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Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (July 2).
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (July 2).

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 interventions. “We have seen where there were amendments to the Domestic Violence Act, which includes...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), offers words of encouragement to Outstanding Father Awards recipient, Shavane Daley (seated), after presenting him with his plaque during a ceremony on Wednesday (June 23) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew. Mr. Daley, who is blind, was among 25 exceptional fathers recognised by the Ministry. Also pictured is Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry, Sharon Coburn Robinson. In keeping with coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols, all 25 recipients did not receive their awards in person.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), offers words of encouragement to Outstanding Father Awards recipient, Shavane Daley (seated), after presenting him with his plaque during a ceremony on Wednesday (June 23) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew. Mr. Daley, who is blind, was among 25 exceptional fathers recognised by the Ministry. Also pictured is Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry, Sharon Coburn Robinson. In keeping with coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols, all 25 recipients did not receive their awards in person.

Gov’t Committed To Addressing Issues Impacting Men And Boys – Minister Grange
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with (from 2nd left), National Coordinator for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Centres, Woman Inspector Jacqueline Dillon Grant; Manager for the Matilda’s Corner Police Station Domestic Violence Intervention Centre, Corporal Kerron Harris; Commanding Officer for the Station, Inspector Earl Grant; Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Courtney Williams; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, during Friday’s (June 18) tour of the facility.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with (from 2nd left), National Coordinator for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Centres, Woman Inspector Jacqueline Dillon Grant; Manager for the Matilda’s Corner Police Station Domestic Violence Intervention Centre, Corporal Kerron Harris; Commanding Officer for the Station, Inspector Earl Grant; Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Courtney Williams; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, during Friday’s (June 18) tour of the facility.

Six Additional DVICs By Year-end
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking during her contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking during her contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8.

Work Continues On Shelters For Abused Women
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8.

Amendments To Domestic Violence Act For The House Before End Of June

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The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires John McIntyre (r) shares an elbow bump with Minister of Education, Youth and Information, The Honorable Fayval Williams, ahead of the launch of the Women in EdTech POWER Connect
Gender Affairs

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 and Minister of Education, Youth and Information, The Honorable Fayval Williams. Women in EdTech POWER Connect will create lasting connections between U.S. and Jamaican women in the field of education technology and provide a forum...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 20.
Gender Affairs

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 gender-based violence. The training is part of the 2021 work plan for the Spotlight Initiative, which has been approved. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 20), the Prime Minister said that the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives.
CabinetGender Affairs

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 by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a statement to the House of Representatives on April 20. She said among the legislative changes is the inclusion of a definition of...
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Prime Minister,​ the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on April 20.
Gender Affairs

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 Hon. Andrew Holness, during a statement to the House of Representatives on April 20. He said more than 300 supervisors and managers have had domestic violence intervention training since 2020, with 168 [receiving training] in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 20.
Gender Affairs

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 Representatives on April 20, Mr. Holness said he was outraged at the display of violence in a viral video being circulated. He noted that subsequent allegations that a person captured in the video is a...
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Gender Affairs

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, in which every person can live free from fear and in which mutual respect and love are practised among our people. We in this Joint Statement continue to denounce domestic violence in all its forms...
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