Programme News

We extend our deepest condolences to her family, the Charles Town Maroon community, and all those who were touched by her incredible work and spirit. As we remember Colonel Douglas, we remain committed to continuing her legacy by promoting and preserving the heritage she fought so passionately for.

International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage, 17 October

Condolences on the passing of Dr Alwin Bully, 2023

Condolences on the passing of Dr Alwin Bully. He served as Programme Specialist for Culture at the UNESCO Office in Kingston for over 20 years from 1986.

MONDIACULT 2022 Final Declaration

UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022 Final Declaration We, the Ministers of Culture of the Member States of UNESCO, met at the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022 in Mexico City, from 28 to 30 September 2022, 40 […]

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN (WEW) 2023

JNC -UNESCO trophy presented to Ellerston Primary along with a set of books ” Water education for kids” The second staging of the WEW Heritage competition “Embracing our Cultural Heritage” was held at the Institute of Jamaica Lecture Hall, 28 February. Twelve primary schools from Downtown, Kingston were invited to […]

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International Prize for the Creative Economy

Call for nominations 2023 of the UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize for the Creative Economy. DEADLINE: 10 December 2022.