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Welcome to the 10th Edition of Caribbean homes & Lifestyle - another milestone for our real estate marketing and publishing project. In this edition we celebrate all that makes living in the Caribbean so blessed. of course, we feature an overview of current property listings, of which a more extensive selection is available on our website. In addition, we feature some of the Caribbean’s Best Developments. In Dominica, we look at Sustainable Land-use and how to make a balance between agriculture and development planning to protect the future of the island’s landscape. The Visual Arts Society is the first of its kind in Dominica; we highlight stars from the fashion industry, a successful junior sailing program and recount settlement stories from Dominican returnees in ‘The Business of Being Back Home’. In St. Kitts & Nevis we take a look at Architectural heritage and the fusion of cultures viewed through the prism of architectural styles. There is a “Blooming Lovely” article on Nevis’ popular plants and if you can say that then there is also a “Peppered Pickled Pirate Party”. To top it off, there is a fantastic new venture tourism project in Nevis called Peak haven, where you can experience past Nevisian life. In Antigua we feature two high-end residential properties; one for sale and the other for rent, that are sure to attract celebrities and business moguls to the island. We look at how to finance your dreams should you not be a millionaire, or even if you are! ‘Amongst other Artists’ is the title of a forthcoming book by author and photographer Andy E. Williams. Finally we are proud to feature the 2nd Annual Food and Drink Industry Party which opened the new Sugar ridge hotel. Featuring some great food, fashion, local and international musical talents, we share our success. Go to www.foodanddrink.com to watch the video highlights of the event. We are grateful to our loyal contributors and readers and enthusiastically look forward to new projects. Please look at the website for further listings and to keep abreast of the new real estate marketing project we have in store for 2010.

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Publishers Welcome Message

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DuraVilla Building System Feature

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St. Kitts & Nevis Section

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St. Kitts & Nevis Economic Citizenship Review Dominica Section

Saint Maarten Property Feature

Dominican Republic Property Feature

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International Purchasing Associates Sourcing for Island Resort Developments

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Property Developments Feature Not Everyones Dreams are on Hold

102-109. Food & Drink Industry Party 2009 Highlights of the Event

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DuraVilla:

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This miami (US), Trinidad and Guyana based company is bringing the highest quality durable homes to the Caribbean at affordable prices. The combination of DuraVilla’s engineered panel system and a variety of available exterior styles - including beautiful Greenheart wood - make for an attractive, durable and affordable home. DuraVilla’s innovative building system allows the construction process to be far more predictable in terms of both time and cost. This is a rare commodity in Caribbean construction. The system is based around the fabrication of high performance building panels made offsite and then assembled onsite by the construction team. These panels are built to last, designed for comfort, and engineered for strength. They are designed and tested to withstand extreme hurricane winds (up to 230 mph) that can occur in tropical regions, and are virtually immune to decay and attack by termites. Each panel has a high-density foam insulation core laminated on each side with Galvalume alloy. They don’t twist, warp, bend, or deteriorate due to weather, moisture or similar job site problems. DuraVilla homes are designed and built using “green” principles and technologies, and maintain a measurably lower carbon footprint during construction and in use than traditional methods and materials. For example the need for air-conditioning will be greatly reduced while inside temperatures remain comfortable, due to the insulating qualities of the DuraVilla system. This use of engineered panels, however, does not restrict the design options available to you. For those who wish to have a more traditional Caribbean appearance, DuraVilla’s option of hardwood covering - both inside and out is designed to enable the owner to achieve just that. DuraVilla uses such traditional Caribbean woods as Greenheart, Purpleheart, Kabukalli, Guyanese mahogany (Crabwood) and Guyanese Cherry (mora). These woods will stir the hearts of those who appreciate a natural hardwood living environment. Now DuraVilla makes the luxurious feel and lifestyle of hardwood available to all and at a price that most can afford. For those who prefer mediterranean, Spanish or Tuscan architecture, the DuraVilla system supports the smooth or textured finish of stucco. The limitations of traditional construction methods are a thing of the past. With the DuraVilla system there are few design limits. hELP IN TImES oF DISASTEr DuraVilla homes is able to ship complete home kits to most of the Caribbean Islands. many places in the world lack the building material resources and skilled labour to tackle the tremendous shortage of housing. DuraVilla homes has designed a system that will allow families throughout the Caribbean who have lost their homes due to natural disasters to rebuild at a cost that is affordable to local Governments. The international community has been willing to help with this housing shortage. Now they have a home-building partner to assist in rebuilding the lives of those who have suffered the loss of their homes. Whether building your first home, your dream home, the perfect vacation villa, or rebuilding a home lost to disaster, DuraVilla homes has the solution.

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Vacation Villa Homes – The Company offer a full range of options for the vacation home buyer including both one and two storey homes. Prices start at USD$65,000. “Designed for you” Custom Homes – DuraVilla has an experienced team of residential architects and designers ready to work with you to help design your custom home, from initial concept to completed construction drawings. Prices vary based on your design.

ABOUT DURAVILLA With strategic locations in Miami (company headquarters), Trinidad, and Guyana, DuraVilla offers its customers exceptional service and reliable delivery throughout the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The DuraVilla team has more than forty years of experience in manufacturing, home building, and global distribution. For more info and current prices please visit: www.DuraVilla.com/CHL or email info@DuraVilla.com

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Duravilla Homes offers three basic design options to its customers as follows: Starter Homes - DuraVilla offers several attractive and efficient home designs for the discerning buyer whose top priority is budget with prices ranging from USD$37,900 to USD$79,900.

For Sale

Executive Townhouse

An ideal investment opportunity in vibrant Saint Maarten. 4 bedroom townhouse close to Simpson Bay Beach for private or corporate use. Priced to sell. This property is full of possibilities. Potentially it is suitable as a family home, a vacation home, an investment with good rental income or it can be ideal for executive accommodation. Its 4 king sized bedrooms are bright and airy. There are 2 bedrooms on each level, a large lounge, plus a second lounge suitable as an office on the lower floor. Upper Level: On entering the condo from the upper floor entrance you walk into the large, open-plan living area with kitchen, lounge and dining room. Leading off from the living room, through sliding patio doors, is a full width verandah for open-air dining or relaxing. On this level, a bathroom separates the 2 bedrooms. An interior staircase leads you down to the lower level, which also has its own separate entrance from the garden. Lower Level/Garden entrance: The 2 bedrooms are separated by a second lounge area, which could also be used as an office. A bathroom and a large utility room complete the lower level. There is also a large full width verandah on this lower level from which to enjoy the sea breezes as well as a patio area to the rear of the lower level. •

Newly re-decorated and new kitchen installed in November 2009.

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5 minutes walk to Simpson Bay Beach. Supermarket nearby. Off road parking for up to 4 cars.

Asking price USD$495,000 or nearest offer. Contact the owner for further details and for viewing arrangements. Tel: +1 (869) 469 3579 or +1 (869) 763 3578 Email: janenevis@caribcable.com

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Casa de Sueno Talenquera, Dominican Republic $1.3 million USD For further details and the complete specifications of this Estate contact: info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

10 Acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Spectacular (Seasonal) Whale Watching Get away from it all and move to this fabulous Spanish hacienda located on the spectacular Atlantic coastline of the Dominican Republic.

Currently the estate comprises of three main residential buildings. A 3 bedroom/2 bathroom main house with 2 dining areas, a self-contained apartment, 2 car garage and swimming pool. The second guest villa has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and dining area. There is also a small Dominican house and workshop/generator room. The property is being sold fully furnished and ready to move into. The property is fully self-sufficient with 2 Wind generators, 2 Diesel back-up generators and a diesel storage tank. It also benefits from public electricity throughout and has 4 cisterns, a desalinator with the small cistern, a freshwater well, a dog pool, 2 thatched roof sitting areas and an orchid garden.

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This unique beachfront property has lots of development potential. It is an excellent location for eco-lodges, a spa/ wellness centre or vacation homes. The 10 acres of land that surround the property are fertile and flat, with many mature fruit trees, well-maintained gardens and two lily ponds.

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A most magical thing happened at the Nonsuch Bay resort recentlyâ&#x20AC;Ś The newly opened sailing resort on the island of Antigua added the final touches to its luxurious status with expertly chosen and elegantly coordinated furnishings that dazzle whilst embracing the feel of the Caribbean.

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The new resort is distinctive for Antigua as the accommodation is made up of luxury apartments and villas. The 40 acre resort consists of 62 fully serviced apartments built around a secluded beach, 15 waterfront villas (nearing completion) and 3 exclusive hilltop villas. The resort units have been decorated with chic soft furnishings that enhance the bedrooms and living areas. opulent bedrooms have been designed to be restful with comfortable beds, matching side tables, tasteful lamps and luxurious bedding. They are definitely a place to soothe away your day, whereas, the dining room furniture is functional; matching the demand for quality and beauty without sacrificing the resilience needed for daily usage. The designer kitchens are intended to make food preparation easy. From the high-end accessories and utensils from recognizable brand names, to the flatware and china, all chosen for style and durability. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

The wizard that made all this possible is International Purchasing Associates (IPA), based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. IPA has served the Caribbean for nearly 20 years and prides themselves in seeing major sourcing projects through with onsite management to final completion. Their reputation within the hospitality Industry has grown to make them an important part of “Island Resort Development”. In addition to their fine work at the Nonsuch Bay resort, IPA also supplied and installed the centrepiece bar and display kitchen at Jumby Bay, which was part of their 28-million dollar expansion and renovation project. At the recently opened Sugar ridge hotel, they fitted the main kitchens and the trendy Sugar Club Bar, a focal and social point for the hotel. IPA also supply and fit other distingused names accross the Caribbean. IPA are true Factory Direct Suppliers and sourcing experts for Island resort Developments; they can supply furniture, appliances, laundry facilities, dinnerware, kitchen equipment, entertainment packages and much more.

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Embracing the tropical accent of the lush surroundings, guests and homeowners may enjoy the stunning views and the resort’s serenity by relaxing outside in attractive chaises, chairs, and other sun seeking amenities designed to meet the challenging Caribbean climate.

NotDreams DEVELOPMENTS OVERVIEW

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Despite the traumas and volatility of the current financial markets not everyone’s Caribbean property owning dreams have come to a grinding halt. A number of well-funded property developments have been quietly continuing and a number of savvy investors have been buying into these developments at advantageous prices, taking full advantage of pre-launch offers and more realistic pricing. on the following pages we have outlined a number of different developments currently on the market in our home islands. What is more, they are all progressing. In researching this article we have tried to ensure a wide range of options for readers to invest in. From large-scale hotel related resort developments, that provide a full range of services including rental support, and therefore guaranteed rental income to smaller scale eco related boutique developments. We embrace them all, from the high-end villas to the modest, low maintenance Caribbean vacation homes.

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Dominica is a destination for the more intrepid traveller and investor. It is known as the Nature Island and this is reflected in its lush vegetation, abundance of wildlife and for the sound ecological stance it takes to property development. There are a number of air connections available via other nearby Caribbean islands, notably the regional hub of Antigua with direct flights to North America and Europe. The island is relatively undeveloped compared to others and as a result the developments available tend to be small in nature and are eco-friendly. Unlike other islands most of the developments are based on the selling of plots of land rather than completed buildings although some developers will also provide the purchaser with the capability to construct a home.

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ST. KITTS & NEVIS There are plenty of places around the world calling themselves paradise, but St. Kitts & Nevis makes an excellent case for being at the top of the list. This Eastern Caribbean island has been named as one of the top 20 islands on which to live worldwide and the island recently made the list of 10 great places where the best time to buy property is now. With the added investment stimulus of the Economic Citizenship Program conferring many tax advantages to the overseas investor, it is no wonder that property development has continued throughout the recent global downturn.

ANTIGUA With direct flights from London, Atlanta, New York, Toronto, miami and Frankfurt, Antigua is ideally placed as a second home destination and tourism is its key industry. This is clearly reflected in the scale and number of developments available. The good business climate in Antigua encourages foreign investment, yachting, consistent growth and a long history of stability. Another attraction to this small tropical paradise is its 365 beaches, a major draw for overseas investors. From the tropical rainforest of the southwest to the yachting capital of the southeast and the commercial hub of the North - Antigua’s relaxed island lifestyle appeals to many. For each development we include a brief synopsis of the development, the price range, unit sizes and availability and contact information for further details. To assist you with noting the key facilities of each development we have included easy to the following icon classification symbols: introduction by Dave Warne

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Palm edeN develoPmeNt calibishie, dominica tel: +1 (767) 613 5070 • info@caribbeanhotproperty.com • www.caribbeanhotproperty.com

The lots are ideally situated some 250 feet above sea level on a ridge approximately 0.3 miles south of the picturesque fishing village of Calibishie. This is one of the fastest growing areas of development in Dominica. Some of the best beaches in Dominica are less then a mile away. melville hall Airport can be reached within 15 minutes and the beautiful university town of Portsmouth is a short 30 minutes drive away. Electricity, Telephone and Broadband Internet are available for connection and are supplied underground. All purchasers are encouraged to harvest rainwater for their water supply.

Guadeloupe Channel and scenic mountain views to the South and West. The lower part of each lot borders a small creek. An abundance of fruit trees are present on the land and occasionally Sisserou and Jaco parrots can be heard and seen enjoying the cooling trade wind breezes. In addition to being able to purchase land the option is offered by the developer to build luxury villas on the plots with a three bedroom luxury villa expected to cost from US$245,000 depending upon final specification.

Units Available: 5 original lots - 3 lots remaining Price Range: From US$61,000 for 43,560 sq. ft. lot Beneﬁts: Sea views, Mountain views, Secluded location

The lots are accessed via a newly constructed road. They offer fantastic sea views towards the North and East over the info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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Situated on the North Eastern part of the island, Palm Eden is an approved sub division of only 5 individual lots in an exclusive, palm fringed tropical paradise.

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Citrus Creek Plantation is a 20 acre swathe of riverside land near the quaint village of La Plaine. Lots are available where investors may construct eco-friendly homes according to their own architectural preferences or alternatively engage the services of our design and construction company, Synergies Inc. to construct two-bedroom, two-bathroom residences in hardwood or stone. Whatever your preference, all construction blueprints will be required to complement the integrity of the project’s environmental principles.

The plantation will benefit from a combination of solar panel arrays and hydro electricity turbines, catchments for the distribution of fresh clean water, and thoughtfully designed waste management systems. If investors do not plan on residing in their completed homes all year, we offer a comprehensive rental management service. Also planned for the Citrus Creek Plantation is an intimate boutique hotel of up to seven rooms. Constructed from a combination of local stone and wood, this luxurious hideaway will reside on 4 acres of prime riverside land and will have a natural stone swimming pool. The price for this project is

estimated at US$800,000 and will include part ownership of the development’s twin-engine aircraft, enabling free flights in and out of Dominica for investors. The Taberi Estates programme offers additional opportunities for riverside land investments alongside the Citrus Creek Plantation, with access to utilities, the design and construction arm, and also property management services. Achieving a balance between sound ecological principles, comfort, affordability and a well-grounded financial investment is the hallmark of the Citrus Creek vision. CALL NOW about our special private flight Citrus Creek discovery excursions from Antigua and St. Kitts & Nevis and Escape to the natural with us.

Lot Details: Lots from 5,000 sq.ft. up to 1 Acre From US$1.50 - $3.00 per sq.ft. Build Prices: Special launch prices start at US$190,000 (hardwood house) US$330,000 (stone house) Taberi Estates Lot Price: US$1.00 per sq.ft.

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here is the perfect opportunity to own a newly built and superbly presented three bedroom villa set in its own secluded 1/3 acre garden. Built with individual swimming pools and enviable panoramic views across the Caribbean Sea towards the neighbouring island of St. Kitts.

The Sunset ridge villas can be purchased for private residence or can be placed for rental with the LiveNevis Developments rental Company to maximise your investment while still maintaining complete control of your desired times of use. Sunset ridge is also part of the island’s Economic Citizenship Programme offering qualified buyers the opportunity to become a citizen where there is no income tax, no capital gains nor inheritance taxes.

Nevis is steeped in history and in honour of this we have named the two villa types ‘The Columbus’ and ‘The Nelson’. Built in traditional Nevisian style, the villas are light and airy with wide verandahs, luxury kitchens and infinity edge pools. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and air-conditioning. There are customisable options for the interiors and three furniture packages designed to make your villa your dream home.

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Tranquil Caribbean location with spectacular views of the sea and mountains. Private garden and inﬁnity edge pools. Affordable luxury for you and a prudent investment. Economic Citizenship Opportunity.

Units Available: 14 Villa properties - 11 remaining Price Range: From US$715,000 to US$795,000 Beneﬁts: Sea views, Mountain views, Close to beaches

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Sunset ridge is situated on the gentle slopes of mount Nevis, overlooking Cades Bay. The site enjoys uninterrupted views over the surrounding lowlands out towards the ever changing hues of the Caribbean Sea. The beautiful, quiet and very desirable beaches of Nevis are just a stone’s throw away.

The Estates at Sundance Ridge sits on a ridge 500ft above

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sea level with unique, breathtaking views over both the Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

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tel: +1 869 466 1277 or 465 6705 • Usa: +1 800 607 3218 • info@sundanceridgestkitts.com www.sundanceridgestkitts.com

Peninsula Associates offer custom designed luxury villas with traditional Kittitian West Indian architecture or designs with an added contemporary flair. 15 villa sites of at least ½ acre are nestled on the hillside each with their own uninterrupted spectacular views. 10 villa sites remain at press time.

The villas at Sundance ridge match and surpass the standard communication technologies found in North America. high speed fibre optic cable for cable TV (including hD channels), high speed internet connections, and VoIP services are offered to all villa sites on the estate.

Sundance ridge offers several different villa designs for clients to choose from starting at 4,000 sq. ft. (interior + covered exterior + pool). It is important to mention that as beautiful and adapted as these designs are to Caribbean living, the developers remain flexible to modify floor plans and collaborate with a client, or the client’s architect, to create that completely unique dream villa.

The exact composition of rooms in the villa is up to you bedrooms, lounge, library, spa, a private cinema? Peninsula Associates pride themselves on delivering full service from original concept to handing over the keys.

Peninsula Associates and architect partner N. Brisbane & Associates have given the villas Kittitian styling and ensured that only the finest materials are sourced and crafted into each villa by the developer’s highly skilled Kittitian construction team. The attention to detail is second-to-none. With vaulted ceilings, wide verandahs, infinity pools, polished wooden, marble, or porcelain flooring, intricate stonework, hurricane resistant windows/shutters, and high-end appliances there are few ‘optional extras’; practically every amenity is included in the contracted turn-key price.

As an added bonus, The Estates on Sundance ridge offers you the opportunity to become a citizen of St Kitts through the “Citizenship by Economic Investment Programme” No tax on income, no capital gains taxes, and no inheritance tax plus a second passport valid for visa free travel in over 100 countries. Living on Sundance ridge is like a dream come true, but only for the lucky few....come explore the possibilities yourself!

Units Available: 15 Homesites. 10 Sites Remaining Price Range: From $USD 2MM for a lot & completed villa

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The Estates on Sundance Ridge Your own exclusive & unique villa in a range of designs. Completed villas starting from USD$2MM 15 private Â˝ acre lots with spectacular views Kittitian traditional styling with contemporary flair Custom designed infinity pools & landscaped gardens Fresh water cisterns & garden sprinkler systems The utmost in privacy with secured entrance & natural protection PENINSULA ASSOCIATES LLC St. Kitts: 869. 466. 1277 or 869. 465. 6705 US: 800. 607. 3218 E: info@sundanceridgestkitts.com

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Hurricane resistant windows & rolling shutters High speed internet connections, cable TV & VOIP services to every villa Off site, back-up generator exclusive to Sundance Ridge Estates Registered as part of the Economic Citizenship Programme of St. Kitts

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have you dreamed of owning a vacation home on a tropical island paradise? Your dream can now become a reality. At ocean’s Edge resort, you can buy a freehold vacation property overlooking the ocean from mid-US$300,000. When many resort developments are being delayed or cancelled altogether due to global economic crisis, ocean’s Edge has been experiencing phenomenal sales success with this great momentum already continuing into 2010.

Covering almost 40 acres, ocean’s Edge is located on a superb beachfront site in Frigate Bay, one of the island’s most affluent and established areas within easy access to amenities including, restaurants, casinos, shopping and within walking distance of the prestigious royal St. Kitts Golf Club. homes for vacation and longer term residential use are being built along the hillside and around the beach. The unit mix combines hillside, beachfront, poolside and bespoke villas with spectacular views overlooking the ocean. As well as offering spacious and comfortable living, all residents will have access to the resort’s leisure facilities, including a fitness centre, beachfront restaurant, pools, tennis courts and beautifully landscaped recreation spaces.

owners will benefit from a property management and rental program, while maintenance and concierge services will help ensure stress-free ownership. Buyers at ocean’s Edge are also eligible for all the advantages of tax, citizenship and visa benefits available in St. Kitts. Those looking for a second home or vacation property will find ocean’s Edge a promising opportunity.

Units Available: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Beachfront apartments; 2-bedroom Hillside apartments; 2-bedroom Poolside Cottages & Villa lots for bespoke private omes. h Price Range: from US$359,000 (pre-approved for the Citizenship by Investment Programme.) Facilities: Fitness centre, beachfront restaurant, pools, tennis courts, beautifully landscaped recreation spaces, full property management & rental program.

