Jamaica Rum Festival

ARTS & CULTURE

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SUMMARY

A creative showcase of Brand Jamaica awaits participants of the Jamaica Rum Festival. We invite you to be immersed in the artistic expressions of local talent who uses Jamaican culture as inspiration.

We encourage you to support Brand Jamaica by buying local from our artisans presented by the Tourism Enhancement Fund.

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LennoxCoke art

encourages the creativity and promotion of culturalism through visual art, hand painted images which formulates a narrative that authenticate jamaican experience.
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Trench Town Ceramics and Art Centre

One of our goals at the Trench Town Ceramics and Art Center is to expose the talents of young Jamaican artists in creations that are unique and reflective of Jamaican people and culture.

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Creole

Creole has been manufacturing Jamaican Souvenirs for over 10 years. We supply Home Decor Items such as Coasters, Trays, Placemats, Tea Boxes, Wooden Crates & Signs. Custom work is also a part of our list of services.

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Paris Ruby Gourmet

Paris Ruby Gourmet provides premium and signature cakes and snack packs made with love for celebratory moments.

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Baughaus Design Studio

Baughaus Design Studio handmakes authentic quality products for the home inspired by our culture.

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Wicks by grey

Wicks by Grey creates 100% handcrafted ,soy wax scented candles infused with phthalate free fragrances.

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Affirmative words and quotes are clearly displayed on our labels to :uplift, inspire, encourage and touch you inside out at home, in your office or your favourite space.

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Pure Chocolate

Pure Chocolate is Jamaica’s international awards winning Artisan Chocolate makers.

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Jah-Jireh Herbal

Jah-Jireh Herbal produces herbal nutritional supplements that combats non-communicable diseases (NDCs), such as :

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Strokes, Hypertension, Prostate issues, Asthma and Eczema among others.

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Bartley's All In Wood

Bartley’s is a female owned business that takes pride in employing at risk youths in and around Manchester. 

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Shades of Africa

Shades of Africa is an upscale fashion designing and online store. In June 2022, we will be celebrating our 19th Anniversary.

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Kande's Delights

We are a frozen desert manufacturing company. Our product line includes but is not limited to: dairy, non-dairy and flash frozen ice creams.

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We also manufacture sorbet and sherbet products. We use local and natural ingredients in our products. We have been in existence since 2015.

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Devine Treasures

Devine Treasures is a small family owned business that features handmade and handpainted leather products .

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AngelBeadsBy_A

Angel Beads is a mother daughter duo M&M (Maker and Marketer) , sharing the love and creativity of authentic gemstones. 

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Fruit Blossoms

Fruit Blossoms specializes in fruit arrangements and healthy products that are produced from fruits and vegetables such as smoothies, juices, gourmet Popsicles with/without alcohol, cupcakes, salads, etc .
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LiveSimple

My purpose & promise is to provide clean, sustainable, high quality, naturally derived products which are safe for you & the planet. I recently launched LiveSimple Home with the introduction of scented soy wax candles. Each candle is hand poured and made in small batches.

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Tribe Nine Studios

Tribe nine studios is a lifestyle clothing brand with culture at its’ core.Since its’ inception in 2017, creative director, stylist and designer Troy Oraine Williamson has morphed traditional idealism with contemporary sensibilities.

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Jewellery Essentials

We specialize in handmade jewellery mostly from gemstones, freshwater pearls, shells, coconut & wood. We also carry souvenirs and clothing.

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LeeCreates

LeeCreates is divided into two parts namely organic products and Glass Art.The organic products we make are hair and body butters, scrubs, soaps, masks and toners.

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Ayondae's Collections

Ayondae’s Collections specializes in the connections of fabric.Ayondae uses the rhythms of needle and thread to create functional masterpieces for Fashion, Home and Gifts.

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Gzome Artistry

Winsome Gibbs is the artist behind Gzome Artistry, she is a general insurance executive by profession and a self-taught artist who not so long ago recognized her talent after a few sip and paint adventures in 2017 with Island Strokes.

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Her talent has evolved into her new passion and business venture. She uses her new found talent to fuel her philanthropic efforts. Her medium of choice is acrylic using varying techniques. She has now branched out into making her art functional with pieces including books, bags, cushion covers and planners all of which have been featured at TEF Christmas in July exhibitions and catalogues (2020 & 2021)

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Inzzpire365

Inzzpire365 Jewellery business was born out of Lashawndla’s passion for the arts with a special love for jewellery making. Over time it became therapy; a way to cope with frequent bouts of depression.

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After realising how being hands-on helped the healing process, it was no longer a hobby but a mission to help others. The brand constantly inspires confidence in its’ customers through its’s line of  bespoke handmade jewellery that are durable, gorgeous and timeless

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Sunkissed Treats

Sunkissed Treats was created keeping in mind that luxury can be playful and affordable at the same time. With our whimsical products , we hope to give you a luxurious and extremely fun bath time experience.

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Our company’s goal is to create luxurious hand-crafted products that you can be proud to gift to loved ones, display in your home, and use on your skin.

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Zanèsia Ceramics.Candles.Crafts

Zanèsia is a unique line of ceramics, candles and crafts handmade locally.Zanèsia strives to bring authenticity from our beautiful isle.

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TORTUGA

Tortuga spirit cakes are sold across airports, travel retail markets, specialty food departments and gourmet stores throughout the Caribbean and North America.

