Business View Caribbean | Volume 8, Issue 12

19 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 I committed there and then to work with Ali and the community to help them be the best that they can be” Elliott shared. Elliott’s tweet has been retweeted within National Geographic multiple times and has found resonance with fellow National Geographic Educators globally. Such recognition goes a long way towards making residents proud and inspires them to deliver guided tourism experiences that wow audiences, having themselves been wowed by the recognition their community has received. It has also helped them recognize that they are no less than anyone anywhere else in the world. Young Ali recently climbed Gros Piton with trainee hiking guides and ethno-botanist Laurent (Jomo) Jean Pierre who schooled them on the flora and fauna of the area. Though this was Ali’s first hike to the top of the mountain he was impressively knowledgeable on the plants along the way. More importantly, Ali was eager to participate and to learn, which augers well for sustainable livelihoods within the community. Having worked with the community for 7 years now Elliott has come to appreciate that Ali Charles atop Gros Piton