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Op-Ed: How Culture, Tech & Entrepreneurship Can Fuel the Caribbean’s New Economy The third annual Beyond the Beach Summit, hosted by Silicon Caribe and Entrepreneurs Without Borders, opened with a bold plenary session titled, “How Culture, Tech & Entrepreneurship Can Fuel the Caribbean’s New Economy.” The session set the tone for the three-day summit and […]

Literary Lounge Delights with Poetry, Art & Creativity Kingston Creative hosted the monthly Creative Meetup entitled “Literary Lounge”, a memorable evening of connection, creativity, and cultural dialogue at the Kingston Creative Coworking Space in Downtown Kingston. The panel discussion featured Christine Randle-Wray, Director of UWI Press and former head of Ian Randle Publishers; Dr. Lisa […]

One Downtown, One Love: Downtown Kingston is experiencing a revitalisation and we need you, the members of the Diaspora, to support the movement.

Kingston Creative Unveils Donor Plaque Recognizing Island Bespoke as 70th First 100 Partner Kingston Creative today celebrated the unveiling of a new donor plaque on Water Lane, formally recognizing Island Bespoke as the 70th First 100 Partner. The ceremony marked a significant contribution to the organization’s mission of fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem and revitalizing […]

Kingston Creative Celebrates the Legacy and Future of Jamaican Fashion at Monthly Meetup.

There’s something about Jamaica that made me feel like I was home, like the island reached out with open arms and said, “Come here, chile, you’re one of us.” From the moment my feet touched Jamaican soil, I had a little theme song playing in my head: Jamaica, Jamaicaaaa. Why? Because in just 36 hours, this island’s […]

To commemorate what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, S Hotel Kingston has joined forces with the Bob Marley Foundation to initiate the “Explore Kingston” program, which celebrates the city’s profound cultural heritage. This initiative is highlighted by a vibrant new video that positions Kingston as a pivotal player in global music culture.

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon, in partnership with UNICEF and Kingston Creative, join students at Water Lane, Downtown Kingston, to celebrate Global School Play Day earlier today (Feb. 5). She highlighted the vital role of play in child development, emphasising its impact on resilience, teamwork, and essential life skills.

I have been getting some excellent feedback about the police officers these days. If they behave unprofessionally, we should say that, but when they do well, we should also say it. Encouragement does sweeten labour. The following was sent to me by a well-known musician, Rosina Christina Moder, the wife of another well-known musician, Peter Ashbourne.

As part of the downtown Kingston transformation programme, the initiative aims to change Water Lane into a world-class cultural tourism destination, enhancing public spaces, upgrading infrastructure, and creating opportunities for creatives and businesses.