Design Anguilla Issue 09 - The SXM Connection by DO Media Ltd.

09 the sxm connection

ties that

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St. Maarteners with anguillian roots

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Breguet, the innovator. The Marine 5827 chronograph

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Since the very beginnings of watchmaking, there have always been engravings on cases, dials and even on the tiny parts of watch movements. Today, Vacheron Constantin perpetuates this tradition by offering engravers exceptional opportunities for artistic expression. The engraver can thus transcribe decorative elements into the material from which watch movements and parts of the case are made, carving them with delicate care. This work of “miniature sculpture” carried out by hand requires a clear artistic and aesthetic approach combined with exceptional dexterity.

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In theory, it is impossible to combine a perpetual calendar with a moon-phase display also indicating the constellation of the moon, earth and sun without impairing legibility of the watch.

RICHARD LANGE PERPETUAL CALENDAR “Terraluna”

The Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar “Terraluna” combines

The opposite side showcases a horological innovation: Lange’s patented

mechanical complexity with remarkable functionality. Apart from

orbital moon-phase display. It reproduces the moon phases with

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calendar indications that are always unambiguously legible.

moon relative to the earth and the sun. The display tracks the synodic

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Founded in 1775, the legendary watchmaker Breguet, is unrivaled in the realm of inventions the most famous being the magical tourbillon! Acknowledged by the cognoscenti as the greatest watchmaker of all time, Breguet’s client list is the most impressive of any watchmaker in the history of watchmaking; it includes the likes of Queen Marie-Antoinette, Emperor Napoleon, Sir Winston Churchill, Ettore Bugatti, George Washington, Tsar Alexander the list is endless...

Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest watch manufacturer, uninterrupted since 1755. This patriarch of legendary watchmaking has been the benchmark of ‘haute horlogerie’ and the finest craftsmanship for generations. Vacheron Constantin timepieces are the gift of choice by governments to mark momentous events in history to royalty, world leaders and celebrities. Their client list reads like the blue book of the greatest leaders of all time.

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contents

FEATURES

40 Fun on the Other Side Fashion In need of a little escape, Jemaurah hops onto the ferry to visit her friend Chelsea for a day and night of fun in SXM.

66 IN EVERY ISSUE 14 Editor’s Note 16 Bits & Pieces

20 Event Calendar

32 Interview Rebecca “Queen Bee” Webster Magueda Jackson 38 Star Rising Rina Ruan

78 Island Map 80 Advertisers’ Directory 82 Hotels & Restaurants

DEPARTMENTS

40 Fashion Fun on the Other Side

22 Community Chest The Anguilla Red Cross Bumper II Bumper 26 Culture Shock Strike Your Colours Inseparable Rivals Anguilla’s Secret Ally The Ties That Bind Prominent St. Maarten personalities with strong Anguillian roots.

32 Interview Rebecca “Queen Bee” Webster 50 Features The Ties That Bind Greek Tragedy

Greek Tragedy

60 Real Estate Topaz Villas Spiritual Gains

Amenos Villa "Wherever the wind blows" turned out to be anguilla and barnes bay for this adventure-seeking couple.

66 Nature's Design Ready to Rendezvous 70 Island Explorer A Paddling Good Time 72 Wine & Dine Chef Derani Gumbs Sommelier Albert Lake Drink Outside the Box Samanta Gill-Brookess Avantika Restaurant

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editor's Note

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DESIGN ANGUILLA ISSUE 09 November 2014

ssue 09 sees us welcome the beginning of another tourism season on Anguilla. It’s a time of considerable anticipation: New restaurants are opening and old favorites are trotting out new chefs and newer menus Hotels and villas reopen, many with a fresh coat of paint, others yet still with even more extensive facelifts. This year, none more so than Malliouhana. After being closed for 3 years, its reopening has been met with anticipation. Like our friends in hospitality, we are also starting a new season, with the beginning of our third year of publication and also quite like them, we’ve applied a new coat of paint here and there. Not so much that you won’t recognize us, though. On the subject of paint, our cover image featuring model Nicole Morson sporting body paint of the flags of French and Dutch St. Martin as well as that of Anguilla. The image speaks to the connectedness of the two islands. Nicole, herself, was born in St. Martin, but now resides in Anguilla, reflecting the experience of many others, in either direction. This issue celebrates and pays tribute to the shared histories of the two islands. We take the short, twenty minute jaunt across the Channel where we go looking for stories of people and places, with a bit of history thrown in. We explore personalities on both islands that have their roots inextricably linked to both. We even do as so many Anguillians do on a weekly basis - take a day trip to enjoy shopping, food, friends and nightlife. As always, do enjoy. Orrett H. Wynter Editor

