KINGSTON, Jamaica – World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) President Craig Reedie will visit the island on Friday, February 20, at the invitation of the President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Michael Fennell.

Reedie will be presented with an update on the status of anti-doping in Jamaica, and the planned activities for 2015 and 2016 during a joint meeting with the board of directors of the JOA and the board of directors and the executive director of JADCO on Monday, February 23.

Also planned is a courtesy call on Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller and Sport Minister Natalie Neita-Headley.

On Tuesday, February 24, Reedie is expected to speak about his impressions of Jamaica’s anti-doping programme and the worldwide situation at a press conference at JOA offices.

“This is indeed a most welcome visit from the head of WADA and we will seize the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to doping-free sport in Jamaica,” Fennell commented on the pending visit of Reedie.

Reedie will depart the island on February 24.