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32 DEPARTMENTS 24 Culture Shock A Brief History of Sail
28 Community Chest Kumakie Parris Arijah Foundation
32 Interview Thierry Dehove
36 Interview H.E. Christina Scott
40 Fashion
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46 FEATURES
74 Nature's Design
52 Essay
80 IN EVERY ISSUE 14 Editor’s Note
Dropsey Bay
A Sea Tale
16 Contributors
78 Island Explorer
54 Family Affair
18 Bits & Pieces
Rolling in the deep (kinda)
80 Wine & Dine
Villa Amarilla
60 Singing the Bleus Le Bleu
22 Event Calendar 84 Island Map 86 Advertisers' Directory
Crayfish Shane Hughes
88 Hotels & Restaurants
90 Last Word The Fisherman's Song
Sea Style
46 King of the Dune Bankie Banx
72 Real Estate Protecting your oceanfront home.
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editor's Note
cardinally speaking
W
elcome to our fifth issue. As
did. Indigenous resources are still few, so
we begin the second volume
necessary products still come by sea. The
of our publication, we thought
sea is still a major source of recreation, and it
it interesting to delve into the one part of
remains the centre around which Anguillian
Anguillian life that connects everything else:
culture turns.
the sea.
For me, evidence of a sea-centred culture
The island’s history is inseparable from the
is a bit more subtle. Simply ask an Anguillian
sea. At the outset, the sea provided food: the
for directions. With only a few named streets
fish that formed the staple of many diets. It
and no street addresses, you expect landmark
enabled trade: at sea, Anguilla could swap
directions: “drive until you reach the big
its few resources (salt) to create an economy.
tamarind tree”), with distance estimated in
It was a place of play and relaxation for girls
‘country miles’ for good measure.
and boys and their older counterparts. Finally,
The part that has always stood out to
it created culture: the tales (some taller than
me is the distinct way the directions are
others) swapped around the dinner table
described: turn east, head north, drive west,
were almost always about the sea.
etc. This language could have only evolved
Not much has changed. Salt has given way
among a people used to navigating on the
to tourism, which would be nothing without
ocean. Even indoors, cardinal directions are
Anguilla’s gleaming beaches. Fishing boats
preferred: “through the north door” and “on
have engines now, but the men fish the
the western wall”. Anguillians, it would seem,
same depths their fathers and grandfathers
have nautically calibrated DNA. Inside, we embark on a few nautical adventures ourselves: one above, the other below the surface to explore the island’s connection to the sea. We interview a self-professed sea-lover who discovered Anguilla a decade ago and can’t stay away. We chat with our new Governor, Her Excellency Christina Scott, and listen to her first impressions in Anguilla and her sea experience so far. Local musical legend and raconteur Bankie Banx shares stories from his 45 years in music; then, he takes the time to “design” his perfect Anguilla experience. We also go inside three residences whose views to the sea are their main attractions. Finally, we’ve also added community features and the magazine’s first fashion editorial. We hope you enjoy our sea issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Orrett H. Wynter Editor
DESIGN ANGUILLA ISSUE 05 November 2013 Contributors Andy Connor Kay Ferguson Maris Edwards Sarah Harrison Charla Hobson Shellecia Brooks-Johnson Associate Editor Ellen Fishbein Cover shoot credits Bankie Banx at Rendezvous Bay: Derrys Richardson Photography Thierry Dehove Rene Guinto Josveek Huligar Derrys Richardson Orrett H. Wynter Contact P.O. Box 5050 The Valley Anguilla, BWI e-mail: info@designanguilla.com web: www.designanguilla.com www.facebook.com/designanguilla www.twitter.com/designanguilla Advertising Inquiries sales@designanguilla.com www.designanguilla.com/advertise Read Online www.designanguilla.com/digital Other Photo Credits Sarah Harrison portrait, pg. 16: Rene Guinto
Anguilla Summer Festival photos, pg. 18: Josveek Huligar / Anguilla Access Malliouhana, pg. 20: courtesy of Malliouhana Hotel & Spa Taste of Anguilla, pg. 20: Shellecia Brooks Johnson TheoChris Fashion Show, pg. 22: Josveek Huligar / Anguilla Access Shellecia Brooks Johnson portrait, pg. 78: courtesy of Shellecia Brooks Johnson Chef Shane Hughes; Parmesan Grouper, pg. 82: Orrett H. Wynter Island Harbour, pg. 90: Orrett H. Wynter
Design Anguilla Magazine is published four times a year by DO Media Ltd., and is distributed at hotels, villas, restaurants and ports of entry in Anguilla. This publication has been compiled and reproduced with the utmost care to ensure that the information is up to date and accurate. However, the information may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. The publisher accepts no responsibility for such typographical or other errors. No part of Design Anguilla Magazine may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent. The views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of Design Anguilla Magazine.
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contributors
back talk
aNDY w. CONNOR u Born and raised in beautiful Anguilla, Andy is best known as the owner of Andy’s Car Rentals (www. andyrentals.com), but he is also a licensed seaman, and author of the monthly tourist publication, Let’s Talk About Anguilla. A self-proclaimed “Beach Hunter” of Anguilla’s pristine
Dear d.a, DESIGN Anguilla is a refreshing addition to Anguilla for residents and visitors alike. Your magazine’s aesthetic appeal has an immediate “pick me up and browse” effect. For those of us who look forward to each
beaches, both exposed and hidden, Andy is also an avid cyclist and water-lover;
issue, we can attest that the real creative
p MARIS EDWARDS
fishing and sailboat racing at every available opportunity.
genius is when you unravel interesting stories
Loves writing, teaching and
Andy takes a trek to the very rugged Dropsey Bay in Nature’s Design on page 74.
from unique and unexpected perspectives. Articles are never too long, captions and
spinning new ideas. From age 7, she's been waiting for the story
t CHARLA HOBSON
headings are creative which offers a touch of
line of the book she aspires
An innate desire to create beautiful things
curiosity that captures the imagination.
to write. She is also a health
led Anguilla-native Charla to pursue a fashion
Your magazine is a masterpiece backed by
and vegetarian advocate. Her
career. She now holds a BFA in Fashion
exemplary professionalism in the editorial,
latest entrepreneurial project is
Marketing and Management and is the
promotion and sales process and Anguilla will
Inspire Naturally - an alternative
designer of House of Panache—a design house
continue to celebrate the value added to the
lifestyle store where all products
specializing in women’s and girls’ apparel.
experience of living or vacationing here.
are vegan.
Charla describes her style aesthetic as "a deliberate combination of
Janine Edwards, Anguilla.
Maris reminisces about growing
international flair and Caribbean flavour."
up in Sandy Ground in A Sea
She uses her unique sense of style to put together our first fashion
Tale on page 52.
editorial, Out of the BLUE, on page 40.
Janine, you paint with words! We've chosen yours as the most interesting feedback letter, and winner of a dinner for two at Flavours Restaurant. We suggest the steak, it's pretty awesome!
t Sarah Harrison
Sarah Harrison spent four happy years on Anguilla, leaving (reluctantly) returning to live in
Dear d.a, I was captivated by Design Anguilla
the UK. She is now working as a freelance writer,
from the first issue with its beautiful cover,
investing in thermal layers, and trying to fix up an
artistic layout, catchy titles and creatively
old house that is in constant need of attention.
written content. The subsequent issues
Sarah looks back at 45 years of Bankie Banx in King of the Dune on page 46.
reinforced my idea that your team understood that there was a need for current and relevant
Patricia J. Adams u Retired educator Patricia Adams has been writing since she was 17 years old. Her culture-based poems
p Kay M. Ferguson
stories on Anguilla’s architecture and lifestyle.
A passion for the art of
I love that each issue focuses on a theme and
creative writing best describes
have been used extensively throughout the island for
Kay’s favourite pastime.
different events. A particular honor was being able to
She works as a freelance
recite poetry for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Patricia shares her gift of poetry in The Fisherman's Song on page 90. t Shellecia Brooks Johnson
writer investing her positive energy and talents in diverse assignments. With an eclectic
Passionately Anguillian and wholeheartedly optimistic.
background, she has roamed
Shellecia loves working with young people, dancing
the globe: the Americas, the
under the stars with her hubby, teaching professional
Caribbean, Europe, and South
development courses, reading, traveling, and blogging.
Pacific, settling in Anguilla for
She puts her degrees and experience in tourism to
nearly 10 years.
good use as the face and co-owner of the MyAnguillaExperience.com, a
Kay’s crafted story of a young
blog capturing experiences in Anguilla from a local perspective.
Anguillian man in Giving Back,
Shellecia scuba dives for the first time in Island Explorer, on page 78.
Paying Forward on page 28.
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that your team finds creative ways to include articles under the theme. The articles written by locals create authenticity. It is a great coffee table book and collector’s item. I would love to see an issue dedicated to ‘Anguilla of Old.’ Oldest hotel in operation, oldest boat, restaurant, folklore from elders, etc. The only thing I dislike is that I must wait 3 months for a new issue! Shellecia Brooks Johnson, Anguilla. That sounds like a great idea. Sorry you didn't get the prize, but let's do lunch and talk about that Old Anguilla idea! Send us your feedback. Tell us what you love (or didn't) about our magazine or our articles. We'll pick the most interesting letter and the person submitting the story will win a dinner for two at Flavours Restaurant at La Vue Boutique Hotel. Send feedback to letters@designanguilla.com
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bits and Pieces
Anguilla Summer Festival 2013 If you weren't at the Anguilla Summer Festival then you have no idea what you missed! Leeward Island Calypso Show joint defending champions, King Konris and De Bear, could not attend to defend their crown, but a new winner took their place in the form of US Virgin Islands’ Patrick ‘Soljah’ Farrell. The annual favourite, the August Monday beach party, was another smashing success; along with the various other concerts, pageants, competitions and boat races. On the water, The Champion of Champions boat race was won by the Real Deal crew. On land, the very lively August Monday J’ouvert and the colourful Parade of Troupes entertained the less involved spectators. Certainly a time to bookmark on your calendar, find out more information about the next Anguilla Summer Festival by checking out the Anguilla Tourist Board's website. http://ivisitanguilla.com
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Home We got hold of a copy of Thierry Dehove's coffee-table book "HOME"after interviewing him. The book is a dedication to his love for his adopted home, Anguilla. It is filled with stunning photography of the island's spectacular beaches, landscapes, nature, architecture and overall beauty.
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"Home" went to print in 2011 and was
Malliouhana nears reopening
the first in a series of photojournalistic
Anguilla's former flagship resort is nearing a comeback with the long-awaited renovations to
books by Thierry showcasing different
the world-famous Malliouhana hotel starting recently. After lying dormant for the past two
styles of photography from portraits
years, the property was sold by the Roydon family, who owned and operated it for over 25
to black & whites and to Dehove's new
years, to Chicago-based investment company, AJ Capital Partners.
obsession, composite imagery—combining
Full-scale renovations to the 55-room property are expected to be completed in time to for
predominantly his fashion photography
the upcoming Winter tourism season, with expected opening in early 2014.
shot against a white backdrop, then
Auberge Resorts, a luxury hospitality management company in California, has started
combined with select backdrops from
marketing the resort and will manage the property once work has been completed.
assorted destinations around the world.
