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Executive Director, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Novlette Howell.
Executive Director, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Novlette Howell.

WCJF to Host Parenting Symposium for Adolescent Mothers on May 9

Adolescent mothers will have the opportunity to learn positive parenting techniques and skills during a symposium set for Friday, May 9, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event, hosted by the Women’s Centre...
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, addressing the closing ceremony for the ‘Disaster Relief Support for Women with and Affected by HIV/AIDS and Gender-based Violence in Jamaica’ project, held at 4a Hopefield Avenue in Kingston on April 30. Implemented by Eve for Life in partnership with ODPEM and Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the project aimed to provide targeted, gender-sensitive relief and recovery assistance to women and families disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and sexual and gender-based violence. It was undertaken through funding from the Caribbean Early Recovery Fund (CERF) and Global Affairs Canada.
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, addressing the closing ceremony for the ‘Disaster Relief Support for Women with and Affected by HIV/AIDS and Gender-based Violence in Jamaica’ project, held at 4a Hopefield Avenue in Kingston on April 30. Implemented by Eve for Life in partnership with ODPEM and Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the project aimed to provide targeted, gender-sensitive relief and recovery assistance to women and families disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and sexual and gender-based violence. It was undertaken through funding from the Caribbean Early Recovery Fund (CERF) and Global Affairs Canada.

Closing Ceremony for Disaster Relief Support for Women Project (PHOTOS)
Founder & Chair of Women of Western Jamaica (WOWJa), Janet Silvera, addresses the official launch of the group at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on Thursday (April 24).
Founder & Chair of Women of Western Jamaica (WOWJa), Janet Silvera, addresses the official launch of the group at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on Thursday (April 24).

Powerful Group of Western Jamaica Women Launched
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), makes a presentation to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, in recognition of her pioneering role as the first female Foreign Minister. Occasion was an International Women’s Day (IWD) event, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), makes a presentation to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, in recognition of her pioneering role as the first female Foreign Minister. Occasion was an International Women’s Day (IWD) event, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Johnson Smith Hails Female Trailblazers
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.
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

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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.
Gender Affairs

Women Honoured for Their Accomplishments

Scores of women were honoured for their accomplishments at a special ceremony, held on March 19, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was hosted by the Bureau of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, in celebration of National International Women’s Day, and was held under the theme: ‘A Celebration of Jamaican...
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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 Affairs

Gender Equality Critical to National Development – Minister Grange

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is critical to Jamaica’s economic growth and social development, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. “That is why gender equality remains at the heart of Vision 2030, Jamaica’s national development plan,” she said. Minister Grange was addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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