Caribbean entrepreneur receives tourism grant from Hunter's Fund
Cenus Hinds
Census Hinds is the founder of Cariway, a tourism company in St. Vincent and the Grenadines offering kayaking and diving tours to locals and tourists alike. The company was inspired by the idea of enabling locals to have unique experiences within their own country and showing island inhabitants hidden gems of their homeland.
Hinds founded Cariway after college with his own savings but has dreamed of expanding its offerings to island-hopping tours, recreational fishing and small boat tours.
“I did all tours myself for a full year, learning what my customers actually like and want, grew the kayak fleet, and then hired an employee,” Hinds said.
The money from Hunter’s Fund will help Hinds buy a larger boat, fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, and hire additional employees to expand Cariway’s scope in the Caribbean tourism industry.
“If I am able to complete this current project with Cariway, my community would benefit directly with a job opportunity for youths who may be interested in tourism and entrepreneurship on the whole.”
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