Dominica’s Prime Minister says the Jazz and Creole continues to present major economic opportunities for the north

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the JAZZ AND Creole has continued to present major economic opportunities for the north.

Thousands converged at Portsmouth on Sunday for the 15^th edition of the event with Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley and the Manhattans of the US as main headliners.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

Lead singer for Mahattans, Kenny Jackson, says his group was elated to perform in Dominica.

Lead singer for the Manhattans, Kenny Jackson

Dominican artist PHAEL  Lander performed at JAZZ and Creole as a solo artist for the first time.

Attorney, Janae Jackson, whose singing career began at a tender age, says JAZZ and Creole was a special experience.

Former Mayor of PORTSMOUTH, Titus Francis, says the expansion of Jazz and Creole is encouraging.

He says the event has grown over the years

Former Portsmouth Mayor Titus Francis