A second phase is planned for 2015, which will include an additional 45-90 new guest rooms.
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into the eye
Tasty's hosts Taste of Anguilla.
Created by Bernard B. Wattley, the board
Tasty’s Restaurant held its first Taste of Anguilla event on 3 August. Owner and Chef Dale
game is a fun way to teach kids (and adults)
Carty organised the event to capture how Anguillians used to cook yesteryear. The event
about hurricane preparedness. The objective
was held in Tasty’s parking lot and the outdoor location with tents and colourful wooden
of the snakes-and-ladder type game is
benches, tables and stalls added to the traditional feel and appeal of the event. Visitors and
to get into the calm eye of the storm by
locals sampled and enjoyed skilfully prepared conch, potato dumplings, rice and peas, roast
rolling dice and answering questions about
fish, Johnny Cakes, barbeque chicken and ribs and more. Local music was provided by a DJ
hurricanes. Players advance in the game by
and most guests unwittingly tapped their feet or knowingly swayed to the beat. There are
answering correctly.
plans to host the event regularly throughout the year.
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FEB 28 - MAR 2 Anguilla Fashion Expo 2014
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culture shock
Like most other things Anguillian, the choice to use a low keel in Anguillian boatbuilding was born out of necessity. With no boat lifts or slips or any other kind of protected mooring, it was necessary to haul boats by hand, on rollers, onto the shore for their protection. Vrooom! The engine sputters to life. Wait, it has an engine? I thought this was supposed to be a sailing trip. Laurie, our captain, explained that this was the norm on classic, working auxiliary vessels. The engine would allow us to manoeuvre through the tight spaces in the bay. Fair enough, I thought, but somehow it felt like cheating. The sail was up, the engines shut off, and we started bobbing and rolling with the sea. It was quiet, and only the sound of waves lapped at the side of the vessel. The wind feels good on the face. I wandered through my thoughts, lost. This could well have passed for a scene from a century before, when Anguillians would travel the high seas in search of opportunity. Anguilla’s sailing history is intriguing. The decline of the plantation economy in the 19 th century forced Anguillians to develop a greater connection to the sea as a means of survival. They made the most of the challenge—becoming expert shipwrights,
a brief history of sail a maiden sailing experience provides the opportunity to connect with anguilla's maritime history. Text & Photos by Orrett H. Wynter
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Salt, then phosphorus, catalysed a new era of trade with Nova Scotia and, latterly, New England, bringing not only a muchneeded economic lift but also better shipping technology and expertise. By the time of the
ome, give me a hand,” said Deb,
with boats. I’d been on motorboats plenty of
early 20 th century rise of the sugar industry
the first mate, looking in the
times, but sailing is simply different.
in the Dominican Republic, Anguillian
direction of a few passengers.
A few weeks before, I’d seen Nuttin Bafflin,
shipwrights were building vessels, large
“We’re going to sweat it up.” The ‘it’ was the
local boat-builder David Carty’s ode to sail.
and small, capable of navigating the region,
mainsail, which needed hoisting. It was clear
It’s billed in some quarters as a history of the
bringing trade and survival to the tiny island.
that this wasn’t a one-man (or woman) job, and
national sport, boat racing. I prefer to think of
looked back-breaking.
it as a history of Anguilla. It was captivating.
for what the captain tells us will be a “3 hour
I’d never sailed before, but I knew I wanted
tour.”…wait, what? My brain starts doing the
rigged West Indian sloop—for us non-
the experience, and Tradition was the perfect
thing that brains do when trying to reconcile
mariners, she’s a single-masted classic
opportunity to pop that particular cherry.
old memories to present experiences. In this
sailboat. We were about to head out on
Built in Carriacou, Grenada in the late 1970s,
case, it was a popular 60’s TV show theme
a sailing excursion from Sandy Ground in
she’s reminiscent of the Anguillian sailboats
song. A three-hour tour…a three-hour to…
Anguilla. This was to be my first sail, which
of old, with a long, low keel running the
is curious, since I live on an island teeming
entire length of the boat.
We were aboard Tradition, an old, gaff-
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"Coming about!" roars the captain, waking me from my daydream. I then take a second
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culture shock
quicker journey, as the wind was at our backs.
to survey our crew: I see Laurie Gumbs, our
“Are we there yet?” asks one passenger.
seasoned captain, with his sun-bleached blonde hair and sun-tanned dark skin.
Somehow, I doubt he’d have lasted the trip
Laurie hails from a nautical lineage—before
back from Santo Domingo. The journey over
becoming Chief Minister of Anguilla, his
would have been a nice, snappy affair—a
father, Sir Emile, was captain of the famous
couple of days sailing downwind. The trip
schooner Warspite and owner of the smaller
back could last up to two weeks if the
Sagaboy, a racing boat.
wind was poor. To help with the monotony, passengers would bet on which boat would
First mate Deborah Vos (Deb), can boast of circumnavigating the Atlantic Ocean. In
return first. Those on shore would also eagerly
fact, that voyage was her first major sailing
await the men’s return, ready with wagers
experience: one day, the Alberta, Canada
of their own. This led to fierce competition
native hopped aboard the Nova Scotian tall
between boats as dozens of Anguillians
ship Picton Castle and stayed there for nine
returned after the sugar harvest. The birth of
months, living with a crew of trainers and
modern Anguilla’s boat racing is credited to
trainee sailors. Talk about jumping in at the
these races. One legendary race in the 1930s was
deep end. Finally, there was Brennan Gumbs (no relation), the deckhand. A quiet, calm
meal per day. When we dropped anchor
between two of the most famous Anguillian
exterior belies a knowledgeable sailor already
in Little Bay and settled in for some hors
schooners: the Ismay and the Warpsite. The
with a few years of sailing under his belt.
d'oeuvres, we had an absolutely lavish spread
race was so heated that people in church on
in front of us: brie, goat cheese, strawberries,
that Sunday morning abandoned the sermon
wine. This was positively regal.
to cheer the men home. That day, the Ismay
I felt comforted. This was no S.S. Minnow; our crew had serious pedigree. Squeeaaal! A shrieking shatters the silence.
The night sky was beautiful, which meant
won, not that it mattered, because the seeds of the national sport had been sown.
A passenger had just made use of the “head”,
Deb couldn't help but be romantically
the boat’s lavatory. The sound was a result
nostalgic about her circumnavigation, where,
of a misbehaving plumbing vent, I was
during her regular night watches, she felt like
death of sailing for necessity. Now, we sail
told. Nevertheless, we were fortunate—the
a part of the sky. It was easy to understand.
for fun, and sport. Local holiday boat-racing
men who set off to cut sugar cane in the
With the clear night sky above us, I could see
helps keep the spirit of these pioneers alive.
Dominican Republic had no such luxuries.
all the constellations I knew how to name.
Anguillans still wager on these races, but
Dangling overboard sufficed. In those days, men often got by on a single
Our dining now finished, we raised anchor and start making our way back. It was a much
The rise of outboard motors led to the slow
village pride and bragging rights are what’s at stake. I’m still not fully immersed in it, sadly, but maybe that will change now. Vrooom! The engine roared and, again, broke the silence. It was dark when we got back, and no crowds of women and children awaited us in Sandy Ground: just the dark silhouettes of other boats. Back on land, I walked with the kind of swagger that only earning your sea legs can provide. I could now boast of being a seafarer. If motorboats are our way of conquering the ocean, then sailing is our way of showing it respect—it is man connecting with the sea in the most basic and primal manner. Yeah...sailing is different. For more information about Tradition, check out their website: www.sailtradition.com Read our full interview with the crew. Go online to www.designanguilla.com/tradition
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work more effectively with local youths. His determination is nothing new: he had already put himself through culinary school, trained with chefs and started a business. Unknowingly, Kumakie has paid it forward by giving to others. He’s mentored incarcerated young men, sharing his culinary skills and connecting with them by telling his Photos: courtesy Kumakie Parris
own story as a “Youthman” who sold drugs and was involved in gangs. It has worked, as he points out, “The fellows are interested, because you are telling them a real story.” He has given motivational talks to students at the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School, where he was formerly a student, and
giving back, paying forward
taught cooking classes to students at Campus
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insists that it was “not much.”
C. He’s also volunteered at the Zenaida Haven Rehabilitation (Juvenile Care) Centre, but Even now, as he’s abroad studying, Kumakie is working with a local sponsor
A few kindred spirits recently came together for inspiration on selfless service to our community,
to start a non-profit organisation to raise
which gave birth to an initiative we call The Design Anguilla Challenge—Giving Back, Paying
funds for micro-projects that train youths in
Forward. Its aim is to bring light to a number of worthy local causes.
employable and entrepreneurial skills.
Our first challenge is to raise awareness for Kumakie Parris, a university student needing assistance.
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His volunteer work and accomplishments show that he has changed his life, and
is story starts like that of so many
Sacrifice is part and parcel of his pursuit
it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Rev. Lindsay K.
other troubled young men – Kumakie
of an education—one filled with faith and
Richardson, Correctional Services Counsellor
Parris grew up without his father. His
determination to succeed. Kumakie, along
at Her Majesty’s Prison, is intrigued. “I have
mother, Janet Parris, did double duty to provide
with his wife and their two young children
heard him speak of his story on the radio, and
for him and his siblings. Sixteen years ago, a
now live in a temporarily unfurnished
I’m inspired to see what he is doing with his
young, wayward Kumakie saw his life spiral into
apartment. His children are enrolled in school
life,” he said.
all the wrong things.
and they live a humble, content life. With the
Kumakie is committed to giving back to
cost of living added to their adapting to the
the Anguilla community, has taken steps to
recalls. This led him into the underworld of
move, they don't have the normal comforts
get involved, and has developed his own
drugs and gangs.
of home, yet the Parris family is determined
action plans. His ambitions for himself are
to have a go at living in another country, far
a solution to the problems that young men
from their extended family and friends.
face in Anguilla. What better way to get
“I wanted to fit in with everybody else,” he
It seemed unlikely that he would turn his life around, but fate intervened. “My daughter ignited change in 2004. I wanted to become
He’s adamant: “I cannot fail, and I will not
through to troubled youths than to have
the father that I never had to my daughter.
fail,” all because he strongly believes this
someone who walked their path offer counsel
The thought of losing my family—or them
education is necessary for him to return and
and practical alternatives for their lives?
losing me—made me change.” Nearly a decade later, he is a family man, a born-again Christian and youth mentor studying psychology at Argosy University in Tampa, Florida. “I have made sacrifices…to make me a better man, and to make me be able to do something,” he said.