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OCEAN’S EDGE ST. KITTS NOW LAUNCHING PHASE 3 – 1 & 2 COMPLETE

Your Passport to the Sun Beachfront location overlooking Frigate Bay, offering apartments, poolside cottages and plots for private, bespoke villas. Excellent on site facilities include swimming pools, health and fitness centre, tennis courts, beach club with water sports facilities and beachfront restaurant. Call us for viewing, quoting Caribbean Homes ref 6548

Call: 1 (869) 763 0210 1 (268) 725 4663 UK: + 44 207 193 6969

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• Stunning sea or pool views from each property • Local mortgages available • Second passport and tax advantages • Management, concierge and rental programme planned • Furniture offer – call quoting reference 6548

Prices from US$359,000 - $2,000,000

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sUGar ridGe tottenham Park, st. mary’s, antigua tel: +1 (268) 562 7727 • info@sugarridgeantigua.com • www.sugarridgeantigua.com Sugar ridge is a unique mixed residential, commercial and hotel development on 43 acres of sloping parkland on the fashionable southwest coast of Antigua.

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From its elevated position, Sugar ridge dominates the Jolly harbour area, and has stunning 360º vistas over the Caribbean Sea, palm lined beaches and the headlands to Five Islands Bay. on the horizon lay montserrat, redonda, Nevis and St. Kitts like jewels flung upon the sea.

The development has been master planned by leading Caribbean architects oBm to allow residents privacy, peace of mind and a range of on-site facilities. These include the newly opened 60 room, Sugar ridge hotel, Sugar Club - reastaurant & bar, Aveda Concept Spa and the state-of-the-art Cybex Gym. Also the crowning glory Carmichael’s restaurant which sits atop the ridge, overlooking the entire resort and out to sea. Sugar ridge offers 54 fully-serviced home sites from 0.33 to 0.84 acres, all with stunning sea views. Buy a plot and select one of our own luxurious Sugar ridge homes. These Sugar

ridge homes are of “classic Caribbean” design, with extensive terracing, gardens and infinity pools. Interiors are equipped to a high specification and feature spacious open-plan rooms with high ceilings to take full advantage of the cooling tropical breeze. The Sugar ridge homes are ideal for year-round outdoor living. Alternatively, you can design and build your own Caribbean dream home. If you are away for lengthy periods, Sugar ridge provides management services to maintain or lease your property as a holiday rental.

Units Available: 54 Fully-serviced homesites Price Range: Sugar Ridge Homes from US$1,265,000 Homesites only from US$375,000 Facilities: Boutique Hotel, Carmichael’s Restaurant, Sugar Club includes a restaurant, lounge, gym, spa, swimming ool p

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Homes from US$1,265,000

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Buckley’s heights Country Club is a new residential development of luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments alongside 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses that bring Caribbean style and UK expectations to one of Antigua’s most prestigious locations.

Buckley’s heights not only offers panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, but is perfectly situated for easy access to the island’s main attractions and facilities (10 minutes by car from the nearest of numerous idyllic beaches, from the capital St. John’s and from Nelson’s Dockyard at English harbour). The Buckley’s heights development is a gated community to ensure your exclusivity and security. The gardens are also expertly landscaped and maintained with water being automatically and ecologically applied all year round. All properties are finished to the highest standard, fully equipped to move in and will have full access to the shared facilities of the children’s play area, communal swimming pool and poolside facilities (shop, gymnasium and changing rooms).

There are a number of purchase options available with selected properties being made available under a timeshare scheme. Foresight International Ventures (FIV), the developer, are happy to provide ongoing property management facilities, including bookings management of timeshare properties and maintenance of your property. FIV is also able to offer mortgage brokering service to prospective buyers at competitive rates and are happy to dedicate their management and planning expertise to assist you with your relocation regardless of whether you are a returning national, new to the island, or even a current Antiguan resident.

Units Available: 20 Apartment Units 8 House Plots Price Range: Apartments start from US$125,000 Houses start from US$300,000 Facilities: Communal children’s area, swimming pool, gym and landscaped gardens

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“Caribbean style to meet UK expectations” Opting for a Foresight International Ventures luxury home at Buckley’s Heights may well provide you with the ready-made Caribbean home of your dreams at an affordable price, but without any of the hassle. Luxury devlopment of 1 to 3 bedroom Apartments and 2 to 4 bedroom Houses. All properties benefit from the following incentives: Verandahs overlooking landscaped gardens with panoramic views. European standard - high quality fitted kitchens and bathrooms. Access to communal swimming pool and pool side facilities. Access to communal children's playground. Early commitment incentives. Relocation assistance.

Contact Details: www.foresight-intl.com | email info@foresight-intl.com UK Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7096 0490 | Fax: +44 (0) 870 912 2155 Antigua Telephone: +1 (268) 562 4217 | Fax: +1 (268) 462 9114

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Located inland and close to the capital of St. John’s this development of Townhouses is now entering its second phase. The initial development of 10 houses has been completed and sold and the developer is now initiating the final construction phase of 14 units keeping with the same concept and elegant style as Phase 1. When Phase 2 is complete, St. Clair Court will be a single-lane townhouse community of 24 units conveniently located within 10-15 minutes from the airport, nearest beaches and shopping centre. homeowners are currently discussing the formation of a homeowners association. These units consist of 3 bedroom townhouses with 2.5 bathrooms and are available in 2 levels of specification. The houses come with all utilities included and completed bathrooms, just waiting for your choice of White Goods to be installed. The houses are an excellent product at an affordable market price. They are aimed at the middle-income earners, young

professionals and investors and as such are attractively priced. The purchase price includes a 3,000 sq.ft. parcel of land and the land title will be transferred to the buyer on purchase. The basic price of a townhouse is set at EC$398,500 for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths Standard unit and EC$435,000 for a Deluxe 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths unit.

St. Clair Court would like to welcome you as a new resident. Contact us today to ﬁnd out more. Units Available: 14 townhouse units (Phase 2) Price Range: Standard townhouse unit EC$398,500 Deluxe townhouse unit EC$435,000 Facilities: Turnkey properties, all plumbing, electricity, tiling, and electrics are completed to a high standard.

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MAKE A LIFETIME INVESTMENT St. Clair Court is a single lane development of 24 elegantly designed 3 bedroom townhouses. Purchasers may choose between the Deluxe or Standard home models, both designed to set new standards for good living. The devlopment has been carefully planned to include all infrastructure and utility requirements needed for a safe and carefree home. STANDARD OPTION - 1,382 sq.ft. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Living/Dining rooms, Kitchen, 2 Patios, Utility room, Pump & Water heater room DELUXE OPTION - 1,445 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Living/Dining rooms, Kitchen, 2 Patios, Utility room, Pump & Water heater room

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Island Moldings

Wooden Windows & Doors

“We at Island Moldings carpentry firm, appreciate the true value of craftsmanship.” We are the number one supplier of wooden doors and mouldings within the federation of St. Kitts & Nevis. In Nevis alone, we supply 80% of the doors and in St. Kitts over 90% of all the wooden mouldings. Island Moldings manufactures an extensive range of skirting, window frames and decorative mouldings fabricated onsite for use in residential or commercial buildings. We also manufacture and supply a range of off-the-shelf mouldings that may be purchased from TDC and Horsfords retailers. Island Moldings creates exquisite hardwood moveable louvre windows and doors, they can also be fitted with custom mosquito net frames. These high-end louvres are a signature product specially manufactured, custommade and assembled to suit each customer’s needs.

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Does Tax Free Living Appeal? No Income Tax No Inheritance Tax No Capital Gains Taxes A Second Passport. ‘The Citizenship by Investment’ Programme of St. Kitts and Nevis

As the tax noose tightens in the world’s industrialised countries and the credit crunch seems to whittle away at your retirement savings, how best to protect your assets from political and economic strife? You may now be facing a choice of investing in something valuable or lose them in future runaway inflation. Gazing out on the grey winter skies, you have fond memories of carefree strolls along the water’s edge of a sun-kissed Caribbean beach. Those fleeting vacations could give way to a more permanent and beneficial change in your lifestyle. The Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, run by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, provides you with fiscal benefits where you can invest your money in a beautiful home and qualify for full citizenship and a passport which offers visa free access to over 120 countries. If you’re not quite ready for the ‘big move’ but believe an investment in Caribbean property would be astute, there has never been a better time to purchase a second info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

Property is a good investment in the Federation which has a vibrant rental market. There are many business persons looking for long-term lets and the student rental market is increasing its demand for quality accommodation. The luxury development, ‘Ocean’s Edge’ in Frigate Bay St. Kitts, has completed phases 1 and 2 and they are now launching sales of phase 3. The properties available include one and two bedroom apartments, garden cottages and hillside villas. Silver Reef Resort, also in Frigate Bay, has proven to be very popular amongst investors as the resort moves into its second phase of construction of its one and two bedroom condo apartments. Individual villas and houses are also part of the programme in several areas on both islands. Created in 1984, the programme is extremely well regulated and administered with international due diligence checks and thorough application processes. It offers investors zero taxation on foreign earnings, no capital gains, nor wealth, gift

or inheritance taxes. Other benefits include duty-free entry of certain household items and reduced rates on other goods. The Buyer must purchase a property in an approved project or economic zone – such as Frigate Bay in St. Kitts, Jones Estate homes and other approved developments in Nevis; for a minimum investment amount of $350,000. There is an excellent mix of properties available and properties can be placed in the rental market where costs are defrayed by the income generated. In addition to the investment, there is a fee of $35,000 for a single applicant plus a further $15,000 for a spouse. Upon approval the applicant is deemed not only a resident but a citizen, with all citizenship rights. There are no minimum residency requirements. You can spend a month or 12 months a year on the island as you wish, but as a legal citizen you are lawfully domiciled in St. Kitts or Nevis for tax purposes and you are eligible to obtain a St. Kitts and Nevis passport. See over page for a selection of some of the projects and homes in St. Kitts and Nevis which are pre-approved for inclusion in the Economic Citizenship Programme. If you have further questions about this programme we at Caribbean Homes & Lifestyle will be happy to provide you with further information.

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home. Elsewhere in the region many projects have stalled, but in St. Kitts and Nevis developers are still building and marketing. The recent strength of the Euro and the British pound against the Dollar has seen a bit of an upswing in property enquiries.

Economic Citizenship Opportunities in Real Estate SAINT KITTS New Developments:

Prices in US Dollars

Sundance Ridge Villas - South East Peninsula - Custom Luxury Villas

$2.9M to $4M

Ocean’s Edge Resort – Frigate Bay - Cottages, Condos and Villas

$360k - $1.5M

Silver Reef Resort – Frigate Bay – 1 & 2 bedroom Condo units

$ 395k –$585K

Christophe Harbour - South East Peninsula – Land lots and Bungalows

$895k -$1.5M

Single Homes, Villas, Condos: CariVista Villa – Half Moon Bay - 3 bedroom with pool

$1.2M

Twin Shores Villa – Half Moon Bay - 3 bedroom with jacuzzi

$1.1M

Serene Sunset Villa - Horizons villas - 2 bedroom, Great views

$459K

St Christopher’s Club – Condos - 2 & 3 bedrooms, Steps to the beach

$475K

Leeward Cove - Frigate Bay - Condo on the beach 2 bedroom + mezzanine

$549K

NEVIS New Developments: Seaside at Cliffdwellers - Seaside Villas 2 & 3 bedroom homes from

$795K

Sunset Ridge villas - Indivdual 3 bedroom homes, 0.33 acre, with pool

$715 - $795K

Nelson’s Spring Beach Villas & Spa – Townhouses 3 & 4 bedrooms

$1.35M

Fern Hill Estates – Custom built homes 3 & 4 bedroom

$590K +

‘Villas at The Hermitage’ - Custom built villas 2 & 3 bedrooms - from

$1.00M

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Single Homes, Villas, Condos:

Mahogany Hill Est. - Four Seasons Resort - Luxury homes 3 & 4 bedrooms

$3.00M +

Red Hawk Ridge - Individual land lots from $15 sqft. from

$350K

Twin Palms – Jones Estate – Villa with pool, 3 bedroom

$820K

Crow’s Nest at Cliffdwellers – Cottage 1 bedroom – Fabulous views

$425K

Hamilton Estate - Condo – 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms,

$355K

Mount Nevis Hotel - Condos’ – 2 bedrooms, pool, fitness centre

$375K

The above is a small selection of what is available within the Economic Citizenship by Investment Programme. Should you require more information about this programme and if any of the properties listed above interest you, contact us for further details: info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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ST. KITTS & NEVIS ISLAND HOMES By PW Enterprises

“The Friendliest Real Estate Professionals In the Caribbean”

twin shores villa, half moon bay, st. kitts For sale $1,150,000 Usd

citizenship opportunity Built to the highest specification, this dual level, 4 bedroom villa offers 4,000 sq. ft. living space. The villa has an automatic switch generator, hot tub and integrated hurricane shutters. Beautiful, tropical, landscaped gardens surround the property guaranteeing a high degree of privacy. An impeccable villa, within a 10 minute amble of Half Moon Bay beach, and 5 minute drive to some of the best restaurants and facilities on St. Kitts.

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A New Decade — New Beginnings Thinking of changing your lifestyle and escaping from the grey economic news at home? In the Caribbean the forecast is for sunny skies and economically sound investments in property, for now and the future. Now is a great time to buy as the government of St. Kitts & Nevis offers special advantages to those who invest in the islands. The Economic Citizenship programme offers considerable advantages and benefits to those who purchase property in the numerous pre-qualified projects starting at just $350,000 dollars. NO INCOME TAX, NO INHERITANCE TAX, NO CAPITAL GAINS TAX! What’s more there are plenty of properties to choose from: Luxury Villas, Smart Condo’s, Beach houses, Mountainside hideaways, old Plantation homes and Land, lots of land to build your own dream home. Here you’ll find a warm welcome from our climate and our people. Come and explore the possibilities in both our sister isles.

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the estates at sundance ridge south east Peninsula, st. kitts For sale $2.9 to $4.0 million Usd Sundance Ridge is made up of 15 exclusive luxury villa estates that offer the ultimate in luxury with a sophisticated lifestyle on the top of the world. Each villa has panoramic views of both the Caribbean & Atlantic seas over the South East Peninsula of St. Kitts towards Nevis. Custom designs of 5,300 to 7,700 sq. ft. of living space. There are 3 villa designs available or your villa can be built to your own design/lifestyle criteria.

• Citizenship Opportunity • Exclusive island living

For those of you looking for a relaxing vacation with a difference, forget the hotels and rent one of our vacation villas for complete privacy and space to move at your own pace. We have a selection of beautiful ‘homes away from home’ in our luxury vacation properties collection So, let the "Friendliest Real Estate Professionals in the Caribbean" at St. Kitts & Nevis Island Homes help you every step of the way – with offices on both islands and experienced agents at hand, change the gloomy forecasts for a lifestyle of bright sunny days.

Contact Paulette Warner or Jo Delay The Sands Complex, Unit C23, P.O. Box 1162, Basseterre, St. Kitts T: +1 869 466 1009 • C: +1 869 662 4024 • F: +1 869 465 0091 pwarner@sisterisles.kn

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Wander back in time and experience the simplicity of past Nevisian life, unexploited by the ravages of the modern world. Here you are invited to seek out the past and have an adventure of a lifetime.

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A Village Experience

A leisurely 25 minute drive from the capital of Charlestown leads you up a winding village road to a gentle slope that descends from the cloud-clapped Nevis Peak. You will enter the historical village of Rawlins where the Butt-Butt road (named after the grandmother of the founder of Herbert Heights) will lead you to your destination. Peak Haven is rich with unparalleled history - a place for nature-lovers, adventurers, historians and the curious. A series of replica indentured slave homes have been constructed to tell the story of village life. The modest wooden houses are based on designs from over 100 years ago and each tells its own tale.

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Set in 4.9 acres of unspoiled natural surroundings the area affectionately called Herbert Heights was used for hundredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of years by Nevisian families for agriculture. The area has been lovingly developed by Cheryl and Robelto Liburd and the Herbert family, who renovated the park in 4 months from Herbert Heights into the site now known as Peak Haven. It offers visitors a leisure venture experience, where they are transported back in time to learn about historic village life in Nevis.

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There are structures that represent all the vital aspects of village life. In the Heritage House you will be educated about Nevisian history from the 17th century to the present day. Building the Mountain Lumber Shed is a skill that was past from one generation to another. Mr. Edward Herbert who learnt the skill from his Uncle Bishop built The Shed at Peak Haven. The Slab is a manmade pond that was extensively used by the villagers to wash their clothes and water their stock. The

Stone Oven was often a prominent structure throughout the villages. The Monkey House is where several “green monkeys” live in natural and spacious surroundings. There is also The Ginger Lily Massage Spot where you can relax and enjoy a massage in a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

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Your palate has not experienced anything until you have savoured the cuisine from The Coal Pot Restaurant. The food is fresh and Chef Llewellyn Clarke’s menu consists of ingredients that would have been traditionally used by our forefathers. The Butt-Butt Village Shop sells a variety of handcrafted items such as handmade soaps, Peak Haven blends of bush teas, patch work bags, basketry items, organic and locally made insect repellents and scented oils, locally made ceramics, volcanic rock carvings, local books, local vanilla extracts and hot sauces and preserves. The Village includes a large picnic area, Eddies Tree House and a fun tri-level children’s playground. A new 36-lot campground has just been completed. The campground site has multiple levels with grills, picnic tables, showers and restroom facilities. You can bring and pitch your own tent; or tents are available for rent. For those who appreciate a little more excitement with nature, the Zip Lines Adventure can accommodate thrill seekers. There are also many tours available onsite and in the surrounding areas. You can hike up Nevis Peak, follow the Trail of Runaway Slaves to Maroon, take the Historical Walk and enjoy the Bush Tea Tour or learn about age-old natural remedies. Alternatively, if you just need time to unwind, retreat to the village for quality rest and recuperation. No modern day distractions, just a time to experience simple peace of mind. 100 feet above Peak Haven you can also visit a long abandoned sugar plantation, first established in the 17th century. These are the highest discovered ruins on the island. Nevis writers in the early 18th century recorded that the land was cleared almost to the top of the mountain to plant sugar. However, cultivating the mountain on these higher steeper slopes was tricky and much of the soil may have been washed away at an early date – due to farming techniques utilised.

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Peak Haven is an unforgettable eco-friendly site; it also has the ability to host a wide range of events from intimate weddings, to company parties and family reunions. Event packages can be tailored to suit any occasion.

The old African proverb that says; “It takes a village to raise a child“ rang true in our Caribbean villages. Families were the cornerstone of the village and great attention was placed on the elders as they were the backbone and the ones who would be pass on skills to the next generations. Peak Haven is truly a remarkable heritage site, which seeks to re-educate us on times gone by and to embed in our minds the clever skills that were employed to sustain village life. Time stands still at Peak Haven, take time out to enjoy it. Peak Haven, Upper Rawlins Estates, Nevis Telephone: +1 (869) 665-6926 Fax: +1(869) 469-4437 Email: peakhavenltd@sisterisles.kn

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Residential and Commercial Security Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance Services

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Burglar & Fire Alarm Systems Fire Alarm Systems Access Control Telephone, Audio and Video Door Entry Systems Closed Circuit Television and 24 Hour Monitoring Systems Home Automation Systems Whole House Entertainment Systems Merchandised Antitheft Systems Telephone Systems Computer Network Systems

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casa amorillo villa, nevis For sale $650,000 Usd or Nearest offers invited Beautiful, pristine 3 bedroom villa, sitting on a landscaped plot with views over to the neighbouring island of Nevis. Tastefully decorated throughout, the villa has been used purely as a 2nd home and is in immaculate condition. Fabulous swimming pool and a unique open air, but screened, conservatory room to relax in while enjoying the view. Just 5 minutes from the beach and close to several restaurants.

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“Indulge yourself in a little pampering when you visit Nevis” Massages & Treatments LA STONE THERAPY • SPORTS MASSAGE SWEDISH MASSAGE • INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE. REFLEXOLOGY • MULTI-VITAMIN FACIALS Dermalogica Body Treatments including Mud Therapy, Deep Thermal Therapy, Salt Scrub & Thermal Wrap Contact: Sharon Gillam to make a reservation Direct Tel: 1 869 662 5132 | Office: 1 869 469 9735 Email: lovenevis@yahoo.com | www.massagenevis.com

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• Prince William St, Charlestown, Nevis • Adlam Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts Tel. 1 869 469 1166 • Fax. 1 869 469 1933

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Situated just a short stroll away from the famous Montpelier Plantation Inn, on the Southern slopes of the tranquil island of Nevis. This property consists of a colonial style home, a charming traditional Nevisian stone cottage and gazebo housing a full size pool table. Both properties have separate driveways to ensure privacy. The rooms are large with high ceilings allowing the trade wind breezes to circulate throughout. Mature landscaping imbues the grounds of more than 1.5 acres and there are an array of charming patios and terraces on which to relax or dine overlooking the Caribbean Sea and tropical gardens.

