THE NATIONAL TRUST OF GUYANA
ABOUT US
In 1972, the office of The National Trust of Guyana was established by an act of Parliament. The Trust is committed to the preservation, conservation and public display of all aspects of the cultural heritage of Guyana.
OUR MISSION
- The preservation of buildings of national or architectural, historic or artistic interest and the augmentation of the amenities and of those buildings and places and their surroundings.
- The preservation of the furniture and pictures and chattels of any description having historic or artistic value.
- The access to and enjoyment by the public of such buildings, places and chattels.
The Trust is also obliged to propagate the awareness and a wholesome understanding and appreciation of the relevance and significance of these aspects of the nation's heritage to the national psyche.
- The promotion of the permanent preservation for the benefit of the nation, of property of beauty or historic interest.
ADMINISTRATION
The National Trust is guided by a Board which, consists of thirteen members appointed by cabinet. These members meet once per month and render their advice for the execution of the tasks in the effort to safeguard and promote Guyana's patrimony.
The Trust is guided by a Board comprising the following appointed members:
Dr. James Rose (Chairman)
Dr. Patrick Williams( Director WWF Guyana)
Mr. Lennox Hernandez (Architect)
Mr. Rawle Edinboro ( Town Planner)
Mr. Orin Hinds (Architect)
Ms. Eliza Florendo (representative Environmental Protection Agency)
Ms. June Dubisette ( Archivist)
Ms. Joan Elvis ( Representative of the Ministry of Local Government)
Mr. Leon Rutherford ( Lands surveyor) Guyana Lands & Surveys Commission
Mr. Bert Carter (Civil Engineer)
Mr. Lloyd Andrews (representative of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs)
Mrs. Indira Anandjit (representative of the Tourism & Hospitality Association)
Mr. Sham Nokta (Consultant, Flora & Fauna International)
Research & Documentation Officer Lloyd F. Kandasammy; Researcher Nirvana Persaud; Accountant Dorothy Argyle and Assistant Anita George also serve the Trust.
CONTACT US
The office of the National Trust of Guyana is located in the beautifully restored wooden building, exhibiting many fine details and ornate workmanship characteristic of Georgetown's unique wooden architecture.
For Further information please contact us
Mail:The Chairman
The National Trust of Guyana
94 Carmichael Street
Cummingsburg
Guyana
South America
Tel: (592) 225-5071
Fax: (5920 223-7146
E-Mail:nationaltrust@solutions2000.net
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