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A Government of Anguilla Clinical Psychology scholarship provides Kumakie with US$2,500 every six months, which is not enough to cover tuition and school fees. Kumakie is in urgent need of assistance to continue his studies. You can join the Challenge to help him by donating funds via his website, www.kumakie.ai. The Design Anguilla Challenge team is comprised of the magazine’s publisher/editor, writers and citizens from a number of nations. We have created this team to work on a kind-hearted mission of helping Anguilla’s people. In each issue of the magazine, we will feature a story of an individual or organisation in the Anguilla community who could use assistance to achieve a pre-determined goal.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH KUMAKIE PARRIS Your father was absent during your childhood. Did you reconnect with him? I reconnected with my father [Raymond Vanterpool] in 2003; grew up and had to Photo: Courtesy Blossom Center
wife and my younger brother. Individuals who influenced you to change? Chef Daniel Orr and Chef Allen, Vida (Christine) Lloyd-Richardson encouraged me; Anita Ruan, Pastor Dexter Welcome, my mother and my wife. Anyone else you would like to mention? Mitch Lake (Anguilla Tennis Academy) has
a very special need
been trying to help with the scholarship. Bonnie Bloom (Ani Villas)—has helped raise funds. Ken Evoy is pushing to do his best.
one family's goal to care for their daughter has grown into a movement giving hope to anguilla's children with special needs. by Orrett H. Wynter
Anything else to share? To eradicate a problem you can’t just
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do something once in a blue moon. The community needs to do more. [On gang violence]
he Arijah Children's Foundation,
needs teachers from Jamaica to join the
launched on August 21, 2006,
team. More teachers would soon follow.
provides education and therapy to
Since inception, the Arijah Children’s
I’ve talked to the guys (in gangs). Most of
Anguilla’s special-needs children, helping
Foundation has held numerous successful
them inherit gang violence. They don’t know
them walk and talk.
fundraisers.
why they are getting involved.
Established by Renuka and Alex
[On parents finding children with guns]
Harrigan, the Foundation is named after
needs have a place to find education and
A parent found a gun under a child's bed and
their daughter, Arijah (pronounced "are ee
physical therapy. They are no longer shut
went to the police. Another found a gun and
yah"). After realizing that there were very
in their rooms or their cribs; instead, their
told the child to get out of the house. That
few resources available for her in Anguilla,
Centre is supported by various charities
(the latter) was not the way to respond.
they were inspired to create their own.
and recently enjoyed a visit from Princess
[On preparing the youths for the future]
As Renuka Harrigan explains, "Arijah was
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. In 2012,
We need to train the youths in skills that they
born in 2004, and we came to find out
The Centre held its first awards ceremony
can use to earn a living. Not everyone can
that she has a condition that is going to
to showcase its success stories. Children,
work in the tourism industry, or in an office.
affect her ability. We began to look around
who once could barely walk or talk, recited
We can give a fisherman $500 to carry two
in Anguilla for help for children with
sentences and walked across the stage.
young persons to see what it is like. Even if
disabilities or conditions that will affect their
However, Renuka doesn't want to
the youth wants to be a chef, he will know
development; there was very little. So, rather
stop here. "Our goal for the future,” she
the work it takes to catch what he cooks.
than moving overseas, we decided, ‘Let’s try
remarks, “is to help people of all ages, not
to do something here.’”
just children. We started with the children
Photos: courtesy Kumakie Parris
The nonprofit works tirelessly to fund
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because they didn’t have anything here, but
The Blossom Centre, a childcare and
one day, they are not going to be children:
development facility that opened in 2010.
they are going to be adults. We hope to
After opening, the Centre invited special-
grow as they grow.”
To help the Arijah Children's Foundation/Blossom Centre, donations can be made via their website arijahcf.org. For more information, contact Renuka Harrigan: arijahcf@gmail.com; or (264) 235-ARIA (2742). Additionally, the Anguilla Progressive Association of New York (APANY) can accept tax-deductible donations from US taxpayers on behalf of the this, or any other not-for-profit organisation in Anguilla. Any donations received less necessary administrative fees and expenses will be sent directly to the organisation of your choice. Visit their website for more information: www.apa-ny.org.
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language. I had connections in
Mitsou Gumbs, the publisher. It
St. Martin and, from there found
was successful, so I stayed.
out about Anguilla.
How did photography start?
I bought my ticket in 2001 and
In Paris, when you work on big
spent two weeks over Christmas
budget projects such as Tag
and New Years in Cove Bay,
Heuer, Mcdonalds, etc., you get
kiting. That was it. I returned
to work with top photographers.
France to Anguilla. Tell all.
was back in the days of dial-up
home, sold my graphic design
When I moved here, I tried to
I came because of kitesurfing,
internet, so searching took really
company and came back in
find some photographers in St.
but stayed because I love the
long. I thought about Australia,
September 2002. But I couldn’t
Martin, but just couldn’t get what
people, and I love the island. I’d
but the seas there have sharks
just kite every day, and I needed
I wanted, so I bought a camera.
just started kitesurfing after 10
and jellyfish, and it was too far
to pay the bills. I showed a
I didn’t have any technique, so I
years of windsurfing—spending
from France. I had friends in
friend my design and magazine
just learned online. I still do.
all my money, going all over
Guadeloupe and Martinique who
portfolio, and he introduced me
I shot a cover for Condé Nast in
Europe, windsurfing.
suggested I move there, but I
to people on the Anguilla Tourist
2009, for a villa rental company
I was looking for a place where
didn’t want to move to a French
Board. From there, I started
in St Martin, and it put me
no one else was kiting. This
island. I wanted to learn a new
Dream Anguilla magazine with
everywhere. It was at the end
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of the shoot, about 4pm, and
I was on the plane to Anguilla
the sport is easy. You can ride
pictures. There are some nice
the sun was going down. I took
the next day! It’s the best place
for hours. Just the other day,
older houses that no longer exist,
my camera and took a snap.
to heal. The water, the sun, the
my friend and I went from Long
but they live on in the book.
Everyone was wowed. A lot of
food, and the people...it’s the
Bay to Sandy Island, to catch the
Obvious, but why the name?
people in the US started to call.
best place to be! I was gone for
sunset. In perfect wind, it takes
I grew up in Paris, but after
Most memorable shoot?
two years, but my heart was
about 45 minutes to get from
eleven years on this island, I feel
The one that ended up on the
always here.
Long Bay to Prickly Pear. When
at home here. When I travel for
cover of Condé Nast, because
Windsurfing to kitesurfing?
you’re on the water, it’s quiet.
business, I can’t wait to get back.
it changed my professional life.
It just made sense. I was living
Sometimes fish follow you, or
What’s next?
Recently, I shot a tattoo model
in Bordeaux when the sport
birds join you.
My exhibition in New York,
for the cover of Ink Slingers
started to get popular in 1999.
Favourite kiting spots?
Miami and Delray Beach. I’m also
magazine in New York. I decided
It was dangerous, though. The
Savannah Bay in the East. There’s
going to be spending more time
I wanted to do something edgy,
systems back then weren’t that
always wind there; and it’s good,
working with Google+, providing
not fashion or glamour. And the
good. Over time, the equipment
strong wind. Next, I’d have to say
photography training. I am now a
Meads Bay.
Google+ Author.
Internationally, I love Brazil.
How do you describe your work?
There’s wind every day. If I’m
I’m not an artist. I’m just a guy
"...on the water, it’s quiet. Sometimes fish follow you, or birds join you."
going to Brazil, I’ll take a smaller
who creates some images. I think
got better, and it was generally
kite. There’s 30-40 knots of wind.
I have an eye. One lady called me
of my upcoming exhibition. I also
safer, so I bought a small kite.
With a large kite, if you jump,
an image-maker, and I like that.
just won the 2013 Charlie Award:
Within one year, I got rid of all my
you’d fly and fly.
Any more kiting in your future?
Best Single Color Photography—All
windsurfing gear.
Photography or kitesurfing?
I love being on the water, but
Consumer Magazines in Florida
What do you love about it?
I love, and need, both. That’s why
I’m getting old. There are some
for my work in Experience Sint
When you travel with
I can’t leave. I love the balance I
things I can’t do anymore. Today,
Maarten/St. Martin magazine.
windsurfing gear…forget about
have between the two.
I have no energy, but yesterday I
You left a few years ago?
the airfare! With kitesurfing, all
What inspired the book 'Home'?
did 3 hours non-stop. I just love
I got married in 2008, on Meads
I need is a small bag and my
After we stopped publishing
being on the water.
Bay, to a beautiful lady from the
board. I’ve been able to go to
Dream Anguilla, I missed seeing
What would you be doing if you
US. We met after she came here
Indonesia, Hawaii and Brazil.
my pictures in print. The book
didn't kite?
on vacation from New York—it
You need good balance, but
is a collection of 5 or 6 years of
Oh, that’s easy… I'd surf!
feedback was great. Now, it’s part
was like a fairy tale, man. She didn’t want to live in Anguilla anymore, so we moved to St. Martin in 2009, but I didn’t like it. We then moved to Delray Beach in Florida, but I had no papers, so I spent a lot of time flying back and forth. We broke up in 2010. In 2011, I was diagnosed with cancer and had to go back to France for treatment. I came back, finally, in May 2012. How is your health now? My scans are okay. I’ll continue me tired, but every chance I get, I go kiting. Glad you’re doing better. Has being in Anguilla helped? When I finished my treatment,
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encouraging sign. I also see the number of developments that are coming on stream: Malliouhana, the Reef at CuisinArt. They’re both really important projects. Zemi Beach is moving along quite well, and other projects are happening on the island. I think that this gives reason for some cautious optimism that the economy is picking up, and investors are beginning to think that now is the right time to start reinvesting in these sorts on high-end tourist products. That is very important, so we need to make sure that we are making ourselves open for business, doing the right things to entice the right kinds of investors. We need to have the right kind of stable economy but also a stable judicial system and a stable society that makes people want to come and put their money in Anguilla. Photo: Orrett H. Wynter
What are the main challenges? I’ve promised myself three months to listen and understand a bit, not rushing to any conclusions. I don’t want to judge what the next few years
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will be until I feel like I’ve really revitalizing the economy: job
got Anguilla under my skin,
opportunities for young people,
and I’m not quite sure I’m there
income for the government.
yet. The working relationship
The economic downturn led to
with the Ministers has been
lower government revenues, and
constructive, and the reception
that has implications in terms of
I’ve had from the public service
public services, how schools are
and the wider society has been
funded, and how health care is
warm and positive. A lot of
Gotten used to the title yet?
lot of people here in Anguilla. It’s
funded. My priority is to do what
people in all parts of the system
It has taken time, but I am
a job I am qualified for because I
I can to work with the elected
are passionate about improving
getting used to the formal title
have the relevant experience. It’s
government here to help them
things for Anguilla, and I want to
and its responsibilities. It is a
a challenge, but also a personal
come up with options and plans
harness their passion and skills in
great privilege.
development opportunity.
to improve those situations.
a way that delivers.
Do you find the responsibilities
What are some key things you
How is that going?