Please contact the owners : Paul & Shona Warnock Tel: +1 869 469 2643 email: figcot@sisterisles.kn www.figtreehouse.com

The Main House - 2,650 sq. ft. Primarily a family home, the L shaped house has an entry foyer leading into the Great room, large dining room, outside garden room overlooking the 40 ft pool and on into the modern kitchen newly fitted with custom cabinetry and granite work tops. To the other side of the Great room is the bedroom wing with a master and a guest bedroom, both with ensuite bathrooms.

The Cottage - 1,000 sq. ft. Figtree cottage is a charming, light and airy traditional stone built home. Set in the tropical landscaped gardens, with private sundeck. It is fully equipped with large lounge and two bedrooms in traditional Caribbean styles. Figtree House and Cottage has been very successful on the short-term holiday rental market. The Owners may also consider a house swap for a UK property.

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Sail Shades and Awnings

residential Land plot, Jones estate, nevis For sale

$295,000 Usd - approx. $7.25Usd per sq. ft. This lot is in a highly desirable upmarket neighbourhood, with properties ranging in price from $500k to $1.5M USD. The west coast of Nevis affords views over the sea to St Kitts with spectacular sunset vistas. The rectangular lot measures 40,598 sq. ft. currently covered with grass and trees. Utility supplies are readily available at the access road to the property. It is close to beaches, restaurants and activities.

• 0.932 Acres

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Nelsons springs, beach villas & spa Nevis For sale $1,350,000 Usd citizenship opportunity Luxury Living on the Beach. Located on the picturesque west coast of Nevis the Condos of the Nelson Spring Beach Villas & Spa are among the top homes available on the island. Three and four bedroom condos in a townhouse format are offered at a pre-construction price of $1.35 million dollars. This 10 building, 30 unit complex has all luxury amenities, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and 24-hour security staff.

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The view from Villa Vista is stunning, a wide panoramic of the Atlantic & Caribbean. Built in 2005, the villa operates as a successful small business offering long and short-term rentals in this popular location. The 3 bed executive apartment on the top floor can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a 2 bedroom duplex apartment, two 1 bedroom apartments & a Studio. This is an excellent small, turnkey business & an elegant home.

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$1,300,000 Usd - offers invited A brand new villa on over ½ acre of land with 360º degree panoramic views of the shoreline and the mountains. The villa has 3 bedrooms, a beautifully designed kitchen and bar area and a lounge fitted with large sliding doors which open out on to the pool deck offering unrestricted views across to Montserrat and Antigua. There is an additional area on the lower level with ample space for an apartment or office.

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avalon villa, oualie bay, Nevis For sale

$750,000 Usd - offers invited This villa is located above Oualie Bay, one of Nevis’ most desirable locations. With magnificent views across the sea, north to the SE Peninsula of nearby St.Kitts and west to breathtaking Caribbean sunsets. The interior is large and open in this 2 bedroom home with a newly fitted Scavolini kitchen, vaulted ceiling lounge and wide verandah. Just 2 mins. walk to the beach, restaurants and all amenities of Oualie beach.

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Architectural H E R I T A G E The

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Welcome to the Caribbean, the land of brightly painted homes, plantation inns, historic forts and picturesque harbours that have seen centuries of the ships of traders and pirates, fishermen and pioneers arriving on their shores. The Caribbean is an intricate tapestry of old and new. The colonial past interspersed with the new modern Caribbean, a melting pot of cultures as diverse as African, European, Latin and North American. This fusion of cultures can be viewed through the prism of the architectural styles of the different islands. Here we take a peep at the sister isles of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The architecture in the Caribbean is a synthesis of the different influences. The first characteristics of an identifiable Caribbean style appeared in the 18th century and developed on through the 19th century. Galleries and verandahs suitable to the climate were added to the hitherto more typical European styled buildings. Basseterre and Charlestown, the island capitals, are among the most captivating and picturesque of the Caribbean’s colonial harbour towns. In Basseterre, from the waterfront into the central area around Independence Square and the ‘Circus’, the architecture reflects the political history of the island with both French and English influences. On both islands there are fine examples of all types of architecture; Industrial – sugar industry mills and factories, shops and public buildings. Military - the forts of Brimstone Hill, St. Kitts and Fort Charles in Nevis. Religious –the churches of the Anglican, Methodist and Huguenot faiths. Residential – from chattel houses to town homes and grand plantation mansions, the colonial architecture shows a remarkable level of preservation after hundreds of years of info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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wars, hurricanes and the multiple rise and falls of the islands’ economies.

In architecture, the French brought dormer windows to the houses, which allowed air to circulate under the roof. They added ‘gingerbread’ fretwork, as a decorative feature and for the functional use of filtering the bright sunlight. The particularly English taste for ‘porches’ is widely prevalent in both the small vernacular dwellings and in the grander Plantation houses that still dot the landscapes of both islands. The sugar cane industry may have ended after 350 years but the vestiges of its huge importance to the development in St. Kitts and Nevis are all around. Visit Wingfield Estate in Old Road village as an example of one of the betterpreserved sugar plantations. It was the only water-powered sugar mill in St. Kitts, with a sophisticated aqueduct to supply the water and elaborate arrangements to boil and refine the sugar. Reputed to be the oldest and longest operating industrial site in the English speaking Caribbean, Wingfield Estate was once owned by Sam Jefferson, the great, great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd president of the U.S.A. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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St. Kitts: As you drive through the villages of St. Kitts you will see Caribbean houses with their brightly painted exteriors, some still with the wooden shingles that protect the integrity of the structure from the wind and rain. You will pass by many churches in the parishes including the first Anglican Church in the Caribbean that is St. Thomas Anglican Church in Middle Island Village. It was first established in 1625 and where the first governor of St. Kitts, Sir Thomas Warner, is buried.

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The town of Charlestown in Nevis is an authentic representation of a West Indian colonial town, which is so well preserved that, as you step off the ferry and into the streets, it is as if you have been transported back to a different era. Local people go about their business in the meandering streets and stone walled alleys. The traditional two storey buildings house businesses that have been there for decades such as Evelyn’s pharmacy, Pemberton’s Gift shop, and the well-preserved old Treasury building, now the Tourist Office.

The volcanic stone foundations of the buildings with an upper structure made of wood have imaginatively carved wooden balustrades. Architecturally the style is locally known as ‘skirt and blouse’ - the overhanging verandahs being akin to the blouse billowing over the waistband and the ‘frilly’ fretwork being the lace. Nevis is home to several plantation houses, now running as small elegant hotels. These include, The Hermitage, Old Manor, Golden Rock Estate, Montpellier Plantation Inn and Nisbet’s Plantation Beach Club, all are worth a visit. Each one is wonderfully preserved, and unique in style and architecture. “Architecturally speaking, Great Houses were impressive,” says John Guilbert of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society. “Typically, they were made of a strong teak-like wood with no nails, only wooden pegs, and were two or three storeys high. The windows would have wooden louvered shutters to block out the sun, but more importantly to protect against hurricanes”. The Hermitage is considered to be the oldest wooden house in the Caribbean. It was originally built by the Pemberton family of Wales at the end of the 17th century and their descendants continued to live there until 1917. Today it is an elegant plantation inn run by the Lupinacci family. The wood shingled original building still stands and the central info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

space, used as a lounge and library still has its original frame made of the hard wood known as lignum vitae.

An important element of the architecture on Nevis is the hand cut volcanic stone. It was used to build the sugar mills, the town buildings and the plantation homes. It is still used in the dry stone walls and was the construction material of the old stone ovens in the island’s villages where the oven was shared by the community. You can still see the original stone ovens in Hanley’s village and if you’re lucky you can attend a traditional bread making demonstration at Peak Haven, a new park area at Herbert Heights where the owners have re-created elements of Nevisian village life and replicas of the indentured slave homes from the past. Throughout the centuries St. Kitts and Nevis has strived to preserve their architectural heritage. The local historical societies The Saint Christopher Heritage Society and the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society are very proactive in working with the local governments ensuring that the integrity of the architectural heritage of both islands remains a priority, preserving the past for generations to come. Take a stroll or a drive and discover the proud heritage and architectural beauty of the sister islands, it’s time well spent. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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Montpellier Plantation Inn is best known for being the place where the young British naval hero Horatio Nelson married the local lass Frances Nisbet in 1787. The grey stone Georgian structure now houses an elegant lounge and dining room for discerning guests. The plantation is historically significant in various ways: It had one of the first windpowered sugar mills on the island and served as the home of the first president of Nevis. Today you can dine in that same sugar mill.

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‘sJ’ residence, Frigate bay, st kitts For sale - $875,000 Usd • Scenic Views • Sold fully-furnished

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This pristine 3 bedroom home overlooks the Royal St Kitts Golf course. It has a large open-plan lounge with custom designed kitchen & adjacent dining area. The bedrooms are spacious with an ensuite master bathroom and a shared bathroom between the two guest bedrooms. The property is just 5 minutes from the beaches, the golf course and downtown Basseterre. An elegant home with beautifully landscaped gardens in popular Frigate Bay. It’s a “Must see!” info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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When one arrives on the island of Nevis, the lush green vegetation is immediately noticeable. This sombrero shaped island has a peak of 3,232 ft.; therefore above the magical height of 3,000ft., which creates the conditions for rainfall. The clouds that swirl constantly around Nevis’ peak break regularly for life-giving rain to tumble down uponthe thirsty plants and flowers that bloom all over the island.

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Visitors to the island remark on the beautiful flowers tumbling over the garden fences in even the most modest of homes. For someone who before living in the Caribbean believed she had a pair of ‘black thumbs’, it is with great delight and wonderment that I watch my Caribbean garden grow and blossom with minimum care and knowledge. Weeding, watering and the occasional bit of pruning, seem sufficient for my garden to grow an abundance of flowers and fruits. Before the time of Columbus, circa 1492, the Carib Indians of the region grew and harvested native plants such as cassava, corn, pineapples, avocadoes, mangoes, red peppers, cocoa and guava. When Columbus and subsequent European adventurers returned to the Caribbean islands, each culture brought their favourite plants; introducing many which are commonly found here today: breadfruit plants - courtesy of Captain Bligh, coconut palms -from India, hibiscus flowers, frangipani, and bananas - originally introduced into Santo Domingo via the Canary Islands by a Portuguese Franciscan monk. The Africans brought okra, and callaloo, and the Chinese servants introduced rice to the islands. The Garden of Eden may be reputed to have been located in the middle East but the Caribbean region is liberally sprinkled with thousands of little Edens. Gardens in Nevis are a colourful mixture of ornamental and agricultural plants. Tropical plants are inspiring. Their speed of growth, unlimited beauty and rich variety of colour and form put them in a class of their own. Whether the garden is ornamental or agricultural some planning and design are required to ensure that it doesn’t quickly become an entangled jumble.

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There is the decision of which plants and shrubs to include in your garden. A little knowledge of the soil, light and shade preferences of each species will add to the longevity of the overall design. Then there are the considerations of colours, textures and even fragrances with which to create a colourful garden all year round. The Plantation homes of the past often followed the trends of the traditional styles of manicured lawns and strict rows of shrubs and plants that were popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, Caribbean gardens rarely follow formal patterns and often look as if they are ‘just under control’. maintaining a garden in the Caribbean, especially during the rainy season, is time consuming; but well worth the while. Certain plants and flowers attract butterflies, others those busy little hummingbirds. Some may attract the kind of pests you could probably do without (like giant caterpillars that love to snack all day on my yellow bell flowers and prolific white bugs that attach themselves onto my potted palms). Then there are the larger garden ‘pests’, rather unique to St Kitts and Nevis - the local populations of green vervet monkeys! Intelligent as they are, fences do not deter these furry creatures from brunching on my soursop, mangoes and bananas; but I have found the best deterrent - my three dogs - who find it great sport to chase them from the trees. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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Popular Plants and Trees of Nevis The Flamboyant Tree – the national tree of Nevis, originally from madagascar, when in bloom presents masses of bright red-orange flowers contrasting against the fine feathery fern-like leaves. Bougainvillea – this beautiful but thorny shrub graces the gardens of many buildings. By nature, Bougainvillea is a climber but can be clipped to form a hedge or trained into a tree with sizeable trunks. To flower best, it needs full sun and prefers dry or at least well drained soil. Hibiscus – this flowering shrub is a hallmark of tropical beauty. It symbolises the tropics in over 200 species in total. In Nevis you will find the pale, pink peach variety with its soft ovoid petals, the red-fringed, yellow, white, single and double flower species. Crinium Lilies – are often seen growing along roadsides as well as cultivated in gardens. Their long bladelike leaves and fragrant star-shaped flowers appear in large clusters on stalks that rise above the foliage. Croton (Codiaeum) – this shrub of many colours is common throughout the Caribbean. It is a favourite with gardeners due to its six different leaf types and rich colour combinations. The plant prefers well drained soil and good sun. ‘Ti’ Plant (Cordyline) – the single or multiple stems supports multiple clusters of glossy, dark pink striped leaves. Banana – did you know that officially Bananas are a giant herb? Flowering and fruiting occur throughout the year, but each stem will only bear one batch of fruit. After fruiting the plant dies. The Bismarck Palm – is prized as an ‘architectural’ plant in a garden. Its fan shaped, spiky leaves can be a green or a beautiful silver grey colour. They grow very slowly, but can eventually reach a height of 10 to 15 metres

The task of creating a garden from scratch can be daunting and this is where we turn to local experts. Landscape design is the art of arranging or modifying the features of a terrain, for aesthetic or practical purposes. on Nevis there are a number of nurseries, each offering a wide variety of all types of plants, shrubs and trees and knowledgeable assistance to hand. ‘Fine Things and more’ on Cades Bay offers landscaping services and have a fine selection of every type of plant you can imagine. For large projects in villas, hotels or resorts, ‘Craig Collins International’ (CCI), Landscape Architects, have their headquarters based in Nevis. Their expert team will take care of everything from master planning, landscaping pools and water features; organising the planting, lighting and irrigation systems. Another expert team can be found in ‘Dreamscapes Caribbean Ltd.’ who offer the same type of planning services as CCI. The Botanical Gardens of Nevis are a marvellous place to see many palm varieties bromeliads and orchids. It is also a great place to pass a couple of hours peacefully meandering through the grounds taking in the colours and fragrances. Wherever you go, from shore or to mountain top, you will find that Nevis is indeed ‘Blooming Lovely’. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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that, “perfect travel...demands two qualities in a country, that it shall be full of beauty and that it shall be full of ghosts. A land with too little past may thrill the eye, but not the memory.” Nevis with its majestic beauty and turbulent past certainly fills those qualifications, and it was showing them all at its recent pirate festivals this autumn.

Nevis’ Pirate Festival took place over two separate weeks. The inaugural gathering at the end of october was so much fun, that at time of writing, even more buccaneers are gathering for a second invasion at the end of November. The weeks’ events were filled with much merriment, pirate trickery, adventure and discovery. The week began with an invasion of Pirates, young and old, swashing their buckles and swilling a fair old amount of the pirate’s favourite tipple - gallons of rum, at the Pinneys beach rendezvous. ‘Killer Bee’ rum punches welcomed the hoards at Sunshine’s beach bar where ‘Pirate-in-Chief, “Jim Lad” laid out the events for the fun filled weeks; diving on shipwrecks, hikes to explore mountain ruins

and a pirate invasion day regatta. For the gentler folk on board the pirate vessels - after swabbing the decks of course - you can float on the surface or snorkel just beneath it offering a smile to the barracuda while admiring the coral and other brightly coloured fish. much feasting was enjoyed over the week. From the Admirals party at montpelier to the hermitage Inn where a heaving buffet table fit for a Pirate King was filled with suckling pig and a cornucopia of every fruit and vegetable one could think of in the Caribbean. Two notorious pirates who frequented Nevis were, Captains Bartholomew Sharpe and William Kidd. Sharpe was famous for sailing from the Caribbean to Panama, spending 3 years with fellow pirate captain, Basil ringrose, plundering the Spanish ships and pacific coastal towns of South America. In 1682 on their return to the Caribbean they were advised of British Navy frigates in Barbados ready to arrest them and so sailed onwards to Nevis where they bribed the Governor who allowed them to land. The Treasure in their holds was not the usual gold and

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Bottom Left: ‘Pirate-in-Chief, “Jim Lad” with his prized wench in hand.

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jewels, but Peruvian bark which was highly valued as a cure for malaria. This made the two men very rich. However, Ringrose did not evade capture for long, whereas Sharpe sailed off to Bermuda eluding arrest for several years.

Charlestown off the face of the Earth. He was thwarted by the arrival of a hurricane. In revenge he attacked and destroyed British ships in the harbour at Basseterre and threatened to burn the town of Sandy point to the ground

In 1689, as a member of an English privateer crew, William Kidd, a Scott from Dundee, stole a French ship in St. Kitts and sailed it across to Nevis where he proudly presented it to Governor Codrington who arranged for his first commission as a Captain. Kidd sailed as a licenced ‘privateer’ for the British crown until 1698 when, due to mishaps in the Indian Ocean, he plundered the wrong ships and found himself branded a pirate and hanged as such in London in 1701.

Between the various pirates and the naval powers, the waters around St. Kitts & Nevis provides the final resting place for more than 390 ships sunk between 1492 and 1825, yet only a dozen wreck sites have been identified. The remainder is believed to be the largest concentration of unexplored wrecks in the Caribbean. Caring and sharing: two words not commonly associated with Pirates anywhere. Robbing and pillaging are more likely to be used, but did Pirates in the Caribbean care and share between themselves or with others? The evidence is pretty strong that they did. Pirates as it turns out were pioneers of democracy. For each ship there was a Code, outlining the ships rules and codes of conduct which all had to sign and swear an oath to uphold. The division of shares in captured booty was set, the captain often getting just two shares to the ordinary crewmember’s one. “Black Bart” in his Code, provided benefits for sailors and their families if they were injured on the job. It also ensured fair

Pirates usually traded for supplies in each of the islands they visited, that is, in the ones they didn’t just pillage. Another pirate visitor to Nevis was Edward Lowe, “the greatest monster to ever infest the seas” who sat off from Fort Charles and sunk British Shipping. In 1720 pirates were hung in Gallows Bay on Nevis and this outraged “Black Bart” Roberts, the era’s most successful pirate, so much that he was coming to wipe

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ST. KITTS & NEVIS And away with them into the sunset...

In a time of slavery, Pirates were unusually egalitarian. There were much higher proportions of blacks on pirate ships than on merchant or naval vessels. most would have been runaway slaves but once on board they were considered to have the same rights as any other man. Captain William Kidd had the Dutch African hendrick Van der haul as his quartermaster. ‘Black Bart’ in1722 had 45 blacks in his crew of 157. When the royal Navy captured Blackbeard in 1718, five of his eighteen man crew were black. William Kidd contributed to the construction of Trinity Church in Wall Street, New York. Captain James macrae lifted an Ayrshire family out of poverty with a gift of 100 pounds, a fortune in 1731. It is because of these humanitarian tendencies that the Pirate Weeks on Nevis include a family day at oualie Beach to promote and aid local charities. There was lots of fun activities with 20

kids lined up to ‘Sink the Pirate!’ originally rum was akin to ‘rocket fuel’ but with easy access to Caribbean fresh fruit and spices, adventurous rum concoctions soon emerged to slake a Pirate’s thirst. Pirate Punch at this time was known as “Bumbo”, an exotic spiced cocktail. Extreme pirates added raw eggs and goats blood. Nowadays we tend to leave out the last two ingredients from our rum Punch! But, the exact mixture still varies throughout the Caribbean with many recipes a closely guarded ‘secret’. So….way back in the 17th century, pirates practiced racial freedom, set up the first workers compensation, practiced democracy and shared a lot of rum. Nevis will be providing a safe haven for hoards more lucky pirates in November, but Pirate or not, you will always receive a hearty welcome. So come join the ‘Brethren of the Coast’ and maroon yourself on island to enjoy the festivities, dig for buried treasure, practice walking the plank or just splice the main brace. See you there!

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treatment of all on board, right down to the cabin boy and told the crew they were to treat ladies with respect and care for children. Not bad for bloodthirsty, sea roving villains!

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The task!? To deliver a fashion show—an event to display an up-coming line of clothing, in which models walk the catwalk dressed in clothing by designers. In many cases, the fashion show is produced like a theatrical production, with elaborate sets. FASHION BOUYON aims to mimic that sense of theatrics but with an authentic Dominica flavour. You give Dominicans exactly what they like— Dominican music and Dominican food, and add to it, international appeal through fashion. Make no mistake, FASHION BOUYON is also meant to bring the world to Dominica. To present to all the players in the fashion industry internationally—designers, models, stylists, hairdressers, make-up artists, seamstresses and tailors—the ideal location to play while they work.

