Thetford Park: Honouring a Historical Legacy with National Monument Designation

Enriching Our Heritage! The developers of the historic Thetford Park Estate have officially received their honorary plaque which identifies the Thetford Greathouse as a National Monument. This prestigious honour highlights the estate's profound significance within Jamaica’s cultural and historical narrative. The recognition marks a pivotal milestone, celebrated with a special ceremony that not only acknowledges [...]

November 8th, 2024|

JNHT working towards reopening Blue Lagoon in shortest possible time

Kingston, 3rd March 202 3 The Jamaica National Heritage Trust and stakeholders under the joint partnershipCo Management Agreement continue preservation and improvement activities towards reopening of the Blue Lagoon in Portland. The Blue Lagoon was ordered closed in August 2022 for a number of reasons that threatened the viability of the national monument including the [...]

March 7th, 2023|

Heritage Month Lectures 2022

Flyer-Lecture-on-October-6-2022Download Flyer-Lecture-on-October-11-2022Download October 6, 2022 St. Jago Cathedral Presenter: Professor James Robertson  Facebookhttps://fb.me/e/1WtqlVYt7 YouTubehttps://youtu.be/XQSFvVesF_g  October 11, 2022 Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Presenter: Steven Golding  Youtube https://youtu.be/jDrqNbaTH5M Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/469357615226141/

October 4th, 2022|

JNHT Salutes Hugh Nash, CD, JP

The Board of Trustees, Management, and Staff of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Hugh Nash on July 24, 2021. Mr. Nash was the second Executive Director having served from May 1, 1987 to April 30, 1992.  He also served on the Board of Trustees from 2008 [...]

August 16th, 2021|