The Government of Jamaica has presented the Green Paper on the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment, and the Creative Economy, a significant step toward enhancing the country’s cultural and creative sectors. Tabled in the House of Representatives on October 7 by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, the Green Paper outlines proposed policies for discussion and public consultation before final approval.
Minister Grange described the policy as “forward-looking,” focusing on equity, inclusivity, community empowerment, and the preservation of heritage. It also promotes innovation, sustainability, and resilience, while leveraging technology to support the creative economy. The policy includes protections such as the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan and aims to strengthen sector incentives and facilitate the movement of cultural practitioners.
Jamaica’s creative economy currently contributes over 5 percent to the GDP and supports nearly 3 percent of national employment. Grange emphasized that the policy aims to accelerate socio-economic development by fostering an environment conducive to growth in the entertainment, culture, and creative industries.
Minister Grange described the policy as “forward-looking,” focusing on equity, inclusivity, community empowerment, and the preservation of heritage. It also promotes innovation, sustainability, and resilience, while leveraging technology to support the creative economy. The policy includes protections such as the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan and aims to strengthen sector incentives and facilitate the movement of cultural practitioners.
Jamaica’s creative economy currently contributes over 5 percent to the GDP and supports nearly 3 percent of national employment. Grange emphasized that the policy aims to accelerate socio-economic development by fostering an environment conducive to growth in the entertainment, culture, and creative industries.
