Jamaica National Heritage Trust
| Abbreviation | JNHT |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1958 |
| Type | Statutory body |
| Purpose | To promote, preserve and develop Jamaica's material cultural heritage[1] |
| Headquarters | Hibbert House |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 17°58′25″N 76°47′27″W / 17.973646°N 76.790727°WCoordinates: 17°58′25″N 76°47′27″W / 17.973646°N 76.790727°W |
Region served | Jamaica |
Official language | English |
Main organ | Board of Trustees[2] |
Parent organization | Jamaica Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports[3] |
Staff | 131[3] |
| Website | http://www.jnht.com/ |
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust is responsible for the promotion, preservation, and development of Jamaica's material cultural heritage (buildings, monuments, bridges, etc.).[1]
The organisation maintains the list of National Heritage Sites in Jamaica.[4]
It is chartered by The Jamaica National Heritage Trust Act, 1985.[5]
History
In 1958, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust was founded as the Jamaica National Trust Commission, the name being changed to the present form in 1985.[6]
External links
- Aerial view.
- Photos:
References
- 1 2 "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Mission and Functions". JNHT. 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ↑ "Jamaia National Heritage Trust - Board of Trustees". JNHT. 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- 1 2 "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Overview and Structure". JNHT. 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ↑ "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - List of Declared Sites & Monuments". 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- ↑ http://www.jnht.com/download/act_jnht_1985.pdf
- ↑ Hart, Pansy (2005). "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Origins". JNHT. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
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