Regional, Western
July 4, 2012

Barcelona Bound!

Glenn Lawrence, CEO of Couples Resorts (left) hands over his company’s sponsorship cheque to Observer sports writer Paul Rid who will cover the IAAF World Junior Championships in track and field in Barcelona, Spain starting next Tuesday. Jamaica will be represented by a strong 39 member team at the six day- championships that will be held at the Olympic stadium.

(Photo: Phillip Lemonte)

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