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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                                     Dr. Susan Davis

  • Founder & Past President      Norma E. Darby

  • Immediate Past President    Colin B. Smith

  • Vice President                           Valrie Simpson

  • Secretary                                    Marcia C. Ward

  • Treasurer                                    Dona-Lee Raymond

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  • Directors                                      Maxine Plummer

                                                               Sheena Sewell

                                                               Faith Simpson-Reivers

                                                               Malachi Smith

                                                               Faith Simpson-Reivers

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  • Advisory Board                         Audrey Anderson

                                                               Christine Craig

                                                               Kenneth Damally

                                                               Sandra Harley

                                                               Charmaine Ruddock

                                                               Cheryl Wynter

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  • Executive Assistant                 Junette Stevens

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For more information on the work of the Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council, contact us at: louisebennettheritage@gmail.com

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