Jamaica’s Premier League  Football clubs are to benefit from monthly stipends courtesy of the country’s sports ministry.

The announcement was made on Thursday (February 3) by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange.

A total of J$10,800,000 is to be made available to the clubs for the 2022 Jamaica Premier League season.

“The clubs can collect $100,000 immediately for their January payment and $200,000 later this month for their February payment. For the remainder of the period, it will be J$150,000.00 a month,” the minister said in a statement.

“The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) will disburse the money directly to the clubs and I am asking that they contact the SDF now to pick up their cheques for January.”

The Jamaica Premier League will also benefit from additional support from the government, the minister disclosed.

“Premier Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) will also benefit from Government with a similar allocation to assist with administration.

“I wish the clubs and the PFJL a successful season in 2022 and hope that their situation will be improved by this donation from the Sport Ministry. Over time, we have assisted the Premier League clubs and the PFJL with funding for their operations during the season of competition.

“As the Minister, I would like to reassure the sport sector that we continue to put our money where our mouth is in supporting the various sporting organisations. Sport, as everyone knows, is about wellness, social intervention, recreation and business. It plays a vital role in the economy and in nation building.”