The Government is set to establish the Institute for Cultural Practitioners, Innovators, Entertainers and Creatives (ICPIEC), envisioned as a centre of innovation and excellence offering culture- and heritage-focused programming. It will also facilitate cutting-edge, flexible education and professional development across a wide array of creative disciplines, including the arts, digital technology, archaeology, gastronomy, and creative entrepreneurship. Minister of Culture, Gender,...

The Green Paper on the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). The policy, which was tabled by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will be the subject of discussion and consultation. “This Green Paper’s forward-looking approach places a premium on a just...

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and ECO Canada have signed an academic partnership to facilitate upskilling and training in the environmental sector across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. This partnership will help to certify, train, and prepare individuals for employment in green and blue economy sectors. The agreement for the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) certification was formalised by CMU...

Director and Curator of the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), Herbie Miller, has welcomed the development of a new structure to house the facility as a significant milestone in preserving and celebrating Jamaica's rich musical heritage. Ground was broken for the state-of-the-art building on September 14 by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. It will be built at...

Downtown Kingston will come to life on Sunday, September 28, as the Kingston Creative Artwalk Festival will be staged from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Festival has become a flagship event for Downtown Kingston, bringing together thousands of attendees each month to experience Jamaica’s cultural and creative industries in a safe, family-friendly environment. Business Development Manager at Kingston Creative,...

 

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans to introduce certification courses for music industry practitioners. “We are planning to introduce courses… so you can, in fact, get certification in the areas in which you are involved, such as artiste management, because your experience counts and can be taken into account as credit… for you...