Maintaining a register is one of the critical components of The Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, which took effect on July 3. Section 8 outlines that employers and institution heads should keep a register with the details of every sexual harassment claim that has been lodged. Information contained in the register will be crucial to the work of...

The Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, which took effect yesterday (July 3), is being hailed as an important piece of legislation in ushering in concrete measures to protect the vulnerable and promote cultural change to end sexual harassment. The legislation addresses concerns about sexual harassment that are employment-related, occurring in institutions, or arising in the landlord and tenant...

Three female students will contest the final of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Junior Tourism Minister competition in August The all-girl showdown will see Yeshima Thompson of Excelsior High School in Kingston, Olivia Rodney of José Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine, and Deja Bremmer of The Manning’s School in Westmoreland, squaring off for the coveted Junior Minister title....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the commencement date of the Sexual Harassment Act is set for Monday, July 3, 2023. Ms. Grange made the announcement during her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 13. The legislation addresses concerns about sexual harassment that are employment-related, occurring in institutions,...

More than 40 men will be honoured at the 2023 staging of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony, on Saturday (June 17). The event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, where the awardees will be recognised in categories representing various sectors of the society, such as community groups, corporate and religious organisations...

The parishes of Hanover, St. Thomas and Manchester will select their parish queens this weekend to participate in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition 2023. Festival Queen Parish coronations are scheduled to take place at the Jockey Factory in Hanover, and Colonel’s Cove in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, respectively. Both events will...

Preparations are in high gear for the Miss Clarendon Festival Queen Coronation 2023, on Saturday, June 3. The contestants are Shamoya Smith, Sharnakaye Wright, Gabriella Matthews, Britnie Edwards, Shanecia Daley, Tamone McLeod, Briantae Bell and Abigail Madden. The show, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) parish office, will be held at Hotel Versalles in May Pen, Clarendon, beginning...