude of their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday against hosts Honduras, then the blunt statement of Technical Director Rene Simoes would have wiped them away.

The Boyz get more Respect in Honduras

September 09, 2008

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras – The Reggae Boyz received a far better reception on arrival at the Ramon Viera Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula on Sunday than they did on arrival at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City on Friday.

GOOD TO GO - Goodison to play against Honduras

September 08, 2008

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras- Dr Charles Roberts on Tuesday allayed fears that Jamaica’s defensive anchor, Ian Goodison will be ready for Jamaica’s CONCACAF Group B World Cup qualifier against Honduras here on Wednesday.

Boyz getting ready for Honduras

September 08, 2008

San Pedro Sula, Honduras – The Reggae Boyz went someway last night in lifting themselves up for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Honduras here on Wednesday when they held a spirited training session at the Francisco Marazon Stadium, site of the 1996 clash between the two teams. Training Time was 7:30.

Digicel National Premier League to start September 14

September 04, 2008

The 2008-2009 Digicel National Premier League will commence on Sunday September 14, 2008, two weeks after it was initially scheduled to begin, while the Under-21 League will start two days earlier on Friday September 12, 2008.

Under-20s resume preparation for World Cup qualifiers

September 04, 2008

Jamaica’s Under-20 footballers will have good preparation for their second phase of the CFU/CONCACAF Under-20 World Cup qualifiers when they meet their El Salvador counterparts in two friendly matches later this month.

FIFA Players’ Agent Examination to be held September 25

September 03, 2008

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) in conjunction with the governing body of world football, FIFA will be conducting the 2008 FIFA Players’ Agents examination on Thursday September 25, 2008 at 10:00am.

Jamaica vs Mexico WCQ game, 6 September, 2008

September 01, 2008

Following the passage of tropical storm Gustav, a meeting was held on Sunday, 31 August between the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), through its President, Captain Horace Burrell and General Secretary, Horace Reid and the Minister of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange and other Government representatives.

YES WE CAN DO IT, TOGETHER

August 19, 2008

I went to Brazil to see my family, specifically my daughter, she was not very well. I think I am very good medicine, she is better now.

I had the opportunity to see a television program where a 23 year old man delivered a speech about his previous life. He was on drugs and was involved in all the bad things that persons with addictions are. Today he is clean, sharp, married and a father of a three year old boy. He said something that impressed me: “Fighting always, failure maybe, give up never”.

Positive start for boyz in semi-final round

August 13, 2008

Buoyed by the Olympic spirit sweeping over Jamaicans the world over, the Reggae Boyz played to a 1-1 draw with Canada at the BMO field on Wednesday in their opening semi-final round of their World Cup qualifiers.

JFF Satisfied with National Stadium Football Field Repair Programme

August 13, 2008

The Jamaica Football Federation is satisfied with the programme of repairs which is being implemented at the football field at the National Stadium. Earlier this week the National Technical Director, Rene Simoes complained about the poor condition of the field after staging a training session.

Jamaica's Squad to Face Canada on August 20

August 13, 2008

Harbour View midfielder Jermaine Hue cemented his return to the Reggae Boyz band when he was named in a squad of 20 selected for Jamaica’s opening encounter in the semi-final round of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2010 South Africa World Cup.

No Crisis in Trinidad & Tobago

August 5, 2008

The Jamaica Football Federation would like to state categorically that protocol was followed in relation to flight and accommodation arrangements made for both the Under-15 females and the Under-17 males who recently represented the country in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) age group championships.

In From The Cold

August 5, 2008

Harbour View midfielders Jermaine Hue and Keith Kelly could well be singing the Bob Marley song Coming in From The Cold as both have been included in a 23-man local-based squad to begin training on Thursday August 7 for the country’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Canada.

Changes To The 2008-2009 National Premier League Season

August 4, 2008

Clubs which fail to turn up for matches during the 2008-2009 National Premier League football season will have to dig deep in their pockets.

Change of Venue (Mexico)

July 31, 2008

Hopes that the Reggae Boyz would breathe easier during their October 11, 2008, World Cup qualifier against CONCACAF giants Mexico were dashed yesterday with the announcement of a change in the venue.

