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

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...

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’.

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

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.

Government Remains Committed to Curtailing Gender-Based Violence – Grange

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 Mainstreaming Manual Developed

Activities for IWD will be observed under the theme ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence,’ and involve collaboration with faith-based organisations and non-governmental organisations to facilitate community engagements and church services.

Int’l Women’s Day to Focus on Gender-Based Violence

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the Throne Speech during the opening of the 2017-18 session of Parliament at Gordon House today (February 9). The Speech was delivered under the theme: ‘A Firm Foundation for Prosperity’. At left is the Governor- General’s Aide-de-Camp, Major Eldon Morgan.

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Two Shelters to be Established for Domestic Violence Victims

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says two shelters are to be established for victims of domestic violence. He said space for the facilities has already been identified and inspection reports have been completed. One of the shelters will be located in the urban area and the other will be situated in rural Jamaica. The Governor-General, who...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis Moreno, break ground for the refurbishing and expansion of a women’s shelter on January 30 in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Past President of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), Woman Inc., Joyce Hewitt (left); and founder of the NGO, Angela Forrest. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing over $14 million for the project, which will allow for the accommodation of more women and their children, who are seeking shelter.

9 years ago Gender Affairs

Ground Broken for Renovation and Expansion of Women’s Shelter

Ground was broken on Monday (Jan. 30) for the renovation and expansion of the Woman Inc. Crisis Shelter in Kingston to house additional women and children, who are victims of violence. The five-month project is being undertaken by the Government through over $14 million in funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Among the amenities are bedrooms,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange
shared a photo opportunity with Barbican FC, winners of the 2016 JFF/SDF Women’s Premier
League, at the Awards Ceremomy yesterday at the JFF Headquarters. The moment was also
shared with (left) Coach, Charles Edwards and Bruce Gaynor, Vice President of the JFF.

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Grange Committed to Women’s Premier League

Kingston, January 26, 2016 – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has pledged continued support to the Women’s Football Premier League. The Ministry, through the Sports Development Foundation, stepped in to save the league last year when it did not attract sponsorship. The Ministry had committed to give sponsorship support for one year. “But if...

The outgoing United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS for the Caribbean, Dr. Edward Greene.

9 years ago Gender AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Commended for Programmes to Empower Women

The Outgoing United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean, Dr. Edward Greene, has commended Jamaica for implementing programmes aimed at empowering women. He cited, among them, the ‘He-for-She’ campaign, which engages boys and men in enhancing the health and well-being of women and girls. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and sports icon Usain Bolt...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), speaks on gender issues at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently at the agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

9 years ago Gender Affairs

Male Desk at Bureau of Gender Affairs

Men who have been abused or need counselling can seek help at a special service desk for men that has been re-established at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA). Reports can be made at the desk situated at the BGA, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston 10. Persons can call 618-1496-9 or 754-8576 -8. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service...

Director of Policy and Research at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson, who represented Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at Monday’s (July 11) Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) exposition at Morant Villas in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, to mark World Population Day. The event was held under the theme ‘Investing in Teenage Girls; Engaging Men and Boys’. (FILE)

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Bureau of Gender Affairs to Host Sexual Harassment Sensitisation Sessions

The Bureau of Gender Affairs will be embarking on a series of sexual harassment sensitisation sessions across communities islandwide. A session is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 17, at Casa Maria Hotel, St Mary, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is being organised by the Bureau, in collaboration with the Social Development Commission and the South East...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held yesterday (December 1), at the agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

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Men Urged to Speak Out on Violence Against Women and Girls

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called on men to raise their voices against violence towards women and girls. “I am making a special appeal to the men, because men are the main perpetrators of violence against women and so they are able to do something about it. I want men to speak to men...