President

Bryan A Whyte 

​Over 30 years of experience in project development and management. Member of the CHS since 1989, secretary for nine years, and recently nominated President. Community activist with special interests in fisheries and the blue economy.  Part owner of Mumbir- a property management/ landscaping, and real estate company. Written a booklet sponsored by the OAS on the oral history of Carriacou and the meaning of Community names in 1991.

1st Vice President & Comm. Strategy Unit Lead

David Mark, MBE

David has extensive experience in local government, housing and regeneration, asset management and investment during which he has gained , David was acting chief executive LB Ealing Council, Executive Director of Investment and Asset Management and Regeneration where he provided leadership to the Council 400 housing staff and £300M spend over four years. David has a successful track record in managing

large scale customer facing service, organisational change and transformation initiatives working in partnership to deliver large scale asset management and regeneration and delivery of projects.

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David holds advance diploma in business and management (MBA) and is a fellow of the Royal Institute of chartered surveyors. He was a founding member and chairman of Westway Housing Association (KARIBU Community Homes) which was particularly for the

BME community. Non-executive director of Domian Housing Group, Chair of customer

service committee. Board advisor Nubian Life, Charity organisation caring for older people

in the community and advising the board on leadership and governance matters. At present he is an RICS assessor and an inspire ambassador visiting schools and universities for the RICS. David was awarded an MBE in the 2014 birthday honours.

Secretary

Elizabeth Bedeau

She brings educational experience, archival knowledge, and a passion for cultural preservation to the Carriacou Historical Society.

Elizabeth Bedeau is the Secretary of the Carriacou Historical Society. A retired school teacher with experience in museum librarianship and archival work, she manages official correspondence, meeting documentation, and internal communication. Elizabeth is also a beloved storyteller of Carriacou’s folklore and a lover of patois, dedicated to preserving the island’s oral traditions and language heritage. Her cultural knowledge and lifelong commitment make her an important part of the Society’s mission to protect and promote Carriacou’s history.

Director of Regional Affairs and Strategic Coordination

Ingrid Lewis, BSc

Ingrid Lewis brings a wealth of experience in environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and community engagement to the Carriacou Historical Society’s Board of

Directors. Her work with the KIDO Foundation, an environmental NGO since 2019, UNESCO heritage projects in 2022, the Grenada National Museum reopening Programme in 2023, her role in a documentary on reparation in 2025, and her filmmaking capturing Carriacou’s cultural icons reflects her commitment to the island’s unique legacy. Passionate about synergy between nature and heritage, Ingrid collaborates with fellow board members to advance the Society’s mission of preserving and promoting Carriacou’s distinct cultural identity for future generations.

Director of Local Community Engagement

Randy Cornelius

Randy Cornelius has been a member of the Carriacou Historical Society's Board of Directors for many years. He has served mainly in the area of publication and communication by editing and publishing the Museum's first issues of "The Carriacou Museum" newsletter, printing the Museum's cookbook, and assisting visiting archeologists. Randy and his wife, Sharlene, who also served on the board for several years, have made Carriacou their home since 1990. Randy is Director/Engineer for the Harbour Light of the Windwards Christian radio ministry.

Director of International Affairs and Special Projects & Project Development Unit Lead

Majella Mark, MBA

Majella Mark is a cultural strategist, writer, and oral historian dedicated to preserving Caribbean communities' stories, heritage, and resilience. As the Director of International Affairs & Special Projects for the Carriacou Museum, she leads global partnerships, special initiatives, and diaspora engagement efforts to support the museum’s mission in the wake of natural disasters and historical erasure.

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A proud Grenadian-American, Majella brings over a decade of experience in research, project development, and cross-cultural programming across the Caribbean, the United States, and Africa. She focuses on sustainable development, community memory, and climate resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Following the devastation of Hurricane Beryl in 2024, she spearheaded the “Rising from the Waves” oral history initiative, documenting local voices and mobilizing international support for the museum’s restoration. Majella is also the founding board member of the Caribbean Futures Forum Think Tank and the visionary behind numerous cultural projects bridging art, heritage, and activism.

Her storytelling has been featured on major platforms, including Carry On Friends, and she is a sought-after speaker on climate justice, Caribbean identity, and diasporic responsibility. In her role with the Carriacou Museum, Majella ensures that local heritage remains protected, accessible, and celebrated—locally and globally.

Director of Diaspora Engagement & Cultural Partnerships 

Benaiah Matheson

Benaiah Matheson is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice is grounded in drawing media, sculpture, sound, material experimentation, and spatial installation. Rooted in both Huddersfield and Carriacou, Grenada, Matheson’s work explores the transmission of ancestral knowledge, the nuanced infrastructure of diasporic communities, and the resilience found in everyday practices.

Matheson’s ongoing practice Town Island unpacks the layered narratives of community, tracing bonds through the lens of the Carriacou/Huddersfield diaspora. Introduced at the 60th Venice Biennale as part of the Grenadian Pavilion in 2024, works developed under his Town Island philosophy continue to evolve through exhibitions and public programming, including workshops, panels, and community archiving efforts.

Matheson’s practice is often collaborative and diasporic in form, engaging with schools,
universities, museums, and communities in the UK, US, and the Caribbean. Guided by a
philosophy he calls “Be You Always,” a guiding ethos that centres vernacular practices, embodied movement, and craft as critical forms of community, cultural continuity, and resistance.
His work often incorporates natural materials such as wood, textiles, and nutmeg shell
investigated for their sustainable properties—and draws on Carriacou’s unique cultural ceremonies, including boatbuilding legacies and oral storytelling.