St. Mary's University School of Business, Business Development Centre Masters program research consulting team members Andrew Kailey, Andrew Blanchard and Meghna Kararia under the Directorship of SMUSB International Director Prof.Wayde Crawford met with Adrienne Joan Duperly and by teleconference call with SCD Consultant Dr.Warren Flint for the first time on January 13th.
This group aims to amalgamate Blue Lagoon stake holder's restoration vision, evaluate out coming criteria as well as leverage Portland residents and GOJ support to pursue "UNESCO World Heritage Site" & "Protected Marine Site" status protection for Blue Lagoon.
Professor Wayde Crawford, SMU Business Development Centre International Director consultant programs have helped to develop the economies of countries in transition by providing SME and institutional development services as well as high-level management training. Recent programs were delivered in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhastan and Uzbekistan.
Dr.Flint's experience includes 25 years of university research, teaching, and administrative experience in environmental sciences, aquatic ecology, coastal oceanography, estuarine ecology, Great Lakes ecosystem science, and sustainable development. 12 years experience operating a sole-proprietor consulting business in sustainable development (Five E’s Unlimited – http://www.eeeee.net). Thoroughly skilled in sustainability science, adaptive watershed management, integrated coastal zone policy, environmental studies, community capacity building, conservation-based development, comprehensive land-use, sustainable urban revitalization, and green building design.
Ms. Duperly spearheaded several community development economic, heritage, visual and performing artistic projects in Jamaican coastal communities including Kingston, Ocho Rios and Oracabessa between 1984 and 1996, founding and managing small business, active supporter of performing and visual arts society in Halifax, Nova Scotia since1962. Ms.Duperly has committed the past year to research and document activities as they have been developing in Blue Lagoon in Portland, Jamaica
Portland residents, heritage and community enthusiasts you are invited to post your questions share your thoughts, ideas, experiences regarding pursuing "UNESCO World Heritage Site" & "Protected Marine Site" status to protect and safeguard Blue Lagoon and her community.
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