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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes while Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, takes the Oath of Office during Sunday
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes while Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, takes the Oath of Office during Sunday's (September 13) swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King's House.

First National Shelter for Abused Women To Open Shortly

The first of three national shelters being established across the island to house abused women is scheduled to open shortly. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News following...
Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.
Head of the EU Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska.

EU Ambassador impressed with achievements of women in Jamaica
Local President for the Salt Spring Community Outreach Programme for Empowerment (SSCOPE) International Limited, Rochelle Cawley (third right) with (from left) SSCOPE’s Media and Communications Officer, Michael McKenzie; Sally-Aine Murray-Daley; Sherrikay Morris; Ann Reid; beneficiary, Omega Irons; Melverine Ellis, Claudia Bailey and Stephanette Skerving, during a maternity outreach programme at the Salt Spring Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. James on August 21.
Local President for the Salt Spring Community Outreach Programme for Empowerment (SSCOPE) International Limited, Rochelle Cawley (third right) with (from left) SSCOPE’s Media and Communications Officer, Michael McKenzie; Sally-Aine Murray-Daley; Sherrikay Morris; Ann Reid; beneficiary, Omega Irons; Melverine Ellis, Claudia Bailey and Stephanette Skerving, during a maternity outreach programme at the Salt Spring Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. James on August 21.

12 young mothers benefit from maternity outreach initiative in St. James
Regional Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Dr. Kevin Harvey (right) presents a cheque valued at just over $1 million to Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson (left) and Field Operations at the WCFJ, Beverley Martin Berry, at the AHF’s offices in St. Andrew, on August 10. The money will be used to support the WCJF
Regional Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Dr. Kevin Harvey (right) presents a cheque valued at just over $1 million to Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson (left) and Field Operations at the WCFJ, Beverley Martin Berry, at the AHF’s offices in St. Andrew, on August 10. The money will be used to support the WCJF's Advancing Secondary, Tertiary, Remedial Education for Adolescent Mothers (A-STREAM) Programme.

Back-To-School Support For Adolescent Parents
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).

$40-Million Support Package For Creatives And Athletes

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Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Government of Canada Supports Efforts to Tackle Gender Based Violence and COVID-19 in Jamaica

The Government of Canada through its “Enabling, Gender - Responsive Disaster Recovery, Climate and Environmental Resilience in the Caribbean (EnGenDER)” Project has committed USD$1,149,000 towards efforts to tackle Gender Based Violence (GBV) and COVID-19 in nine participating Caribbean countries including Jamaica. USD$100,000 has been allocated to Jamaica and will be used to support immediate needs such as access to food...
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Gender AffairsSectoral Debate 2020/2021

Gender Ministry To Implement MOU With UWI For Anti-Sexual Harassment Training

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be implementing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of the West Indies Open Campus for the anti-sexual harassment training of managers and other workers in the public and private sectors. Research will also be conducted on Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,...
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Chairperson of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Debby Ann Brown-Salmon (right); and Executive Director, WCJF, Dr. Zoe Simpson (centre), receive a cheque valued at $200,000.00 from Group Marketing and Communications Manager of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, Claudette Christie (left). The cheque, which was handed over yesterday (June 30) at a ceremony held at the WCJF’s Corporate Office, 42 Trafalgar Road in Kingston, will purchase tablets for the adolescent mothers.
Gender Affairs

WCJF Gets Donation To Purchase Tablets For Adolescent/Teenage Mothers

A cheque valued at $200,000.00 was today (July 1) handed over to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) to purchase tablet computers to enhance its academic programme. The donation, a gift from the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, was presented to Chairman of the WCJF, Debby Ann Brown-Salmon, and Executive Director, WCJF, Dr. Zoe Simpson, at a ceremony held...
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CultureEntertainmentGender AffairsSport

Minister Grange Mourns Passing of Former Permanent Secretary Alison McLean

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has been plunged into mourning this morning, upon learning of the death overnight of the former Permanent Secretary, Alison McLean. Minister, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said the news came as a shock: "This really breaks my heart. Alison was the consummate professional in a career which spanned academics, administration and regional service....
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Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson.
CoronavirusGender AffairsHealth & Wellness

WCJF Encourages Adolescent Mothers To Register

Adolescent mothers wishing to register in programmes implemented by the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) can do so via the organisation’s website, womenscentreja.com. Registration can also be done by calling the mobile numbers of the 18 locations across the island. They are Denbigh, 876-810-2576; Junction, 876-810-5985; Kingston, 876-810-6348; Mandeville, 876-810-4402; Montego Bay, 876-810-3971; Morant Bay, 876-810-5676; Port Antonio, 876-810-3723;...
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Founder and Executive Director of Youth Can Do I.T. (YCDI), Lianne McNaughton.
Gender AffairsTechnologyYouth

Girls In ICT Day Virtual Conference

Youth Can Do I.T. (YCDI), in partnership with the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), is hosting a free two-day virtual conference for female professionals, university and high-school student, in celebration of International Girls in ICT Day, beginning today (April 23). “This will involve two days of keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive workshops around the themes ‘Inclusion and...
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