Contestants in the Miss Curvy Jamaica Pageant had an enjoyable time with the Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, when they paid a Courtesy Call on her at the Ministry on April 18. Minister Grange welcomed the pageant which is in its first year, noting that it will give each contestant the platform to empower and encourage other full figured women to be confident and bold. The finals will be held at the Campion College Auditorium on April 29.

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has said that what is required to achieve gender equality is men and women working side-by-side to create societies that provide equal enjoyment of the socially valued goods, opportunities, resources and rewards.

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has said that with the passing of Dr. Donna McFarlane, Jamaica is mourning the loss of another of its outstanding women.