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Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.
Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

BGA to Observe International Day of Rural Women on October 15

The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) within the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will observe International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) on October 15 under the local theme ‘She Invests: Turning Challenges into Opportunities’. This year’s observance seeks...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held on Friday (September 19) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. 
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held on Friday (September 19) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. 

Gov’t Prioritizes Inclusion of Youth and Women in Agro-park Initiative
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Prostate cancer flyer

Men in the West Encouraged to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer on September 25
Director of the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dionne Dawn Binns.
Director of the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dionne Dawn Binns.

Persons Experiencing Trauma from Crime Encouraged to Seek Assistance
Consultant Gynaecologic Oncologist at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Dr. Anna-Kay Taylor-Christmas, addresses the recent launch of the revised National Screening Guidelines for Priority Non-Communicable Diseases in Primary Health Care, held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in New Kingston.
Consultant Gynaecologic Oncologist at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Dr. Anna-Kay Taylor-Christmas, addresses the recent launch of the revised National Screening Guidelines for Priority Non-Communicable Diseases in Primary Health Care, held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, in New Kingston.

Sexually Active Women Urged to Get Screened

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LASCO/NAJ Nurse of the Year 2025, Fione Collins, delivers remarks after being crowned during a ceremony held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Gender AffairsHealth & Wellness

Nurse of the Year to Focus on Empowering Women

Nurse of the Year for 2025, Fione Collins, will be using her platform to empower women through her ‘I Win’ project. The initiative focuses on resilience-building among women who are facing challenges, to strengthen them and “to let them know that while they may be hurting, while they may be struggling, that they can make it,” she said in an...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address at the Sexual Harassment Tribunal Swearing-in Ceremony and Designation of Authorised Officers, on Thursday (July 17), at the Ministry in New Kingston. Listening (at left) is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Gender Affairs

Personnel in Place to Carry Out Duties Under Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act

Eighteen Authorised Officers have been formally designated to carry out key duties under the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, while 14 tribunal members have been sworn in to serve on the body that will hear and rule on related cases across the island. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony and Designation of Authorised Officers, held on July 17 at...
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Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) Development Manager, Jasheka Robinson, delivers remarks during a Disaster Management Workshop, which was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Monday (June 30). At left is workshop facilitator, Dr. Roberto Rivera. The workshop was held to highlight the critical role of libraries as safe spaces for families and communities during natural disasters.
CultureEntertainmentGender Affairs

Librarians Being Equipped to Safeguard Communities During Disasters

With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season under way, librarians and information professionals are being equipped to position libraries as critical havens for individuals and communities during natural disasters. This was facilitated during a Disaster Management Workshop – an initiative of the Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN), in collaboration with the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) and the Jamaica Library...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).
Gender AffairsSectoral Debate 2025/26

Western Regional Shelter to Support Gender-based Violence Victims With Transitional Care

The Western Regional National Shelter in St. James, which is now undergoing renovation, will serve as a transitional facility for women affected by gender-based violence (GBV). This shelter complements existing facilities in the North-East and Eastern Regions, forming part of the National Shelter Unit. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement during her 2025/26...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Gender Affairs

Sexual Harassment Tribunal Up and Running

The Sexual Harassment Tribunal has been established and is now operational, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. The Tribunal is established under the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act to hear and determine complaints and to make awards. “It applies across all sectors and mandates every employer or institution to create and enforce policies,” Ms. Grange...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address during the Ministry’s Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony on June 13 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘The Power of Presence: Fathers Who Make a Difference’.
Gender AffairsNational Security

Gov’t to Establish Shelter for Male Victims of Human Trafficking

Plans are under way by the Government to establish Jamaica’s first shelter dedicated to supporting boys who are victims of human trafficking. This initiative is being spearheaded through a partnership between the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, through its Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA). Gender Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address during the Ministry’s Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony on June 13 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘The Power of Presence: Fathers Who Make a Difference’.
Gender Affairs

Gender Ministry Champions Male Empowerment Through Targeted Programmes

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is advancing its male empowerment agenda through targeted programmes aimed at supporting Jamaican men, promoting positive masculinity, and fostering healthy family relationships. Speaking during the Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 13, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, reflected on the progress of the Male...
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