Jamaica National Heritage Trust
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The Jamaica National Heritage Trust is responsible for the promotion, preservation, and development of Jamaica's material cultural heritage (buildings, monuments, bridges, etc.).[1]
AbbreviationJNHT
Formation1958
TypeStatutory body
PurposeTo promote, preserve and develop Jamaica's material cultural heritage[1]
| Abbreviation | JNHT |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1958 |
| Type | Statutory body |
| Purpose | To promote, preserve and develop Jamaica's material cultural heritage[1] |
| Headquarters | Hibbert House |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 17.973646°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 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]