Your Anguilla experience so far?
daunting?
hope to accomplish?
I see encouraging signs. Our
I’ve loved getting out and
Not at all! It is a big job, and an
The key thing, and I think that
tourist figures this year have
meeting people. I did the
important one that matters to a
all the Ministers share this, is
been very good, so that’s an
district tour with the Assembly
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the first time—that’s probably
all seven districts. I’ve gone to
the most touristy thing I’ve done.
people’s homes, businesses and
I did go sailing on Tradition to
schools, and it has been great. I
Prickly Pear. That was amazing.
enjoy meeting people, and I like
It was such a classic experience,
talking, whether it’s going to the
and they are so good at telling
prison and talking to the inmates
the story of the sloop and what
or meeting Johnny Gumbs, who
it’s been used for. I saw a bit of
is 103 years old. That’s where
Carnival, went out and watched
you start to piece together the
J’ouvert morning, and was lucky
current that’s running through a
enough to follow one of the
country.
boat races out on a police boat.
Had you heard much about
I also want to do the things
Anguilla before arriving, and
that Anguillians do. The best
how has the actual experience
thing I’ve done so far is join the
compared?
National Trust on their turtle
I talked to lots of people before
watch. We went down to one
I came out. I met with the Chief
of the quiet beaches on the
Minister several times. Also, a
north side and saw turtles laying
number of the Ministers have
their eggs. What an amazing
been through London; I was here
experience.
for a few days in May to speak
Most curious thing that’s
with my predecessor. I’ve read
happened to you?
everything on the internet. I’ve
Well, I suppose having my
also been reading the Anguillian
photograph taken in the
are those that reveal the culture:
Are you a sea lover?
Newspaper for about a year now,
supermarket [laughs]. People
the South Valley community fair,
Yes! I’m not used to beaches
and it’s nice to finally come here
came up to me and had a
going to Anacaona [Hotel] and
nearly as beautiful as Anguilla’s.
and meet everybody. I’ve spoken
chat; then, they asked for a
seeing the Mayoumba dancers,
Growing up, my memories of
to persons in Slough and people
photograph. I didn’t mind it.
talking with people at church
the sea were of sitting in the
or watching the Brownies and
car while it rained, overlooking
Girl Guides in their uniforms.
the beachfront, and eating
They’ve all taught me about the
sandwiches in the back of the
community.
car [laughs]. Most British people
Anguilla is known for its
share that experience.
"I’m not used to beaches nearly as beautiful as Anguilla’s...my memories of the sea were of sitting in the car while it rained."
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members, and I’ve been around
culinary experience. How have
Anything else to share?
in London like Dorothea Hodge,
Maybe I should say being
you found the food so far?
I am pleased to carry the
the Anguilla representative, and
mentioned in a calypso song
I usually don’t have much time
responsibility of this new role.
Blondel Cluff, who runs The West
during Carnival…that was
to eat out, but my favourite
I’m not always going to get it
India Committee. Their ideas
interesting. The song was
experience so far was going to
right, but I’m keen to learn about
have been developed in my time
about the lack of women in
On da Rocks. They didn’t have
Anguilla. It’s my absolute priority
here.
government. Then, it mentions
any crayfish, but Timmy [the
to work with people here and
You hear about the warmth of
that there is now a female
owner] rang up the fisherman;
listen to what they want for their
the people, and then you get
Governor in Anguilla. I felt a bit
we waited for twenty minutes,
country. I will need continued
here and find out that it’s true.
safe, since it wasn’t specifically
saw the boat come in, watched
dialogue; if people continue to
That is really great.
about me…maybe next year
them unload the crayfish, and
let me know when I’m doing
Been exploring on your own?
they’ll write one [laughs].
twenty minutes later, they were
things well, and also when I’m
All over! It is very important to
Thoughts on local culture?
on our plate. That’s the sort of
not doing things well, then I can
understand the real tourist offer,
It’s the first time I’ve been to the
experience that you can get only
know where I need to improve so
so on the weekends, I try to do
Caribbean, so everything is new
in Anguilla. You couldn’t get
that we can move Anguilla back
something. I went snorkeling for
to me. The things I really enjoy
fresher crayfish than that.
in the right direction.
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king of the
DUNE a chance encounter with a guitar-playing house guest led Bankie to builD himself a guitar. The rest is history. Bankie Banx talks about the influence of his mother, his happiest moments, and the 45-year career that’s still growing. by Sarah Harrison
Between a world-class golf course and a world-famous resort sits the world's best beach bar: the Dune Preserve. Perched on Rendezvous Bay, the Dune is a meandering tree house fit for a
it played.” Hooked, Bankie and his friends went on to make more guitars. “By
pirate, complete with more than a touch of Robinson Crusoe. Just
then, we were finishing them real nicely. We'd go down to Arthur
in case it needed a little more atmosphere, they've thrown in a
Richardson's furniture store and spray paint them. We became little
monkey. You wouldn't be surprised to see Jack Sparrow wander by
guitar makers. I was twelve years old, then.”
– appropriate, since reigning over the Dune is Bankie Banx, whose mother called him her “pirate son”. Most musicians would be happy with a ten-year career. They
When Radio Anguilla came into being in 1969, Bankie's sister Linda was one of their first DJs. “An English DJ had a twelve-string guitar. He came by the house and saw the guitars we were making.
would consider twenty a great success. Forty-five is almost unheard
When he finally left Anguilla, he took one of my guitars, giving me
of. When asked what he puts his success down to, Bankie is low key.
his twelve-string. It was a great moment – the first time I owned a
“I guess I just didn't stop,” he says and shrugs. Bankie is still a long
real guitar. That's when I became a guitarist.”
way from stopping. But how did he start? Bankie’s dad died when he was about seven, leaving his mom
Bankie’s mother shaped his early life. According to him, she raised her kids “like communists” to work and help pay their loans.
to provide for the family. She turned their home into a boarding
“She was a brilliant woman in many ways,” he says. Though he never
house, taking in guests from banks, the Peace Corps and the
really got to know his father, he remembers his dad trying to help
government. Once, a guest had a guitar, which he let the kids
him with the math he struggled with. “It wasn't working, and my
play. As the youngest, Bankie didn't get much time on it, so he
mom took me by the hand and said, ‘They're not all going to be the
decided to try making his own. He took a cement bag and a piece
same. This one might just be the artistic one.’ Then, she gave me
of cardboard and drew out the guitar's shape. Using the technical
crayons and a piece of paper and said, ‘Just go on and do that.’”
drawing and woodwork tools at the High School near his house, he made his own instrument. “We didn't make the guitar in any
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technical way. We just measured the other guitar,” says Bankie, “and
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His mother also insisted on education for all her children. But while his brothers and sisters headed off to academic pursuits,
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music called Bankie. A band called Jesse and the Fantastics practiced across the street, and Sprocka (Corinne Richardson) was a member. Lunsford, Sprocka’s brother and rhythm guitarist, was impressed by Bankie’s playing and suggested that he come by the band house. “They gave me that bass guitar,” Bankie laughs. “I never gave it back.” So he became a band member, chaperoned to gigs by his older brother, Val. He completed his schoolwork when he got home: “That was the law.” It was an interesting time to be in a band. The British ships were visiting, and the boys on board were audiences and sometimes new group members. A community centre by Webster Park was one of the band's rehearsal venues. At that time, there was no electricity in Anguilla. “We would throw diesel in the generator, start it up and do our rehearsal,” Bankie says. Later, Bankie took up a teaching gig at the Island Harbour School, a time of great creativity for him. Always unorthodox, he was one of the first teachers to walk into a classroom in jeans and sneakers. It was the first school on the island to be built on the beach, and that suited him; he held half of his classes outside under the palm trees. Inspired by the students – “I got more from those kids than they ever got from me” – Bankie wrote some of his biggest songs in the classroom: Prince of Darkness, The Dreamer, and Duty Calls. He had formed his first band in 1967, and in 1977, Prince of Darkness became his first number-one hit. Several charttopping songs followed. With the 1978 release of his first album Roots and Herbs, recorded with his band of the
"I've been all over the world, but the best things that ever happened to me happened right here in Anguilla." same name, Bankie pioneered reggae music in the Eastern Caribbean. They recorded and toured throughout the Caribbean, blending genres and leaving an indelible mark on the cultural consciousness of the region. Bankie's achievement can be stated simply: from one of the smallest and least populous islands in the Englishspeaking Caribbean came one of the most potent and influential
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eventually broke up in 1987. Bankie isn't easy to box into a style or genre. He has been described as a cross between Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, his music a fusion of reggae, folk, R&B and jazz. His early influences came from the sounds he heard on the only radio station around, which played gospel music. International influences filtered in as Anguillians
returned from Santo Domingo or Curacao with merengue and
"...[I'm] the guy who always did what he felt was right and didn't care what anybody thought."
country and western music. He also listened to The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Bob Dylan and Motown. Bankie spent the late 1980s in New York, where Bankie Banx and the New York Connection were regulars on the East-Coast music scene. Each January, he returned to Anguilla to play gigs with his music contacts from New York. Malliouhana was in its heyday back then, and he was invited to perform there. When he also attracted a following from the villas and other hotels, he realised he was on the threshold of something big. So began Moonsplash in 1991, a festival on the beach. The Dune Preserve came into being when Bankie built a cabin in the back and a stage out front, so the audience could be on the beach or in the water. Candles in paper bags lit a path from the Anguilla Great House Hotel down the beach to the Dune. “It was like heaven,” he recalls. In 1994, Bankie made Anguilla his home once again as he developed both the Dune and Moonsplash. Now one of the premier music festivals in the region, Moonsplash showcases emerging talent alongside vintage acts, and the Dune Preserve is ranked among the top beach bars in the world. Its signature drink is the “Dune Shine”, a ginger-based rum punch. “It came about by accident,” Bankie smiles. “When I first started, I was selling vegetarian food and no alcohol – the rasta man thing. No one was buying it. The ginger beer went bad, so we took it and mixed it with When Bankie remembers his happiest career moments, a few shine brightest. He was the first Eastern Caribbean act to perform at Reggae Sunsplash in 1982 at the Bob Marley Center in Montego Bay. Later, he performed for Jimmy Buffet in front of a crowd of 60,000. Sweetest of all was meeting Bob. Cruising around the islands
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some strong rum and some other things. That became Dune Shine.”
on his boat, Water Pearl, Bob Dylan had anchored at Long Bay, and his crew had come ashore and found Bankie's CD. When he heard
know what, Bankie, you can have my boat to do that tour you
Prince of Darkness, Bob sent the crew ashore again to bring him the
wanted to do.’ He gave me his yacht for six weeks.”
man behind the song. The captain tracked Bankie down and invited
Years later, when Dylan put on a concert in New York, they
him aboard. Bankie remembers, "It was a huge, elegantly simple
reconnected. Dylan told him, "You know, Bankie, I play two reggae
but luxurious boat. He was there with some guys from the islands,
songs in my concerts sometimes – The Harder They Come by
having fish and dumplings and green bananas for lunch." The two
Jimmy Cliff and Prince of Darkness by you.” Suddenly quiet, Bankie
hit it off, and Bankie invited Bob to come to his house to jam.
remembers, “That was a big thing for me.”
