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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison addresses the audience during the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison addresses the audience during the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’.

61 Exemplary Fathers and Father Figures Honoured

Sixty-one fathers and father figures from across Jamaica were recognised for their outstanding contributions to family and community life, during the eighth staging of the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June...
Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, leads a discussion on the topic ‘The Impact of Relentless Positive Male Engagement’ during the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’.
Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, leads a discussion on the topic ‘The Impact of Relentless Positive Male Engagement’ during the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’.

Fathers Urged To Be Present In Children’s Lives
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), joins Founder of the Heart and Vascular Centre, Dr. Lorren Scott (left); Board Chair of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Debby-Ann Brown (third right); Executive Director of the WCJF, Novlette Howell (right); a student of the Foundation, and other stakeholders in receiving a cheque, valued $4.5 million. The funds, raised through the Run for Mom 5K, were donated in support of the programmes and services offered by the Foundation.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), joins Founder of the Heart and Vascular Centre, Dr. Lorren Scott (left); Board Chair of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Debby-Ann Brown (third right); Executive Director of the WCJF, Novlette Howell (right); a student of the Foundation, and other stakeholders in receiving a cheque, valued $4.5 million. The funds, raised through the Run for Mom 5K, were donated in support of the programmes and services offered by the Foundation.

Women’s Centre Gets $4.5M Boost to Support Adolescent Mothers
Principal Director , Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (left), presents Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister, Christine‑Ann McKen (right), with an award in recognition of Outstanding Performance and Most Active Gender Focal Point (Established), during the recent Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston.
Principal Director , Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (left), presents Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister, Christine‑Ann McKen (right), with an award in recognition of Outstanding Performance and Most Active Gender Focal Point (Established), during the recent Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston.

Gender Focal Points Hailed for Helping to Advance Gender Equality
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right, seated), and Principal Director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (seated second left), join gender focal points from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who received certification after completing training and securing approval for their gender action plans, along with other stakeholders, at the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held on April 23 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right, seated), and Principal Director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (seated second left), join gender focal points from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who received certification after completing training and securing approval for their gender action plans, along with other stakeholders, at the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held on April 23 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

MDAs Encouraged to Steadfastly Advance Gender Equality

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony on Thursday (April 23) at the AC Hotel in Kingston.
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Gov’t Developing Gender-Based Violence Mobile App

The Government is developing a gender-based violence (GBV) mobile app, which will provide faster, more discreet access to support services for persons experiencing domestic abuse. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure while addressing the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held on Thursday (April 23) at the AC Hotel in Kingston. She said...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left, seated); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left, seated); Owner of the Jamaica Kingsmen Caribbean Premier Leage (CPL) T20 Cricket Franchise, Fawad Sarwar (second right, seated); and CPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pete Russell (right, seated), sign documents during a press conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (March 31) to announce the new franchise. Looking on (from left, standing) are: Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby; Tourism Director, Donovan White; Chief Medical Officer for Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the CPL, Dr. Akshai Mansingh; CWI CEO, Chris Dehring; and Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President, Dr. Donovan Bennett.
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CPL Return to Jamaica to Boost Sports Tourism and Economic Activity– Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s re-engagement with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket tournament will bolster sports tourism and stimulate economic activity nationwide. Speaking during a recent press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Bartlett welcomed the development as a significant milestone for cricket in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. He underscored the broader...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard (seated left) and Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (seated right) sign the Declaration of Intent for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund on Thursday (April 2), at the Ministry
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Declaration of Intent Signed for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund

A declaration of intent for the establishment of a culture and creative industries fund was signed on Thursday (April 2) by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), during a ceremony at the Ministry’s office in New Kingston. In his remarks, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Deanroy Bernard, described...
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Caption: Chief Operating Officer of Seminole Gaming, David Hoenemeyer (left) recently presented a cheque valued at US$400,000 to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Sharing in the moment were Consul-General of Jamaica to Miami, Oliver Mair (second right), and Jamaica
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‘I Love Jamaica’ Initiative Raises US$1 Million

A total of US$1million has been raised through the ‘I Love Jamaica’ concert series, in support of recovery efforts, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The concert series include events held in Jamaica and at venues overseas, supported by international artistes and the country’s reggae and dancehall music fraternity. The initiative was recently bolstered through a US$400,000...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), affixes her signature to the Instrument of Ratification for the UNESCO 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property on Thursday (April 2) at the Ministry in New Kingston. Looking on is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General, Professor Khaled El-Enany (seated second right). Also observing (from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe; Permanent Secretary, Dean-Roy Bernard, and Regional Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (right). 
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Jamaica Strengthens Protection for Cultural Heritage

Jamaica has ratified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, strengthening protection of the country’s cultural heritage. The agreement aims to stop the illegal trafficking of artefacts, prevent illicit import/export and establish legal frameworks for the return of...
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