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Rockfort Mineral Bath Reopens After Major Upgrades You can visit today! The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) is delighted to announce that the Rockfort Mineral Bath—a cherished Kingston landmark and National Monument—has officially reopened following extensive renovations. Rockfort, part of a historic 17th-century complex overlooking Kingston Harbour, transformed after the devastating 1907 earthquake when mineral [...]

Kingston, Jamaica – Monday, 25 August 2025 – Jamaica has marked another historic milestone with the official handover of the UNESCO World Heritage Certificate designating – The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal as a World Heritage Site. The ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in partnership with the [...]

On 12 July 2025, the World Heritage Committee inscribed The Archaeological Landscape of 17th Century Port Royal, Jamaica on the World Heritage List. This decision marks a milestone for Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean, coming a decade after the inscription of the Blue and John Crow Mountains as the country’s first World Heritage site. Read [...]

L-R Jasinth Simpson (JNHT), Georgia Rookwood (JNHT), Selvenious Walters (JNHT), Debra Kay Palmer(MCGES), Tracy Commock (IOJ)  📜🇯🇲 History Made! Port Royal Earns UNESCO World Heritage Status 🌍⚓ The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in collaboration with its agency, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, is proud to have secured the inscription for 17th Century Port Royal, [...]