Over 60 Adolescent Parents To Receive Scholarships And Bursaries
More than 60 adolescent parents will receive bursaries and scholarships valued at some $3.9 million from the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), to help …
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House Approves Sexual Harassment Bill
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 13) passed the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Bill. The legislation addresses concerns about sexual harassment that is …
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Joint Select Committee Recommends Six Years For Reporting Sexual Harrassment
The Joint Select Committee appointed to consider the Sexual Harassment Bill, has recommended that the time limit for the reporting of an incident of sexual …
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Gov’t Prioritising Protection Of Women Against Abuse
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, says the Administration is prioritising the protection of women against abuse through the enhancement of legislation as well as other …
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Gov’t Committed To Addressing Issues Impacting Men And Boys – Minister Grange
The Government is committed to addressing the issues that affect the nation’s men and boys and to engage them in the fight against the cultural …
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Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Sectoral Wrap Pt 2 – June 21, 2021
A look at the areas being targeted for transformation in the Gender Ministry for the 2021/2022 fiscal year.
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Six Additional DVICs By Year-end
The Government is looking to build-out another six Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Centres (DVICs) islandwide by year-end. These are slated to be …
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Work Continues On Shelters For Abused Women
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that work continues towards the opening of two shelters for victims of gender-based violence, …
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Amendments To Domestic Violence Act For The House Before End Of June
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced that amendments to the Domestic Violence Act will be brought to the House …
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2021/22 Sectoral Debate Contribution By the Honourable Olivia Grange, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport on 8 June 2021
Madam Speaker, we have been taught that it’s when we are going through trials and tribulations that we must especially give thanks. And so in …
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Gender Minister Says There Is A Partnership With Justice Ministry To Protect Women
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says there is a partnership with the Ministry of Justice to ensure there are updated …
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U.S. Embassy Supports Women’s Economic Rise and Innovation in the Education Sector through EdTech #POWER Connect
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Kingston launched the U.S. and Jamaican EdTech Women POWER Connect at a virtual event attended by Charge d’Affaires John McIntyre …
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Gender-Based Violence Training For Front-Line Workers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that nurses, police officers, justice system personnel, and other front-line workers will benefit from training in understanding …
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Cabinet Gives Nod For Domestic Violence Act To Be Amended
Cabinet has given its approval for amendments to be made to the Domestic Violence Act that will serve to strengthen the law. This was disclosed …
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JCF Strengthens Domestic Violence Intervention
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has undertaken a review of its domestic violence intervention policy and protocols. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most …
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Prime Minister Condemns Violence Against Women
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is condemning violence against women and children and violence, generally, in the society. Speaking in the House of …
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Joint Statement By Women In Parliament On Violence Against Women
As women in Parliament, we are dedicated to leadership in our country and committed to the promotion of a safer, gentler and more peaceful Jamaica, …
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Statement on Gender Based Violence (GBV) and 2021 Spotlight Work Plan
The Spotlight Initiative has approved a 2021 work plan aimed at addressing the scourge of family and gender-based violence (GBV) in Jamaica and operationalizing the …
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Statement To The House Of Representatives By the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, The Honourable Olivia Grange, CD, MP on Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Ananda Dean, 11 years old, student, abducted and killed in 2008. Khanice Jackson, 20 years old, accounting clerk of Portmore, St. Catherine, only daughter of …
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Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Preserve Culture
Young people are being encouraged to preserve the Jamaican culture and heritage, especially in these times of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This appeal came from …
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