World Poetry Day 2024

National Anthem

Poetry Performance -Tribe Sankofa

Opening Remarks – Event Chairperson

Welcome – Ms. Beverley Lashley, National Librarian

Remarks

Dr. Anna Paolini – Director, UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean

Laureate’s Charge – Olive Senior, Poet Laureate of Jamaica 2021-2024

In Memoriam – Video Tribute to Professor Edward Baugh

Ms. Joy Douglas OD – Chairman, Board of Management, NLJ

Poetry Performance – Jamaica Poetry Society

Musical Interlude

POET LAUREATE PRIZES FOR POETRY – AWARD CEREMONY

‘WINNING WORD’ – Poetry Readings from The Prize Winners

Main Address

The Hon. Olivia Grange, OJ, CD, MP

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Poetry Performances – Jaiku Poetry Foundation.

Vote of Thanks – Royane Green, Director, Special Programmes, NLJ

Closing Remarks – Event Chairperson

**Refreshments and Networking **