Jamaica National Heritage Trust
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| Abbreviation | JNHT |
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| Formation | 1958 |
| Type | Statutory body |
| Purpose | To promote, preserve and develop Jamaica's material cultural heritage[1] |
| Headquarters | Hibbert House |
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Region served
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Jamaica |
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Official language
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English |
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Main organ
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Board of Trustees[2] |
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Parent organization
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Jamaica Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports[3] |
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Staff
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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
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- ↑ http://www.jnht.com/download/act_jnht_1985.pdf
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