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Futurist, Edie Weiner, speaking at an International Women’s Forum (IWF) even at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 20.
Futurist, Edie Weiner, speaking at an International Women’s Forum (IWF) even at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 20.

Futurist Urges Government to Underpin Growth Initiatives with Focus on Education

World-renowned Futurist, Edie Weiner, has urged the Government to underpin growth initiatives with a fundamental focus on education, as half of the country’s population is below the age of 25. “You have to be thinking about putting almost all of...
The Hearing Hearts Sign Language Group performs during Sunday’s (March 12) National Commemorative Church Service to mark International Women’s Day. The service was held at Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre on Waltham Park Road in Kingston under the theme: ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence’. It culminated a week of activities marking the Day, which was observed on March 8 under that theme.
The Hearing Hearts Sign Language Group performs during Sunday’s (March 12) National Commemorative Church Service to mark International Women’s Day. The service was held at Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre on Waltham Park Road in Kingston under the theme: ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence’. It culminated a week of activities marking the Day, which was observed on March 8 under that theme.

Gov’t Finalises National Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), shares a photo moment with (from left) Marketing Consultant, Tara Playfair-Scott; Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Tomblin; JPS Board Director, Minna Israel; President, International Women Forum, Jamaica Chapter, Camille Facey; and Chief Executive Officer, Bahamas Power and Light, Pam Hill, during the second and final day of the JPS Women in Energy (WIE) Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 10.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), shares a photo moment with (from left) Marketing Consultant, Tara Playfair-Scott; Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Tomblin; JPS Board Director, Minna Israel; President, International Women Forum, Jamaica Chapter, Camille Facey; and Chief Executive Officer, Bahamas Power and Light, Pam Hill, during the second and final day of the JPS Women in Energy (WIE) Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 10.

More Women Urged to Pursue Careers in Politics and Governance
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew (second right), converses with Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, while participating in an advocacy march in New Kingston, on Wednesday, March 8, which was commemorated as International Women’s Day under the theme: ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew (second right), converses with Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, while participating in an advocacy march in New Kingston, on Wednesday, March 8, which was commemorated as International Women’s Day under the theme: ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence’.

Churches Invited to Celebrate Women this Sunday
Domestic violence victim.
Domestic violence victim.

Develop the Courage to Leave – Says Domestic Violence Victim

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Gender Affairs

Online Platform to Raise Awareness on Gender-Based Violence

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has developed a regional online platform – ‘Break the Silence’ – aimed at raising awareness on gender-based violence. A soft launch was held during the International Day Women’s Concert on March 8 at Emancipation Park, Kingston, under the theme ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence’. The online platform, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of...
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Lady Bustamante (File photo)
Gender Affairs

Lady Bustamante Celebrates Birthday Anniversary on International Women’s Day

Today, Wednesday, March 8 (International Women’s Day), Jamaica also celebrates the 105th birthday of the late Lady Bustamante. She was born as Gladys Longbridge in 1912 . Affectionately known as ‘Lady B’, she was the wife of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, who was Head of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU); Leader of the Jamaica Labour...
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Manpower Maintenance Services, Audrey Hinchcliffe, addresses Made in Manchester expo at Manchester High School on March 5.
Gender Affairs

Tips for Women to Become Successful Entrepreneurs

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Manpower Maintenance Services, Audrey Hinchcliffe, has offered five tips to women who want to become successful entrepreneurs. Addressing the second annual ‘Made in Manchester’ expo, staged by business women at Manchester High School in Mandeville on March 5, Ms. Hinchcliffe suggested that women must dream, be courageous, be bold, be equipped and learn...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
Gender Affairs

Message from the Hon. Olivia Grange on Int’l Women’s Day

Today, Jamaica joins the global celebration of International Women's Day. This is a day of celebration but also an occasion for sober reflection. Even as we acknowledge and applaud our significant contribution to national development and the pivotal roles that women have played and continue to play in this society, this year we have chosen to focus on a major...
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Director of Policy & Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Gender Affairs

Artistes to Speak Against Violence at Int’l Women’s Day Concert

Several Jamaican artistes will participate in a free concert on International Women’s Day (March 8), at Emancipation Park, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The concert, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, with support from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is part of activities to recognise the day, being observed under the theme ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence’. It...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Friday’s (February 24) 133rd birthday anniversary commemorative ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston for National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante.
Gender Affairs

Government Remains Committed to Curtailing Gender-Based Violence – Grange

The Government remains committed to curtailing gender-based violence and child abuse, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on February 24, the Minister noted the high regard which the National...
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Director of Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, displays a copy of the Gender Mainstreaming Manual for the Public Sector at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on February 22 at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Gender Affairs

Gender Mainstreaming Manual Developed

A Gender Mainstreaming Manuel (GMM) has been developed, which will serve as a quick guide to support the implementation of various policies and programmes to promote gender equality. The manual, developed by the Gender Affairs Division of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, was made possible through funding from the United Nations Fund for Gender Equality and Women’s...
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