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In April 2010, we are going to up the ante. FASHION BOUYON plans to include both regional and international designers—men and women at the top of their game in the fashion business. Look out for Roger Gary from Guyana, Francis Hendy from Trinidad, and a host of international designers, including Korto Momolu the 1st runner up from Season 5 (2008) of the international smash hit show “Project Runway” airing on Lifetime. Kamala J. JnoBaptiste-Aaron Runway Accessories Boutique Owner/Buyer T:767.440.6532 • E:runwayaccessories@gmail.com info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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The main house comprises an open-plan living area and kitchen, a terrace, bedroom and bathroom. There is a second detached bedroom. Throughout there are detailed and artistic touches, many using local materials, also built in polished concrete counters, a built in couch and work desk and handmade copper lined sinks. The total living area is a little over 500 sq. ft., and the total land area is 1 Acre. The covered terrace looks out onto the spectacular Soufriere mountains and the landscaped yard which includes bananas, plantains, coconut, tangerine, orange, lime, grapefruit, avocado, guava plus flowering trees and plants. Caretaking services are also available for those wanting a hideaway vacation home. Close to the lovely Soufriere village and the Soufriere-Scotts head marine reserve on the southwest side of Dominica, La Bou offers peace, quiet, the beauty of nature in a location still very accessible to local amenities and tourist attractions including diving and snorkeling. Completely solar powered and with a gravity fed water system, this is your chance for a sustainable lifestyle! info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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13.72 acres at New Foundland For sale $1,296,540 ecd $480,200 Usd • The owner is willing to sub-divide the Plot into smaller parcels. This large plot is located in a tranquil and peaceful environment just 10 minutes from one of Dominica’s beautiful waterfalls, the Emerald Pool. The land is flat and enjoys mountain views. It also has a wonderful river running through.

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Yachting in Dominica is still in its relative infancy compared to other Caribbean islands. recognizing that the yachting sector would be an excellent addition to further enhance Dominica’s tourism product as well as providing other benefits to the island, the Dominica Yacht Club (DYC) was launched in 2005. Comprising a group of yachting enthusiast who are either from Dominica or have close ties to the island, the goals of DYC are to:

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• Promote sport fishing, boating and sailing in Dominica • Promote the sport to the youth of Dominica through the Optimist program and others • Encourage the development of yachting facilities for local and visiting yachts in Dominica • Work alongside private and public sectors to offer incentives to importers of boats • Establish an annual Dominica sailing regatta • Arrange mini regattas for boats on their way to other major regional regattas

one of our primary goals was to kick off a Junior Sailing Program with optimist sailing dinghies. Just 2.31m long, 1.13m wide and weighing 35kg, the optimist is a small, single-handed, flatbottomed fiberglass or plywood sailing dinghy that is ideal for use by children from age 8 to 15 to learn competitive sailing. Designed in 1947 by American boat builder Clark mills, this simple dinghy is unsinkable, stable and easily righted if it tips over. It is one of the most popular sailing dinghies for children and is used by more than 150,000 youngsters in over 110 countries around the world, including the Caribbean. With the help of the International optimist Dinghy Association (IoDA), who provided funding for trainer Peter hoad from the Barbados Sailing Association to come to Dominica, four DYC members were trained in August 2009 to deliver the optimist “basic-level” coaching course. The qualified DYC optimist coaches are hubert Winston, Derriman Angol, Gijbert Van omme, myself and head coach Adina James. We now also own a total of nine dinghies, three donated by the Barbados optimist Dinghy Association (BoDA). In october we ran our first Junior Sailing program which was a resounding success with both the kids and their parents. We now look forward to introducing local training to all Dominican youngsters interested in the sport and one week basic optimist training camps are being planned for 2010. The cost is expected to be around $200EC and participating children are required to be able to swim with a life jacket. The program is for both boys and girls from all backgrounds to get involved in. Not only does it make kids aware of the enjoyment they can have by getting into sailing and to improve their skills, but it is a great way to build confidence, self-reliance, develop mental faculties and keep fit. It also instills values such as sportsmanship and respect for the sea, improves balance and coordination and is a good opportunity to make new friends.

written by William Lawrence, photography by Celia Sorhaindo William A. Lawrence (Billy) is the MD of ALDive and Water sports, a small family owned marine center in Dominica. He is a member of the Dominica Yacht Club and Dominica Watersport and Marine Associations.

For information on the Junior Sailing Program or the DYC contact: hubert J. Winston (Dominica marine Center & founding member of the DYC steering committee) +1 767 448 2705 info@dominicamarinecenter.com • www.dominicayachtclub.com or ALDive • +1 767 440-DIVE (3483) or 275 3483 aldive.watersports@gmail.com For more information on optimist sailing see (IoDA website) www.optiworld.org

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The dream of one day having her own fashion line was always at the back of her mind... and after many years of hard work, determination and considerable personal expense, she was ﬁnally able to produce her own professional designs. In 2002 the company YolanderJ was ofﬁcially registered in Europe. Her dream had come true...

written by Celia Sorhaindo, photography by Katja Ruge – hamburg & Jerimie Lavinier – Dominica

In 2008, Dominica celebrated 30 years of independence. It was our reunion year, a time for Dominicans to return home and join in the celebrations, reflect on our achievements and focus on where we are heading in the next 30 years. one such Dominican, who had come over from Germany to present her first show in Dominica, was fashion designer Yolander James-h채ndler. In this magazine we have showcased some of the many talented artisans that this diminutive Caribbean nation has produced. That creativity also extends to the realm of fashion design and Yolander and her YolanderJ fashion line are an inspiring example. hailing from marigot in the North of Dominica, Yolander was born into a family of seamstresses and tailors. By the time she was thirteen she was following the family tradition and sewing outfits for herself and friends. If they wanted to go out that evening they would buy cloth in the morning, Yolander would design the items and, with no pattern, have the outfits made in time for them all to wear that night. That was the start of her passion for fashion design but at that time Yolander saw it as just a little fun and not a profession she could follow.

In 1989, at the age of twenty four, after meeting her German husband in Dominica, Yolander left the island and moved to hamburg. here she furthered her studies, learned to speak and write fluent German in under a year, and began freelance sewing again for her new customers. With an aim to gain more experience in the fashion industry she worked for a year with a fashion company in hamburg that produced items for a clothing label. This was her first contact with industrial clothing production for an international market and it left her hungry for further knowledge in all areas of the fashion design industry. The dream of one day having her own fashion line was always at the back of her mind but she knew she needed additional technical and business skills. Yolander enrolled in several night school courses covering fashion info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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At eighteen she started working as a freelance seamstress in roseau. She had to be very versatile; either recreating a design from the torn out page of the latest overseas fashion magazine, or designing and making something from scratch.

Yolander describes her modern womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Line as elegant, feminine, timeless, leisurely and, at the same time, very glamorous.

design, fashion illustration, technical pattern drawing, textile technology and pattern making, and after many years of hard work, determination and considerable personal expense, she was finally able to produce her own professional designs. In 2002 the company YolanderJ was officially registered in Europe. Her dream had come true and, in 2004, she opened her Hamburg boutique, showcasing her very own YolanderJ fashion line. Though she lives in Hamburg, Dominica and the Caribbean are never far from Yolander’s mind and she has always sought a way of bringing her work closer to home. The colours and culture of the Caribbean, especially her Nature Island, are a source of constant inspiration and to be successful in the region is one of her ambitions. With this is mind, Dominica Reunion 2008 was the ideal opportunity to showcase her collection in her homeland, the place where it all began. She was very well received and Cocorico Ltd. in Roseau took up her T-Shirt collection. This year Yolander will take on Jamaica and she has her sights set on making a big impression at the largest fashion event in the region, the internationally renowned Caribbean Fashion Week, which is due to take place in June 2010. Here she will showcase, exciting new additions to her collection, such as uniforms for Caribbean companies and high quality plus size office and leisure outfits for Caribbean women. Yolander describes her modern women’s Fashion Line as elegant, feminine, timeless, leisurely and, at the same time, very glamorous. Her range of dresses, suits, jackets, pantsuits, skirts, blouses and tops have beautiful cuts, they use wonderful, quality fabrics and are finished to the highest standard. She is currently seeking Caribbean outlets for her collection and invites boutique owners and independent buyers to get in touch. Another of her goals is to share her knowledge and experience with her fellow Caribbean nationals, and during her travels in the region this year, she will be promoting her Fashion & Apparel Academy; a training institution for young aspiring fashion designers. She would love to hear from anyone who is able to help her achieve her ambition of offering fashion design courses in Dominica, or anyone who wants to learn aspects of this rewarding profession. The Caribbean and black culture have influenced and inspired the designs of many mainstream fashion houses, but it is especially refreshing to see Yolander and other designers from the Nature Island making their own strides on the international fashion design scene and hopefully inspiring others that this is a path they too can follow.

blog: http://caribbeanfashion-dominica.blogspot.com t: Germany 49 (0) 1782137906 or Canefield, Dominica, (767) 616 4307

Other Fashion Designers hailing from Dominica include: Lorraine Delsol, House of Lorraine, Canada • www.houseoflorraine.com Alwin Richards, Twice Clothing, Canada • www.twiceclothing.ca Mary Green, Canada Samantha Royer, Sakla Collections, Dominica • www.saklacollection.com Natasha Chaseau, part of NK Designs, Anguilla Hilroy Fingal, Grass Roots Clothing, Dominica

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1 bedroom round house in delices For sale $742,500 ecd $275,000 Usd • 1.527 Acres • Close to popular tourist sites riversong Cottage is built to an African round house style with interior remodelling by an internationally renowned interior designer. The cottage is an ideal base for adventure seekers or for quiet relaxation. main building has a spacious round living room, kitchen & completely remodelled bathroom with shower. The round stone bedroom is located next to the main building & has a dramatic natural wood ceiling.

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three, 7 acre plots (21 acres total) in marigot For sale $337,500 ecd $125,000 Usd per 7 acres • Lovely riverside location • Currently no utilities near by 3 large tracks of land only 20 minutes from melville hall Airport and within close proximity to the beautiful beaches on the north east of the island. The land is generally flat with a gentle to moderate elevation over the river, accessable via dirt road. Pictured plot is fortunate to have two rivers on its borders one on the east and the other on the south.

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The upper floor would have been constructed in wood with projecting verandahs...

In roseau, Portsmouth and around some villages that traditionally served as commercial centers for the neighbouring communities, the mixed use building with a commercial ground floor and a residential first floor was a popular type. To the owner or entrepreneur, combining residential with commercial use was a practical solution that economized his movements as he conducted his business or interacted with passersby on the street whilst also keeping an eye on his property. In these instances verandahs were primarily a

second storey feature as most faรงades on the ground floor were built right on the property line against the sidewalk. Typically the ground floor was taller than the upper floor. It was normally constructed with plastered rubble wall and comprised heavy, solid shuttered doors, hinged with metal straps and locked with a metal strap that would diagonally span the opening. In several cases these buildings would have storage cellars that could be accessed via an external inclined stoop with hinged doors. The upper floor would have been constructed in wood

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...plants, flowers and colours are used to communicate the personalities of the owners.

with projecting verandahs supported by metal wall braces. These verandahs would either be semi-enclosed or open. In either case, the enclosure was made with ornamented metal rails, timber fretwork or jalousies that filtered the sun and allowed air to circulate. Fenestration on that floor would extend that concept as doors and windows incorporated jalousies and/or ornate fanlights above. By virtue of their design, these doors and windows could be kept fully or partially open, or totally closed-off from the elements with shutters.

As a climatic response verandahs provide shade from the sun and shelter from the rain, and in so doing they afford welcome breezes during the hot tropical days. Moreover, as the public faĂ§ade it is here that most money is spent to embellish and ornament for aesthetic effect. Hence a variety of materials, ornaments, decorations, plants, flowers and colours are used to communicate the personalities of the owners. It is here too, that owners sit and converse with friends and family as they enjoy the public spectacles and personal dramas that play out on

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...these verandahs projected beyond oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundary and over the public sidewalk.

...the amenities of shade, shelter and breeze which the verandahs afford! the streets below. In effect the verandah is a place where one can see and be seen, a public and a private space. There seems to be mutual consent among owners regarding the optimum height of ground floors. however, these verandahs projected beyond oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundary and over the public sidewalk. Interestingly, oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in his/her land is limited to the land surface itself, that which is underneath the surface (subject to the minerals act) and the sky or space directly above the land. The side-walk and street are part of the urban realm.

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Allowing property owners to cantilever verandahs unto this public space is thus an easement granted in exchange for the amenities of shade, shelter and breeze which the verandahs afford!

This easement is justifiable because when verandahs are open or semi - enclosed they do not altogether increase the mass of the built environment nor do they reduce the volume of urban space. Instead, they create a transition from the public to the private realm, one that can be shared by both. The extent to which these verandahs extend into the public realm is informed by precedence but generally, the Planning Department will not allow verandahs to extend beyond the sidewalk curb of the street drain or over the road carriage. Due to this, there is a noticeable consistent depth of verandahs that is evident on King George V St., Great George St., Bay St. in Portsmouth and elsewhere. This

establishes a definite urban character where groups of these buildings exist. In an attempt to preserve this quality, the Local Authority has established guidelines to govern the design of verandahs in areas within and/or close to the historic district in roseau and in urban districts in general. For this reason, the local planning authority only grants permission to applicants that propose to construct open balconies, thereby respecting the public/private quality of this space. In spite of this, it is evident that developers apply and receive permission to construct the open verandah but violate that condition of approval by enclosing the verandah space and thereby adding to rentable space! In so doing the building mass is increased at the expense of public space and issues of ventilation, air quality and light are compromised! Where such breaches become evident the local authority typically issues a stop order but these are seldom respected and the practice continues. Preventing these violations remain an unresolved challenge for the Department, but here lies an opportunity to initiate innovative town planning and development control standards that can maintain and improve the desirable features of the cantilevered verandah. These standards include minimum lot sizes, floor area ratios, height limits and setbacks, development tradeoffs and fiscal incentives. on an island in which cultural expression is promoted at all levels, the quality of the streetscape and the urban public space is critical to make roseau and Dominica the cultural capital and the envy of the Eastern Caribbean.

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Stylish Accommodation for Discerning Investors & Eco Nomads It’s one thing spending a tropical night under canvas, but an altogether different proposition doing it in comfort and style. Glamorous camping, or “glamping”, has been part of the African safari experience since the early days of well-todo game hunters and adventurous royals. Coping with pernickety guests on the Serengeti plains required the introduction of more luxurious ‘hemmingway Tents’ that came with rugs, soft bed linens, fine food and wines, and an entire squadron of servants, of course. Glamping is a contemporary version of that experience; an innovative approach to the concept of camping with a generous splash of modernity and luxury. riverside Glamping Lodge is located on the Citrus Creek Plantation on Dominica’s east coast. The plantation consists of a 20 acre swathe of riverside land near the village of La Plaine, close to the awe-inspiring Victoria, Sari Sari, Wavine Cyrique and Boli waterfalls. Cooling trade winds from the Atlantic ocean keep temperatures to a comfortable level and the coastline’s dark sand beaches are home to giant leatherback turtle nesting sites. Achieving a balance between Dominica’s natural environment and an ethos of sound ecological principles with the desire for comfort, affordability and well-grounded financial investment has been the hallmark of the Citrus Creek Plantation, and has now been extended to the riverside Canvas Lodge Development. Seven Pura Vida canvas cottages, set on either hardwood decks or in treetops, and together creating an entirely unique eco resort, are planned to open for guests in November 2009. Accordingly, we would now like to invite investors to participate in the realization of our Glamping lodge vision. A total investment of US$192,000 includes all supply, installation, integrated bathroom, furniture and complete solar powered water and lighting system. Average nightly rates will be around US$80 and even if occupancy levels fall as low as 30%, a 35% return on investment is anticipated. This concept can be applied anywhere in the Caribbean, not only in Dominica. our Pura Vida canvas accommodation is earthquake resistant and can easily be dismantled and packed away in advance of a hurricane. We believe the riverside Glamping Lodge is visionary; a wonderful way to appreciate the proximity of Dominica’s breathtaking natural environment;- yet still be able to escape to the warm embrace of comfort and luxury. one of the newest travel trends for fans of the great outdoors, we are convinced Dominica Glamping will be an unforgettable experience for nature loving vacationers as well as an exciting investment opportunity. For further information please contact

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this tropical island economy can best be described as small, vulnerable and primarily agricultural based. agriculture has historically been the dominant economic sector evolving from colonial monoculture, the development of one primary crop over all others. exporting these primary agricultural products has sustained the economy until recent times as the country transitions from an agrarian to a more tourism and service economy. in 1952 agriculture contributed to 90% of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gDP. today it contributes less than 18%.

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An examination of the agricultural sector and its sustainability is startling, forcing us to question the policies in place to protect both the sector and the vulnerable lands that are needed for its survival. What is the present situation of land use planning in Dominica and to what extent is this system attempting to regulate the development and the use of land in the public interest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; focusing on agriculture and most importantly sustainable development?

treatment, signalling a downturn in the banana industry. Inevitably, many small farmers in Dominica were causalities of this change; quite a few diversified their farms and some continued to grow bananas despite the many challenges. many others left agriculture altogether and as older farmers retired, their children showed no interest in farming. Large estates and agricultural lands all over the island were abandoned. Farmers and their children sold land as real estate development property, in particular to overseas investors. Former agricultural lands are being developed into housing projects giving rise to issues info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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There has been no policy regarding land use for agriculture and planning since the country became independent. our main land law The Title by registration Act chapter 56: dates from 1883 with no major substantive amendments made to this day. Back in the days when agriculture was the dominant sector, most of the best lands were utilized for this purpose. Plantation cultivation and preferential treatment on the UK market of agri-products from former British colonies sustained the sector, and rural livelihoods post independence. The large estates declined giving rise to small farm holdings, yet preferential markets continued. The change in World Trade organisation (WTo) trade policies, however, meant that Windward Island bananas would no longer receive preferential

of urban encroachment, public access to natural resources such as beaches, rivers, watershed management, deforestation and the sustainability of Dominica’s natural resources for future generations. These issues cannot be ignored for long if the country wants to achieve sustainable development. Additionally the lack of interest in agriculture by the younger generation gives rise to concern about the country’s national food security and its ability to feed the population given current global economic conditions.

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Sustainable development is a term that is widely used but rarely defined. Most societies want to achieve economic development to secure higher living standards. They also seek to protect and enhance their environment, and create social stability. Sustainable development can be defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

An old farmer friend of mine once gave me his simple view which still lives in my mind today. ‘The Triangle of Excellence’ he called it. For agriculture to survive it must use this simple triangle: water, transportation and housing: water in the form of a river or a stream to provide irrigation, transportation in the form of roads to and from the market place, and housing on the farm were the family can live. His example made me realise these are also considered by many as ideal lands for real estate, housing, eco-tourism and other sectors outside of agriculture. Many studies have been carried out by Governments on land-use planning and many recommendations have been made through various projects. However, no legislation has yet been passed and there is still no policy. Assistance in the development of land-use

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planning and agricultural production zoning in the oECS was approved by the Food & Agriculture organisation (FAo) in September 2000. The goals of this project were to provide assistance to Governments of the oECS to establish national land resource information systems as tools for land evaluation, effective land zoning and for the formulation and implementation of appropriate land-use policies. (FAo, 2002). There was also a consultation on the possibility of converting the entire island to organic production systems.

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keian stephenson holds a msc. in sustainable organic agriculture from the royal agricultural college, cirencester, england and is the Public relations ofďŹ cer for the Dominica organic agriculture movement (www.doamdominica.org) and also a Director of the organic initiative for a sustainable caribbean (www.organicinitiativecaribbean.org)

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Despite attempts at regulation and the drive for sustainable development, Dominicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land-use policies are pretty much the same as they always have been. good agricultural lands are sold for housing and tourism development. in my view this can no longer be a sustainable approach, particularly in a small island like ours with limited lands that are suitable for agriculture. competition for the same natural resources creates the need for proper land use management polices, and regulations ought to be implemented to achieve a balance that would be sustainable into the future. efforts also need to be made in educating the Dominican people on land-use planning, development and sustainability to assist them in their decision making.

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3 bed house in belfast For sale $1,198,830 ecd $449,000 Usd •11,308 sq. ft. •Desirable area

•Majestic family home •Beautiful sea views

Spacious family home in the sought after Belfast area - 5 miles from the city of roseau. Comprising approx. 2,500 square feet of living area on the top floor with an open area on the ground floor which can be converted into a 1 bedroom apartment. The house is equipped with a brand new diesel generator and a 1,000 gallon concrete water tank and is served by all main utilities. Breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and surrounding mountains from the spacious wrap around verandahs.

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land at caco, melville hall For sale $94,500 ecd $35,000 Usd Set amidst lush tropical gardens with the soothing sound of cascading water lies this plot of flat river-front land. Short driving distance from melville hall Airport.

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spectacular flat land at woodford hill For sale $4,356,000 ecd $1,296,333 Usd Cultivated with fruit trees such as mangoes and Coconut. Amenities are available. Property provides splendid mountain views and a view of Woodford hill Beach

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T: (767) 448-4707 E:info@vasod.org vasods@gmail.com i.durand@vasod.org #23 King George V Street, P.o.Box 306, roseau

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The Visual Arts Society of Dominica (VASoD) is the first professional membership organization of its kind in Dominica.

