Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions
from left to right: Stein van Oosteren (Attache Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to UNESCO), Bernardo Aliaga (UNESCO secretariat in Paris), Paul Martens vice-chairperson ICG regional tsunami group Mr. Paul Martens was elected to the vice-chair position on the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for.. read more →
St. Maarten Delegation Attends UNESCO Conference in Curacao
Philipsburg – Representatives from St. Maarten participated in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s third joint island training on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) on May 17-20, 2016 in Willemstad, Curacao. The delegation consisted of Ms. Marcellia Henry, Secretary General of St. Maarten National Commission (NatCom) for UNESCO, Mrs. Sharine Allamby- Duncan, Policy.. read more →
St. Maarten National Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Inventory Exercise
PHILIPSBURG – The Department of Culture and the St. Maarten National Commission (NatCom) for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) has begun phase two of the St. Maarten National Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Inventory. An ICH Inventory is the process of identifying and.. read more →
