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Principal Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson (centre), observes while General Secretary of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU), Shirley Pryce (left), cuts the ribbon to launch the Shirley Pryce Care in Action Foundation for Domestic Workers, on March 30, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Pictured at right is Organising Director at the United States (US)-based We Dream in Black, and National Domestic Workers Alliance, Allison Julien. Ms. Robinson delivered a message from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Domestic Workers Being Empowered

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is working cohesively with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, agencies and the private sector to implement policies designed to empower domestic workers and other persons, says Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), has a light moment with Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Donna P. Hope (centre), and youth advocate, Emprezz Golding, during the recent International Women’s Day event organised by the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), which was held at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Young Women and Girls Need to See Positive Female Role Models – Professor Hope

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), with (from left) Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Entertainer, Marcia Griffiths; Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, and Parliamentarian, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, at a special National International Women’s Day event held on March 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Women Honoured for Their Accomplishments

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and McMaster University Professor, Dr. Juliet Daniel (left), peruse a publication on Jamaica, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 11). Sharing in the moment is Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe.

PHOTOS: McMaster University Professor Calls on Minister Grange

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, at the JSE’s ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment’ event, held on Monday (March 10) at the JSE offices in downtown Kingston.

Gender Equality Critical to National Development – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the International Women’s Day post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday (March 4) at Jamaica House.

1 year ago Gender Affairs

Month-Long Activities for International Women’s Day

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be staging a raft of activities during the month of March to commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate Jamaican women and their achievements. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement at a special post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 4). International Women’s Day is a global...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is affixed with a pin commemorating International Women’s Day by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a special edition of the post-Cabinet press briefing in observance of the Day at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 4). Looking on is Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8.

1 year ago Gender AffairsPrime Minister

PM Holness Reaffirms Gov`t’s Commitment to Empowering Women for Jamaica’s Success

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting and empowering women, noting that their contributions are critical to Jamaica’s success. “Today, we come together to celebrate the strength and resilience of Jamaican women on International Women’s Day, and its more than just the courtesy [of] recognition. It is truly a reaffirmation of the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with personnel from the Jamaica Fire Brigade during the International Women

1 year ago Gender Affairs

Victims of Domestic Abuse Urged to Call Helplines

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, is urging individuals experiencing domestic abuse to reach out to the helplines available for females and males. “We are here to serve. Once we hear from you, we will ensure that you are served,” she said. Minister Grange was speaking at a commemorative church service to mark International Women’s Day...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (March 4) International Women’s Day Edition of Post Cabinet Press Briefing, held at Jamaica House.

1 year ago Gender Affairs

Women Urged to Serve in Leadership Positions

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging Jamaican girls and women to serve in leadership positions. “Long before I came into politics, I volunteered to be the president of my community association, and I know a lot of people shy away from service and at the time I didn’t know that it was the ideal...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses Tuesday’s (March 4) International Women’s Day Edition of Post Cabinet Press Briefing, held at Jamaica House.

1 year ago Gender AffairsLegal and Constitutional Affairs

Malahoo Forte Honoured to Be Part of Jamaica’s Leadership

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the Government has a cadre of strong women who bring unique perspectives to the table and are committed to working in the best interest of Jamaica. Mrs. Malahoo Forte was appointed Senator in 2009 and has been the Member of Parliament for St. James West Central since 2016. “There...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, after presenting them with roses in recognition of International Women’s Day during Tuesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8.

1 year ago Gender AffairsPrime Minister

PM Holness Calls on Women to Lead Efforts in Guiding Men and Boys Away from Crime

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging women to play a more influential role in steering men and boys away from a life of crime and criminality. “Mothers, you are your sons’ first teachers. You shape their values, their attitudes and their understanding of right and wrong. I urge you, talk to your sons, talk to them....

1 year ago Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Women Dominate Senior Management at Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eighty-two per cent of the senior management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade are women. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (March 4) International Women’s Day Edition of Post-Cabinet Press Briefing, held at Jamaica House. International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8, under the theme ‘Accelerate Action’. “Twenty-three...