It was founded in April 2007 by Irvin C Durand and the late roosevelt “roosie” richards with support from fellow photographer Clem Johnson, but publicly launched in December 2008. Initiated by artists for artists, the society’s missions include to mentor, expose, educate, train, promote and create opportunities for Dominican artisans here and overseas. The interim executive members include Irvin C Durand, Sheldon Casimir, Gabriel JnoBaptiste, Petros meaza, Jervez JnoBaptiste and Shani Charles and honorary Directors Alwin Bully and Lindsay George. With a list of around 150 artisans already showing interest, VASoD invites anyone involved in the creation of art which is primarily visual in nature, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, carving, filmmaking or

photography, to become a member. VASoD was founded on the premise that many very talented local artisans go undiscovered whereas our regional counterparts often enjoy international exposure, well supported by their various art societies and given opportunities to exhibit in art capitals around the world. Before the birth of VASoD, the main institution in Dominica which represented artists was the old mill Cultural Centre; an institution, under the authority of the ministry of Culture, representing both the performing and the visual arts. It was felt an organization was needed targeting the specific needs of the visual artist, especially in terms of access to exhibitions. VASoD will soon be launching a publicity campaign to inform the general public about the organization and solicits support from all Dominican or resident visual artists.

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Gabriel JnoBaptiste (Founding member of VASoD) Artist (767) 616 8578 gabojb@hotmail.com www.gabrieljnobaptiste.com

Gabriel JnoBaptiste Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been an artist for the past seven years, working in several mediums but preferring the versatility of oil paints as opposed to the commonly used acrylic. my subject matter ranges from still life, portraits and figures, to an occasional landscape painting. Appreciative of all genres of art, I however admire, and am most inspired, by the high renaissance and baroque artists of 16th century Europe. masters such as raphael, rembrandt, ruben and the French academic painters have been invaluably influential to my perception of art and the philosophy applied to my work. my art is representational and seeks to depict through close

observation a precise rendering of my subjects; a style which demands an understanding of form, line, color and anatomy which I emphasize in my work. A perfectionist at heart, I strive to improve my skill with each new work, first acknowledging my deficiencies. Currently age 28, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve drawn and painted over 100 pieces, of which two-thirds are portraiture. my portraits hang in several homes throughout the region and have been acquired by patrons as remote as the United Arab Emirates, Europe and the USA. I believe artwork should consist of strong drawing and good draftsmanship and one of my goals is to establish myself as the foremost portrait and figurative artist in the region. I have exhibited locally and overseas, and pieces are currently shown at galleries in Dominica, Guadeloupe, Barbados and the U.S.A. I am also a member of various regional and international

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Here is a small sample showing the diversity of artisans that VASoD aims to represent.

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Ezekiel JnoBaptiste

Carlyon Stedman

Calabash Carver (767) 316 2030 or Contact Sarah Joseph (767) 245 3450

Goldsmith (767) 285 5486 carlyon_stedman@hotmail.com

art societies and collectives. However, my work is most easily seen through my website and other internet links.

carvings of birds, insects, fish and other marine life found on the island. His work can be found at Sarah Joseph’s or Minta’s stalls at the old market in Roseau.

I believe art is a vehicle for self expression and allows the artist the aptitude of creativity. It is in this regard I anticipate that my new body of work will seek to deeper explore the human condition and experiences such as pain, poverty, despair and melancholia, to provoke thought and evoke compassion from the viewer.

Ezekiel JnoBaptiste Ezekiel JnoBaptiste is from La plaine. He works primarily with the calabash fruit and carves designs into the dried calabash, sometimes paints them and finishes them with a coat of varnish. He works from his home and makes a modest living from his craft. It is his sole income. Ezekiel’s designs, mostly sold to tourists, depict intricate

Carlyon Stedman Carlyon hails from the village of Mero. At only 15 years old he is quite possibly the youngest person on island who has ventured into such a difficult craft. Initially learning his skill as apprentice to Andy Neuleck, a well known resident goldsmith from Germany, Carlyon’s work includes rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants. Carlyon attends the Saint Mary’s academy and rather than socializing with his friends after school he prefers to spend his time developing his craft and learning all he can. Currently most of his creations are done for family and friends but he accepts commissions.

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Steven Dailey DinChel Craft and Souvenirs, Master woodcrafter (767) 245 3100/ 448 0831 dinchel@hotmail.com Steven lives in Castle Comfort and has been teaching woodwork at St Mary’s Academy for 23 years. He studied woodwork at college and has perfected his craft over the past 25 years. He is self-taught and is motivated by his love for the craft, the desire to preserve and add to Dominica’s woodcraft heritage. Steven is inspired from within as well as by the works of Caribbean and international artists.

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2½ years ago Steven began producing his unique wooden bowls for sale and is in the process of branching out into more abstract pieces both functional and for display. Steven accepts commissioned work and prides himself on quality and delivering on time. His outlet at 25 Leblanc Lane in Goodwill is now open.

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cotton Hill For sale

$427,200 ecd $160,000 Usd

The property lies on 5,000 sq.ft. but the adjacent property is available for sale 14,000 sq.ft. @ 15EC$/5.62US$ per sq.ft. (negotiable). The front plot is also available for sale 2,000 sq.ft. @ 10EC$/3.75US$ per sq.ft. Brand new house just two minutes from Portsmouth. The main house contains 2 bedrooms & bathrooms, a large living/dining room, bar & kitchenette.There is a large veranda with splendid views of the Caribbean sea & mountains. The ground floor contains an unfinished apartment.

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For Sale $302,000 ECD

•2 Acres •Northwest Dominica

$113,000 USD per acre

•Sea views •Beach access

Splendid views over the Caribbean sea, with access road to Toucarie beach. Ideally located only 5 mins drive from Portsmouth the second largest town of Dominica. Great for beach and bird lovers, scuba diving and snorkelling. Utilities are available. The seller willing to consider selling the land as 2x1 Acre Plots.

tanetane

For Sale $1,000,000 ECD

•1 Acre •Two properties

DOMINICA

toucarie

$375,000 USD

•Quiet village •Development potential

syndicate

Total Sale Price $680,000 ECD

•Price per acre $60,000 ECD ($22,388 USD)

$254,700 USD

•11.373 Acres •Tranquil surroundings

Located at the foot of morne Diablotin, home to the Sisserou parrot, the property is on the Syndicate nature trail road not far from Portsmouth. The property is very private and has 2 rivers. motorable road, no utilities available.

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Located not far from Portsmouth, Dominica’s second largest town. Facing the Caribbean sea, with wonderful views of the Cabrits and the French islands, this property has potential for a small beach resort. Price includes the land plus the 2 houses already built, one is a shop that can be converted into a studio, the other has 2 bedrooms.

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writen by Paul Crask, photography by Celia Sorhaindo Portsmouth plans & diagrams kindly provided by

Dr. Lennox Honychurch

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The future isn’t what it used to be Planning committees and development projects, it seems, have been around for a while. In 1765 the British laid out detailed plans for a new settlement in the north west of Dominica which they named Portsmouth after the famous English naval town. Sitting on the banks of a large natural harbour, and protected by impressive fortifications on a headland to the north, Portsmouth was to become Dominica’s impenetrable capital.

Ever since that day you get the impression that Portsmouth has never properly recovered and the town has certainly suffered more than its fair share of setbacks. But times are finally changing and Portsmouth is daring to look forward again. A new planning committee, the Portsmouth Citizens Planning Commission, has arrived in town and they are already making impressive headway. Unlike most of Dominica, Portsmouth actually lends itself to becoming a more traditional Caribbean destination. It has long stretches of white sand beaches, an expansive natural anchorage for yachts and cruisers, an ever increasing range of waterside bars and restaurants specializing in Creole

and seafood dishes, accessible reef systems for excellent scuba diving and snorkeling, water sports facilities, and historic, cultural and natural attractions that are all just a short distance away. Visions of a new Portsmouth enhance what is already there as well as introduce new investment in housing, basic infrastructure, education, business and tourism facilities. It is an ambitious plan but, given it is 250 years since the last one, it is also about time. The Roseau to Portsmouth Road Rehabilitation project is due to start soon. Bay Street, the town’s main thoroughfare, is undergoing renovation. The Indian River has a new bridge, reception centre and boat landing facilities, and what may soon be the island’s largest fisheries complex is now in planning phase. A new sea defense wall and road has been constructed at Tanetane along the margins of Douglas Bay and an impressive new road across the volcanic peaks of the north now make the east coast even more accessible. There are also plans to enhance the prosperity and international interest in the region that is generated by the Ross University Medical School. This includes a strategy to develop the southern environs of Portsmouth as a ‘university town’ and enhance its reputation as a seat of learning both at home and abroad. Perhaps one of Portsmouth’s most glamorous

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Unfortunately this project was doomed from the start - not through partisan politics, personality clashes, the ever present threat of French invasion, nor even from the constant harassment of the island’s indigenous Kalinago. No, these plans were thwarted by the humble mosquito. The swamplands to the north and to the south of this low-lying settlement meant that a constant battle was being fought with flood waters, malaria and yellow fever; a battle that just three years later would inevitably be lost, resulting in the abandonment of the Portsmouth development project, and with it the status of island capital.

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and much anticipated ambitions, however, is the proposed development of a state of the art marina complex to complement the breathtaking sanctuaries of Prince Rupert Bay and Douglas Bay. Investors are being sought to try to turn this dream into a reality. In addition to the very pretty Purple Turtle Beach, Picard Beach and Douglas Bay, there are four officially designated Ecotourist Sites located close to the town. Under the expert guidance of local historian and head of the Portsmouth Citizens Planning Commission, Dr. Lennox Honychurch, careful restoration of Fort Shirley, an 18th century garrison, has been progressing for quite some time. Idyllically located within the pretty coastal forests and glades of the Cabrits National Park, it is gradually becoming one of the most beautifully restored colonial forts in the Eastern Caribbean. Visitors can explore the ruins, hike a number of well marked woodland trails, and enjoy gorgeous views of Dominica’s coastline. Light and sound facilities mean Fort Shirley can also facilitate cultural events, entertainment, and educational activities.

To the south of the Indian River is the Morne Diablotin National Park. Part of the Northern Forest Reserve, this 3,335ha national park is home to Dominica’s highest mountain, Morne Diablotin. At a lofty 1,447m this dormant volcano dominates the landscape of the north. Home to the endemic Sisserou and Jaco parrots, the park’s diverse habitats include a vast swathe of rainforest where hiking and bird enthusiasts can enjoy the serenity of the very accessible Syndicate Nature Trail. Within easy reach of Dominica’s Melville Hall Airport, having its own cruise ship berth, and now enjoying a new interisland ferry service, Portsmouth is very accessible both by air and by sea. The future certainly isn’t what it used to be. There is an optimism in the air that hasn’t been around for a couple of centuries and, at long last, Portsmouth is rediscovering itself. For further information see; www.dominica.gov.dm/cms/index.php?q=node/449

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Just a short drive north and east of the Cabrits is the pretty village and bay at Toucari as well as the impressive Morne Aux Diables volcano and the Soufriere Cold Sulphur Springs. The Indian River is one of Dominica’s most established tourist attractions and visitor facilities have been improved to

allow for better access to the many colourful row boats that can take you on a sedate river ride. Lined with spectacular mangroves, the beautiful mystery of this river was one of the reasons Disney chose it as the set for Tia Dalma’s jungle house in Pirates of the Caribbean; The Curse of the Black Pearl.

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picard area of portsmouth For sale $220,000 ecd $82,400 Usd

For sale $439,085 ecd $164,451 Usd

Attractive plot situated close to ross University, yet nestled in a beautiful, tranquil and secluded location. metres from the main road, all utilities are available. 25,922 sq. ft.

minutes drive away from the Cabrits National Park and a short distance from the beautiful Toucari Bay. Property has many fruit trees, all utilities and a good paved road.

•Distant sea views

•1.26 Acres

•Small stream

stewart Gommier estate near Giraudel

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• Scenic views

lovely property located in bourne For sale $707,550 ecd $265,000 Usd

Flat to gently sloping land on the way to Exotica hotel close to the pretty flower village of Giraudel. Great Caribbean sea views, motorable road & utilities available. Close to roseau.

2 charming Caribbean homes, built with real shingles, stone & local wood, located near Portsmouth. Beautiful garden and an excellent property for a guesthouse or a family home.

•Land area 15,973 sq.ft. •$6.00EC per sq.ft.

•1.03 Acres

•Includes all furniture

cotton Hill, portsmouth

Located in Guillet above toucarie village

For sale $366,900 ecd $137,412 Usd

For sale $348,500 ecd $130,520 Usd

1.06 acres of land with beautiful views of Cabrits National Park & the Caribbean sea. Property is flat land & accessed via a dirt road. Amenities are 50 yards off property.

Just 3 mins. drive from Portsmouth, this property faces the Caribbean sea & affords wonderful views.other residential houses are close by, the road is good & utilities are available.

•Utilities close by

•1 Acre

• Sea views

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• Sea views

First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB)

2009

UNSUNG HEROES AWARDS

Celebrating the lives of individuals that give us theirs FCIB Dominica is very pleased to announce our 2009 Unsung Heroes award winner, 76 year old Miss Cynthia Stephenson from the quaint, south east fishing village of San Sauveur. Cynthia in her home village of San Sauveur with fisherman Andrew Stoute, member of the St Davids fisheries co-operative ltd. Cynthia, a founding member of the co-operative, is now treasurer and coordinator.

“Small in stature but big in heart”, “Teacher Cynthia”, as she is affectionately known, exemplifies the qualities of the type of individual this award seeks to recognise. An ex-school teacher with some 45 years experience, Ms Stephenson works tirelessly and selflessly assisting fishermen, children, the elderly and the underprivileged in her village and neighbouring communities. A modest but passionate community worker, her unwavering help, encouragement and support has touched the lives of many and is an uplifting reminder that the spirit of koudmain, a traditional form of cooperative volunteer work, is still alive in Dominica. FCIB’s Unsung Heroes programme has become the flagship for volunteerism in the Caribbean. Started in 2003 and part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy and governed by FirstCaribbean International Comtrust Foundation, the programme recognises the region’s selfless heroes; those not seeking reward or acclaim, who generously give their time and resources to improve the lives of the less fortunate in their communities. With our mission of being "First for Communities" in countries in which we operate, and our commitment to giving back to our Caribbean brothers and sisters in tangible ways, some of the bank’s other social programmes include: • Adopt-a-Cause – Supporting and giving assistance to organisations and institutions through cooperation and human effort, rather than purely financial resources, thus creating an environment of volunteerism and teamwork among staff and showing the ‘face’ behind its contributions • Disaster Relief - Supporting our countries in times of need • Education Partnerships - Assisting in the development of our region's children and youth through scholarships and other relationships with educational institutions • Entrepreneurship - Fostering small businesses and the development of a vibrant business sector as the financial engine of our countries

Main Branch: PO Box 4, Old Street, Roseau. T: 767 448-2571 Granby Street, Portsmouth. T: 767 445-5271

Cynthia in her home village of San Sauveur with Clementina Francis. Cynthia organised the build of bathroom facilities and outside repairs to her home.

Cynthia receiving the Unsung Heroes Award from the President of Dominica, Dr Nicholas Liverpool at the award ceremony held at the Old Mill Cultural Centre in October 2009. FCIB encourage employees to give their time to volunteerism and here members of staff, including Country Manager Mr. Paul Frampton, got out from behind their computers and picked up shovels and wheel barrows to assist the community to fence a children’s playground in the Simon Bolivar Housing Scheme area. The project was funded under the he bank’s “adopt a cause” programme for which over EC$4000 was donated.

As part of FCIB commitment to assist young persons in developing skills which can motivate them into being better citizens, the bank donated EC$1000 to Genesis Steel Orchestra in August 2009.

THE BUSINESS of being

BACK HOME

DOMINICA

written by Celia Sorhaindo

The issue of immigration and immigrants never seems to be

I am often asked why I decided to return to Dominica when I

long out of world news. In the 1950’s and 60’s the Caribbean

am not retired. While many can understand wanting to return

experienced a mass exodus of the working age population on a

and spend retirement years in the land of one’s birth, financially

scale like never before. These early emigrants are now reaching

supported by a pension, especially when that country happens

retirement age and many are returning home. But retirement is

to be as beautiful and warm as Dominica, why would a younger

not the only reason emigrants return to their country of birth or

Dominican want to make that move? What would drive them

people immigrate to the birth place of their parents.

to leave family and friends, possibly a well paid job, access to maybe better and more affordable health care, amenities such

I left Dominica in 1976 at the age of 8 and returned in 2005.

as cinema, shopping centres and diverse theatre, to return

At the time I didn’t know many people my age who had returned

home, without any firm offer of employment?

and couldn’t find much information on the experiences of those who had. This was one of the reasons I was keen to be involved

In this feature we find out from three young Dominicans why

in the recently published “home Again” - A collection of first-

they made the move back and what it is like being “home” and

person narratives by Dominicans, of varying ages, who migrated

running their own business.

and have now returned home.

General business and investment services:

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Telephone

Invest Dominica Authority

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(767) 448-2045

AID Bank

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(767) 448-2853

National E-Business Incubator

www.neb-i.com

(767) 440-6065

Agriculture Investment Unit, ministry of Agriculture

www.dominica.gov.dm

(767) 266-3271

Bureau of Standards

info@dominicastandards.org

(767) 448-1685

Dominica Youth Business Trust, Youth Development Division

www.youthdivision.org

(767) 449-8012

Business Gateway, ministry of Trade (DEXIA)

www.dexiaexport.com

(767) 448-2780

www.tbgdominica.com Export Development Unit of the oECS

www.oecs.org/site/index.php/export-development-unit

(767) 448-2240

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Small Business Support Unit, Financial Centre

foreigntrade@cwdom.dm

(767) 266-3276

National Development Foundation of Dominica

ndfd@cwdom.dm

(767) 448 3240/8631

Krystallion - Business consulting & Business Plans

www.krystallion.com

(767) 440-5337

Scotiabank Small Business Support Unit

www.scotiabank.com

(767) 448-5800

Further information sources: “home Again: Stories of migration and return” available from bookstores in Dominica or see www.papillotegardens.org/pp/homeagain.htm returning residents Information manual www.dominica.gov.dm/cms/index.php?q=node/887 info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

p, did some rked at a local dive sho I landed in Nevis, wo rland where and ended up in Switze traveling to St. maarten me, working was a real highlight for my wife is from. zurich also being tre on Lake zurich and at a dive and leisure cen t I always Bu . the birth of our son a ‘house husband’ after nica and mi uld want to return to Do knew that eventually I wo , I returned. my wife and our little boy in 2004, together with a new life, a for family and to seek The main reason was more laid back pace. and off the of Adventures & Aquatics I am managing Director and private offering a more personal Beaten Trail Adventures, the crowded from the bus loads and tour of the Island, away ess to sites d rover jeep allows acc tourist sites. having a Lan venture. I am or cars are not able to where traditional buses ch swimming nt dive instructor and tea also a freelance assista and water safety.

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Age 43, returned 2004 ventures & Aquatics and managing Director of Ad y catering ventures - a tour compan off the Beaten Trail Ad re personal and for clients who seek a mo . private tour of the Island adquatics@yahoo.com T: (767) 275 1317 | E: a.shutterfly.com W: www.woodydominic of mahaut. and grew up in the village I was born in Dominica I went to ere wh rk took us to Barbados In 1975 my father ’s wo swimming. interest in athletics and school and developed an ick, Canada, k place in New Brunsw my further education too ic Studies in military histor y/Strateg where I pursued a degree leaving, rst fi er 93, a full 18 years aft & Political Science. In 19 ch. In coa ng and became a swimmi I returned to Dominica representing nica’s first olympian, 1996, I became Domi I won my heat olympic Games where Dominica at the Atlanta also worked record for Dominica! I and set a new national nica and was instructor at Dive Domi as divemaster/assistant e hotel dive centre. supervisor at Anchorag e travelling. ve Dominica and do som In 2001, I decided to lea at I would do, would end up and wh Not knowing where I

e successful , it is difficult to becom As a local entrepreneur , create more are suppose to help you when institutions that to set up a easier for a foreigner barriers. It seems to be ately, locals a local person. Unfortun business than it is for which is a er locals succeed either also don’t like to see oth ceed. This ure local businesses suc shame! We have to ens the system ’t be foreign businesses; does not mean there can vily taxed hea o ted. Businesses are als simply has to be regula vertheless, I for duty is absurd! Ne and the amount we pay is best, and I things the way I think am independent, I do value for money. offer good ser vice and live and had the opportunity to Being a “local” who has with some ficult to come to terms travel overseas, it is dif ser vative, ich are often insular, con of the attitudes here, wh arily in that al - though not necess religious, and hypocritic sorts of new , you are exposed to all order! When you travel important to I also think it has been attitudes and concepts. not expect titude” adjustments, and make the necessary “at own way its has overseas. Dominica things to go as they do has to one ” re is a certain “humbling of doing things, and the willing to go to want to be here, and go through. You have ing time out everyone else, while tak through the struggles like ng back in bei ut st positive thing abo to enjoy it too. The mo to say “I’m home!” Dominica is being able n business, e back and set up your ow I think if you want to com to be here, t you really have to want my number one rule is tha be happy! to succeed, sur vive, and and do whatever it takes

Brainstorm seeks to provide effective dev elopmental, educational, and therap eutic resources that will hel p all children to realize their true potent ial. We have a highly ent hu siastic and competent team dedica ted to a holistic and com mu nit y-based approach. one of our core ser vices is the ‘Ex cep tion al Kids! Programme’ which cat ers for children diagno sed with Autism and other development al disabilities. here, we provide one-onone evidence based the rapeutic intervention to increase overall functioning including spe ech and language skills. Intervention is offered at our day tre atment centre in Domi nic a. For other Caribbean islands, we make periodic visits to assess, consult, and train teams to do app lied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy with the client. Living in Dominica has , most importantly, provid ed myself and my husband (who also ret urned home) the opport un ity to spend quality time with our fam ily and extended family. Th e simple joys of basking in the mo onlight and hearing rai n fall on a tin roof reaffirm our move on each and every occasi on. I certainly don’t miss the North Am erican commuters’ exp erience!

