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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address during the Atlantic Council conference hosted in partnership with UN Women, at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (October 5).

More Gender-Responsive Budgeting Needed – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica needs more gender-responsive budgeting. “Public budgets should integrate commitments towards achieving gender equality. This is necessary, not only to adequately address the differing needs of citizens but to...

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady (left), shares a moment with President of the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC), Tamara Lowe-James (centre) and Superintendent of Pilotage at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Dr. Hortense Ross-Innerarity, at the Regional Conference and sixth Annual General Meeting of WiMAC, which is being held from October 3 to 5 at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny.

Women in Maritime Association Caribbean Hailed as Beacon for Women and Girls

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Minister Grange Hails UNFPA Support for Women and Girls

Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard (right), attends the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission’s (JADCO) 15th anniversary service at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre in Kingston on Sunday, July 23. He is joined by Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams (centre) and Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes.

PHOTOS: JADCO’s 15th Anniversary Church Service

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 18).

Cabinet to Receive Recommendations for Sexual Harassment Tribunal Membership

Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

3 years ago Gender Affairs

Persons Alleging Sexual Harassment Can File A Complaint with Their Employer

Jamaicans alleging that they have been sexually harassed by a fellow employee, client, peer or staff member in a position of authority can submit a written claim to their employer or institution head. Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson, explained that within two days of receiving the sexual harassment...

3 years ago Gender Affairs

Bureau of Gender Affairs Available to Assist Employers with Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

Employers and institution Heads are being advised that the Bureau of Gender Affairs is available to offer sensitisation sessions on the anti-sexual harassment policy, which informed The Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021. Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson, said education of workers, clients, students, residents, wards, inmates,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a regional conference on women’s political and parliamentary leadership, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (July 12).

3 years ago Gender AffairsParliament

Importance of Women’s Engagement In Parliamentary Leadership Underscored

The Jamaican Parliament, today (July 12), hosted a regional conference on women’s political and parliamentary leadership, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. It was held under the theme, ‘Empowering Women in Politics and Parliament: Inspiring Leadership, Driving Change’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the conference aimed to educate female parliamentarians about the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Deputy Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 11).

3 years ago Gender AffairsParliament

Jamaica to Host Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference

A special hybrid Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference will take place at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 12). Jamaica’s Parliament, which is the local branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), will host the ‘Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Regional Conference on Women’s Political and Parliamentary Leadership’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Deputy Leader...

3 years ago Gender Affairs

Employers Required to Maintain Register Under Sexual Harassment Act

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...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 13).

3 years ago Gender Affairs

Law Ushers In Measures to End Sexual Harassment

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...

School Staff Advisors along with contestants in the Junior Tourism Minister Competition final (from left) Raymond Bingham and Deja Bremmer – The Manning’s School; Annagay Stone and Yeshima Thompson – Excelsior High School; and Olivia Rodney and Sheldon Haye – José Martí Technical High School.

3 years ago Gender AffairsTourismYouth

All-Female Showdown for Junior Tourism Minister Competition Final

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....