KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange says positioning Jamaica’s culture at the centre of the government’s Sustainable Development Agenda is a key objective of the ministry.

“Culture is big business. The world knows this. We know this,” said Grange

The minister, who was addressing the recent media launch for Gosplash 2016 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Kingston, said Jamaica can no longer afford inaction, while the rest of the world reaps the benefits of the lucrative world trade in cultural and creative products.

Grange said there are tremendous economic opportunities to be had in the lucrative market of gospel music in Jamaica and encouraged corporate entities to continue supporting these events.

“We need your support more than ever, to ensure that wholesome family events like these are staged with greater frequency. Our people need the spiritual upliftment which comes from gospel,” said Grange.