Jamaica has once again demonstrated its strength, discipline, and growing global influence in the sport of domino, delivering an outstanding performance at the recent 2026 FEMUNDO World Domino Series in Panama.

Facing more than 320 players from eight nations — Barbados, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, United States, Panama, Colombia, and San Andrés Island — the Jamaican contingent claimed third place in the Nations Cup.

The bronze-medal finish cements the island’s status as a dominant force in international competition, backed by five Jamaican players who ranked among the tournament’s top individual performers.

The statement went beyond the scoreboard. In a major shift for the sport’s governance, Derick Dunn — insurance executive, president of Covenant Domino Club, and head of the Jamaican delegation — was appointed third vice-president of the FEMUNDO Domino Federation. The move signals rising confidence in Jamaican leadership at the highest level of the game.

Adding to that influence, Oral Heaven — vice-president of Covenant Domino Club, Jamaican banking executive, and brand manager for the Panama delegation — was named international coordinator within the federation, further extending Jamaica’s reach in global domino affairs.

Together, Dunn and Heaven are driving the Jamaica Domino Authority, an initiative to formalise the sport locally through governance, structure, and sustainable development.

The goal: turn Jamaica’s cultural passion into economic and educational opportunity.

“This tournament proved that Jamaica is not only competitive but consistent at the highest level,” Dunn said.

“Being appointed third vice-president is an honour, but more importantly, it is a responsibility to help shape the future of domino globally. Domino is a serious business, one that can create careers, drive economic activity, and unify nations through structured competition,” he added.

Heaven was equally clear on the mission: “Our performance in Panama is a signal to the world that Jamaica is ready to lead. My appointment as international coordinator is not just personal — it represents an opportunity for Jamaica to influence the global framework of the sport. Domino has the potential to impact education, sports development, and tourism, and we are committed to building systems that allow our people to benefit from that value.”