Government of Jamaica
Kingston, 13 October 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has this evening released the following statement on violence against women and children. Minister’s Statement “We can tell a lot about a country by the way it treats its women and children. What…
Kingston, 8 August 2023 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, condemned recent attacks on women and girls in the country. Minister Grange said she was “heartbroken” by the attack on three women during a home invasion in Trelawny which resulted in the death…
Kingston, 14 July 2023 (Jamaica Parliament) – The regional conference on women’s political and parliamentary leadership held on July 12, 2023 in Kingston under the theme, “Empowering Women in Parliament: Driving Change, Inspiring Leadership”, is being a hailed a success. The conference was organised by the Jamaican Parliament in collaboration…
Kingston, 14 June 2023 (JIS) - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the commencement date of the Sexual Harassment Act is set for Monday, July 3, 2023. Minister Grange made the announcement during her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House…
Kingston, 1 February 2023 (Parliament Communications) – The Jamaican Parliament has established a Bicameral Caucus of Women Parliamentarians following Friday’s approval by the Senate of an amendment of the Standing Orders of the Senate to establish a Caucus of Women Parliamentarians as a Sessional Select Committee. This amendment brings to…
Kingston, 13 December 2022 – “Today we create history,” said the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, as the House of Representatives approved her motion for the establishment of a Caucus of Women Parliamentarians from both chambers and all parties. Members of Parliament gave their…
Kingston, 6 December 2022 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, opened a debate in the House of Representatives on Monday (today) on a motion for the amendment of the Standing Orders to establish the Bicameral Caucus of Women Parliamentarians. Minister Grange said the…
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is inviting nominations for the Jamaica 60 Prime Minister’s Diamond Jubilee Awards, celebrating the contribution of outstanding men and women to the country's development since Independence. Please follow links below to read about the criteria for selection and to download nomination forms.…
Kingston, 21 June 2022 – The following is a statement from the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange following the killing of a family of four at their home in Cocoa Piece, Clarendon. Minister’s Statement “I share the shock, outrage and sadness of the nation…
More...
Kingston, 2 April 2022 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is urging organisations to get ready for the implementation of the Sexual Harassment law. Under the law, workplaces and institutions are required to issue sexual harassment policies and bring those policies to the…
Kingston, 3 January 2022 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the gender activist, Dr Glenda Simms — who passed away on New Year’s Eve — was “a trailblazing figure in the fight for women’s rights.” In her tribute, Minister Grange reflected on…
Kingston, 15 December 2021 – “I’m so happy we have a second shelter that is ready” said the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, as she opened the second government-run shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The Minister cut the ribbon, symbolising the opening of…
Kingston, 13 October 2021 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed both relief and gratitude after the House of Representatives gave its final approval to the Sexual Harassment legislation at its sitting on Tuesday (yesterday). “I just want to commend everyone on…