At the house, Dylan started playing Bankie's keyboard, which
Bankie has many children, “I spread it [his wild oats] out,” he
was rigged up to a recording device. As Bankie remembers, “After
laughs. Some have followed him into music, most famously Omari,
a while, Bob says, ‘Hey, Bankie, this thing sounds pretty good. Can
of whom he says, “I walked away; I wasn't around for ten years. He
you record that?’ and I said, ‘Bob, I already did.’ In a mellow voice,
was raised by his Uncle Val, basically. I came home when he was
he replies, ‘Really?’ I played it back for him, and he asked me to put
fifteen and playing cricket, I accepted it. I really couldn't believe
a reggae baseline on it.” Bob asked two female vocalists to join
it when he told me about all the politics [in cricket]. He learned a
them: Priscilla Gumbs (who famously asked "Bob who?") and Amelia
lot about life and what it means to be a black man. I went through
Vanterpool. When the girls arrived, they sang three-part harmonies
that. Before he left Anguilla [to play in England], he came and saw
together. When they'd finished, Dylan asked about the cost of
me, but I didn't have time. I wrote him a letter and said, ‘You take
production. Bankie recalls, “I said, ‘Bob, man, I'm cool.’ He said, ‘You
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I know about life. Once you get up there in the spotlight in any way, they will try to drag you down to their level. When he came back from England, and I could see that he wasn't enjoying it anymore.” Father and son recorded a track called We’ve Seen it All on
l o o c Just Photo: Courtesy Bankie Banx
Omari's album, Move On. “A lot of that song comes from my letter,” Bankie muses. What does the future hold for the man who has never stopped? He hasn't thought about retiring. This year, Bankie took on a different project: constructing a villa close to the Dune, building it the old Anguilla way. “It's Biblical in style,” he explains, “with huge, rough-hewn stones.” Next year, he’ll
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go on tour. He’s also thought about taking some time to do some musical producing.
What’s your perfect Anguilla day?
French bread.
I love to wake up every morning when
Where do you
people, many are lost. “These kids are
there is nobody in this place and it’s just
get your bread?
growing up alone,” he observes, “raised
quiet, and I listen to trees. I go into the
Geraud’s. I lived
by TV. There's nobody home to tell them
garden, pick some bushes, make some tea
in South France,
anything. When these kids come home
and drink that down, go for a swim, walk
so I know
When Bankie considers Anguilla's young
from school, there's no community centre,
on the beach
good bread.
no social place, there's nothing. These kids
and breathe.
My favourite breakfast is goat
don't really want to hurt anybody. Most of
I love the
cheese, tomatoes and 7-grain toast… I
them are just bored. The gun becomes a
market
could eat that every day.
toy.”
place.
What’s your favourite beach in Anguilla?
I meet
I love the all the beaches. They have
The Stingrays to mentor young people
some nice
different feels. I love Junk’s Hole Bay,
and give them a musical outlet. Today,
people at
because it’s so wide, there’s never anyone
In response, he created a charity called
the market; get
The charity is still alive, but Bankie feels it
some fresh fruit and vegetables. I get
before anybody gets there – I walk and
needs more new eyes and hands. As Bankie
back home and get a chance to enjoy my
watch the birds. I love Crocus Bay for a big,
puts it, “It's hard to find people who really
surroundings. These are the things that
deep swim.
understand.”
stimulate creativity.
The Island has changed a lot. What are
Do you have a boat?
some things you wish you could still do?
“I've been all over the world, but the best
I love boats; I don’t like owning boats.
We can still do a lot of the things we used
things that ever happened to me happened
It’s like having five women [laughs].
to. Anguilla is still untouched.
right here on Anguilla.” He's making the
Maintenance!
Chief Minister for a day, what do you do?
music that he loves and jamming with
Do you eat out?
One day? I’d probably be dead by
friends each year at Moonsplash. He wants
Not much. I’m not a 5-star restaurant
sunset [laughs]. I’m not a politician;
to pass the Dune on to his kids, preserving
person. I love Johnno's
I’m an activist. People would never
his legacy for future generations.
Fish and Fungi; I love
vote for me. I think I’m too real. You
Big Jim’s whole wheat
have to tell people that you’re the
his tombstone, he replies, “I don't want
Johnny cakes and salt
greatest to get them to vote. I'm
a ceremony. I want to disappear. My
fish; and Jamaican food
not the greatest; I can give you
tombstone could read, ‘Bankie is the guy
if I can get it. I love roti,
my opinion, whether you like
who always did what he felt was right and
so I’ll go down
it or not.
didn't care what anybody thought about
to the Roti Hut;
him.'”
and I love good,
As he sits on his beach, he feels content.
Asked what he would like to see on
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several Stingray graduates work in music.
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ESSAY
A Sea Tale
YEARS of Familiarity led to indifference, but a fresh perspective is all that's needed to rekindle a love of Something truly special. by Maris Edwards
“O
nly now that I am older do I realize
brave men lived on raw fish and raw memories of the children and
how dangerous the sea is,” she said.
the wives they had left at home. Then there was Jerry, who walked
Memories once buried under the sands
down through the hill from South Hill to Sandy Ground every
of time ebbed into the shallows of my
Sunday around four o’ clock with a line in hand. Body curved like a
mind.
dried-out coconut bough, Jerry would make a bee-line to the wharf
She spoke of distant days when she and her siblings would swim
One Sunday, he was all stretched out on the beach, scooped
dark-blue band of the ocean. She also told of floating out into
up from the belly of the ocean by swimmers more skilled than he.
the denim blue on a dried-out sisal stalk. The ocean’s tug could be
We were scared of death. We were scared of what the sea could
trusted, children would think. Denizens of the coast, the children
do to us. His long arms and legs had not learnt the art of thrashing
would spend long, hot summer days submerged in the infinity-
through water.
edged expansive water. The sea was our friend, our plaything on weekends and summer
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and set himself down on the western end to fish.
out to the Warspite, anchored far out into the adult-forbidden,
The sea is a sly dog. We loved its friskiness and playful nipping at our toes. It invited us. But usually in the latter part of the year, it
days. The surf, the tug of the tide was made for childish delight.
would howl and growl and roll over. It would break loose from its
Pleasure casts a shadow called pain. We lined the beach one
leash, leap up tens of feet in the air and make wild, rabid charges
afternoon to witness the return of three men who had been lost at
over the beach, fishing boats and freight ships. It would leap across
sea and picked up by a passing freighter. They were heroes. Stories
the Sandy Ground road, clawing at the asphalt, and it would not
rippled from the adults to us about their epic attempts to fight back
be satisfied until it had dug a trench back to the ocean. Battered
a sea that had worked against their promises to return home. They
boats sought refuge on the beach; chewed bits of wood would
had been adrift for days. Seasoned by hope and experience, these
be belched ashore and faecal strands of moss were egested and
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swallowed a few days later. The sea was also the giver of gifts that we didn’t always
of poverty and underdevelopment. When someone immortalised wooden houses, shuttered doors, lace curtains on stretch rods
appreciate. My father would spend long, black hours on the sea
and the relics that represented days of neglect, parched earth and
and return with goat fish, doctor fish, grunts and hinds. My mother
not enough drinking water in books and magazines, we admired
would be relieved that God had provided another day’s meal. We
the skill of our tradesmen. Others’ care added dignity to years of
children would scoff at the thought of fish again. Fish again. FISH
struggle and endurance.
AGAIN. Snapper showed up on our firm plastic plates more often
I didn’t always see beauty in what was so close to my eyes. I had
than we desired; its soft, delicate flesh rendered as fishy mush in
not known the intensity or registered the range of the blue palette
our disdainful mouths. Matter-of-factly, snapper was unwelcomed.
of our sea. I hadn’t seen its shimmer as anything else but glare on
Time and tourism, though, gilt its flesh and taught us the intricacies
water; I had not seen its translucence as anything else but a marker
of fine tastes and high prices.
for the shallow area, the play space of small children. Distance
The fact that someone took photographs of a sunset that
helps to widen the angle of perspective. At school in New York, I
happened every day on a blue sea that was not going anywhere
presented a classmate with a magazine splattered with images of
opened our eyes to the beauty among rusted fish pots and
our beaches and sea. He gasped. “Is that the colour of your sky? Or
patched nets. When someone painted a goat doing what goats
was it photo-shopped?”
are supposed to do—eating grass, crossing the road, or looking curiously at onlookers—we felt that the goat was more than an entrée at a wedding or Christmas. When someone saw beauty in the women as they walked with buckets of water balanced on
He drew the attention of another student. She gasped too. “Look at that sea! It’s blue!” she exclaimed. Miraculously, then and there, the scales fell off my eyes, and I saw a beauty that I had lived but never known.
their heads and their backs regally straight, it reduced the cringe
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family affair
Sometimes, keeping it in the family means including everyone. Three sisters bring their husbands and closest family friends in to build one very interesting Anguilla villa. by Orrett H, Wynter; photos by Christian Gomez
I
t’s hard enough to get siblings to
we had strong ideas, and he helped us
share the backseat, let alone an
improve our own vision and make it better.
entire vacation home. But that’s
He really helped to come up with ways to
exactly what’s happened when
maximise the breezes and shaded areas and
a trio of sisters, C.C. Armstrong,
achieve everything we wanted.”
Leslie el-Effendi, and Liz Redwine along
smoothly despite the number of
and Ras and family friends Burkely
stakeholders involved.
and Tim Herbert got together to build
“They say it’s hard to build a house in a
Villa Amarilla. The group first met the
marriage,” Leslie joked, “but try a marriage,
Caribbean in nearby St. Barth’s, where
plus three other couples.”
the sisters’ parents owned a home. While
The closeness of the families helped,
there, they visited a few islands in the
but their peace of mind came from Carl,
region. One stood out.
retained as the construction manager, and
“Of all the islands, the one we wanted to get to know more was Anguilla,” Leslie said. So, for her 40th birthday vacation in
Glenford Hughes, the capable contractor. “I think that it was a big plus having Carl. He fought a lot of battles on our behalf,”
2005, Leslie brought the group to Shoal Bay.
Wicky explained. “Everyone has problems
Smitten, they decided to buy a lot and start
with builders and architects and so on, but
building.
we didn’t have a lot.”
On friends’ recommendations, the family
THIS PAGE At night, lights add ambience to the colourful and animated pool deck and outdoor living spaces.
