Travelling December 20, 2016 to January 04, 2017

Dwaymian Brissette is from the Parish of St. James in Jamaica but currently lives and work in Castries, St. Lucia.

He holds a MA and BA in Library and Information Studies along with a minor in Human Resource Development and Certificates in Management Studies and Supervisory Management all from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Dwaymian has also received professional certificates in Leadership and Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management and Financial Management; and has a Certificate of Merit from Texas A&M University in Advance leadership.

He is a trained Mediator and holds a Certificate in Mediation Practice and Procedure awarded by the Dispute Resolution Foundation of Jamaica. His crave for knowledge and love for the creative industry motivated him recently in completing a course in International Copyright Law from the University of Amsterdam.

Dwaymian was the 2012 Thomson Reuters Leonie Asgarali, Grant awardee, a 2013 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC fellow and a 2014 Open Society Foundation Scholar.

Dwaymian also volunteers his time to conduct workshops in career development, conflict resolution and social justice based on a strong commitment to community development and youth empowerment for various NGO organizations and youth clubs.
He explains that his experiences have caused him to know and value the efficiency of teamwork, emphasize the importance of using one’s initiative and appreciate the rewards of flexibility. He describes himself as very down-to- earth.

Dwaymian embraces mistakes as learning experiences...they put him in the right direction.

Family background
He has a very closely knit family and truly believes that when it comes down to the end, after all is achieved, family and friends who are like family, are what matters most. Not married and no children as yet, Dwaymian however sees marriage and his own family as a distinct possibility in the near future.

Career
Dwaymian Brissette is an Information Professional and currently works as an Information Services and Communication Manager at the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in Castries St. Lucia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and I'm constantly planning trips additionally, I like meeting people and since i want to experience other people cultures first hand i do not mind returning the favour once I can do so.

Interests

• photography
• music festivals
• festivals
• film festivals
• cooking
• team sports
• traveling
• watching sports
• track and field
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• budget travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Dancehall Music
Calipso
RnB
All caribbean writers and motivational authors
All African Americans dramas
Trilogies and Harry potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hike the Blue Mountain when i was super unfit

Teach, Learn, Share

When I travel, I hope to continue to learn from the locals and find the balance between tourism and living.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Saint Lucia is the perfect destination, whether you're after romance, rejuvenation or adventure. A genuine, natural landscape of gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, miles of unspoiled rainforest and the majestic Piton Mountains, are sure to indulge every taste. Natural waterfalls, breath-taking views, friendly locals and authentic culture impress the most travelled individuals for a holiday with lasting memories.

The perfection of this escape should be shared. Tropical weather, welcoming accommodations, and unexpected adventures await all who travel to this paradise island. Romance can be found at upmarket resorts and intimate inns. Bask together under the Caribbean sun, sail into a champagne sunset, and cuddle beneath the vast starry sky. Discover new romance and re-spark old love over a candlelight dinner on a secluded beach.

Countries I’ve Visited

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Ireland, Luxembourg, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United States, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Jamaica, Saint Lucia, United States