Editor Orrett Wynter Associate Editor Ellen Fishbein Fashion Editor Charla Hobson Cover shoot credits “Wearing the colours”: Orrett H. Wynter Model: Nicole Morson Body paint: Canita Ruan Photography Nat Hodge Josveek Huligar Robert Louden Elvis Richardson Orrett H. Wynter Contact P.O. Box 5050, The Valley Anguilla, BWI e-mail: info@designanguilla.com web: www.designanguilla.com phone: (264) 584 8886 / 9503 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 Montague Kobbe portrait, pg. 36; Magueda Jackson portrait, pg. 36; Sunset on Sandy Ground, pg. 64: Josveek Huligar Topaz photos, pgs. 60-61: Robert Louden Adrian Kobbe portrait, pg. 64: Orrett H. Wynter Acknowledgements We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make this issue possible, which include, but is certainly not limited to the following people: Ricky Rouphine, Janice Isomura, Robert Louden, Dionne Baxter, Elaine Hearn, Deborah Fawcett, Magueda Jackson, Rebecca Webster, Crispin Brooks, Vida Lloyd-Richardson, Lisa Webster, Rina Ruan, John Vasatka, Sarah Wescott-Williams, Leroy “King Beau Beau” Brooks, Judson Burdon, Kenroy Herbert, Nat Hodge, Colville Petty, Derani Gumbs, Adrian Kobbé, Albert Lake, John Vasatka. Also a great big thank you to anyone we forgot to mention by name, we're still very grateful.

contributors Shellecia Brooks-Johnson is passionately Anguillian and wholeheartedly optimistic. Shellecia loves working with young people, dancing under the stars with her hubby, teaching professional development courses, reading, traveling, and blogging.

Designer of House of Panache—a design house specializing in women’s and girls’ apparel, Charla hobson describes her style aesthetic as "a deliberate combination of international flair and Caribbean flavour. Passionate about art, beauty and style, she shares her enthusiasm and expertise as a Stylist and Visual Arts Teacher.

sarah harrison spent four happy years on

Anguilla, leaving (reluctantly) returning to live in the UK. She is now working as a freelance writer, investing in thermal layers, and trying to fix up an old house that is in constant need of attention.

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Born and raised in beautiful Anguilla,

Andy W. Connor

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montague Kobbé is a German citizen with a Shakespearean name, born in

Caracas, in a country that no longer exists, in a millennium that is long gone. His debut novel (The Night of the Rambler, Akashic 2013) earned the first runnerup mention at the Premio Casa de las Américas 2014, and his first collection of flash fiction (Tales of Bed Sheets and Departure Lounges / Historias de camas y aeropuertos, DogHorn 2014) features 50 bilingual short stories. He has kept a literary column in Sint Maarten’s The Daily Herald since 2008, writes about vintage football for the Spanish online magazine fronterad.com and regularly posts castles of English smoke and Spanish mirrors on his blog, MEMO FROM LA-LA LAND.

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bits and Pieces

Red Cross Gets Bus Two years of fundraising proved to be quite fruitful as the Anguilla Red Cross were able to unveil the new community bus. The vehicle, sourced at a cost of over $60,000 will be able to carry 5 wheel-chair bound passengers, or 16 seated passengers.

Hurricane Gonzalo The island was taken by surprise on the evening of October 16 as Category 1 hurricane Gonzalo passed over the island causing some damage to utility infrastructure

anguilla summer festival 2014

& Landscaping/vegetation. No casualties

Celebrating 40 years, the Anguilla Summer Festival proved to be another typically colorful and

and no major damage to infrastructure.

entertaining series of events. Highlights include the largest ever pageant won by Shereena Richardson;

However, it was significant enough to cause

Soca Monarch won by Landvol "Pantha" Hughes; Kittitian Richie Buntin took the Calypso Monarch

the postponement of the highly anticipated

title and the ever-popular band clash won by Exodus HD Band; The always-popular August Monday

World Travel Awards, which has been

Beach Party on Sandy Ground Beach was one of the largest of recent years.

rescheduled for April 2015

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Nov 28 – Dec 4 Tourism Week Includes Valley Street Festival and Taste of the Islands, church service, school and industry-wide awareness and educational activities, and climaxes with the AHTA Grand Gala and Awards banquet. Nov 28 Valley Street Festival (as part of Tourism Week) 10:00am – 6:00pm Domino, face painting, live music games and a cycling competition for Primary school students. November 28 Anguilla’s Optimists Race against Aids Public awareness initiative to raise awareness and funds for AIDS related services. December 12 4th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament Event at the CuisinArt Golf Club Resort & Spa. Sponsored by the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce. malliouhana reopens The subject of much speculation since it shuttered in 2011, the world-famous Malliouhana Resort has been renovated, and will reopen managed by Auberge Resorts. GM John Vasatka is confident that the hotel, while sporting some upgrades,

