Barbuda4Real

Barbuda is the smaller (62 sq miles) island of the twin-island State of Antigua and Barbuda.  It is a low-lying limestone island rising just 39 metres above sea level.  Home to 1851 residents, Barbuda has a unique history and its people, a cultural heritage characterized by their close link to the island’s natural resources.  It is a beautiful island where clean, fresh air and the serenity of open wilderness can still  be enjoyed.  This space is dedicated to providing a window into the realities of Barbuda through the eyes of Barbudans.

John Mussington is a local scientist who specializes in marine biology.  He is a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a BSc in Biology and Chemistry and post-graduate diploma in Resource Management and Environmental Science. John continues to be an active advocate for sustainable use of natural resources for the improvement of the quality of life for the people of Barbuda who face numerous challenges.  Professionally, he has worked over the past 29 years as a consultant marine biologist on teams doing environmental impact assessment of proposed development activities in the coastal zone areas of small island states of the Caribbean.  He is also an educator and is the Principal of the island’s only secondary school Sir McChesney George Secondary School.  He has a wealth of knowledge of Barbuda’s plants and animals, both terrestrial and marine, its history, culture and laws.  John is a beekeeper and his other hobbies include photography, diving, fishing and camping.