KINGSTON, Oct. 20 (JIS): The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), the Government’s national machinery to eliminate gender-based violence, is willing to arrange ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ Community Chats in areas that are experiencing various forms of domestic violence. This activity, which involves the distribution of flyers and talks with residents, is a part of the BGA’s ‘No Excuse For Abuse’...

A youth forum, titled ‘Rural Girls Rock,’ will be held on Tuesday, October 17, at Glistening Waters in Falmouth, Trelawny. The event is part of a series of activities in observance of International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) under the theme: ‘Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All.’ IDRW is celebrated on October 15 each year to give voice to...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES), Hon. Olivia Grange, has commended Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) for its commitment to targeted advocacy and resolute action to create tangible benefits for its members. The Minister pointed out that the Association is an integral part of the Gender Architecture, which, according to the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica needs more gender-responsive budgeting. “Public budgets should integrate commitments towards achieving gender equality. This is necessary, not only to adequately address the differing needs of citizens but to also assist in avoiding the further exacerbation of existing gender inequalities,” she said. Ms. Grange pointed out that the National...

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady, has hailed the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) as a beacon for young women and girls across the region and the rest of the world. “We celebrate your growth and momentum, which clearly shows a maturing women maritime organisation...,” he said. “You have shown the Governments...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the assistance provided to Jamaica over the years in bolstering interventions to benefit women and girls. She noted that the support, particularly within the COVID-19 context, “has been able to strengthen our protection and response mechanisms to positively impact the lives...

Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard (right), attends the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission’s (JADCO) 15th anniversary service at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre in Kingston on Sunday, July 23. He is joined by Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams (centre) and Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will be seeking Cabinet’s approval for the proposed members of the Sexual Harassment Tribunal. “I will be taking the recommendations that come out of our consultations to Cabinet on Monday for the approval of… persons to be appointed to the Tribunal, after which, once Cabinet approves, the members will be...

Jamaicans alleging that they have been sexually harassed by a fellow employee, client, peer or staff member in a position of authority can submit a written claim to their employer or institution head. Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson, explained that within two days of receiving the sexual harassment...