“Paperboy JA is always looking for both creative and community based projects that will uplift young people socially and economically. We believe that working with Kingston Creative on this initiative we will achieve this mission. We see it as both an investment in the arts and the community and we encourage other businesses to join us in taking part in this initiative.”
- Geoff Lewis , Paperboy JA
“Our culture is the birthright of our people and Kingston is our cultural and creative city. In fact, with UNESCO designating Kingston a Creative City of Music, with focus on art and culture, I can boldly and proudly state that Kingston is the creative capital of the Caribbean.”
- Alando Terrelonge, Former Minister of State for Culture Gender, Entertainment and Sport
“I am grateful and appreciative of the work that has been done over the past year by Mrs. Dempster-Chung and the Kingston Creative team in not only mobilizing and planning the various events; but also in attaining membership in the renowned Global Cultural Networks Districts. Kingston is in redevelopment with the arts at the fore. The transformation will not only include; but be heavily dependent on the input of artists, designers, architects and visionaries. As such, I will continue to endorse this drive and give our support to the Art District.”
- The Honourable Delroy Williams, Mayor of Kingston
“Red Stripe is committed to brewing a better Jamaica through enriching lives and empowering people so they can experience success. This project being spearheaded by Kingston Creative is one way in which we can achieve this. It provides a great opportunity for community building and for stakeholders to contribute to the development of Downtown, Kingston.”
- Ricardo Nuncio, Managing Director, Red Stripe, part of the HEINEKEN Company
“Itopia LIfe is a seed-to-sale medical cannabis company committed to cultivating quality flower and culture. We view becoming a First 50 Founder of Kingston Creative City, and supporting Jamaican culture and creatives, as important as growing great ganja in our efforts to bring healing to the nation!”
- Joan Webley, President of Itopia Life
