Rex Nettleford
Rex Nettleford was a prominent Jamaican scholar, cultural historian, and dancer, renowned for his contributions to the arts and education in the Caribbean. As the vice chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, he was an influential figure in promoting cultural identity and heritage. Nettleford co-founded the National Dance Theatre Company, which became a vital platform for showcasing Caribbean dance and culture. His legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and scholars.
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The Rex Nettleford Foundation honoured the extraordinary legacy of Rex Nettleford with Remembering Rex at the Little Theatre.
Something Extra | Friday | Lifestyle
Jamaica· 2026-02-13
Rex Nettleford was a well-known Caribbean scholar, trade union educator, social and cultural historian and political analyst.
Kerry-Ann Henry to be honoured at ‘Remembering Rex’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-02-04
Mottley was given the honour by Professor Rex Nettleford to do the feature address.
PM of Barbados pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-25
Professor Rex Nettleford once said, 'Education is that which makes us fully human.'
Ruthlyn James | Storms will come, learning must continue | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-02
Professor Rex Nettleford is acknowledged for his inspiring vision that impacted the author.
A call to individual action on the path to Independence | LettersJamaica· 2025-08-13
The late Rex Nettleford is mentioned for his views on character formation and dignity in education.
Garth Minott | Honouring a legacy through literacy | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-30
Rex Nettleford is celebrated for his work in dance and is a co-founder of the NDTC.
The ‘new NDTC’ dances joyfully onto the stage | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-07-23
Rex Nettleford’s 1998 dance Ritual of the Sunrise was performed at the NDTC Easter concert.
A God-centred NDTC Easter concert | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-04-22
Rex Nettleford said, Africans were differentiated only by where the slave boat stopped.
Ronald Thwaites | Easter Thoughts | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-04-21
Rex Nettleford is the late professor who choreographed 'Ritual of the Sunrise'.
NDTC stages 44th Morning of Movement & Music on Easter Sunday | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-04-12
Rex Nettleford was honored in an artistic tribute for his contributions as a former vice chancellor and co-founder of the National Dance Theatre Company.
Something Extra | Saturday | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-02-22
Rex Nettleford was a thinker and doer, who represented the best of us as a people.
Remembering Rex February 19 at Little Theatre | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-02-17