The sport of Netball has become one of the most popular sports throughout the world gaining new players, new fans and new sponsors. Jamaica has in no small way contributed to this growth and development. At this milestone of 50 years, the Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) can with pride look at netball in Jamaica as a continuing work in progress.

Our sport continues to gain the support of Governments worldwide and Jamaica is a testimony to this.

The JNA may be justly proud that it has cemented its place in the annals of the game's history not only on the court but also in administration. I feel particularly humbled and honoured to be a product of the JNA.

On behalf of the International Federation of Netball Associations I congratulate the JNA on this special Anniversary and look forward to their continued success.