A new homeowner receives her keys from Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller during a National Housing Trust handover ceremony in 2007.
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller yesterday mapped out her administration's path to growth and development, which includes projects to jump-start the economy, provide jobs, and investment opportunities.Cultural and Creative Industries: Technology, Performance, Innovation and Creativity
We have been talking about the social, institutional and economic value of the cultural and creative industries for many years.
We plan to provide the enabling environment in which naturally talented, creative and industrious Jamaicans can develop.
The modern focus on the cultural and creative economy recognises that it spans several sectors, industries, as well as ministries, agencies and departments of government. In the past, we have given separate, discrete focus to ICTs, innovation, and the traditional cultural and creative sectors including design, music, broadcasting, performance arts and even sport.
As part of our transformative approach, these will be rationalised and developed into a dynamic and important economic sector.
... A cultural and creative industries commission is being established to promote the growth and development of those industries in Jamaica. The commission will oversee the development of the Cultural and Creative Industries Policy and Master Plan in consultation with key stakeholders