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Beaucentric

We do handcrafted copper jewelry with special gem stones and associated accessories for the eclectic person

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Reggae Caramella

We manufacture and distribute nostalgic Jamaican treats packaged conveniently in a Box Set and a Grab n’ Go Pack which contains eight (8) individually wrapped items.

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All items are local favourites. We distribute to supermarkets, pharmacies, hotels, airports , gas stations and other places.

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Kania's Kollection

We are a local design and manufacturer of a variety of durable, stylish and functional bags for males and females.

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BEYOND WOODS

We design and make custom, generic, ornamental and functional items mainly from woods thrown out from larger projects. We endeavor always to create beautiful well crafted products.

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First Straw

First Straw is owned and managed by Artisan Omar Daley. First Straw is known for creating custom handwoven products.

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These products woven by the palm materials know as bull thatch and coconut thatch. Each product is created giving a natural look or dye depending on the order of the customer. Some of the products created by First Straw are tote bags, mats, trays, bowls and laundry baskets among others.

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RugIt And Tings

RugIt And Tings is not just about making rugs, mats and decor items, it’s more about providing products that not only

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compliments your space exactly how you want it, but also leaving a long lasting impression on those who visit your space.

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likkle tea

Purveyors of premium loose-leaf tea and tisane blends handcrafted in Jamaica.

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Likkle Tea marries the complexity of the tea plant, with natural Jamaican herbs, fruits, botanicals and spices to create an exceptional experience that reflects our island’s unique flavour.

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Street Level Jamaica

Street Level Jamaica is a family-owned business that uses : words, images, art, craft, and causes to impact our world.

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We are an eco-friendly brand that strives to use recycled and upcycled material in many of our creations. We design and produce art and craft that offers a wide variety of quality-made home goods.

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Lynmoores

Lynmoores is known for its unique crochet sandals, bags & other items. However, since the covid pandemic, we have added three more products under our brand.

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These three products are : a bite of Jamaica (this is a small bite of Jamaican sweets: gizzarda, coconut drops, peanut cake, grata a cake and busta) all in one package, packaged roasted breadfruit and prepared ackee & saltfish.

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Brainfreeze Snow Cone Factory

BrainFreeze Snow-Cone Factory is a manufacturer of refreshing frozen dessert treats and snow cones utilizing flavors primarily found in the Caribbean. 

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Rica Scented Candles

Rica Scented Candles is a small craft business that manufactures scented candles, soaps and mosquito repellents.

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We distribute over 20 different fragrances in various colors, all hand poured. Wherein some of our top customers are hotels like Sandals Resorts, Round Hill, Tryall and Azuel Sensitorio and more.

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Morgan's Creek Ltd

Morgan’s Creek Ltd is a local retail and manufacturing skincare company.

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Reve Jewellery

Reve Jewellery is an International award-winning jewellery & accessories manufacturing Jamaican company established in 2006 by sibling entrepreneurs Teasea & Duane Bennett.

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We handcraft accessories & jewellery primarily for women using precious, semi-precious & natural materials. We create a unique line of sandals and natural skin & hair care products. No two design are the same.

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Eco Transformers JA

Eco Transformers Jamaica is a sustainable brand that provides eco friendly products/cutlery’s such as :sugarcane straws, coffee straws, sugar cane forks and coffee spoons in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

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ColeenHaj Creation Studio

We are a small business that creates home fragrances primarily scented candles and handmade decor pieces.

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Chocollor Chocolate

Chocollor Chocolate is a family-owned Jamaican manufacturer of premium-quality craft chocolate based in Kingston.

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As with many small businesses ,our chocolate-making journey started out as hobby a few years ago. It has blossomed into something we couldn’t even imagine when we started in our kitchen!

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Mama Ruby's Jamaica

My fondest memory of my grandmother (Mama Ruby) is her in the kitchen cooking or baking. She learnt her culinary skills from her mother and passed it down to my mother and her sister.

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I took a keen interest in cooking, especially baking. I developed a passion for baking and for years would baked and gift Christmas cakes using the family recipe. Based on the positive response to my fruitcake and consistent encouragement from friends, in 2015 I started selling Christmas cake to my co-workers. This was the Birth of Mama Ruby’s.

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KHADABRA

We are Makers of unique ceramic designs created to tell stories about the Caribbean people and culture.

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This story telling is not written in the usual alphabetical way but is demonstrated by each design.Our works appeal to a wide audience and is suitable for the collector, home decor and for gifts.

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All Dat Glitters876

ADG876 aims to empower our clientele by boosting their confidence in their own skin, hair and body.

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We do this through the use of natural soaps, oils, sugar scrubs and butters that are manufactured right here in the 876. Ultimately, ADG876 aspires to do more than sell products. We aspire to change lives, impact communities and inspire self love and personal development.

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Dretals Unique collection

Dretals is a company that does all handmade jewelry and specializes in natural gemstones.

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Cultural Immersion

Learn to Dance Jamaican

The Jamaica Rum Festival is a showcase in our country’s
excellence in rum, food and music.

Learn to speak Jamaican

The Jamaica Rum Festival is a showcase in our country’s
excellence in rum, food and music.

Learn to cook Jamaican

The Jamaica Rum Festival is a showcase in our country’s
excellence in rum, food and music.