Kingston, 20 September 2025 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated all women who have been elected or appointed to the new parliament.

Of the 189 candidates for the recent General Elections, 53 were women of which 19 have been elected.

Minister Grange said she was “happy to see so many women allowing their names to go forward and winning the confidence of the voters. Women have long been among the most dedicated foot soldiers in political organisation in Jamaica and it is only right that more women should take their place as representatives.”

Seven women have also been appointed to the Senate.

Minister Grange said she looked forward to engaging women MPs and Senators through the Caucus of Women Parliamentarians, which is a sessional committee made up of all women in the House.

The Caucus, established in 2022, provides a space for women in parliament to discuss issues of women's rights and gender equality. It also enables women to undertake actions that have a positive impact on the inclusiveness of the legislature, legislative process and the country as a whole.

“It is essential that we increase the number of women decision-makers at the highest levels and give them full support,” said Minister Grange.

“There are no downsides and we all benefit when women and men work together to address the challenges that we all face.”

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