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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address at the Sexual Harassment Tribunal Swearing-in Ceremony and Designation of Authorised Officers, on Thursday (July 17), at the Ministry in New Kingston. Listening (at left) is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Personnel in Place to Carry Out Duties Under Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act

Eighteen Authorised Officers have been formally designated to carry out key duties under the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, while 14 tribunal members have been sworn in to serve on the body that will hear and rule on...

Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) Development Manager, Jasheka Robinson, delivers remarks during a Disaster Management Workshop, which was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Monday (June 30). At left is workshop facilitator, Dr. Roberto Rivera. The workshop was held to highlight the critical role of libraries as safe spaces for families and communities during natural disasters.

Librarians Being Equipped to Safeguard Communities During Disasters

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).

Western Regional Shelter to Support Gender-based Violence Victims With Transitional Care

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

Sexual Harassment Tribunal Up and Running

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address during the Ministry’s Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony on June 13 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘The Power of Presence: Fathers Who Make a Difference’.

Gov’t to Establish Shelter for Male Victims of Human Trafficking

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Gender Ministry Champions Male Empowerment Through Targeted Programmes

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is advancing its male empowerment agenda through targeted programmes aimed at supporting Jamaican men, promoting positive masculinity, and fostering healthy family relationships. Speaking during the Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 13, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, reflected on the progress of the Male...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents a commemorative plaque to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in recognition of his outstanding role as a father, during the Ministry’s Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony on Friday (June 13) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The event was held under the theme: ‘The Power of Presence: Fathers Who Make a Difference’.

11 months ago Gender Affairs

Gender Ministry Honours 70 Fathers for Leadership in Parenting and Community

Seventy fathers from across Jamaica have been recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport for their outstanding contributions to parenting, mentorship, and community leadership as part of a national initiative celebrating fatherhood and male involvement in family life. They were honoured during the Ministry’s Outstanding Father Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents the Outstanding Father Award to Rev. Dr. Peter Garth, at a ceremony held at the Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine in June 2022.

11 months ago Gender Affairs

Bureau of Gender Affairs to Celebrate Outstanding Fathers

Sixty exceptional fathers and male caregivers will be celebrated at this year’s Outstanding Fathers Awards (OFA) ceremony, which will take place at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 13). The special ceremony, in observance of Father’s Day, will recognise fathers across various parishes and sectors, for their parenting, mentorship, and community involvement under the theme ‘The...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), shares a photo opportunity with members of staff during a special Father’s Day function on Wednesday (June 11), The function was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. Fathers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House and the Office of the Cabinet were honoured during the event. Father’s Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, June 15.

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PM Holness Applauds Fathers Committed to Strengthening Families

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended fathers who are committed to playing pivotal roles in strengthening families and, by extension, the nation. Describing fatherhood as one of life’s most sacred callings, Dr. Holness acknowledged fathers who embrace their responsibilities and make sacrifices for their children. He pointed out that, “across Jamaica… we honour the fathers… who...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the thanksgiving service for the life of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon held at the Spanish Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine on Monday (June 9).

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Resurrect The Village – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging Jamaicans to resurrect the proverbial village to ensure the safety and security of Jamaica's most vulnerable citizens, its children. The Minister was speaking at the thanksgiving service for the life of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon at the Spanish Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine on Monday (June 9)....

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Thursday’s (May 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Prime Minister Directs Cabinet to Strengthen Laws Against Gender-based Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has instructed Cabinet members to strengthen Jamaica’s legislative framework to combat gender-based violence. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during Thursday’s (May 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. She indicated that Cabinet received an update from Deputy Prime Minister...

Chairman of the Kitson Town Civic Committee, Garfield Angus (centre), celebrates with the six mothers who received the inaugural Miss Govie Motherhood Awards, on May 18 at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St. Catherine.

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Exceptional Mothers Honoured by Kitson Town Civic Committee

Six exceptional mothers from Kitson Town in St. Catherine have been honoured for their contributions to the community by the Kitson Town Civic Committee (KTCC). The women received the inaugural Miss Govie Motherhood Awards at a ceremony, held at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School on Sunday (May 18). The event was held under the theme ‘Celebrate and Honour Mothers for...