Jamaican Crafts Under Threat | Jamaica News

Jamaica’s National Craft Council is sounding the alarm as imported knock-offs flood the market, stealing tourism revenue and undercutting local artisans. Chairman Delano Seiveright warns that when tourists buy counterfeit cultural designs, they’re not supporting Jamaican families or the economy — a crisis compounded by outdated infrastructure, limited access, and lack of training and funding. The council is rallying government, private sector, and artisans to protect authentic Jamaican craft through policy reform, improved market access, and facility upgrades like Old Fort’s rehabilitation — all aimed at boosting small entrepreneurs’ incomes and turning tourism into true economic empowerment for the island’s creative heart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d580075eb6679594