Surprisingly, construction moved
with their husbands, Stewart, Wicky
“The hard part was being on the
commissioned veteran Anguillian architect
island and being in Carl’s office or on the
Carl Richards to blueprint their vision. Wicky
construction site instead of on one of the
and Leslie consider it one of their best
pretty beaches,” Leslie recalled. “There were
decisions.
entire trips when we didn’t even get a
“He was absolutely wonderful to work with,” Leslie effused. “He was very patient;
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“..it's hard to build a house in a marriage. But try a marriage, plus three other couples.” – Leslie el-Effendi
THIS PAGE A view from the north reinforces the Mediterranean feel coupled with a twist of Caribbean. opposite, top The palm-lined entry gives an air of South Beach elegance. opposite, bottom The spacious kitchen is a favoured hangout for all the families.
which is also the name of the town in
decorator, individual tastes mixed with one
somewhere in the Mediterranean, makes
which the women grew up: Amarillo, Texas.
another for an eclectic yet cohesive style.
stops in the United States Southwest, picks
Naming the villa was easy.
South Beach gives way to a Southwest U.S.
The design’s conflux of styles starts
On approach, the imposing yellow
rocky shoreline on the Sea Rocks in Island
structure gives a distinct South Florida
nautical touches. Just past the wrought-
Harbour.
impression, possibly because of the lush
iron entry doors designed by the couples
landscaping, which includes a variety of
and built in Mexico, the piece de résistance
palms along the driveway and front yard.
hangs in the foyers: an intriguing seashell
“We wanted to build a villa that had a more Caribbean style,” Leslie explains, “We wanted it yellow, with a tile roof.”
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feel on the inside, overlaid with whimsical
up some Caribbean flair and nestles on a
Guided by David Salem, a family friend
That decision brought a series of happy
and interior designer, and Mia Armstrong
accidents—yellow, in Spanish, is amarillo,
Brous, C.C.’s daughter and an interior
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chandelier. “The seashell chandelier came from Christa's South Seashells in West Palm
The families gave themselves room in the
Beach, FL.,” explains Leslie, “It was our only
in the symmetrical, H-shaped layout takes
real ‘splurge’. With everything else in the
on its own character, reflecting that of the
house, we selected the highest quality
four different couples involved. Brightly
fabrics and furnishings, but we tried to be
coloured tiles from Italy and North Africa
explained, “often, two families come here
more practical.”
laid in interesting patterns add playful
together. We all enjoy being in the kitchen,
individualism to each bathroom.
cooking. We have had 13 people in the villa
The chandelier is a prelude to the other marine elements that underpin the décor:
“With four women, we had a lot of
indoor spaces, most obviously the kitchen. “The large kitchen was deliberate,” Leslie
on more than one occasion and have not felt crowded at all.”
seashell wall sconces and night lights,
interior design ideas,” said Leslie. “We might
sculpted and painted wall art of sea horses,
have gone with the typical granite or
shells, turtles and fish, and marine-printed
marble, but we wanted to have a little more
outside beckons. The north-facing deck
upholstery and bed linens. Each bedroom
personality.”
ensures day-long shade almost year-
Despite the comfortable interior, the
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round, and enough space to host different activities. “We tend to be outdoors almost all of the time…having a coffee, reading a book and enjoying the view. The weather and the breeze are always perfect, so we usually eat outside.” Leslie pointed out. As often as three times a year, the couples enjoy their customized little world. “I think it actually surpassed our expectations. Everyone is very happy with the way it turned out,” Leslie said and smiled. “Would you do it again?” we asked. “Oh yeah!” Wicky replied, “We’ve learned a lot building this one, and we might think about building another.” He added, “There are a lot of beautiful places in the world, but it’s hard to find a place that’s not so crowded, is full of nice people, beautiful beaches and great food, which are all the stuff we like.”
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“There are a lot of beautiful places, but it’s hard to find a place that’s full of nice people, beautiful beaches and great food...all the stuff we like.” – Wicky el-Effendi
THIS PAGE Panoramic views from the North-facing pool deck gives new meaning to spacious outdoor living. opposite, left & top right Each bedroom takes on a minimalistic character with decor elements maintaining the marine theme. opposite, bottom right Brightly coloured tiles in interesting patterns adds playful individualism to each bathroom.
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Singing the Bleus Sometimes you have to do it yourself to get it done right. A couple gets very hands-on in order to produce another anguillian architectural gem. by Orrett H, Wynter; photos by Rene Guinto
F
or John and Val Barker, the completion of Le
explains. The wide overhangs of the shingled roofs give credence to
half of development on Little Harbour. Starting
that inspiration.
with Turquoise over 15 years ago, since sold, the
The couple, who split their time between UK and Anguilla, built
couple also built the next-door Indigo Villa a few
the house with family in mind. “We have a big family,” John points
years later. In many ways, it’s a move away from the traditional ideas that shaped the previous two. Le Bleu takes a bolder shape.
“Val was inspired by the villas at Round Hill in Jamaica,” John
Bleu marks the culmination of a decade and a
out, “Four kids and sixteen grandkids.” The project wasn’t straightforward: the couple found an architect, hired him, and then binned his designs. “It was just difficult to get
exactly what we wanted,” John said. Frustrated, John decided to
Edwards for technical input. “We designed it, but ‘Sugar’ finessed it,”
bring their thoughts to graph paper himself.
John said.
“I’d never done anything like this before,” he explained, “but there’s never a reason to say ‘can’t do’.” His previous, hands-on work as a design engineer for sign and retail displays allowed him to “see parts coming together in my mind.” With the sketches complete, he turned to Ian “Sugar George”
This kick-started a relationship that continues today. “I still call them Mom and Pops, because they are like family to me,” Sugar George said. It was a frenzied time to build in Anguilla, which raised different issues. “We built during a time of construction boom on the island, so finding employee talent was tough. I also had to spearhead
the construction of two other large homes simultaneously. This presented challenges,” Sugar George explained. Nevertheless, the group worked tirelessly, and in 2008, they finished. The result is a ten-bedroom estate spread out over 2 acres: a true marriage between indoors and out, with each strengthening the appeal of the other. Just beyond the entry gates sits “Petit Le Bleu”, a pool house of sorts, with two spacious bedroom pavilions sandwiching two others: a full kitchen and a living area. The bedroom pavilions each open fully onto the pool deck, and each pavilion has the same open feel: natural materials soften the white concrete. Mahogany doors slide away to let in the light and air. The ensuite baths blend from indoors to out: the shower and tubs, constructed of huge boulders hauled from India, are fully outdoors. Just beyond the tennis court and gym lies the main house. To enter, traverse a reflecting pool using a bridge flanked by two palm trees. The path leads up to a set of welcoming-arm stairs that recall a traditional Bermuda cottage. At the top of the steps, massive multi-panel doors on either side open the lounge area and frame a picturesque view of St. Martin. John loves to hear the now-familiar “Wow!” from his guests each time they get the “big reveal”. The lounge, dining and kitchen areas are flexible and can function as enclosed spaces or, using the multi-panel doors, become open passages to the pool deck. John learned from
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opposite, left Light coloured upholstery serves as a backdrop to the earthy tones that accentuate the décor. this page, four images White walls combine with natural materials in each space as large openings reinforce the connection between interior and exterior space.
“We don't even have AC in the living areas. There's no need.” – John barker
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top left Surrounded by a perfectly manicured lawn, the pool deck of Petit Le Bleu celebrates the outdoors. bottom left An Anguilla stone wall helps to define the small, private beach south of the main house. opposite The picturesque view across to St. Martin adds yet another shade of blue to the villa's experience. opposite, bottom Welcoming arm stairs extend an invitation up to the main living spaces.
experience after building Turquoise, just a few hundred yards west
The rooms are comfortably designed and finished, and the two
pleasant,” he said. “Here, we don’t even have AC in the living areas.
men give Val credit. “[She] has an unusual gift in the area of interior
There’s no need.”
design and décor, so her additional talent made the final product
Interestingly, the spaces are separate—an unusual design decision in an age of open-plan layouts. Flanking these spaces are
even more spectacular,” Sugar George pointed out. The colours take a bright, refreshing palette, and each room is
the “Sea” and “Sky” master bedrooms, as they’re called. These, too,
individually decorated to give it a distinct character. Crisp white
rest behind large doors that slide away, reinforcing the connection
walls and white sheets play off contrasting Mahogany doors,
between internal and external space.
wooden windows, side tables and consoles. Each room has its own
Six bedrooms share the lower level with a home cinema and office. These bedrooms have chromatic monikers: Aquamarine, Azure, Cerulean, Aqua, Indigo & Sapphire. It’s safe to say the Barkers
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like blue.
along the beach: “We had the AC on all the time, and it just wasn’t
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distinctive furniture pieces, from a glass-top table with a bleached tree-root base to Asian-inspired lamps of wood and stone. Outside, the manicured lawns gently slope down to the ocean
“...the success of the design is all about how you feel and your special experiences on the property.” – ian "sugar george" edwards
and reveal a surprise—a small beach. Just above, a thatched gazebo surrounded by low Anguilla stone walls is a rustic accompaniment to balance the more buttoned-down feel of the main house. With stunning views of the ocean along with more opulent creature comforts, the home is truly a collaborative work of art. A still-thrilled John shares Sugar George’s delight with the outcome. “It’s hard to say where I love the most… swimming in the reef, probably,” John said. “I really don’t get to enjoy it as much as I’d love to, as we’ve been busy trying to make it work.” For Sugar George, satisfaction lies in the user experience. “At the end of the day, the success of the design is all about how you feel and your special experiences on the property.” issuefive
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Opposite & Right The quartzite and limestone deck, lined with archways, recalls the air of Venetian piazza and overlooks the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
A stunning architectural masterpiece, Barnes Bay Villa seems to float on the ocean, like a yacht moored, but yearning to set sail.
B
arnes Bay Villa has invented sailing anew. When you cast anchor here, leave your notions of sailing behind. This is better. Still on land, you feel aboard a luxurious yacht. Designed by world-renowned architectural
firm Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo—whose resume includes the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and Wynn’s Encore Hotel in Las Vegas—the 27,000-square-foot Barnes Bay Villa rises from the sea and seems to float upon the water. The palatial quartzite and limestone exterior, installed by the finest Italian artisans and unrivalled on the island, has retained its immaculate elegance despite its place at the water’s edge in the face of the salty winds. To enter the Villa is to set sail. As you step through the mahogany double doors, listen to the sound of a waterfall, an aural prelude to the voyage. It feeds a lazy, meandering stream that disperses into several smaller waterfalls and empties into the lower pool, steps from the private beach. From here, the upper deck, enjoy a view through the North wing’s capacious Great Room to the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Lounge alone, or effortlessly accommodate 100 guests
yacht
in a space that features a shady wrap-around veranda and a collection of paintings and sculptures curated from around the world. The adjacent media and entertainment room doubles left & top The quartzite and limestone deck, lined with archways, recall the air of venetian piazza and overlooks the turquoise Caribbean Sea. issuefive
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as a library, while also containing additional pieces of unique artwork and exquisite mahogany furnishings. As you descend to the lower level, still
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pool blends effortlessly into the azure sea. To preserve the intimacy and privacy of the each of the four wings of the massive property, Italian limestone breezeways connect the North wing to
surrounded by views of the water, walk through the
the other three. Along the walkways, stone arches
18-seat dining room and state-of-the-art SieMatic
recall the air of a Venetian piazza.
kitchen, with bespoke cabinetry. In the lounge
From the North wing, walk privately to the
area, a bar with custom brass foot-rail enhances
upper level of the West wing, where the master
the pervasive experience of seafaring in luxurious
suite overlooks the Villa’s West pool. The bedroom’s
captain’s quarters. When you stand up, stop.
tasteful, minimalist furnishings retain its warmth.
