On Tuesday, July 19th,
U.S. Ambassador Avant traveled to Cat Island as part of her continued
efforts to strengthen- the U.S. Embassy's ties with the Family Islands.
Once on Cat Island, Ambassador Avant was greeted by Cat Island's Chief
Councilor Mr. Alfred Daniels and Inspector Jeffrey Darling who
accompanied the Ambassador on her one-day tour of the island. 
Ambassador Avant's first official visit to Cat Island included stops at a
local library where she donated books and films featuring Cat Island
native and acclaimed actor and director, Sir Sidney Poitier; a tour of
Arthur's Town by Poitier's daughter and Cat Island resident, Pamela
Poitier; a visit to the Young Marine Explorers Summer youth summer camp;
and a cultural exchange with a local Rake 'n' Scrape band and straw
weaver...