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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

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...

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.

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

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

Gender Minister Says There Is A Partnership With Justice Ministry To Protect Women

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

U.S. Embassy Supports Women’s Economic Rise and Innovation in the Education Sector through EdTech #POWER Connect

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 20.

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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...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives.

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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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on April 20.

5 years ago 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 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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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...

5 years ago Gender Affairs

Statement on Gender Based Violence (GBV) and 2021 Spotlight Work Plan

The Spotlight Initiative has approved a 2021 work plan aimed at addressing the scourge of family and gender-based violence (GBV) in Jamaica and operationalizing the goals and objectives outlined in Jamaica’s National Strategic Action Plan to Address Gender-Based Violence. The Programme is being implemented at a time of widespread crime and violence against women and girls continue to affect families...

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

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Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Preserve Culture

Young people are being encouraged to preserve the Jamaican culture and heritage, especially in these times of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This appeal came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during an address to declare open a virtual National Culture Clubs’ Conference, on Friday (March 26). Representatives from over 130 culture clubs islandwide attended the...