Common land. Common purpose.
Stewarding our inheritance.
Building our future.
The Harbour Island Commonage protects the collective land rights of Commoners while building a structured, transparent and economically sustainable institution for future generations.
A legacy held in commonProtected for generations
1844Crown Grant
~6,000Historic acres granted
8Strategic governance theatres
2030Long-range vision
Committee leadership & officers
Governed by
Commoners.
The Harbour Island Commonage is administered by a seven-office Committee entrusted with the orderly governance, stewardship and advancement of the Commonage on behalf of its Commoners.
Paris Knowles
Deputy leadershipDolan Curtis
Committee records and administrationKamera Cartwright
Secretarial and administrative supportGeraldo Percentie
Financial stewardshipBrittany Percentie
Financial administration supportGeraldo Percentie
Spiritual guidance and ceremonial serviceFrom 1844 to today
An old institution building modern capacity.
The Commonage is evolving from traditional land administration into a mapped, documented and financially sustainable institution without abandoning the legal and historic framework that created it.
1844
Crown Grant
Land granted to named inhabitants of the Parish of Saint John and their descendants.
Act
Commonage law
Rules governing fair use, layout, water access, protection and beneficial use of Commonage land.
2025
Institutional reform
Vetting, policing, records, occupancy procedures, mapping and regular operations strengthened.
2026
Development activation
Finance and Projects structures activated; Gateway, zoning and infrastructure advance toward execution.
2030
Vision
A self-sustaining Commonage economy supported by responsible development and modern governance.
News & updates
The Commonage in motion.
Official notices and concise updates on governance, Commoner services and institutional development.
14 September 2026Digital Commonage
Digital services enter the operational phase.
The online Commoner application, secure executive workspace and Digital Chronicle now provide a structured pathway for intake, governance records and the preservation of physical Commonage files.
Begin a Commoner application →29 June 2026Development
Gateway parking framework advances.
Commoners advanced a phased framework for the Three Island Dock Gateway, including tiered parking rates, community feedback and a formal feasibility review.
View development priorities →23 June 2026Administration
Application intake protocol strengthened.
A standardized pre-vetting checklist places administrative review before Committee vetting, helping incomplete applications to be identified earlier and complete files to move efficiently.
Understand the service pathway →What we are building
Projects that convert land stewardship into long-term community value.
01 / GATEWAY
Priority projectThree Island Dock Gateway
Paid parking, controlled access, lighting, security and the foundation for a larger commercial district.
02 / CULTURE
DevelopmentCultural Village
A planned vendor district designed to create opportunities for Bahamian food, craft and commerce.
03 / LAND
Active planningZoning & Roads
Planned access roads, residential areas and commercial zones to replace unstructured land allocation.
04 / DIGITAL
In buildDigital Commonage
Commoner files, applications, parcel intelligence, requests and executive workflows in one operating environment.
05 / WATER
Under reviewWater Infrastructure
Independent and partnership options are being explored to unlock sustainable development along Commonage corridors.
06 / CAPITAL
Strategic reviewDevelopment Structure
Exploring the institutional framework required to activate Commonage assets while protecting communal ownership.
Land & Commoner services
One office. A clearer pathway.
The Commonage is standardizing how registration, land requests, site visits, occupancy and disputes move through the institution.
01Register
Establish Commoner status and lineage through the official application process.
02Vetting
Applications are pre-checked and reviewed through the authorized vetting process.
03Site Visit
Requested land is reviewed in the field with relevant Commonage records.
04Occupancy
Approved occupation is documented through the Commonage administrative process.
05Record
Files, parcel information and supporting records are preserved in the institutional system.
Current institutional matters
Development requires informed negotiation.
North Eleuthera Airport
Commonage land acquisition, valuation, compensation and project documentation remain major institutional matters requiring legal and governmental engagement.
Active matterBPL transmission infrastructure
Infrastructure access through Commonage land is being managed through a formal wayleave process, legal review and protection of Commoner rights.
Legal / implementationLand mapping & survey
Accurate boundaries, access roads, occupancy records and parcel mapping remain foundational to long-term planning and dispute reduction.
Institutional priorityPrivate Commoner access
Your Commonage.
Your record. Your land.
Use the secure Commoner Portal to access your file, requests, application functions and parcel workspace as features are activated.