Through the crystalline bay window, you can all but
A mahogany cabinet conceals a television, which
reach out and touch it: the 60 feet by 25 feet infinity
rises for viewing at the touch of a button. A coffee
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top The roomy kitchen is both practical and stylish, and boasts state-of-the-art SieMatic cabinetry with marble countertops. bottom The East-wing bedroom with its natural tones and minimalistic furnishings creates sanctuary for occupants and, like all bedrooms suites on the property, has expansive sea views.
From stern to bow, the “still yacht” is a synergy of intimate and expansive spaces, stretching into the sea, yet contained and complete within itself.
above The upper lounge area, with a mix of modern and traditional style furniture, displays a collection of paintings and sculptures from around the world.
table crafted from a miniature wooden boat adds
features a huge hand-woven Portuguese rug. An
a whimsical nautical touch. At sunset, surround
oversized bathroom finished with Italian limestone
yourself with colorful views of the water from the
and mahogany cabinets sits beside a custom
spacious master bath and dressing room. If you
walk-in closet with intelligently designed storage
must, work in the attached mahogany-outfitted
spaces. A private, indoor staircase provides access
study, which, along with ample custom cabinetry,
to a two-bedroom suite below, complete with full
offers several computer work spaces and audio/
bathrooms, a wet bar and adjacent sitting room
visual equipment.
that is flooded with natural light. The Villa’s sleeping
As you exit the master suite, walk across to the East wing, where a second master suite opens to the rising sun by way of a shaded veranda. The bedroom, along with the Villa’s other bedrooms,
accommodations include a similar layout on the West wing’s lower floor. The outdoor living spaces include private and open lounge spaces throughout the property. issuefive
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Sheltered terraces face gentle breezes, giving the sense of being on the deck of a resting ship. To complement the natural contours of the Villa’s private 350-foot waterfront and beach, landscape designer Larry Steinle, who also created the landscapes at the splendid Jumby Bay Resort in Antigua, surrounded the home with lush tropical flora. Even the kitchen garden and manicured tennis court blend seamlessly into the landscape. The South wing completes the well-oiled machine that is Barnes Bay Villa. Below a generous caretaker’s suite quietly purr the systems that sustain the “yacht”—a veritable engine room. Here, the architects’ pedigree as luxury resort designers shines through. The masterfully engineered mechanical system fuels the building with solarpowered hot-water, a 100,000-gallon cistern provides drinking water and irrigation, and the enormous generator with attached diesel storage tank can provide uninterrupted power for several days. A Lutron control system regulates all interior and exterior lighting, and sewage is treated in a private, on-site plant. Like a yacht, the Villa is designed for versatility, self-sufficiency, and luxury. There are no afterthoughts. From stern to bow, the “still yacht” is a synergy of intimate and expansive spaces, stretching into the sea, yet contained and complete within itself. Barnes Bay Villa could be yours to own and enjoy. To learn more contact: Giselle Gibbs–gibbsgiselle@aol.com; Brad Hvolbeck–bhvolbeck@gmail.com; or Scott Hauser–anguilla.properties@sothebysrealty.com
top The elegant dining room is the perfect place for large family gatherings. middle The view from above shows the property's proximity and relationship with the sea, as well as its very lush landscape. bottom At night, the house is aglow; the landscaping softens the visual impact on the rocky outcrop on which it sits.
SOURCES architect: Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo landscape design: Larry Steinle Area: 27,000 sq. ft. Exterior stonework: Quartzite & Italian limestone Surfaces: Marble kitchen: SieMatic, NY millwork: Mahogany Lighting Controls: Lutron
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Meads Bay Beach House. Photo by Rene Guinto
protecting your oceanfront home
the sea is a place of relaxation and
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Inspect the exterior for damage regularly.
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escape. In only a few places do
Anguilla's relentless sunshine, as great as it
beginning of June till the end of November
oceanfront homes have the same allure as
is, when combined with salty air and ocean
each year. Being on the water puts a home at
in Anguilla. The ocean, though, is also a force
spray can damage most materials, and the
risk when a devastating storm hits.
of nature, and a home that would otherwise
signs are not obvious at first. If you catch
It's perfectly understandable that the use of glass
look new can be weathered by the salt
problems early, you will prevent further
panels to maximize light and views is popular.
and wind in just a matter of years. A few
deterioration and avoid needless expenses.
Either ensure that you have storm shutters (of
common-sense strategies can help to keep
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any type: roll-up, accordion, etc.) or, consider
Give a thought to materials.
A
home by the shore brings rest;
your investment looking pristine.
Protect against hurricanes.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from the
Clean and wash often.
impact-resistant doors and windows: they are
Airborne salt damage creates an unusually
expensive, but will be able to withstand the
short maintenance cycle on the exterior of a
hurricanes that may affect the island.
Before you even get started, consider the types
beach or oceanfront house. Salt-laden mist
of materials that will be used in construction,
blown in off the ocean creates a layer of salt
as these will impact maintenance costs in the
on nearby surfaces: this process is known as
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long run.
‘ocean breeze corrosion’. Salt crystals form,
your home, a force majeure (act of God)
Metal, even copper and brass, when stressed
eventually leaving visible salt deposits. These
can happen. In such cases, all you can do
by sea air, will corrode far more quickly than
deposits damage patio furniture, home
is ensure that you have enough coverage
an inland home. Stainless steel is suggested,
exteriors, cars etc. Ocean breezes can also
to pay for any damages you might sustain
but the very high quality variety required of
carry dirt particles that stain the home’s
due to wind or water. Consider insuring any
oceanfront installation can be quite expensive.
exterior if left over time.
valuables kept inside as well.
Hardy woods, such as greenheart, are a local
Salt air exposure can cause outside air-
favourite, because of their superior ability to
conditioning condenser coils to corrode
Owning a home on the water is a great
withstand the salty, wet environment.
prematurely, shortening their lifespan and
investment, that can also be expensive. With
Consider wear-resistant tiles in high traffic areas
driving up energy bills. There are different
proper planning and routine maintenance these
to withstand the abrasiveness of sand and
protective coatings available that can be
costs can be manageable. An oceanfront home
other small particles that invariably get tracked
applied to the coils to retard corrosion. These
is a little more work, but when your feet are in
indoors.
usually have to be reapplied at intervals of
the sand and your family is playing in the surf,
between a few months to a few years.
going that extra mile will feel well worth it!
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Even if you do everything you can to protect
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journey to the end of the rainbow Rugged, unspoilt, natural beauty with otherworldly touches is what dropsey bay and long pond bay have to offer. by Andy Connor; photos by Orrett H. Wynter
T
iny Anguilla offers
not even on the map. To find
life and beauty exists. My wife,
comes in many forms. The waves
so much hidden,
them, I contacted some of the
Ronya, and I drove over to Long
beyond the reef are violent—
undiscovered beauty –
land’s elders, and it paid off. We’re
Pond Bay and began to explore
roaring and crashing up against
more than you or I can imagine.
taking you to Dropsey Bay, but
the surroundings, cautious, not
the reefs, but Long Pond Bay
My role is to go deep down
first we will explore its origins:
knowing what to expect. The
remains peaceful. Shellfish, like
beyond the visible beauty, finding
Long Pond Bay and High Cliff.
ocean was alive and aware of
conch, can be found along the
our presence. It demonstrated
mossy sea bed, while whelks
those hidden treasures so that you can share them. Whatever I
South East side of the island
the power and authority it has
cling tightly to the sea rocks—
may have discovered is nothing I
with Long Pond Bay. This side of
over us, but it also seems to
both make for a tasty meals!
created, edited or put there. It’s all
the island, forever at the mercy
appreciate the life it supports.
natural, with no added colors or
of aggressive winds, is not the
preservatives.
best place for swimming. But
not be of the signature white,
about 30 feet above sea level.
even in extreme conditions,
powdery variety, but beauty
It’s easy to get distracted by the
Some of these treasures are
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We begin this journey on the
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The beach at Long Pond may
Making our way along the rocky coastline of the high cliff,
beauty around you, but take your
gets better as we explore, not
time when walking on the sharp
knowing what lies at the end of
sea rocks.
the rainbow. The fresh air creeps
Still, the best is yet to come.
into your body, and the stress
Inland, huge craters welcome the
seeps out. We began to capture
open ocean: the pressure of the
the moment with our camera
sea moves through a small tunnel
phones—it’s a deserted place,
with force that compresses the
but we still have technology. We
combination of air and water up
took photos of her sitting next
through the craters. Water and
to the huge craters and photos
air swell up before your eyes, just
of me standing on some of the
like a geyser.
giant boulders, acting silly. When
The Journey continues, and
the giggling ended, reality kicked
nature's Design
ROPSEY BAY
taking a few things with you:
Long Pond Bay & Dropsey Bay in: it’s a great privilege to be part of the
visit, you’re a part of it. Shallow, calm waters
beauty of nature.
make it great for children to play. Take your
Old fishing lines and equipment lay scattered beside soldier (hermit) crabs at
kids to Dropsey Bay—they’ll love you for life. Though small (only about 300 feet long),
We could say that all you need to enjoy Long Bay and Dropsey Bay is a sense of adventure, but then we wouldn't be doing you any good. To enjoy a day, or afternoon out, we recommend taking a few things with you:
the highest point of the journey. These
it carries a lifetime of memories. Water shoes
fascinating little creatures are among the
and gloves are smart, especially if you plan
best fishing bait we have on the island. You’re
to explore the reef or climb up on one of the
almost guaranteed to catch something with
two large rocks sitting in the water. One of
1. Water shoes: it is
a soldier crab; and this place is a hot spot for
the rocks rises and overhangs a very shallow
bottom fish like Grouper, Snapper, Butterfish,
section of water: hide there to avoid the
quite rocky, even out in the water and you might get cut.
Rock Hind and Parrot Fish.
sometimes-scorching sun - Mother Nature’s
On the south-southeast side of the cliffs, the winds are not as aggressive as they were
own beach umbrella. Take back whatever you may bring when
on the southeast side. Another huge rock out
you visit and, leave whatever you find there.
in the water calms the water for the fishers.
If we follow these two simple rules, there will
As we go forward, we approach the only two
be no need to tell our descendants about
structures that stand over Long Pond Point:
Dropsey Bay - the gold at the end of the
Rum Punch Villa and Tequila Sunrise Villa.
rainbow will be there for them to experience,
From the high point of the cliff, I can see the
just as we did today.
