Colin Porter
Colin Porter serves as the technical services manager at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), where he focuses on invigorating the craft and textile industry through innovative techniques like Jadire’. He is dedicated to enhancing the tourism-craft value chain by promoting locally made products that resonate with visitors seeking authentic Jamaican souvenirs. Porter advocates for a modern representation of Jamaican textiles, aiming to diversify the offerings available to tourists and bolster the local economy.
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Colin Porter is the technical services manager at the JBDC who discussed the workshop's strategy.
Transforming Jamaica’s river stones to fine jewellery | Art & Leisure
Jamaica· 2025-07-27
Colin Porter is the Technical Services Manager at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) and discusses the value chain of jewellery-making from local stones.
Profitable jewellery from Jamaican river stones | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-06-01
Colin Porter, technical services manager at the JBDC, notes the workshop's introduction of new techniques for artisans.
Metal meets wood in contemporary craft | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-05-25
Colin Porter, technical services manager at the JBDC, highlights the broader opportunity for tourists who visit to have locally made products.
Training textile producers with Brand Jadire’ | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-02-23