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In a land with lush green trees, surrounded by sun-kissed mountains, occasional clouds passing by and a rainbow emerging from the pot of gold, live the loveable Edi, Galliwasp, Tumble Tud, Pitcherie and Pandi Green - the Kreachas (creatures). These imaginary characters live and play and go on adventures in the hilly expanse of 'back-a-bush'. Growing up, all of us would have lived, created and embraced the idea of a fairy tale, which Kreacha is too - only that the setting and habitat are local and the characters indigenous. "The endearing Kreacha a 'pickney friend' is filled with lots of colours and unique characters that would bring delight to any child's playful life," said Colin Porter, manager, Technical Services Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). Porter informed that the concept of Kreacha was born out of a need to present a range of plush toys with stories and characters relevant to the Jamaican and Caribbean experience. ...

Lampshades made from banana fibre paper It is nation on a mission to hone the creative acumen of Jamaica, encourage artistic minds to explore new frontiers, and most critically, create a sustainable artistic industry. "It not how much good art is created, but if that art is marketable and financially viable for the artist, is the biggest issue," said Collin Porter, manager, Technical Services, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). August is a historic month, the celebration of Emancipation and Jamaica's completion of golden jubilee as an independent nation. Both landmark days in the history of the nation, where the breath of freedom infuses vitality and pride into the nation's bloodstream. Wicker basket Porter informed that through the JBDC's incubator, opportunities are being given to individuals to enhance their creative skill sets in accordance with market demands. The idea is to marry the trad...