Jamie Alleyne-Sorhain do

Age 28, returned 2007 Founder and managing Director of BrAINSTor m a provider of children’s wellness ser vices. T: (767) 265-6053 /44 9-1571 • E: info@brillia ntkids.org or Jamie@brilliantkids.org • www.brilliantkids.org I was born in Canada, but grew up in Dominic a where my family is from. I left the island in 1998 at 18 yea rs of age to pursue studies in clinica l psychology and behavi our analysis. I am now a behaviour analyst and autism spe ctr um disorder consultant. I always knew that I wo uld be returning to Domi nica. I wanted to start my family her e and give back to my countr y and region. I returned in 20 07 with the intention of establishing an organization that wo uld provide evidence-bas ed therapy for children with develo pmental disabilities. Th is org anization, Brainstorm, has grown to encompass programm es for all children in keeping with the needs of our island and the region.

regarding my business , I have the unique tas k of introducing a new ser vice to the reg ion. This gives me a tre mendous sense of connectivity, but com es with the challenge of engaging in constant self-promotio n and awareness cam pai gns. New information and change aren’t always welcome . ou r island’s small population also provides a limited loc al market, so ser vices and products tha t may be delivered to the Caribbean region are important for us. With regard to accessing financing, it was a daunti ng prospect at first. however, throug h research I found age nci es such as the oECS - Export Devel opment Unit are willing to offe r critical technical support for the creation of business and ma rketing plans and the like. on ce you have a viable business plan and marketing strategy, financing becomes mo re accessible through local banks and business development institutions. my advice to those con templating returning to set up a business is to endeavour to understand the local and regional dynamics before doing so. once you’ve decide d to ma ke the move, hold steadfast to high standards, but be fl exi ble in the ways you seek to achiev e them.

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112-114. Financing Your Dreams Mortgage Feature

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mamora bay, Nr. st. James’s club For sale $665,000 Usd • 0.50 Acres

• Prime hillside location

• Fabulous sea views

• Private sun deck, Jacuzzi & BBQ area

Perched on a hill with incredible views over mamora Bay and St. James’s Club, this spacious, bright and airy villa consists of a main house with one large bedroom and a separate one bedroom guest cottage.

villa siena, browns bay, east coast • 2.5 Acres

• 10 mins. from Half Moon Bay

For sale $875,000 Usd

• Spacious wrap around verandah

• Extensive mature garden

A lovely villa situated in a private and exclusive area. You are surrounded by lush tropical trees and plants and will find views of the prestigious mill reef Club. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom villa also has an attached studio apartment with a separate entrance.

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Affordable wood-crafted garden cottages with unique Caribbean styling. Custom designed layouts & sizes to suit your specific requirements. Create a tropical haven in your garden.

Banana Cottage, Hodges Bay, Antigua

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garden offices

studios

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“We pride ourselves on our first-rate track record”. Specializing in design, engineering and construction, Demitry’s emphasis is on quality. “The best plots deserve the best contractors”. Chief Executive Officer, Steve Ramsey

Demitry Development Company is an Antiguan based business founded in 2005. They have worked on many major projects across Antigua including; the Parham Fisheries Complex, constructed the steel framing for Antigua’s new multi-storey car park and they have built residential homes islandwide.

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FOOD& DRINK PRESENTS... THE 2009 INDUSTRY PARTY The highly anticipated party of the season – the Food & Drink 2009 Industry Party was held in the newest boutique hotel and spa to open in Antigua - Sugar Ridge Hotel. Officially 750 invited and paying guests, yet the crowd felt more like a 1,000 - rubbing shoulders with politicians, business people, restaurateurs, media types, fashionistas, musicians, models, tourists, future culinary stars and international artistes. On arrival one was greeted by a long line of cars, a good sign, and the arrival of the shuttle gave a hint that something special was happening. The reception area was a buzz with people; no one seemed too concerned about the activities on stage, as they mingled and drank specially concocted cocktails. I admit my favourite was the ‘Cointreaupolitan’ by Best Cellars Wines & Spirits; it was probably the fact that the drink was served in a mini pink cocktail shaker that tipped it over the edge.

The sponsors really made sure that the patrons had enough samples of their wares. One of the major sponsors of the night were A.S. Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd. who represented the likes of Carib Beer, Baileys Irish Cream, Smirnoff Vodka, Johnny Walker Whiskey, Ceres natural fruit juices, Nescafe coffee, Lipton teas, San Benedetto Water and Cavendish frozen produce. The ingredients for the event canapés were provided by Island Provision Food Distribution Ltd. Quin Farara’s rum bar featured some of the best Caribbean rum labels including Appleton, Bacardi, English Harbour & Angostura. Their bistro style wine bar was almost drank dry by the guests. There were prizes, auctions and a V.I.P. guest goody bag loaded with gifts. Guests claimed a slice of cake from Caribbean Alliance Insurance’s mammoth carnival cake which was made by the staff of Blue Waters Hotel.

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The evening’s events centred around, the bars, the canapés, the Caribbean BBQ Cook-Off spnsored by the US Meat Export Federation, a Fashion Show, Body Art Performance and a demonstration by the very entertaining Rhyming Chef from Toronto, Canada, but of Barbudan heritage. All these acts were shown on a pair of giant screens. The sheer number of persons and the lighting made it easier to watch the screens unless you were standing near the pool area, which allowed you to get up close and personal with the models and entertainers.

Virgin Atlantic’s Club House Booth offered relaxing Shiatsu massages, as well as samples of Cowshed skincare spa Daily Moisturiser and Natural Lip Balm products. A lucky guest (Ms. Debbie Spencer) won premiere economy tickets to London. Colin Skerritt, Sales Executive of Virgin Atlantic Airways Caribbean explained, “This event not only provided patrons a sampling of Antigua’s exceptional food and drink it also allowed me to showcase the exceptional quality that Virgin Atlantic Airways offers each passenger aboard our Caribbean flights.”

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It was also an opportunity to network and try out new dishes courtesy of the chefs, from some of the finest hotels and restaurants across the twin island state. The chefs in their formula one style jackets supplied by Chefs World, were assisted by students from the Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Institute. One tiny problem though, no cutlery! Not too hard to negotiate unless you tried to eat the salsa or the sensational pickled vegetables; a blend of local vegetable, thinly sliced - delicious on their own. Some of the action got lost during some pretty heavy downpours; however, the rain did not deter the partygoers. In fact a few had their own ‘Flash Dance’ moment and boogied in the downpour. Sister Sledge’s appearance was almost ruined by some technical dificulties with the sound, yet being the professionals that they are, they allowed for some quick fixing and got on with the business of entertaining. Their singing and dancing got the audience moving and the DJ took over playing tunes from back in the day. It is obvious that the Food & Drink Industry Party has grown beyond even the organiser’s expectations, not only in number of attendees but also expectations. It’s going to take some serious organising, perhaps with a dedicated event team to give the public what they want – a fabulous evening with great food and drink – just like the publication.

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We are having a wonderful evening... Veneta & Calvin Rogers, Retired Commissioner of Police Great Event, there is nothing like this in Antigua, we are reserving our sponsorship place for next year. Colin Skerritt, Virgin Atlantic Airways I really enjoyed the evening so much. It was excellent... Harmony Hall What a wonderful party! Elisha Richards, ACB Bank The party was so good and I have asked for a tour of the venue. Sugar ridge was a great setting... Maxine Tapper, Mama Lolly’s Vegetarian Restaurant

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S I X D E G R EE S B E L O W Z E R O

FASHION&ART •

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Included in the Food & Drink Industry Party performances was an amazing display of creative expression. Models from the Six Degrees Below Zero modelling agency worked with local designers Rainbow Expressions, House of Argent, Beau et Belle and body art designer Clarissa Samuel to produce an extraordinary fashion show performance. First up was the beautifully decorated “Sweet Temptations” performance. This was a show-stopping routine choreographed by Robin. Sweet Temptations was a collaborative effort between Chef Nadia Robinson who designed delicious desserts using Baileys Irish Cream and Rico and The Foreplay Band who provided the musical content.

This eye opening performance was followed by a more traditional fashion show highlighting some of Antigua’s up and coming designers. Rainbow Expressions, headed by Shirrine Gillon showcased various designs with fruit and nationalistic themes. Shirrine tells us that, “Rainbow Expressions is as its name represents, a combination of colours. These colours are the essence of our Caribbean beauty. My creations are not only for tourists, but for the locals who would like to enjoy a little colour in a very modern sophisticated way.” Shirrine’s passion for fashion started in primary school. She hopes that her creativity will take her further up the success ladder where she’d like to be recognized as a top class designer in an international forum. Other designers with clothes on display were the already wellknown House of Argent owned by Argent Roberts. Argent is a clothing designer, model, performer and artiste. He is a seasoned designer and tipped to go far. Look out for his 2010 collection “We Walk”. Unfortunately due to the inclement weather on the night of the party, Beau et Belle’s swimwear collection did not get shown to guests. However, you can visit Issabelle Piacentini, co-owner of Beau et Belle store in Heritage Quay, to see her designer swimwear range.

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Seven ladies with body art were intricately painted to resemble tempting foods; Towana Sebastian was designed as a Fruit Basket, Tushenie George designed as an Ice Cream Sundae, Athena Richardson as Chocolate Delight, Stushana Johnson as Champagne Cheers, Lesonia Pollard as Strawberry Vines, Sharlene George as Tropical Cupcakes and lastly Alesha Baptiste as Candy Land. They paraded their body designs on stage and then went down into the crowd to tempt guests with their scrumptious desserts. Clarissa and Robin explained there was one lucky guy amongst these sexy ladies, “The idea was that this guy got lost in the jungle and the girls would appear, tempting him with all the things that he couldn’t have. After approaching him, they went into the crowd and interacted with

the guests, before making their way back to him to convince him to follow them away.”

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R I C O & T H e F O R e P L AY B A N D

The rhyming Chef is fantastic and of Barbudan origin! Lee Henry, Retired Pharmacist It was an honor to get to be a part of this event. here’s hoping Food & Drink will do it next year as you have some great BBQ’ers! Liz Wunderlich, U.S. Meat Export Federation Positive Vibes, despite the rain, we look forward to working with you in the future. Bruce, Rico & Foreplay Band Manager.

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musical entertainment was a major ingredient in this year’s Food & Drink Industry Party. rico and the Foreplay Band were the evening’s house band, The rhyming Chef, assisted by zinzi mpande, performed a live cooking demo of his famous Spicy Chicken Salad rolls. he rocked the house with hip-hop lyrics as DJ misbehaviour spun the beats. Sister Sledge, the legendary 70’s and 80’s soul/disco group, performed live renditions of their classic hits and had the entire party on their feet. ricardo Anthony or “rico” as he is affectionately known is a special type of musician. rico is the real deal; a drummer, vocalist, producer and composer with top class live performances. The songs from rico’s new album ‘Get rated’ are featured on the Food & Drink DVD - A Taste of 7th heaven. The entire album is written, produced and performed by rico, and it includes the UK’s number one smash hit ‘Spanglish’. rico is an Antiguan from a strong musical lineage, the first grandson of oscar “music” mason. he has toured the world performing with international stars like Chaka Khan, Andy Narell, rupee, Nagee and he was the musical director for world famous musical star ‘Arrow’s’ (Feeling hot, hot, hot). When I first heard rico, I knew he was something very special, I have no doubt that he is poised to break the world stage as the engine in any production. I was further impressed when I heard of rico’s musical integrity; he refused to give up rights to his songs despite being offered attractive deals in the US. Antigua & Barbuda is blessed to have a son of the soil this talented. If you didn’t get to experience rico at the Industry Party and you haven’t seen him already, check him out playing alongside the Foreplay Band in Antigua. You will dance all night long, and in years to come will boast that you saw him live! In any case pick up a copy of the ‘Get rated’ CD.

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INDUSTRYÊ PARTY CHEFS • BBQÊ COOK-OFFÊ WINNeRS

SPONSORS MEDIA PARTNERS • AUCTION & DOOR PRIZES • SPECIAL THANKS

INDUSTRY PARTY CANAPÉ CHEFS Executive Chef Graham Singer (The Cove & Blue Waters hotel), Chef/owner Patrick Gauducheau (Le Bistro French restaurant), Chef Instructor olvanah Burnette (Antigua & Barbuda hospitality Training Institute), Chef de Partie Nadia robinson (Formerly of Curtain Bluff resort), Chef Philman George - The rhyming Chef (Canada), Executive Chef Leroy hodge (Bay house restaurant), Chef Selwyn James (Selwyn’s BBQ), Executive Chef Colleen Simpson (National School meals Programme), Executive Chef Alex Grimley & miguel Somoza (Carlisle Bay resort), Chef/owner omar Tagliaventi (ristorante La Bussola), Chef/owner Drew Knoll (The Larder), Executive Chef matt Westwood (Carmichael’s restaurant), Executive Chef marvis Brade (Sugar Club restaurant)

INDUSTRY PARTY BBQ COOK-OFF WINNING CHEFS Grand Champion BBQ Team & Best Pork Ribs: Colleen Simpson, National School meals Programme Team. Best use of Local Ingredients: Nadia robinson & the home Ecconomics Teacher Team. Best Sauce, Salsa, & Condiment: olvanah Burnette & Antigua & Barbuda hospitality Training Institute Team. Best Caribbean-Style BBQ: Selwyn James & Selwyn’s BBQ Team. Best Certiﬁed Angus Beef Ribs: Chris zamore, Chris-on-the-Grill at Splif’s Bar & Nightclub Team. Best Certified Angus Beef BBQ: Grant Loville (Graham Singer), Blue Waters hotel, The Cove restaurant Team. Best Pork BBQ: Leroy hodge, Bay house restaurant, Trade Winds hotel Team

AUCTION PRIZES & DOOR PRIZES SUPPLIED BY: Abbotts Jewellery, Cap maison resort-St. Lucia, hermitage hotel-Nevis, Columbian Emeralds, Noreen Philips, Diamonds International, house of Pamper, Pirates of Antigua - Black Swan Cruise, Bike Plus, Carlisle Bay resort, Exotic Antigua, Jolly Beach Vacations, Land Collection, International Purchasing Associates, Exotic Floral, Best of Books, Footnotes, Caribbean Gems, Evergreen Boutique, Photo Shack, The Source, rite Ya restaurant, Tides restaurant. The auction prizes raised $8,000 ECD for the national culinary team.

PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS & MEDIA PARTNERS Andy E. Williams, Jane Ebbit, Ngrady Conteh, Nigel Francis, Ted martin, Selwyn James, Pascale Sold, Amber roos, Antigua Nice, ABS TV, Event Studios, mattru media Inc. CAP MAISON RESORT - ST. LUCIA

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One of David Yurman’s best sellers, an exquisite ladies Sterling Silver & 14ct. Gold bracelet with Blue Topaz. Auction piece offered by:

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SPONSORS OF THE FOOD & DRINK INDUSTRY PARTY 2009

SPECIAL THANKS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Sold & Amber roos, A.S. Brydens - Frances-Ann Benmlih-Taya & her team, who went all

Brydens

out, Lisa, David & the team from Quin Farara Co. Ltd. Colin Skerrit from Virgin Atlantic

(A.S. Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd.)

Airways for their 1st Class service, Avonelle Pole of Polevolt Communications, Julian &

Quin Farara Company Ltd.

marie of Chef’s World for the smart chef’s jackets & their huge effort. Jackie Sealy, Dave

Best Cellars Wines & Spirits

Warne, Alvin Christian, Iton henry, Correne Samuel, Jacky Abrahams for all your time &

Island Provision Food Distribution

help, Greg manners, Terence Dublin & mr E. Letby of Caribbean Alliance Insurance for

Virgin Atlantic Airways U.S. meat Export Federation

Aidan mcCauley for opening Sugar ridge hotel for the Food & Drink Industry Party, Island Provision & Best Cellars Wines & Spirits - Tony Theodore, Terry Brown, Pascale

commissioning the presentation cake, U.S. meat Export Federation for sponsoring the BBQ Cook-off - thanks to mike Compton & Liz Wunderlich, Colin James CEo of Tourism, Derede Samuel-Whitlock USA Director of Tourism & her team for bringing international

GOLD SPONSORS

act Sister Sledge! To Jeff, Nancy & Alfredo from The Beach restaurant & Big Banana,

International Purchasing Associates

Dr. mansoor of the ministry of Information & Communication for ABS technical support,

Sugar ridge hotel & Development

Christopher Terry & zinizi mpande, up & coming star chefs. To the students of the ABhTI for whom this event is so important & the Chefs who gave their time & effort, ‘Big up’

SILVER SPONSORS

The rhyming Chef - Barbuda! A special thank you to Executive Chef Graham Singer

Caribbean Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd.

& the Staff of Blue Waters hotel who went beyond the call of duty. To rICo & The

Chef’s World

Foreplay Band - Elroy Francis on Keyboards, Teddy Algernon Joseph on Bass, a superb

Polevault Communications The Source

performance. To martin mansoor for LAVA International Sound System. Food & Drink TV - Nigel Francis, Ngardy Conteh for your miracle production work. To Lennox Francis for the BBQ Grills, Captain Lenroy Browne & Supreme Security team. Paddy of Itchy Feet

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

for stepping in with a stage & Steve Jackson for Engineering. To Darryn Pitman, a fine

olive Branch

show with the Six Degrees Below zero models, Clarissa Samuel - Creative Director, omar

The Beach & Big Banana restaurants Lava International Sound System Kennedy’s Club Enterprises Ltd. Yao Yoghurt, ABS TV

Spencer - runway Coach, Designers - Sharine rainbow Expressions – Isabelle Piacentini - Beau et Belle – house of Argent. DJ misbehaviour - Amazing! To rosie mcmaster for keeping it hot. To all those who donated special auction & door prizes. Food Fantasies for the cakes, mr & mrs Lupinacci of The hermitage in Nevis. To rufus Gobat & ross Stevenson for donating the Cap maison resort weekend in St. Lucia, Andrew headley

Antigua Nice

for the Carlisle Bay stay. To Sascha mercer who’s ‘Global Excellence’ training helped us

Supreme Security

achieve a memorable occasion. Karine we miss you! most importantly to the restaurants

Beau et Belle - Lingerie & Swimwear

& bars who have supported the Food & Drink project, without you we would not be here.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR 2009 INDUSTRY PARTY PARTNERS & SPONSORS

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A commanding Caribbean property with a magnificent view. Located close to the city of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but situated at the top of a tranquil hill, high above the city bustle. The property consists of developed land, buildings, fencing, driveways and landscaped gardens. The land measures approximately 1.06 Acres (46,173.6 sq. ft.). The total building and living area measures approximately 13,115 sq. ft. Every room has a view of the city, the Caribbean Sea, and the nearby islands of Montserrat, Nevis and St.

Kitts. The gardens are mature and well-manicured. The main feature to the rear of the property is the heated swimming pool and signature whirlpool spa, flanked by two double gazebos. The main entrance has a covered carport accessed by the east or west gate, both electronically operated. The foyer boasts a 33ft. high ceiling with two grand staircases leading up to the bedrooms. The spectacular aquarium separates the living room from the music room/movie theatre, which opens into the library/den.

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The kitchen is uniquely styled with natural cherry wood cabinets. Breakfast can be enjoyed either at the breakfast bar or in the breakfast nook. The master suite consists of a sitting area, a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a separate shower and Jacuzzi with sunroof. Adjacent to the master suite is a kitchenette and beauty parlour. There are two guest bedrooms, plus a fully self-contained basement apartment. Each bedroom is surrounded by

covered and uncovered patios which extend out into a gazebo that overlooks the gardens and views below. Four additional bathrooms and one powder room service the house.

For further information on the sale of this property and to arrange a viewing contact: info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com Tel: (268) 725 4663

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Unique Caribbean Property located In St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Antigua

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Financing your DREAMS

For all of those who are intent on following their dreams of owning property in the Caribbean, despite the recent financial volatility in the developed world, there are still a number of options available in order to finance your dreams.

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Many may think that the sources of finance for property have completely dried up but a review of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Statistics suggest that bank-lending for property purchase, renovation and construction in the Eastern Caribbean Dollar region has continued on an upward, albeit gentle trajectory throughout the period from June 2007 to June 2009. This does however hide varying performances from individual Islands.

