UNESCO to Foster, Safeguard Heritage

UNESCO to foster, safeguard heritage Philipsburg – Public, private and non-governmental culture stakeholders on the island of a diverse range of backgrounds, including performance art, archaeology, history and agriculture, are attending a two-day NAtional Consultation that kicked off at University of St. Marrtin on July 3. The consultation aims to introduce and sensitise these stakeholders,.. read more →

UNESCO World Heritage Conference Starts in Maho

UNESCO World Heritage conference starts in Maho MAHO–St. Maarten is currently hosting this year’s United Nations Educational Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) meeting on Capacity Building and Heritage Conservation in the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Regional and international participants are using the opportunity to strengthen professional capacities for the effective implementation of the 1972 World.. read more →

International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day Events Executed: Poetry Reading and Spoken Word Competition Collaborators: Soualigan Fyah and Philipsburg Jubilee Library On February 21, 2014, a poetry reading and spoken word competition was held in collaboration with Soualigan Fyah  and the Philipsburg Jubilee Library to bring awareness of the importance of celebrating ones Mother Language. The event was held at the Philipsburg.. read more →