Jamaica's Delegation for El Salvador Game

July 23, 2008

Jamaica's Delegation for the Reggae Boyz's game against El Salvador on Saturday at the Pizza Hut Stadium in Friston, Texas. The team departs tomorrow July 23, 2008.

Reggae Boyz Return to Camp

July 21, 2008

Jamaica’s national football team, the Reggae Boyz, will continue preparation for their July 26 friendly international against Central American opposition, El Salvador, when they return to camp today.

Nobody gets a free ride.

July 18, 2008

Dear Jamaicans.
This is a great quotation. I do not know the author, but I fully understand. This is the way I have lived my life and it says exactly what I expect from my players and staff that work with me. For everything you want in your professional or personal life there is a price to be paid.

Tomlinson heads delegation to Cayman Islands

July 17, 2008

President of the Westmoreland Football Association, Everton Tomlinson will head the delegation to the Cayman Islands where the country’s Under-20 squad will contest the CFU/CONCACAF Under-20 qualifiers from July 17-27.

Figures Regarding International Games

Jujy 5, 2008

Preliminary figures for the three international matches staged by the Jamaica Football Federation in the month of June including the two World Cup Qualifiers against the Bahamas showed a combined deficit of Three Hundred and Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Four Dollars (J$304,864.00)

World Cup Qualifier Information

June 8, 2008

Dependable utility player Tyrone Marshall will join the Jamaican National Senior Squad in Grenada on Monday June 9. Marshall who would have been a part of the Jamaican squad preparing to play against St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago returned home for personal reasons after being on his way to Jamaica.

Prices Reduced Dramatically for Reggae Boyz June 3^rd Encounter

Technical Director Calls Largest Overseas Based Contingent

The Jamaica Football Federation has reduced the entry prices for the upcoming friendly international match against St. Vincent & the Grenadines which will be played at the National Stadium on Tuesday, June 3 beginning at 7:00pm.

JFF News Release

May 7, 2008

The JFF recently agreed a contract with equipment manufacturer Kappa to outfit all nine (9) national teams (Senior, U23, U20, U17 and U15 Men’s and Senior, U20, U17 and U15 Women’s). The following represents the terms for a contract period July 1, 2008 to July 30, 2010:

Coca Cola National Under 21 League Final Matches

The 2007-2008 Season for the Coca Cola National Under 21 League comes to an end tomorrow Friday, May 2 with the playing of six matches. With Harbour View Football Club already declared winners of the League, the Champions would want to go out on a high at the double header at the Compound after a surprise 3/1 loss to Tivoli Gardens FC last week.

National Men’s U-20 Training Camp

April 30, 2008

The players listed below are invited to the National Men’s U-20 training camp scheduled to begin on Wednesday April 30, 2008 and ends on Sunday May 04, 2008. This is in preparation for the C.F.U./CONCACAF U-20 qualifying round of games scheduled, July 21-27, 2008.

CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship

CONCACAF today announced that the draw for the first round groups to the CONCACAF Womens Under 17 Championship will take place on Tuesday, May 6 in the CONCACAF offices in New York. The Group Round will be held July 17-26, 2008 in Bacolet and Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago

NCB FOUNDATION DONATES $8 MILLION TO PLCA

The National Commercial Bank Foundation has donated Eight Million Dollars ($8m) to the PLCA National Premier League to stage an award function and to provide prizes for the teams and players of the League as a just reward.

Technical Director Trip To The UK and The USA

“The pessimist complains about the Wind, the optimist waits for the Wind, and the realist adjusts the sails and goes after the wind.” I always think the wind will turn and it will get better and work out. However, there are those times when we need to understand what is happening and go after the wind.

2007-2008 COK Champions Cup Semi-Finals

All plans are now fully in place for the Semi-Finals in the 2007-2008 COK Champions Cup organized by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Semi-Finals will be held on Sunday, April 20 at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex.

CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship

The CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship will be played in Trinidad and Tobago July 17-26.
The Group Stage matches will be played at the Dwight York Stadium in Tobago and the Marvin Lee Stadium in Tunapuna. The Semi-Finals and finals will be played at the Marvin Lee Stadium

The Road to success is always under construction (Cicero)

It is a long, long time since I arrived here for my first stint as the Jamaica Football Federation‘s Technical Director. My first game was in October ‘94 against the USA and we were beaten by 3 x 0. This was the first and the only defeat that we experienced in that time in the National Stadium.

