Renovation work has begun on the historic Deluxe Cinema in St John’s as the government moves to transform the venue into a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Facility, officials have confirmed.

Education Minister Daryll Matthew, speaking on the Browne and Browne radio programme, said the upgrades are part of wider efforts to expand the country’s creative industries.

The development is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernise post-secondary education and create formal pathways for careers in the arts and cultural sectors.

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