Jamaica launches $1 billion program to support local screen content

The Jamaican government is moving ahead with a $1-billion program to support local screen content. This initiative follows a 54 per cent decline in film production expenditure in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2025. The Planning Institute of Jamaica attributed much of the downturn to Hurricane Melissa, which disrupted filming and limited international travel.

The program aims to stabilize the local screen content industry, which saw a 54 per cent drop in production spending and a 39 per cent fall in temporary employment in 2025. This support addresses challenges caused by environmental damage and infrastructure issues following Hurricane Melissa.