The United Nations (UN)-declared International Day for People of African Descent (IDPAD) has been described as a pivotal occasion that presents an opportunity for Jamaicans to recognise the nation’s contribution...

Jamaica now has a Gender and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (GCCSAP). The Plan’s development was guided by a national gender and climate change assessment, which provided an overview...

Jamaica will continue to build its capacity to tackle gender-based violence, says Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne. Addressing day one of a five-day...

Nine trailblazing Jamaican female scientists, who have distinguished themselves in their respective areas of expertise have been the honoured as ‘Science & Technology XXtrordineers’ by the Scientific Research Council (SRC)....

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) explored the issue of gender equity in the cultural and creative industries, at its Business Dialogue Forum held on June 27. The discussion session,...

Chief Education Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right) and Children’s Officer, CPFSA, Sassah-Gaye McPherson adjust fascinators being worn by young wards of the State, during...

Jamaica has initiated several programmes with international support to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) and to ensure that victims have safe environments for recovery. According to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

As part of a campaign to encourage more fathers to read to their children, the Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled a mural at 20-23 Church Street in downtown...