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Heritage Council

Who We Are

The Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council (LBCHC) FL Inc., a non-profit organization, was founded as the Louise Bennett-Coverley Reading Festival in February 2007.  In 2015, the organization was incorporated under its current name, with a mission to educate and entertain through culturally rich programs.

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The Council promotes Jamaica's rich diverse cultural heritage worldwide through "edutainment" via the works and legacy of internationally acclaimed folklorist, and Jamaican cultural icon, the Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley OM, OJ, MBE.

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Annual events hosted by the LBCHC include the Reading Festival, the Louise Bennett-Coverley Memorial Lecture and a signature fundraiser to celebrate Miss Lou’s birthday in September.     Proceeds from fundraisers are used to provide scholarships for youth pursuing performing arts education.

Mission: Charitable and Educational

Our mission is to preserve and promote the works and legacy of the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as "Miss Lou," Jamaica's cultural icon. Through educational and entertaining programs, we aim to enrich and advance Jamaica's cultural landscape. 

Board of Directors

  • President:  Dona-Lee Raymond

  • Vice-President: Malachi Smith

  • Vice-President: Sheena Sewell

  • Secretary: Marcia C. Ward

  • Treasurer: Junette Stevens

  • Asst. Treasurer: Faith Simpson-Reivers

  • Immediate Past President: Dr Susan Lycett Davis

  • Past President: Colin B. Smith

  • Founder and Past President: Norma E. Darby

 

Directors:    

  • Valrie Simpson

  • Maxine Plummer

  • Charmaine Ruddock

  • Maxine Trotter

 

Advisory Board:  

  • Audrey Anderson

  • Cheryl Wynter 

  • Christine Craig

  • Kaye-Ann Miller

  • Kenneth Damally

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