Link to the homepage of the website of intangible cultural heritage, announcing the capacity building project covering the three Caribbean countries of Belize, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago through the generous contribution of the Government of Japan to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund:


Coordinated jointly by the UNESCO Office in Kingston and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Section, this project is part of UNESCO's overall strategy to strengthen national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. The Intergovernmental Committee considers capacity building as a priority to ensure effective and sustainable safeguarding of

Chairperson: The Hon. Olivia Grange, Minister, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MYSC)
Mr. Hugh Nash, Vice Chairman
Advisor, Culture & Community Development
Senator Warren Newby, Parliamentary Secretary, MYSC
Mrs. Faith Innerarity
Cllr. Dr. Andrew Wheatly, Mayor, Spanish Town
Mrs. Merline Bardowell, ED, National Commission on Science & Tech
Dr. Simon Clarke, Educator
Professor Fay Durrant, Department of Library Studies, U.W.I.
Mrs. Andrea Shepherd-Stewart, Planning Institute of Jamaica
Dr. Hopeton Dunn, Director, TPM Programme, Mona School of Business
Ambassador Vilma McNish, Head, Multilateral Affairs Division, MFAFT
Dr. Rebecca Tortello, Advisor, Minister of Education
Mrs. Rosemarie Vernon, Educator
Dr. Marcia Forbes, Media Specialist & Co-owner Phase 3 Productions.
Mr. Everton Hannam, Secretary-General, JNC-UNESCO
Ambassador Vilma McNish is Jamaica's new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Permanent Representative to the European Union and UNESCO. Ambassador McNish is expected to assume duties in April, 2012.

The National Bioethics Committee of Jamaica (NBCJ) invites all to a Public Forum “The Role of Bioethics in National Development” Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. The Anglican Church Hall, St. John’s Anglican Church, Milford Road, Ocho Rios, St. Ann "POSTPONED"

In the second year of the Assisting Bioethics Committees (ABC) Project, a second training course is to be held for members of the recently-established "POSTPONED"... Read more

"UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicrafts in the English & Dutch speaking Caribbean".

Hon. Lisa Hanna, new Minister with responsibility for UNESCO

    

Hon. Minister Lisa Hanna and Secretary General Everton Hannam during his courtesy call.

Minister meets with staff from JNC-UNESCO and UNESCO Caribbean Office

IN FOCUS

ABOUT THE COMMISSION
Jamaica became a member state of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO) on 7 November 1962. In accordance with Article VII of the Organization’s Constitution, the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO was established on 1 November, 1965 to:
 
  • foster and coordinate the work of UNESCO in Jamaica
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  • keep the Jamaican public advised of it’s work
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  • advise the Government on all relevant matters pertaining to UNESCO’s areas of competence in:
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  • Education
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  • Sciences - Natural Sciences, Human & Social Science
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  • Culture
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  • Communication and Information
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    Nov 16 - International Day for Tolerance
    Nov 21 - World Philosophy Day
    Nov 10 - World Science Day for Peace and Development

    In 1957-1958 the term “Participation Programme” was used for the first time in the Programme and Budget.

    Originally, assistance was given to Member States for unplanned activities - “technical aid services for special activities”.

    The Participation Programme is an integral part of the Organization’s biennial programme.