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Having decided to go ahead with a purchase there are two sources of financing available to you. The first is to seek finance in the Caribbean or, if you are a non-resident, seek finance from your home country. A number of well-founded ‘local’ financial organisations exist offering mortgages to those wishing to purchase in Antigua, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica and beyond. This includes not only banks but also local Credit Unions. In addition to the local option a large percentage of overseas property investors and returnees will arrange their financing from their overseas base, either out of their own resources or by mortgages drawn against their property at home. It is worth considering carefully whether or not raising finance from home is appropriate for you as it greatly reduces your risk

to currency fluctuations. If you are risk-adverse it always helps to have your financial liabilities in the same currency as your main income. For those looking to finance in the Caribbean there are a number of ‘locally’ operating banks. These range from a few well known International banks operating across a wide number of Islands such as Scotiabank and the RBC Royal Bank of Canada; also pan Caribbean banks such as First Caribbean International Bank and Republic Bank of Trinidad & Tobago (RBTT) to more indigenous banks operating in a single Island or Island State, such as the ABI Bank Ltd. (ABIB), National Bank of Dominica, National Bank Ltd. (St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla) and The Bank of Nevis Ltd. Despite the credit crunch these banks offer competitive mortgages in the markets they serve and are available to a wide spectrum of property purchasers covering returnees to the islands, overseas property investors as well as domestic buyers. Many of the mortgages are based on US Dollars and all these Islands being part of the East Caribbean Dollar Block, (the EC Dollar is itself tied to the US Dollar at a fixed rate and has

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See statistics table below Value of Property related loans Eastern Caribbean Currency Union

Mar-2008

Jun-2008

Sep-2008

Dec-2008

Mar-2009

Jun-2009

Eastern Caribbean Whole

3,134,354

3,179,533

3,211,419

3,347,801

3,389,273

3,439,642

Anguilla

388,384

419,462

442,036

425,472

431,909

456,007

Antigua & Barbuda

698,462

708,367

724,005

731,784

731,638

720,348

Dominica

221,023

221,392

227,238

233,357

234,996

241,824

Grenada

562,992

574,756

577,920

593,489

602,392

616,318

Montserrat

24,848

26,254

27,012

27,359

28,251

29,326

St Kitts & Nevis

372,578

380,344

391,648

402,019

414,730

427,376

St Lucia

525,071

501,683

469,751

575,833

575,280

592,957

St Vincent & the Grenadines

340,996

347,275

351,809

358,488

370,077

355,486

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(In thousands of EC Dollars)

Statistics based on information compiled from the ECCB Monetary Statistics. http://www.eccb-centralbank.org/Statistics/index.asp

most of these banks are full service banks and will be only too happy to provide the investor with a full range of services including checking (current), saving accounts, house and car insurance and foreign exchange services. many will have full internet based personal banking facilities, thus providing you with a one stop solution to your financial needs which can, to a large part, be easily managed whilst you are off island. Whilst the specific details for each bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mortgage-offer are different, a few are prepared to currently lend up to 95% of the purchase cost of the property, however 70% to 75% is the norm. Some offer fixed rate deals if required, but do expect the property loan to be supported by a mortgage indemnity insurance policy which does not have to be provided by the lending bank. As always, in a competitive market, the exact details of the loans available change on a frequent basis; as a result we are unable to provide specific detail on these pages. It does however pay to shop around when you are looking, as special deals and promotions are frequently available.

Credit Unions These are cooperative financial institutions that are controlled

and owned by its members whose sole purpose is to promote thrift, provide loans at reasonable rates as well as provide other financial services to its members. In each of the Caribbean islands there are a number of organisations who operate in this space and providing you have been a member for a predetermined period of time they are willing to provide financing for house/land purchases and subsequent construction. By their very nature they are primarily geared to the Island residents that they serve.

Mortgage Brokers To help you shop around there are a few independent mortgage Brokers operating in the area who can handle the entire process for you. They obviously have a better handle on the mortgages available in your chosen Caribbean market and can provide you with expert guidance through the entire process ensuring that all the legal and commercial aspects are completed correctly (each island can be different). Typically you should expect to pay a fee for this service of around 1% of the value of any loan offered. A quick Google search will bring up a number of brokers but a hint of warning, it is worth checking thoroughly as to how independent these brokers actually are as some may have preset arrangements with particular banks. Secondly, they may know something of the Caribbean, but this does not mean they are based anywhere near and so may not be as knowledgeable as they claim.

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remained at a constant rate since 1976). This affords some degree of protection from the vagaries of exchange rate volatility although it does not eliminate this altogether.

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A selection of banks operating in our ‘Home-islands’: Scotiabank www.scotiabank.com Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Caribbean, offering a full range of retail banking services and selected commercial finance services.

SANTANA

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, POWER TOOLS, GENERATORS

SALES, RENTALS, SERVICING, REPAIRS

First Caribbean International Bank www.ﬁrstcaribbeanbank.com

Suppliers of quality power equipment and generators. Prompt after sales service.

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FirstCaribbean is a major Caribbean bank offering a full range of market-leading financial services.

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) www.rbcroyalbank.com/caribbean Members of RBC Financial Group have a long-standing presence in the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Republic Bank of Trinidad & Tobago (RBTT) www.rbtt.com With roots in the Caribbean for more than 100 years, RBTT is an RBC Company and one of the leading banking and financial services Groups in the Caribbean.

ABI Bank Ltd. (ABIB) www.abiﬁnancial.com ABI Bank Ltd. (ABIB) is the ﬂagship of the ABI Financial Group. An indigenous bank of Antigua & Barbuda.

National Bank of Dominica www.nbdominica.com National Bank of Dominica is Dominica’s leading provider of integrated financial services including retail, business and institutional banking, investments and broking services.

The Bank of Nevis Ltd. www.thebankofnevis.com The Bank of Nevis Ltd. commands a respectable share of the banking business in the Federation, and is the Bank of choice on the island of Nevis.

Not in stock?

National Bank Ltd. (St.Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla) www.sknanb.com

2-3 week ordering service available.

National Bank is the largest full service commercial banking institution, whether indigenous or foreign, in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.

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blue dream, savannah, Nr. mamora bay Price reduced from $1.9 to $1.6 million Usd • Approx. 1.2 acres • Hurricane proof glass

• 2 Water Cisterns • GE Backup Generator

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Situated in the desirable, private residential community of Savannah, Blue Dream enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of Willoughby Bay, the Atlantic ocean & the Southeast coast of Antigua. The property comprises 3 separate structures, with a total of 5 bedrooms (1 King size mastersuite & 4 Queen size bedrooms), 6 bathrooms, a swimming pool & verandah areas connected by wooden pathways.

Giving You The Best is Not Enough We presently offer security services to the following clients: Mill Reef Club • Verandah Estates, Resort and Spa • Island Provision Group of Companies The Daily Observer • Free Trade and Processing Zone • Antigua Barbuda International Institute of Technology • Adelin Medical Center • St. John’s Development Corporation • National Solid Waste Management Authority • A.S. Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd. Community First Corporative • Credit Union • First Pay • PIC Insurance Antigua Barbuda Football Association • Photogenesis Antigua Barbuda Cricket Association • Casa Antigua Antigua Barbuda Basketball Association Myst Carnival Troupe

Maritime Security • 24hr Uniformed Security • VIP Executive Protection Mobile Patrol • Neighbourhood Watch • Security Training Investigative Services • Pre-employment Screening Background Checks • Security Consulting Wellington Road, Basseterre, St. Kitts Tel: +1 (869) 664 2799 | Email: swigley.supreme@gmail.com 77 Hatfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, Guyana Tel: +1 (592) 226 0416/0417 | Email: supremesecurity834@gmail.com

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Sarah Fuller, Stone Fish sculpture written by Andy E. Williams • photography by Eric Williams,

Andy E. Williams and Janie Conley

Amongst

Artists in ANTIGUA

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Heather Doram, Voluptuous woman painting

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All of us face an occasional opportunity to seize on a significantly new direction; whether in our careers, in our lifestyles, or even in the choice of where to live or where to go on vacation. Whichever it is, the change itself can provide a rewarding departure from our current path. But such opportunities are seldom clear except with the benefit of hindsight. And the confusion of modern life often blurs such opportunities so that we can only be thankful when graced with the rare clarity to recognize and pursue them while they are still present. This summer I’m grateful for having recognized the opportunity for a departure of my own. I’ve always had a passion for writing, photography and the arts in general and when I decided to spend the summer in Antigua after a thirty year long absence, I also realized that I’d developed a deep curiosity about what fine arts exist on the island. Being fortunate enough to realize this beforehand, I decided whilst in Antigua I’d take the opportunity to pursue that interest and write a great new book profiling the writers, painters, sculptors, potters, and other artists active here.

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More problematic, there was a tendency amongst those I interviewed to speak of their past in very abstract terms that distanced them from the gritty immediacy of personal struggle or triumph. I wanted to document involving stories of an artist’s personal relationship with their art, stories that reflected on the island’s cultural and social history. However I feared I would record from each artist only the lukewarm politeness of a PR statement. But very patiently, I continued to listen and ask questions while speaking to many people. Over the course of writing my book, despite my fears, I was able to piece that larger context together. And eventually, to my delight, I found that some deeply rooted stories were still there; so much so in fact that writing this book became a fascinating journey of discovery for me. One example of such context is in the subjects that painters portray. Antigua is a Leeward Island blessed with a number of exceptional natural harbours that make sailing round its waters easier. As a result its been a preferred sailing destination for centuries. After a number of interviews it soon became apparent to me that many nonnative painters had arrived to the island under sail. While the many native-born Antiguans I profiled frequently choose to focus more on depicting the charismatic flavour of life in the interior of the island, the striking images of a journey to Antigua by sail were common influences for Antiguan artists born elsewhere.

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on the island I was soon confronted with the scarcity of the detailed written historical records required. It was as if Antigua & Barbuda had a predisposition for leaving history to be passed down through word of mouth but at the same time suffered from having too few oral historians to communicate it. Much of that history seemed irrecoverable.

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This of course brought up one of the questions I address in the book ... “who is an authentic Antiguan artist?” Regarding this question I reflected on whether native-born Antiguans might tend to think of ‘fish’ as they appear on ice in the markets, whilst an ocean voyaging artist might tend to depict those same ‘fish’ in the iridescent colours with which they can only be seen in the Caribbean Sea. Certainly, I thought, some of these travellers must have over time become authentic Antiguan voices; and perhaps like the story of the ocean around Antigua, some stories might at times be told most compellingly by them.

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Joanne hillhouse, and the photographer; Joseph Jones. Some are native Antiguans, others are transplanted ones. All have taken in the pace of the island, and they tell the story of Antigua in their paintings, in their pottery, in their literature, and in their photographs.

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Artist Featured in Amongst Artists in Antigua Each interview was uniquely engaging. When I arrived at the home of native born Antiguan artist heather Doram, a cascade of rich colours emanated from the interior as we entered. She led me past a display of coloured frogs, two expressively painted human statues, and other particulars of the visual feast that is her home. In her studio the colours of her paints drew my interest and attention. At times spectacularly iridescent, at other times they were so thickly textured and caught the light with such deep complexity that they invited the touch to learn more. After a short tour of heather’s studio she began to tell me about her work. “my art represents my life. It’s about telling stories as a woman ... who we are and the roles that we have. I feel like I’m a feminist fighting for the role of women in society.” Art was for her a statement against the limitations which she has deliberately sought to unbind women from, in part by depicting women who are alluringly voluptuous and comfortable in their own skin. “I have always depicted very voluptuous women”, she says. “I want women to celebrate their sexuality”. When I asked her how she came to have this perspective she paused a moment in thought before answering: “I was in Savannah, Georgia doing a masters Degree in fine arts. I had an epiphany that I wanted to live a more fulfilled life without fear”.

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Though she had already taken the huge first step of going off to Jamaica to do her first degree, for her masters she was married with two children. Fear was the captor that kept her from having a voice, expressing herself and taking advantage of many opportunities; yet the boldness of this move was striking. “I felt fear was holding me back.” Looking back to the epiphany she experienced in Savannah she said “no more opportunities were going to pass me by unless I wanted them to pass me by”.

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AMONGST ARTISTS IN ANTIGUA by Andy E. Williams is due to be published by Browns Avenue Press in the Spring of 2010. You can follow Andy’s travels and writings online at:

www.wanderings.andyewilliams.com “I titled my blog ‘Wandering Descendants of the Caribbean’ because although all my roots are Antiguan, I’ve been away such a long time that my outlook is partly West Indian, and partly North American. But some things run deep. I recognize the West Indian’s love for adding their own particular embellishments to their account of any event … to their story.”

Across the different series of her works she displayed mastery of such a rich variety of styles and materials that I asked her whether she intended it as a challenge for her audience to free themselves and come along on the journey. That, she said, was indeed her intention. “I want to challenge the viewers to explore [their] assumptions about life and art”. I look forward to heather’s continued artistic exploration. her artistic journey is one of the many that I was privileged to witness while writing this book. I look forward as well to sharing this important part of Antigua & Barbuda’s cultural history not only with people of Antigua & Barbuda, but with those everywhere around the world who appreciate the struggle to set artistic expression free. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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The southeast coast of Antigua is undoubtedly a good place to enjoy a vacation with your family and friends; and the days are never quite long enough to completely enjoy the surrounding countryside and historic marine culture of English and Falmouth Harbours. Natural beauty and breathtaking scenes are sure to capture your attention and make your trip an exciting experience.

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You would be forgiven for not noticing the luxurious St. Annes Point property, set off the short winding road which connects Falmouth Harbour to the tranquil Pigeon Point public beach. Guests who choose this property as their vacation home have handpicked it for its rare locality and serene privacy. Strategically located on 1.5 acres of harbour side promontory, St. Annes Point is built on the site of a 200 year old cannon platform which was constructed by the Royal Artillery Engineers to take advantage of the sweeping 270º degree ‘field of fire’ across Falmouth Harbour. The recent history of St. Annes Point starts in 1961 when an American property developer built the original property. From

2000 it lay empty and neglected until the Henry family rescued it in 2006. From this moment a total transformation started to take place. Hank Henry explained to me what foundation they had to work with when they first took on the property. “Originally it was built with a great room, but the living space had been divided up and two bedrooms built to increase guest capacity. In1995 Hurricane Luis had severely damaged the shingle roof and blew in the windows. The lovely shingles were replaced with white galvanized sheeting, the vaulted roof was boarded up and the windows were replaced with ghastly sliding glass. The place reminded us of a featureless barracks building, the only saving grace being the rock and stone walled gun platform on which it firmly stood and the 11 inch thick walls providing a very strong structure. However, the guardhouse and the external terrace walls were crumbling and had to be rebuilt.” Hank originally trained as a building surveyor and Kelly his

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a vanilla & chocolate veined hardwood, being used for the floor and staircase railings. Mora, a Guyanese hardwood (denser than Greenheart with a deeper red colour), formed the rafters and 3 Georgian styled dormers in the master bedroom. The dormers add a whole new perspective to the building’s aesthetics, relieving the monotony of a plain roof. Two spacious balconies lead off the master bedroom providing shaded cover during anytime of the day.

I asked Hank what look he and Kelly hoped to achieve once the property was restored; he said, “The concept was to rebuild a pastiche of a maritime dockyard house. Although we rebuilt it during the last three years we wanted to give the impression that it had been around for a couple of hundred years.”

Wooden louvered windows and doors open out onto the 120ft. gallery, which is itself situated at ‘mega yacht mast height’ above the sea and overlooks the entrance channels to Falmouth Harbour’s three marinas. Hank explained, “To the harbour side elevation, the 90ft. covered gallery was built entirely of Mora hardwood. We ripped out the kitchen that was on the south side and built stone Georgian style steps against the wall using the original kitchen space as our entrance hall. We also built an awful lot of stonewalls using volcanic stone from Boggy Peak, to complement the original wall that surrounds the property.”

This look had been furthered by the use of natural materials with an abundance of Caribbean wood being used in construction. The wooden louvered doors and windows were made from Red Cedar (and built by ‘Homeproud Construction’, who also made the farmhouse style kitchen and Welsh dresser). The entire master bedroom is constructed in wood, with Wamara,

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wife has a keen eye for space and interior design; together their challenge was to turn a featureless rectangle into a visually pleasing luxurious vacation villa. So off came the roof, timbers & galvanize. The walls dividing the great room were demolished and the false ceiling taken down. This revealed a mammoth 1,500 sq. ft. of living and entertainment space with a 25 ft. space to the roof ridge. They were left with the bare bones of an empty shell with 2 bedrooms and no roof!

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residence built on one of the eight forts in the Falmouth/English Harbour area. The completely redesigned main house now consists of 3 ensuite bedrooms comfortably housing 6 guests. Ascending the stone steps from the main house leads through the verdantly landscaped gardens and down onto the pool deck, where you can lounge by the 50 foot pool or shelter from the sun’s rays in the raised gazebo. The signal tower has also been rebuilt, and is now an observation post and the powder magazine now stores sun loungers instead of cannon shots.

pavilion on top of the guardhouse and raised the signal tower to its full height. The property has been designed to provide a high degree of interaction between the outdoors scenes and views, endeavouring to bring the outdoors in, making you constantly aware of the maritime panorama that surrounds you. This Harbour life recreates the bustle and energy of a seafaring port. When the yachts are in harbour the bars and restaurants are a buzz with internationally diverse people all within easy walk of St. Anne’s Point.

The property has cannons meticulously placed in the gardens and I wondered if they had come with the property. “No” Hank said, laughing, “but I have a story about them. I found the imitation cast iron cannons in a reclaim yard near Cambridge (England) and shipped them to Antigua where they had to be inspected by the Chief Armourer and declared that they could not be fired in anger before they were released by customs.”

When it comes to pampering, this is an ultimate getaway destination property. Any guests who choose this property as a home for their vacation will not be disappointed with its rare locality, its past history and its serene privacy, all of which this residence has in abundance.

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Colour moVEmENT ‘Colour & movement – Images Past and Present’ was more than a show it was a true reflection of the Artist and his philosophy – Alvin Kofi Ferris aka Kofi Ferris’ images portrayed the spirituality and strength of his subjects. Born in London of Antiguan parents, Kofi has used art to explore his cultural heritage within a spiritual context: “I have always loved to draw and found that art allowed me to ask questions about who we are as a people, where we have come from, as I believe that our ancient past still impacts on our present collective.” The 26 images on show were a mix of originals, limited edition prints, prints and cards: “I have learnt that as an artist I need to be aware of the market I am selling to and that I need to produce work that is accessible, not only in size but also price. As much as I enjoy working on originals, the print line that I have developed, which includes a range of greeting cards and small prints, is my core business.”

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The setting – the upstairs gallery of the museum of Antigua and Barbuda was described by one patron as quite ‘zen’ – a calm space in which to view the 26 images. his images have a fluidity highlighted by his use of colour (Kofi uses Indian ink, pencil, acrylics and some images are painted on chalk surface board) – dancers appear to be caught in mid-step, whilst the female images are sensual, yet bold. his subjects are proud, yet humble. The show was well received and visited by a wide cross section of people – from the Chinese Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the minister with responsibility for Culture, and an array of artists and students.

The show was supported by: SW17 Arts; Michele Henry and Claudia Papa and the staff of the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda; Mama Lolly’s Vegetarian Restaurant; A&F Manufacturing Co. Ltd; Williams & Associates Dental Clinic; Agenda Design Concepts; Kennedy’s Enterprise; Ken’s Club and Foresight Ventures International. For more on Kofi’s work – check his web page:

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Whilst in Antigua, he held a special master Class with ‘A’ level students at the Antigua State College. It was an opportunity for him to share his knowledge and gauge the passion of the students. he was heartened by their enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge, as the session over ran by an hour.

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Some serious lifestyle changes happen when they are in Barbuda, and this urban couple is well versed in switching from city to rural lifestyle. “Power cuts are frequent. The government regulates the water, so half the village has running water at certain times while the other area is dry.” “The house we rent has no washing machine, so it’s back to the basics of washing clothes in a bucket by hand. Supermarket? What supermarket! In Barbuda you got to know how to manoeuvre. There are a few small shops that carry a variety of dry and canned goods, frozen meats and so on. Fresh fish is our favourite, but you need to understand when the fishermen go out and when they return; the same goes for fresh produce. You have to learn when the local farmers are about to harvest. To get other supplies you have to know when the boats from Antigua are scheduled to arrive.” So, what do you do in the evenings? “For entertainment you just have to be prepared to think outside of the box. The lack of city lights bring out thousands of stars that we normally wouldn’t see in Toronto. A bonfire on the beach with a bottle of rum while watching the moonrise can be just as entertaining as a blockbuster movie. There is no club district like there is in Toronto, but at the same time it’s kind of nice to have peace and quiet.”

It was Philman’s father who first led the way, by returning to Barbuda in 1990. he had to change his lifestyle after his doctor in Toronto told him that he was overweight. Since then his dad has lost over 30 pounds, built a house and opened up a beach bar and grill called ‘Uncle roddy’s.’ Uncle roddy’s is completely solar powered and gives visitors a chance to drink and eat like a local, while being just steps from the beach. Philman’s sister Kelcina and her husband oliver have also decided to relocate. After dealing with Canadian winters for most of their life they decided that enough was enough, and made plans to open up a business in Barbuda. They have just finished building a threebedroom villa right beside Uncle roddy’s giving large families an affordable place to stay close to the beach. The ocean Front Villa is also 100% solar powered and other smaller versions of the villa are in development, for couples and backpackers. “For Ngardy and I, Barbuda is a detox for the body and mind. The air is cleanest in the Caribbean, and we drink boiled rainwater, which is free of any chlorine or ﬂuoride. We eat fresh food from the sea and fresh provisions from the earth, and since there is a lack of fast food we are not tempted to stray from our diet. Limiting the internet and avoiding the TV altogether helps us separate from city life and relax… When we return to Toronto we are full of new ideas and have the energy to follow through with them. While in Toronto we know that once the weather turns miserable we are on the first plane back to paradise.”