2. Sunblock: there is little shade, unless you bring your own umbrella, so bring quite a bit.
3. Picnic Basket: no beach bars for miles, so pack a few sandwiches, drinks and some snacks.
gold at the end of the rainbow…Dropsey Bay. A well-kept secret, it’s been known as a great snorkeling cove by locals and a few insiders for many years. Now, it’s our little secret. This might be the best beach on island for beginners to learn how to snorkel: the water is never deeper than a few feet. The pool is always calm, protected by the reef. The area is full of active sea life, when you
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See more pictures of lovely Dropsey Bay at www.designanguilla.com/dropsey. Decided to explore it yourself? Let us hear all about your experience. Leave a comment online, or send us an email to letters@designanguilla.com. An interesting letter might get published and give you a chance to win a pretty cool prize.
4. Small garbage bag: continue to keep our beaches clean. Take back whatever you brought there.
5. Camera: because you simply have to get pictures of High Cliff!
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and within a few minutes, I was
behind rocks, and the adventurer
breathing underwater.
within me often crept closer to
Twenty minutes later, I had
see where they disappeared. For
learned to operate my BCD (air
a few minutes while underwater,
vest), equalize the pressure in
I became a part of their world.
my ears, and perform the safety
Surprisingly, my mind didn’t
procedures. I was ready.
conjure any images of the movie
Our dive was in picturesque Little Bay. On my first descent,
didn’t see the two-foot-long baby
panic set in. Even though I knew
shark the other divers noticed at
it would happen, I wasn’t ready
a distance. They were excited, but
for the buildup of pressure in my
I was glad I had been looking the
head. I forgot to equalize my ears.
other way.
I had to go back up. Once we emerged, my
Island girl discovers that there's more to enjoying the sea than just being on the beach. by Shellecia Brooks-Johnson
I
that as an island girl, this must-do experience may have eluded
eardrums were in no danger of
me. I reflected on my numerous
bursting at a depth of 25-30 feet.
beach visits over the years. Each
After taking a deep breath, we
one, though unique, could not
descended slowly for the second
come close to the sensation of
time. This time, I was completely
spending time in the natural
calm, and I remembered to clear
environment of the underwater
my ears.
creatures. While there, I felt as though I had been transported
instructor had to hold on to my
to a beautiful place reserved only
arm to support me initially, as I
for the few who had the courage
struggled to stay level and away
to venture below the surface. I
from the coral. As we dove, I
understood then what my one
decided to observe and mimic
friend who had earned her diving
the other two divers on the trip.
certification had tried to explain
They were more experienced and
to me about the wonder of the
were working toward their diving
experience. I now understand
certification.
her exuberance after each dive—
Once adjusted to the
and, now that I’ve done it too, I
do like the beach. I like a day of
to put my mask on my face and
swimming or romantic walks.
the regulator in my mouth. It
underwater weightlessness,
can’t completely describe it to
I never thought that scuba
occurred to me then that I would
your body feels ethereal. Life
someone who hasn’t.
diving could enhance my beach
have to breathe through my
above the surface ceased to exist
experience.
mouth into a tube underwater. I
as I engaged with the beauty
surface. I felt disappointed. Who
have trouble breathing through
surrounding me. There were
could have foreseen that, in just
dive as a birthday gift. On the
my mouth when I have a cold! I
fish of every colour and size—
a few short hours, I would go
day of the dive, I felt my nerves
thought, fidgeting.
words simply cannot give a vivid
from being the timid girl, certain
enough description. When the
that she would never be able to breathe underwater, to the self-
Then, I was given a Discover
knot up. However, the brilliant
I immersed my face in the
Sadly, it was time for us to
sunshine, the calm blue waters
water as told and immediately
fish moved, they were impossibly
and the friendly smiles of the
emerged, sputtering. After
nimble. Above the coral reef, sea
assured woman who was excited
guys from Shoal Bay Scuba
several attempts, I said to the
fans really seemed to be moving
to do a second dive?
bolstered my confidence.
dive instructor, “This is not
through air. Prickly sea urchins—
happening today.” However,
larger than you think—almost
spectacular, and it’s begging
dive theory, it was time for
I didn’t want to taste defeat.
got me a few times.
me to explore some more. I am
in-water training. Once in the
Persistent, I resolved to complete
water, my first instructions were
the dive. I visualized success,
After some paperwork and
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It was disheartening to think
instructor assured me that my
I couldn’t feel my weight. The
rolling in the deep (kinda)
Jaws. Perhaps it was because I
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Small and large fish darted in and out of small crevices or hid
Underwater Anguilla is truly
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Grilled Crayfish with Ginger Vinaigrette Taking a fresh and delicious local favourite and really letting it shine.
lobster is widely regarded as the king of shellfish all over the world. in anguilla, though, one of its very close relatives is dearer to the heart. by Orrett H. Wynter
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eople around the world use the word “crayfish”
In Anguilla, you can find
to refer to a variety of
crayfish available everywhere:
small freshwater crustaceans, so it
from top-notch restaurants to
should come as no surprise that
beach shacks and roadside BBQs
in Anguilla, and other parts of
and, depending on where you
the Caribbean, we’d call a similar
have it, can cost as little as $5,
creature by the same name.
or much, much more. Every year,
The truth is, although they’re
many “crayfish converts” go home
smaller than the spiny lobsters
and rave about the taste—it’s
you’ll see on most menus, what
considered sweeter; and the
we call ‘crayfish’ is actually part
texture—tenderer than lobster.
of a species of clawless lobsters
So, should you put one on
that can be found all around the
your plate? Crayfish is equally
Caribbean region.
enjoyable as a salad, served with
We’re particularly fond of them
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round.
fries, or rice and peas, or with
in Anguilla and, because there
Johnny Cakes. It will undoubtedly
is no specific season for fishing
be a great addition to anyone’s
them, crayfish are available year
Anguilla dining experience.
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Grilled Crayfish Serves 4. Ingredients 16 Fresh Local Cray fish Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt Cracked black pepper 1 bunch parsley- chopped fine Ginger Vinaigrette (recipe below) Directions Clean the crayfish by cutting through the top of the shell lengthwise for easy access to meat. Season with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Place it on a hot grill, flesh side on the grill and cook for three minutes. Rotate 90 degrees and cook for three more minutes. Flip the crayfish so the shell side is on the grill and cook for approximately two more minutes. Drizzle the flesh with a little ginger vinaigrette. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
Ginger Vinaigrette Makes one cup of dressing- dresses 4 orders of crayfish at 4 pieces per order Ingredients 1 Tbsp. fresh Ginger- grated (approximately one large piece of ginger root) 1 Tbsp. Shallot- minced ( substitute with yellow onion if necessary) 1 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar 1 Tbsp. White Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice 1 Tbsp. Sugar 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 drizzle of sesame oil Salt and Black Pepper to taste 1 bunch parsley- chopped fine Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
Serve it very traditionally with rice and peas, fried plantain and grilled vegetables. Recipe by Nick Dellinger, Executive Chef - Straw Hat Restaurant
Caribbean Asian
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the prodigal chef having to do odd jobs have never been enough to stop shane hughes from being in the kitchen. flavours' executive chef shares his fears, another chef he admires, but not his signature recipe. Interview by Orrett H. Wynter
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When did you start cooking?
- any other job would have been
About 1993. I was 18 or 19, and I
difficult to find or sustain. Once
started working at the restaurant
I started cooking, I realized that I
of Casa Blanca Hotel. I worked
was good at it, and I fell in love.
there for five or six years, then
Signature dish?
went to Cap Juluca Hotel to do
My parmesan cheese-crusted
purchasing.
grouper. I’m good at my steaks,
Cooking to purchasing?
but still I just love doing my
There was a minor mishap at
grouper. I remember at the old
Casa Blanca. When you get to
Flavours restaurant, we decided
the restaurant in the mornings,
to do something cheesy, because
there is an open grill and you
everybody loves cheese [laughs],
have to light the pilot. One of the
so that’s how I came up with the
gas knobs was left on overnight,
crusted grouper. It was a risk, but
so when I went over to light the
since then, it’s been one of the
When I was made Head Chef at
because he takes pride in his
pilot, there was an explosion, and
most popular dishes at Flavours.
Flavours, it was nerve wracking;
work. I met him at Cap Juluca -
I was burnt. My mom told me to
My latest favourite is the crab-
it’s one thing to get a job, but
his kitchen was always clean.
get a different job.
stuffed shrimp. I’m not a fan
it’s another to prove to everyone
If you weren’t a chef, what
After 5 years at Cap Juluca, I took
of shrimp because I think that
that you do it best. I’m afraid of
would you be?
a night job cooking at Straw Hat
basic cooked shrimp is very
letting people down.
I’ve done other jobs, but my
Restaurant but quickly came to
boring. That’s why I try to put
I know that I won’t be lighting
passion was always being a
Flavours, which was in the older
the crab in, for great flavour. The
any pilots any time soon.
chef. I don’t know what else I
La Vue building. Flavours closed
words “crab-stuffed shrimp” sell
Somebody else does that for me
would do, and I’m glad I found
down with the intent to rebuild,
themselves. But you’ve got to use
[laughs].
an avenue that I stuck with.
so I took a day job as a plumber
really big shrimp [laughs].
Chef you most admire?
At this point in my life, I don’t
and cooked at Johnno’s at night.
Willing to share your recipe?
In all my years of cooking, I’ve
think anything else would be as
What made you come back?
Naaaah [laughs], I want people
liked and respected George Reid
rewarding.
I was always comfortable here.
to come here! I gave the grouper
Kirk [the owner] and I are cousins
recipe to a chef friend of mine.
and close friends. I didn't know
He tried it, but it didn’t turn out
how long it would take, but I
as good as mine. This dish is
knew I would come back.
close to my heart.
Any formal training?
Do you cook at home?
No. I started by watching my
Hardly! I’ll eat wherever there’s
grandmother cook – she was
food as long as it’s not my own
really good. Over the years, I
cooking [laughs]. I think a lot of
read books and researched new
chefs have that problem – we get
methods on the internet. Once
so used to our own cooking that
you understand ingredients that
we just don’t eat it any more. On
go well together, it’s easier to
the rare occasion that I do cook
come up with new dishes.
at home, it’s oxtail.
I started cooking because it was
Biggest fear in the kitchen?
the most popular job at the time
I don't like to be in the spotlight.
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Take me back to Island Harbour Where the sea flows in my blood; Where the waves speak salty words That I have always understood. Take me back to Island Harbour Where the birds soar in the sky Where the bobby-doves and boobies And the garlins ever fly. Take me back to Island Harbour Where the palm trees wave hello To the girls and boys and tourists Strolling on the beach below. Take me back to Island Harbour Where we fishermen rejoice When our rainbow catch of fishes Fill our Irish folk with joys. Take me back to Island Harbour Where the souls are filled with mirth; And the beauty of the bay Is stamped upon our souls from birth. Beaches, cays and giant palm trees Fishing boats which dance and bob Beckon me to Island Harbour Where the sea flows in my blood. - Patricia J. Adams
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