Valdez Durham
Nickname: “Talls”
Position: Dock Assistant
Years at Highbourne: 24 years
Responsibilities: Greeting of Guests, Assisting Vessels, Tying up Vessels, Junkanoo Entertainment.
Hometown: Grand Bahama/ Matthew Town – Inagua
Fun Facts:
Durham acts as a fishing/dive guide as well as being well versed in local bush medicines. Contact front desk to arrange these.
Shannie Black
Nickname: “Shan”
Position: Concierge/Front Desk
Years at Highbourne: 13 years
Responsibilities: Booking, Concierge Services
Hometown: Nassau/Jamaica
Corrie Smith
Nickname: “Underdog”
Position: Chef (Xuma Restaurant)
Years at Highbourne: 2 years
Responsibilities: Setting Menu, Cooking, Managing Kitchen & Restaurant
Hometown: New Providence
Fun Facts:
Decided on cooking professionally at 12 years old. Education includes: Formal training at University of the Bahamas. Apprentice program at Lyford Cay Club (3 years). Favorite Dish: Shrimp & Grits, Stir fry Lobster. Herbs used in kitchen are mostly locally grown.
Clytis Miller
Nickname: “Miller Time”
Position: Bartender/Food & Beverage
Years at Highbourne: 6 years
Responsibilities: Making Drinks, Waiting on Guests
Hometown: New Providence
Fun Fact:
Favorite Drinks to make: Bahamas Mama, Goombay Smash