Passports to the Office now Online

Friday March 13, 2008 A new Initiative to greatly improve access to football match tickets, has been introduced by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). This new venture, a partnership with IslandStubbs.com will see tickets to the March 26 game between Jamaica and Trinidad being sold online.

Reggae vs. Soca To Rock The Office

The infectious sounds of Reggae and Soca will punctuate the Kingston air when the “Reggae Boyz” of Jamaica tackle Trinidad and Tobago's "Soca Warriors" in a friendly international match at the National Stadium on Wednesday, March 26 2008 starting at 7:00 pm.

National Senior Women’s Team returns from Brazil

The National Senior Women’s Team will return from a training camp in Brazil arranged by Technical Director Rene Simoes on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:30am at the Norman Manley International Airport.

JFF Extend Condolences to Courtney Brown's Family

President of the Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell has expressed sorrow and dismay at the sudden and untimely passing of the President of the St Elizabeth Football Association, Mr. Courtney Brown

The Eight Country Digicel Football Development Tour Ends In Jamaica

Sunday, 17 February – Kingston, Jamaica: The eighth and final leg of the Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics ended in Jamaica yesterday with a 1-0 win for the Jamaica National U20’s against Seba United

Post Costa Rica Friendly

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) wishes to announce the preliminary figures relating to the international game between Jamaica and Costa Rica, staged on Wednesday 6 February at the National Stadium

End of Round Double Header

The Harbour View Mini Stadium will come alive with a double header of football on Sunday, February 10, 2008 when the Jamaica Football Federation in association with the Premier League Clubs Association presents the End of Round Finals in the Coca-Cola National U-21 League and the Cash Plus Premier League.

Technical Director announces invitees to prepare for Costa Rica friendly

The National Technical Director, Mr. Rene Simoes has named a 24 member local training squad and has invited 14 overseas based players who will prepare for the upcoming Friendly International game against Costa Rica on February 6.

Coca-Cola National U-21 League Double Header – Friday January 11

The Coca-Cola National U-21 League will stage Double-Header games at the Drewsland Stadium (Waterhouse) on Friday, January 11. The opening encounter, at 4:00pm, features Tivoli Gardens vs. Portmore United and the second game will feature hosts, Waterhouse going up against Reno FC.

“Goal: South Africa 2010 and Beyond”

Dear Jamaicans,

On this first contact with you, I’d like to thank all of those who have showed me support and friendship upon my arrival, and even before I landed on the island.

You have been fabulous. You’ve touched my heart and given me valuable extra pay. No money in the world could pay for so much love. However, since my arrival, I’ve heard a few comments that have concerned me. These were loving comments, but dangerous ones considering the arduous job we have ahead of us in order to reach South Africa 2010.

Cash Plus Premier League End of Round Finals

The End of First Round Finals in the 2007 – 2008 Cash Plus Premier League will be played on Sunday December 16, 2007, at the Harbour View Mini Stadium starting at 6 pm. with the cost of admission placed at $500.00

National Women’s Olympic Team head to Cuba

National Women’s Olympic Team head to Cuba Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 for 2nd Round Qualifiers

The Jamaica Football Federation has named an 18 member National Senior Women’s Team that will participate in the Second Round of Caribbean qualification to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jamaica Outclass Guatemala in Second Digicel International Match

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 – The National Stadium, Jamaica: Jamaica completed their Digicel International Series with a comprehensive win over Guatemala highlighting them as serious contenders in the upcoming World Cup qualification process.

Jamaica beats El Salvador comprehensively

Jamaica beats El Salvador comprehensively in first of two games in the Digicel International Match Series Sunday, November 18, 2007 – The National Stadium, Jamaica: Jamaica’s National team started a new era under the guidance of the newly elected Captain Burrell and his board of management in a most positive fashion in front of a near capacity crowd in Kingston by beating El Salvador in the first of the Digicel International Series games.

JFF PRESIDENT PAYS COURTESY CALL ON US AMBASSADOR

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.

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