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Principal Director, National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Lovette Byfield, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency's head office in Kingston on Wednesday (September 1).

Gender-Based Violence Among 2021 Reproductive Health Survey Indicators

Gender-based violence (GBV) is among the key indicators being used in the 2021 Reproductive Health Survey (RHS). This was disclosed by Principal Director of the National Family Planning Board, Lovette Byfield, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the virtual launch of the Women in Entrepreneurship (WES) Project Phase II on Thursday (August 26).

Business Development Support For Women

Director of the National Shelter Programme in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Tamika Peart (right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $14 million facility for abused women in St. Andrew today (August 19). Also sharing in the occasion are: First Secretary and Director of Economic and Cooperation at the Embassy of Japan, Noriko Oshima (left), and Chairman and Founder of Woman Inc, Angela Stewart (centre). Establishment of the shelter was done by Woman Inc, with funding from the Embassy of Japan.

A Safe Space For Victims Of Gender-Based Violence

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a ceremony for the award of scholarships and bursaries under the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s (WCJF) Advancing Secondary, Tertiary, Remedial Education for Adolescent Mothers (A-STREAM) Programme, held virtually on July 29.

Minister Grange Urges Support For Women Centre’s A-STREAM Programme

Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson.

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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 with their educational expenses. The presentations will be made at the third staging of the Advancing Secondary, Tertiary, Remedial Education for Adolescent Mothers (A-STREAM) awards ceremony on Thursday (July 29), at the WCJF’s headquarters in Kingston. The...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on July 13.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

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 employment-related, occurring in institutions, or arising in the landlord and tenant relationship. Closing the debate on the Bill, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the legislation was not partial to...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, opens the debate on the Report of the Joint Select Committee appointed to consider The Sexual Harassment Act, 2020 in the House of Representatives on July 6.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

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 harassment should be six years. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, as she opened the debate on the Report in the House of Representatives on July 6....

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

5 years ago Gender Affairs

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 a new definition of domestic violence as not only physical but also psychological, emotional and sexual. The effect of this...

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.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

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 norms and stereotypes that reinforce gender inequality in the society, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She lamented that, too often, based on cultural stereotypes “we ignore the issues faced...

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.

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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 established in Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, St. Catherine, St. Ann, St. Mary and Clarendon. Speaking with journalists on June 18, following a tour of one of two DVICs established in the Corporate Area, at the Matilda’s...

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.

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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, during the current financial year. She was making her contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. The establishment of national shelters for women who need help to leave...