'He was no ordinary man' - Sports Minister hails Stephen 'Franno' Francis, announces scholarship in his honour
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August 15, 2026
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The Government is to offer a scholarship to a student-athlete at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) to honour late world-renowned coach Stephen Francis.
Sports Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange made the announcement during the thanksgiving service for Francis now taking place at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St Andrew.
Grange said the Government is to have discussions with UTech and Francis’ family “to see how we can ensure that there is a lasting tribute”.
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