Tag: Sustainability
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Pamela Poitier
Born in the United States, Pamela Poitier now lives off the grid on the north side of Cat Island. Ms. Poitier acts as an educator and playwright who enjoys working with the children of Cat Island and learning traditional values, culture, and history from community elders. Ms. Poitier was interviewed at Shannas Cove Resort on Read more
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Jamaal Moncur
Dr. Jamaal Moncur is a renowned herbalist and natural medicine practitioner from Cat Island, Bahamas. Raised in a community rich with traditional knowledge, Dr. Moncur has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the medicinal wisdom. He was mentored by the world-famous herbalist Dr. Sebi and has studied at various institutions, including the Kingdom College Read more
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Ian & Ivan Cleare
Ian and Ivan Cleare are dedicated farmers who combine traditional Lucayan and African farming techniques with local adaptations to thrive in their new environment. They use a mix of traditional tools such as machetes and pickaxes, alongside modern equipment like chainsaws, to manage their farm effectively. Their farming practices are deeply rooted in both inherited Read more
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Harrison King
Harrison King holds a variety of roles on Cat Island including farmer, hotel and restaurant owner, bus driver, housing plan drafter, and pastor. The research team, alongside Yvonne and Margaret Rolle, arrived at Mr. King’s restaurant and were hosted for a meal of traditional Bahamian foods sourced from Mr. King’s farm. Afterwards, the research team Read more
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Christopher Stubbs
Mr. Christopher Stubbs is a versatile and esteemed individual from Cat Island, Bahamas, with a diverse background and extensive contributions to his community. His life’s journey includes roles as a farmer, landowner, teacher, commissioner, and police officer. Born and raised in a time when modern medical facilities were scarce, Mr. Stubbs grew up witnessing the Read more