His new portfolio gives him responsibility for various institutions and programmes under the purview of the Ministry, including the National Trust, the National Archive, Museums, Mashramani and several other culture related events, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).

Dr Rose is at present Chairman of the National Trust which is responsible for the preservation of buildings of national, architectural, historic or artistic interests and the preservation of the furniture picture or chattels of any description having historic or artistic value.

The new Director was yesterday introduced by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr Frank Anthony, at the first meeting of the Mashramani Committee in preparation for the 2010 Mashramani celebrations.