KINGSTON, Jamaica— Although Jamaica has earned global recognition through the achievements of its athletes, the country must now focus on leveraging that reputation to strengthen business development, attract investments and expand exports.

This was emphasised by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, at the inaugural Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit 2026, at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica, on Monday.

She said that the summit provides an important opportunity to shape the national conversation around transforming the country’s sporting excellence into sustainable economic opportunities.