GRENADA ISLAND LIFE
In this Island Life interview, Shadel Nyack Compton, Managing Director of Belmont Estate, shares her vision for sustainable agriculture and community development. As a leader and advocate for Caribbean heritage, she discusses the importance of educating youth, preserving the environment, and building purpose-driven enterprises. Her story highlights how leadership, faith, and service shape the future of farming and community resilience in Grenada.
In this Island Life interview, Dr. Vernessa Noel shares her journey as a farmer, dental surgeon, and community advocate. As part of the second generation at Belmont Estate, she balances healthcare with sustainable agriculture, contributing to local food systems and family enterprise. She reflects on raising her daughter to value nature, health, and environmental responsibility, demonstrating how farming supports both family life and community well-being.
Part of the Island Life series, this interview highlights life on Belmont Estate in Grenada through the eyes of Kaedi Ettienne, a young third-generation voice. Born in Guyana and raised in Grenada, Kaedi shares her love for farming, culture, and creativity. As a student, dancer, and emerging author, she reflects on growing up in a diverse environment where family, tradition, and the land are deeply connected. This story captures how the next generation is learning to value sustainability, culture, and community.
GRENADA ISLAND LIFE
At ESQUA FARM, The land is full of life, love, and stories waiting to be learned. Through Beloved's eyes, we see how the farm is cared for by his father and guided by the wisdom of his great grandmother, whose teachings live in every corner of the soil. She reminds them the earth is not just something we use, it's something we respect, protect, and grow with. As Beloved works alongside his father, he learns simple but powerful ways to care for the land: turning scraps into compost to nurse the soil, collecting rainwater to help plants grow, and living in harmony with animals and nature. With each seed he plants, he learns patience. With each new sprout, he feels joy.
