JOA Announces Plans For Development of Headquarters

The Jamaica Olympic Association, JOA, has announced plans to develop their headquarters at 9 Cunningham Avenue into a modern, multi-purpose sporting facility.

This is part of a multimillion-dollar, two-phase investment project.

The JOA said the redeveloped space, to be known as “The Olympic Manor,” will usher in a new era of athlete-focused infrastructure and commercial innovation in Jamaican sport.

Phase 1 of the project will include a wellness hub for athletes and JOA members, a physiotherapy facility, a sports apparel store, a commercial restaurant, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and a museum.

The additions are expected to reshape how the sporting community engages with the association, offering athletes, coaches and members a boutique-style experience rooted in development and cultural appreciation.

The JOA said the facility will be more than just a headquarters.

They say Olympic Manor is being positioned as a commercial asset in the JOA’s inventory—reinforcing the governing body’s commitment to the business of sport.

With its conference facilities and museum, the facility is also expected to contribute to Kingston’s growing commercial and tourism profile.

The JOA describes the project as an “innovative headquarters” and a “first to market” initiative within the multi-lingual Caribbean.

It is intended to spark wider strategic discussions around monetising physical assets and embracing change management as vital steps toward building a sustainable sport industry.