In a significant digital advancement for the Caribbean creative sector, the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) has officially launched its comprehensive upgraded website and innovative Creative Business Directory on January 22, 2026. This strategic initiative represents a major milestone in GOCA’s ongoing mission to enhance the visibility, growth, and sustainability of Grenada’s cultural and creative industries (CCIs).
The revitalized digital platform serves as a dynamic showcase for Grenada’s creative economy, featuring detailed information about key programs including the CCI Business Development Fund, Concessions for Creatives, and CCI Scholarships. A central component of the upgrade is the Creative Portal—an exclusive online community designed for registered creative professionals that facilitates access to essential services and promotes professional development opportunities.
Simultaneously launched, the Creative Business Directory functions as a publicly accessible marketplace connecting creative talent with potential clients and collaborators. This user-friendly digital directory simplifies the process of locating and engaging Grenada’s diverse creative professionals, from filmmakers and designers to artisans and performers.
Orlando Romain, GOCA’s Advisor for the Creative Economy, emphasized the strategic importance of this digital transformation: ‘Our approach has always been intentional. Since our 2023 launch through the Unleash Conference, we’ve maintained a clear roadmap focusing on capacity building, financing, and market access. This digital tool specifically addresses market access challenges while celebrating our abundant local and diaspora creative talent.’
The initiative has garnered enthusiastic support from Grenada’s creative community. André Hayes of MindzEye Films praised the directory’s potential to reduce marketing burdens, noting ‘This allows us to focus more on creating rather than constantly promoting our services.’ Kisha Miller, founder of Living Essentials and Luxurious Scents, highlighted the directory’s efficiency: ‘It minimizes the back-and-forth of finding talent through connections by putting everything at our fingertips.’
The platform is now live at https://creativeaffairs.gov.gd, offering both public access to creative services and registration opportunities for unregistered creatives seeking to join the growing GOCA community.