February was an action packed month to say the least what with the launch of the Greater Treasure Beach Sustainable Development Plan scheduled for mid month (Feb. 18th). I think the launch of a program like this is comparable to opening a new restaurant. If you’ve ever seen the show “Opening Soon”, one of my favourites on the cooking network, you’d understand the mayhem that precedes the opening night of a new restaurant - renovations need to be complete, menu’s perfected, and staff hired and trained, all by the already advertised deadline. What seems like a completely manageable task 3 months prior to the date becomes utter mayhem and stress as the weeks tick away. However with a strong team working together to achieve a common mandate, ie the launch of a restaurant, or a sustainable development plan of course, same thing really right...the kinks in the project naturally work themselves out, loose ends are tied, and the launch goes off without a hitch. At least this is what happened for the Parish Council / PDC all stars.
Reflecting on the month, I’m not even sure what else I worked on even though I did work on other things...it all seems a bit of a blur really. I’m fairly certain I blacked out for a good portion of it. Really though, I think when I reflect on my internship and all my time in Jamaica, this experience will definitely be a highlight. Being a part of this initiative and having the opportunity to see all the different project partners, stakeholders, and members of the public unite for a common goal was truly a rewarding experience.
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