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When in Barbuda Philman and Ngardy are busily working away on episodes of The rhyming Chef. “I am the host, creator and writer for the show, and Ngardy is the producer, camera operator and editor,” Philman explains. “When we are in Toronto we work together on another show called Cypher, which covers the underground hip-hop scene. It’s truly a team effort and both shows give us the freedom to travel and experience the world while earning an income.”

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HERBERT’S MILL

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Herbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill is one of the few occupied plantation houses in Antigua. Several years are used to date this gem hidden behind Guinea grass on a hill inland Antigua. Somerset House records in London, England, specify the date as 1742 and that we can regard as accurate. The thick stone walls tell us that the centuries offer many secrets and some of these are revealed by the latest owner Marina MacClean, the mistress of the house for the past twenty years or so.

There is the Map bedroom where walls take us on a voyage of discovery around the globe; there is a bathroom, a room in itself, with flowers and fauna and shells reflecting the region. There are vibrant colours such as the master bedroom in lush turquoise blue. There are cozy corners filled with books and local art work from hands such as Stephen Murphy and Sallie Harker. Supports of Lignum Vitae (iron wood) rise from the polished wooden floors. Some still show the original holes for dowels. Old beams stretch across the ceilings and room dividers from a later age are reminiscent of wooden lattice work found in churches.

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Marina is a delight and it is easy to see that she has metamorphosed this formidable Colonial construction into a welcoming home. The great room is in the centre of the house, designed to catch air. Off to the sides are the bedrooms and bathrooms, arranged as was usual in old time construction. Partitions between rooms remain short to allow air flow; closets and cupboards are latticed or meshed. Marina has developed rooms with individual themes.

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The Purple heart exterior is painted in wonderful Caribbean colours of yellow and red with green shutters. There are sash cord windows looking on to three galleries with an open deck to the rear. on the west side we see Belleview heights, Clarks hill and Bendals, on the east side we look towards Sea View Farm, Parham and Crab’s Peninsular. on the ground floor we find a labyrinth of stone storage rooms some with their original dirt floors, tightly packed earth vital to keep correct humidity for the storage of commodities such as flour and sugar. Some of the early paving stones are inscribed with the manufacturer’s stamp, r. A. Ashton & Co, Buckley, Flintshire a reference to their origin in Britain.

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The chief guard dogs are Sugar and Sister who patrol the three acres of fruit trees, flowers and herb gardens. marina apologizes for the chaos within and without, but this is organized chaos which begs for cash and love to restore herbert’s mill to its former glory. The love is there but not the cash. Boldly I asked this very private Antiguan citizen if she would ever consider selling her home. “I may have to one day,” she replied gravely, but her humour immediately returned, “how many millions have you got?”

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written by Janice Sutherland & Janie Conley

Having been born in the UK to Caribbean parents with strong ties to their homeland; I’ve never felt out of place or any form of culture shock living between the Caribbean and Britain. I can comfortably assimilate myself to both places and defy the borders of what ‘others’ may consider to be my home. I consider myself a fortunate second-generation returnee, who is pleased that there are growing numbers of us throughout the Caribbean. So when we received an email from one of our readers wanting to tell their story, we immediately followed up on it.

So here is Janice’s Story: Where have you been living in the UK? Where is your new home in Antigua?

How did you decide to relocate to Antigua. Was it family ties, love of the island or as an investment? Did you consider anywhere else? Derrick’s dream had always been to have a property in Jamaica. however, I persuaded him to accompany me when I brought my mum home for her 60th Birthday – she’d not been back to theisland since leaving as a child. once we arrived Derrick fell in love with the Jolly harbour resort and the people of the island. We first considered purchasing property there, but we found the cost prohibitive for the quality of property we wanted. That didn’t deter us and as we travelled the island we realised there was greater potential in other areas. on our return to the UK, we searched the Internet for properties, but soon realised that suitable homes were not available. So we looked at building our own and the land search began on our next trip; whilst we were planning for our wedding also to be held in Antigua. info@CaribbeanHotProperty.com

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We’re Birmingham born and bred but our parents are Caribbean. my heritage is Antiguan and Kittitian, whilst Derrick’s parents hail from Jamaica. our 3 bedroom house is 1,700 sq. ft. situated on a quarter of an acre plot in the Friars hill Development.

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How did you locate the land and decide on Friars Hill Development? Where else did you look at land? We contacted a few local real estate agents who arranged site visits to various plots; but by sheer fluke where we were staying just happened to be on 1st Phase of the Friarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hill Development. The owner of the property, raved about it and informed us of the 2nd Phase. We walked up to the site and Derrick instantly fell in love with the location and the views, I was still undecided, so we continued to look at other plots, fortunately Friars hill won out.

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How did the initial transaction and purchase go? Did you need an Alien Land Holders license for your husband? We contacted the WIoC and left a deposit, we then had 3 months to find the remaining balance. Being of Antiguan descent, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d previously applied for my Antiguan passport and therefore negating the need to obtain an Alien Land holders licence. The process was pretty painless.

Who was the contractor and was this part of a package with the land purchase? The most positive part of the process was that WIoC provided a turnkey package, (this included Architectural plans, contractor, building materials and a project manager). The land purchase contract stipulated that we had to build within a specified period. All this was extremely important, as we would still be in the UK whilst the build was taking place and we also had peace of mind that as the price was fixed we would not be impacted by any increase in the price of materials. As the contractor, Garfield henry had built all of the properties on the development we were able to see his craftsmanship and build quality prior to commencement.

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Although WIoC provided set house plans we also had the freedom to design our own property. It was essential the property was light and airy and although we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a hillside location we had to be able to see the sea. We were also keen to make the most of an al fresco lifestyle, so we focussed on a large 30 ft. verandah with direct access via French doors to the master bedroom and living room allowing us to bring the outside in. We also designed the property so that guests, and ourselves retain our privacy.

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Will you be relocating to Antigua on a permanent basis? The plan is to relocate within the next five years and utilise our expertise gained in our respective careers. Ideally it would have been sooner, but the change in the economy has limited our options at present. In the meantime we’ll be on island every few months managing the property and making friends. It wasn’t all smooth sailing; in hindsight although we had a lot of input into the build, being 4,000 miles away posed its problems. We weren’t able to provide the level of input we would have liked when changes needed to be made. Luckily we built up a good relationship with the contractor, Garfield Henry, and when we visited he was able to interpret our needs. Even though we were sent photos, there was still some trepidation that what we wanted wouldn’t be right, but we’re pleased to say this was not the case.

Any advice for other returnees planning to make the move? Try and spend, as much time on island as possible. Don’t under estimate your budget for peripherals such as insurance, solicitor’s costs, taxes etc... Every time we turned there was an additional cost! Don’t expect UK customer service standards. Go with the flow and you’ll be ok

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The last word. Could you express what it means to own your own “piece of the rock”?

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We brought our respective families over for our wedding, although then the house was just a hole in the ground. Our families were extremely proud and could see why we love Antigua. It is a great achievement for us. It’s good not to feel like part of the minority and to own a piece of our heritage. Seeing how much younger and happier our parents are when they return home made us realise we want to have the same experience while we’re young enough to enjoy it, and make a contribution to the country. I always knew I wanted to move abroad, just not where. It wasn’t until my own first trip to Antigua that I realised that this could be it and then it was easy to convince Derrick that Antigua was the place.

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the ranch, monk’s hill, liberta For sale $1,107,000 ecd $410,000 Usd •0.25 Acres •2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

• Large storage areas • Harbour view

Charming villa located minutes from Falmouth and English harbours snuggled into mature Caribbean gardens. The house is located to the rear of the property offering privacy from the road and has a swimming pool and a lovely view of Falmouth harbour. This property is very well built, can be easily enlarged/extended to suit and represents an ideal opportunity to purchase a holiday rental investment or family home.

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exclusive development Galley bay, Nr. Five islands For sale Price on request Newly built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom villas in a small, exclusive hillside development. The ultra modern villas each have their own swimming pool within a fenced garden. The kitchens are equipped with contemporary stainless steel appliances and each home is built with high-end finishes. There are currently 2 units which are available to purchase, with a further 6 units in construction. All infrastructure and utilities in place.

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For many people who live or come to settle in the Caribbean the thought of being surrounded by lush tropical gardens and exotic birds is one of the lures of Caribbean living. Indeed studies have shown that investment in a well-stocked and laid out garden is one investment that pays dividends. Not only does it make your property more attractive and thus easier to sell, but it also increases the value with a return of between 100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 200% on each dollar spent on landscaping. however, on many of the islands of the Caribbean water should be considered a scarce and expensive commodity. It is not uncommon on some islands for there to be little or no rainfall for 3 or more months every year making sustaining a garden difficult at the best of times. In circumstances such as these it is imperative that thought and planning is expended at the outset when setting about the task of creating a garden. Not only should local advice be sought on what type of plants to utilise but the placement of these plants is critical. But before going this far, careful consideration should be given as to what can be done to improve your supply of water, whilst ensuring that the best possible use of the water available happens.

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Virtually every new house built in relatively dry islands such as Antigua will have a cistern constructed in order to harvest the rainfall when it does come. The cistern will be fed rain from the roof of the house. This stored water can then be treated and used for washing, cooking, watering the garden and

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topping up a swimming pool. This greatly reduces the households reliance on public utilities and can also save large sums of money. Even with the largest of cisterns, keeping your garden well-watered during a prolonged dry spell can prove impossible, especially if you have the wrong type of plants in the wrong places. In order to stretch out the available supplies home owners and some hotels are increasingly turning towards the use of grey water. Greywater can be described as the wastewater from showers, baths, washbasins and washing machines. This waste water can be collected from these sources, treated and used about the house where drinking water quality water is not required. This is known as ‘greywater recycling’. Alternatively, greywater ‘reuse’ can be considered. This is similar but is the use of untreated water from less contaminated sources such as showers, baths and washbasins only. In both circumstances the greywater can be used for garden watering. However, if untreated water is to be used it should be applied to the garden as quickly as possible as untreated greywater quality deteriorates quickly. Please note that experts advise that untreated greywater should not be used to water fruit and vegetable crops.

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In more developed countries it is estimated that up to one quarter of a households water consumption is used in flushing the toilet. By using

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greywater for this function you will greatly reduce the water consumption of your household. A further one third of a household’s water consumption is for the shower, baths and washbasins. By utilising this greywater source for your garden you should provide plenty of water for land irrigation at minimal cost. Once you have considered your plans for rainfall harvesting and usage of greywater you can turn your attention to the landscaping aspects of your garden. Now, you can consider how to make the most efficient use of the water that you have at your disposal. It is difficult in a single article to list out the plants that will thrive in a manner that is appropriate for multiple locations. Each island has its own particular environment and many islands can have a number of micro climates within a very small area. This can depend on a number of factors, such as the direction of the prevailing winds, the height of the land, how close you are to the sea and the quality of your soil. It is not unheard of on some of the islands to go from a tropical rainforest environment to a semi arid landscape in a few miles.

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There is however a number of approaches to take before you start to plant out. The first and most obvious one is to look around the immediate vicinity of your land and see what works well in the neighbour’s property. The chances are that if a particular species of plant grows well nearby on land with similar characteristics it will also thrive on your land. (Don’t forget

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that you can always ask the neighbours for cuttings and saplings, a much cheaper alternative to buying). Always check on the quality of your soil by asking around. Many plants will survive on poor soil, but at the end of the day bringing in top soil may prove a much better longer term investment than spending large sums on potted plants. There is nothing worse than spending out on plants, only to watch them shrivel up or just do nothing, (believe me I know). With good soil and copious amounts of water especially around the root ball you will find that most of the common plants in your locale will thrive. Indeed some not so common ones will also prosper. Finally, seek out a local â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;expertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to provide some knowledgeable assistance to you. On all islands there will be a number of horticultural experts/companies who can provide you with a full service of landscaping design, the sale of plants and then an ongoing garden maintainence service.

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Another and most likely cheaper alternative is to employ a gardener who will work with you to create the garden you want. Whilst you may have to do a lot more, certainly in terms of design, and it may take longer, the gardener will be able to provide you with the local expertise that you need to layout your grounds. They will ensure the right sort of plants are acquired, and planted out in the correct areas of your garden that will mean they thrive. If you are lucky, (as I have been) they may also provide cuttings and saplings from the other gardens they maintain.

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Falmouth heights, monk’s hill - 3 half acre plots land For sale $ 15.00 Usd per sq. ft. • 3x - 0.50 Acre plots • Prime residential plots

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These stunning plots are located on a flat land plateau in the secluded and remote monk’s hill area. With the elevation of 900 ft. you will find 360º degree breathtaking ocean views of mamora Bay, Shirley heights, Falmouth harbour, English harbour, Turtle Bay, Willoughby Bay and Pigeon Beach. Located only a 10 minutes drive away from the historic Nelson’s Dockyard and amenities of English harbour.

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waterfront property, Next to Emerald Cove Resort For sale $1.8 million Usd • 3.262 Acres • Prime waterfront land

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Partly completed 7,455 sq. ft. home is being offered for sale. It is located on the north side of Nonsuch Bay adjacent to the Emerald Cove resort. This extensive property forms part of a large privately owned undeveloped estate on which there are currently only four other homes. This portion of the estate is private and secluded. While there are no covenants at this time, this property and any adjacent activity is intended for single family up-scale development.

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MangoFestival2009 HIGHLIGHTS OF

A Mango Culinary Competition is, some would say, an unusual food & drink event. The Mango Magic Menu Competiton was introduced in 2006 as part of Antigua & Barbudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Mango Festival held at the Christian Valley Agricultural Station. This year the Pineapple, another incredible island ingredient, was added to the competition. The Antiguan Black Pineapple also happens to be the national fruit. And so the 4th Annual Mango & Pineapple Magic Menu Competition was born in celebration of two important Caribbean culinary and bar ingredients. The competition is designed to encourage chefs and bartenders serving the tourist industry to present local mangos and pineapples in imaginative new ways. Each year they compete to create the most inspirational appetizers, main courses, desserts and the most exotic drink concoctions.

2009 Chef’s CompetiTIon Winners 1st Place: - The Dame Gwendolyn Tonge Award, Lenroy Williams, Commis Chef, Hermitage Bay Resort. Lenroy also won the Most Innovative Chef for his main dish. 2nd Place: Sylvester Henry, Commis Chef, Blue Waters Hotel 3rd Place: Charlesworth Jeremy, Sous Chef, Blue Waters Hotel

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The competition is open to professional Chefs and Bartenders and was held at the Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI) on August 8th 2009. There were 18 contestants for the Chef’s competition and 11 for the Bartenders competition; the highest number of entries ever since the competition was established.

Contestants came from Hermitage Bay Resort, Carlisle Bay Resort, The Beach Restaurant, Blue Waters Hotel, Trade Winds Hotel, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort, Jolly Beach Resort, Galley Bay Hotel and The Inn at English Harbour. The public was invited to view the finished competition dishes and drinks, and to buy mango and pineapple inspired foods provided

Opposite page: Natural Mystic cocktail, Food & Drink Guide in mangos, Mango Festival patrons biting big green mango, 7 of the 11 participating bartenders, Tropical Fruit Mould “Sweet Like Paradise”, Didier Deleau interviewing Bartender Tajah Phillip. This Page: 3rd Place Bartender Lisa Ford Cannonier with her mum & Andrew Baxter (Executive Chef, Galley Bay Resort), Patrons sampling dishes at the Magic Menu Competition, Winning Chef Lenroy Williams with his wife & daughter, Sylvester Henry (2nd Place Chef) Judge Colleen Simpson & Charlesworth Jeremy (3rd Place Chef), Spicy Mango Mousse with Vanilla Bean & Mango Panacotta & Mango Millefuille.

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by Shirley Heights Look Out, Mama Lolly’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Yao (Mango Sorbet), the premier dairy manufacturer in Antigua. Non-competing chefs tantalised the public with grilled dishes and sushi roll tasters on the institute’s lawns whilst all were entertained by the background music of Halcyon Steel Orchestra. Hidden away in forested folds of 40 acres of the Shekerly Mountain Range is the Christian Valley Agricultural Station – famed as the country’s finest orchard of mature fruit tree varieties and home to the Antigua Mango Festival. Over the two-day festival it was estimated that over 10,000 patrons visited, enjoyed and participated in Total Mango Mania. The stage was set, and Christian Valley provided the ultimate backdrop to a festival dedicated to Pure Mango Madness. Everyone

2009 BARTENDERS CompetiTIon Winners 1st Place: - Daniel ‘Timmy’ Thomas, The Beach Restaurant. Timmy also won the award for Most Innovative Bartender for his cocktail, ‘Natural Mystic’ 2nd Place: Latoya Cabral, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa 3rd Place: Lisa Ford Cannonier, Galley Bay Hotel & Spa

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was possessed; from the children playing mango inspired games to the adults participating in a frenzied mango-eating contest, everyone sampled something ‘mangoey’. Caterers and vendors sold every mango inspired edible creation known to man, from wine to ice cream, cakes to preserves, smoothies to sauces it was all available to try. The Awards Ceremony for winners of the Mango & Pineapple Magic Menu 2009 was also held on the last day of the festival. The winning chefs and bartenders had demonstrated an abundance of talent and originality in a fiercely contested competition. Join with us in celebrating two of the Caribbean’s favourite fruits The Mango & Pineapple – savour the flavour!

Opposite page: Winning Bartender Daniel ‘Timmy’ Thomas, Chefs Scheduler Verman Banhan sampling sushi roll, Old mango tree at Christian Valley, Latoya Cabral (2nd Place Bartender), Luka Deleau holding a mango & pineapple. This Page: Demonstration Chef Leroy Hodge, President of the House of Parliament - Senator Hazeline Francis, Mango encrusted Mahi Mahi, Donna Lee Traper serving at Mama Lolly’s Vegetarian Food stall, Mango Sunset Cocktail, Mango Millefuille, Mango & Pineapple Cabbage Roll served with Lobster Salad & Mango/Pineapple Sauce.

MCKIT ENGINEERING LTD. is a general contractor company that has been serving the construction industry in Venezuela, Central & South America and the Caribbean for over 20 years. Its professional record and growth are closely associated with the development of major projects. It is also based on their efficiency, liability and quality undertaking by public and private sectors. Most of its engineers and workers were involved in different construction projects (before MCKIT Engineering Ltd. was formally established), such as the design and construction of 350 middle-income houses in Barbados on behalf of the Government of Barbados and the construction of the Five-Star Sonesta Hotel in Aruba (a project that included the construction of a large casino, channel water-way for luxury boats and a private island). Projects realized in the 1990’s vary from the construction of 36 luxury townhouses in the city of Caracas, Venezuela; to the building of 250 low-income houses in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, where representatives of the company were project managers and designers of the houses and the infrastructural necessities. Before holding its current name, MCKIT Engineering Ltd. was established McEngineering Ltd. Their first project was the building of 700 low-income houses on behalf of the Government of Belize and then the building of the National Sport Complex (with a capacity of 4,000 seats), also in Belize. In 1998, McEngineering Ltd. was responsible for the construction of the new departure terminal, the extension of the arrival terminal, the apron and the parallel taxi-way of the PSW Goldson International Airport in Belize. MCKIT Engineering Ltd. was a sub-contractor for the construction of a parallel taxi-way at the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua. The company has built 45 middle and low-income houses on behalf of the Government of Antigua & Barbuda, and has also developed many private and industrial projects. Recently, the company developed the architectural and structural design of the Football Development Complex in Montserrat; as commissioned by the Montserrat Football Association Inc., as well as a variety of private projects in different Caribbean islands such as Guadeloupe and Anguilla. Besides general contracting, the company is linked with steel structure suppliers, and designs and produces steel structures to project requirements. They also work as distributors of building materials from Venezuela. The employees and collaborators of MCKIT Engineering Ltd. have proven their high motivation to take on the present challenges and have given evidence of their strong will to face any type of project.

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7 Heaven

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The original Food & Drink publication began in 2004 with only 50 pages outlining places to eat within Antigua & Barbuda. With our current 7th Heaven Edition we have come a long way in a short period. This is now the most delicious publication, accompanied for the first time, by the Food & Drink Guide DVD - A Taste of 7th Heaven.

The introductory DVD illustrates many of our islands chefs, students and personalities; it covers exciting culinary inspired events, video recipes, agriculture and farms, and highlights some fantastic places to visit. The video footage is also available to watch online, where the warmth and culinary passion of our industry is explored in full colour and motion. Visit www.foodanddrink-caribbean.com With keen creative direction, our local team are professional in their approach - and so we launch another first-class marketing product. As we look forward to the growth of the audio/visual aspect of our brand, we leave you with the foreword from the 2004, 1st Edition publication: “We believe that this project will become a staple diet for visitors and citizens alike. Our Intention is to promote local establishments both exclusive and modest and highlight the variety of food and drink suppliers in Antigua & Barbuda. Supporting a local community through international marketing is the future.”