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MINISTRY OF YOUTH, SPORT & CULTURE
 

Promotion of Arts and Culture

The objective of this Programme is to encourage Jamaicans to develop interest and become participants in, cultural activities as well as identify, preserve and display their heritage. The following institutions contribute to this end.

Institute of Jamaica, which is a repository of Jamaican cultural and scientific heritage and ethos, as well as its protection and preservation. The Institute provides opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge of Jamaica’s scientific and natural heritage, conducts research in various aspects of the Jamaican and Caribbean cultural heritage and increases public awareness of our cultural heritage through outreach programmes.

Jamaica National Heritage Trust is responsible for protecting and preserving the buildings and other physical objects, which reflect Jamaican cultural heritage.

 
SUBJECTS
  • Arts and Culture
  • Entertainment and Motion Pictures
  • Gender Affairs
  • Publications (Legal Deposits) per Legal Deposits Act 2002*
  • Special Commemorative Events: Labour Day, Emancipation Day, Independence Day, Heroes Day
  • Sport
  • Youth
 
DEPARTMENTS
  • Access to Information
  • ACIJ
  • Archives
  • Broadcasting
  • Broadcasting Commission
  • Bureau of Women’s Affairs
  • Cinematograph Authority
  • Copyright
  • Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC)
  • Entertainment Board
  • Independence Park Limited
  • Institute of Folk Culture
  • Institute of Jamaica
  • Institute of Sport
  • Jamaica Archives and Records Department
  • Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
  • Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)
  • Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
  • Jamaica National Commission on UNESCO
  • Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT)
  • Liberty Hall
  • National Centre for Youth Development
  • National Gallery
  • National Library of Jamaica
  • National Youth Policy
  • Public Broadcasting Corporation
  • Social Development Commission
  • Sports Development Foundation
  • Values and Attitudes
  • Women’s Centre Foundation of Jamaica
  • Youth Development Programme
 
   
CONTACT INFO:


Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture
64 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
TELEPHONE: 960-6427
FAX: 968-4511
e-mail: info@micys.gov.jm

   
 




 
 

 

 
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