Stewarding Shared Land for a Shared Future
We protect, manage, and responsibly allocate the Commonage lands of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera—balancing heritage with sustainable development for all rightful descendants.
Our Mission
To manage and protect the Tarpum Bay Commonage lands with transparency, accountability, and integrity—ensuring equitable access and sustainable use for current and future generations.
Our Vision
A united Tarpum Bay community, rooted in tradition, working together to build a prosperous, inclusive, and environmentally responsible future through fair stewardship of our shared land.
Leadership
Executive Team 2025
Legal custodians of commonage property, documents, and long-term stewardship.
Jewel Edwards
ChairpersonProvides leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance for all committee operations.
Monicah Cloud
Vice ChairpersonAssists the Chairperson and ensures continuity of operations in their absence.
Olga Cartwright
SecretaryMaintains meeting minutes, correspondence, and the committee’s official records.
Erma Carey
Assistant SecretaryMaintains meeting minutes, correspondence, and the committee’s official records.
Alice Johnson
TreasurerOversees financial management, transparency, and reporting of committee funds.
Marsha Carey
Assistant TreasurerCoordinates community outreach and communication efforts for the committee.
Trustees
Legal custodians of commonage property, documents, and long-term stewardship.
Ian Carey
TrusteeCustodian of commonage property, legal documents, and heritage assets.
Lakell Archer
TrusteeSupports governance and preservation of commonage land resources.
Ronald RJ Carey
TrusteeEnsures proper safekeeping and accountability of committee holdings.
Eric Carey
TrusteeSupports governance and preservation of commonage land resources.
Audrey Tynes
TrusteeEnsures proper safekeeping and accountability of committee holdings.
Diane Carey
TrusteeSupports governance and preservation of commonage land resources.
Laverne Armbrister
TrusteeEnsures proper safekeeping and accountability of committee holdings.
Debra Moxey
TrusteeSupports governance and preservation of commonage land resources.
Erica Carey
TrusteeEnsures proper safekeeping and accountability of committee holdings.
Cassandra Johnson
TrusteeEnsures proper safekeeping and accountability of committee holdings.
Chaplaincy
Sherry Ann Sands
ChaplainProvides spiritual guidance, opens meetings with prayer, and supports community unity.
Violet Knowles
Assistant ChaplainProvides spiritual guidance, opens meetings with prayer, and supports community unity.
What We Do
Land Allocation
Review and approve applications for rightful land use and distribution.
Community Engagement
Host meetings, publish updates, and ensure transparent decisions.
Heritage Protection
Safeguard cultural and environmental legacies for future generations.
How Allocation Works
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm descendant status and required documentation.
- 2
Submit application
Complete the online form and upload supporting docs.
- 3
Committee review
Applications are reviewed against guidelines & bylaws.
- 4
Decision & next steps
Receive outcome, conditions, and guidance on use.
Our History
Commonage established to preserve communal land for descendants of Tarpum Bay.
Committee formed to administer applications and protect shared resources.
Modernized processes with public transparency and community participation.