December 16-20 Festival De Noel Competitions and pageants held on the ground of the Old East End school.

has not lost the charm that former guests have come to expect. “I think we still have the same worth. The views haven't changed, half of the old staff have returned. Emotionally, it is still the same.” The new resort sports a new look lobby & entrance, upgraded guest rooms and a completely revamped restaurant. The hotel's formerly extensive

Dec 17 – Jan 3 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival of Lights illuminating the entire Coronation Avenue. Christmas season activities at the Trough in the Valley.

wine collection will be rebuilt, this time differently. “The wine cellar was an institution,” John says, “and it will continue to be so. We've change the wine program, and it will be much more divierse than it used to be.”

Dec 18 Lighting Parade Floats around the village with music December 19 2nd Annual South Hill Christmas Experience A celebration of Christmas traditions and culinary treats next to the South Hill Village Community Rock Oven. December 21 National Hero’s and Heroines’ Day Public Holiday. Honouring our past and present heroes and heroines of the 1967 Anguilla revolution.

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clockwise, from left Branch Coordinator Ricky Rouphine is quite proud of the Anguilla Red Cross’ thriving thrift shop that sells secondhand clothing to the community; A major fund-raising triumph, the bus will allow the Red Cross to safely transport up to five persons in wheelchairs; Students from the St. James School of Medicine help perform tests at the regular health fairs.

Doreen, a dental hygienist, got Ricky involved. “I was in the dental chair when she encouraged me to join,” he remembers. “I was sold on the mission and goal of the Red Cross and what it was trying to do in the community.” A legitimate renaissance man, Ricky has worked as construction labourer, correctional officer and golf caddy, the latter while completing a Management Studies degree online via the UWI’s Open Campus. Until funding ran out in 2011, he held the position of Admin and Finance Officer at the Red Cross for two years. Later that year, he took on the newly created Branch Coordinator position. The Red Cross’ primary role in Anguilla involves disaster management and emergency response, but it has grown to encompass other programmes such as the transport service, regular health fairs, branch coordinator of the anguilla red cross talks about community service. by Orrett H. Wynter violence prevention, water safety training, loans of wheelchairs and crutches, and event first aid. The latter programme’s major benefachen will you come take pictures of the bus?” Ricky tor, the Viceroy Resort, also contracted the Anguilla Red Cross to Rouphine asked me, anxiously. The “bus” the soft- provide first-aid training for its staff. spoken Branch Coordinator of the Anguilla Red Funding varies. The British Red Cross supplies direct support Cross was referring to is the culmination of a 2-year fundraising – Ricky’s salary, one other full-time staff member. Regular bucketproject to source a vehicle to transport the disadvantaged in the collection drives at the local supermarkets help, too. However, not community. “We realized that we were outgrowing the first bus we all of their fund-raising comes through charitable giving, as the had. We thought that it would be best to get a purpose-built bus – Anguilla Red Cross aspires to be mostly self-sufficient. one with a lift to get wheelchairs in.” “We offer a commercial first-aid training package, through which We first met two years ago. Ricky was on one of his now-trade- we’ve trained over 180 persons in the Civil Service,” Ricky explains. mark bucket-collecting assignments, courting donations outside of “We’ve also done training for private organizations. Our thrift a local supermarket – for the very same bus. He remembers and, shop has also been a major success. Members of the community, smiling proudly, said “It’s been a long time, so it’s good we have who might not be able to donate cash, can donate clothes. We take something to show.” the clothes, clean and sort them, “... countries succeed not just A remarkable $15,000 of the and people can come and purchase because of government, but because them.” final cost of $63,835.24 was raised through bucket-collecting from the In 2002, permission to operate individuals volunteer to service community. Other major donors out of the old hospital building organizations.”—Ricky Rouphine for the project included the British spared the Anguilla Red Cross Red Cross, the Anguilla Social Security Board, the Government of from a hitherto nomadic existence, but though it’s served them Anguilla and Nagico Insurance, among a very extensive list local well, Ricky feels they have started to outgrow it. “We’re looking and international organizations and individual donors. at getting a new building to be able to expand our services. It will Though several decades old, the Anguilla Red Cross has had be a multi-purpose facility with proper training rooms, storage for little formal organization, mostly because of funding shortages, disaster response supplies, and shelter for disaster victims.” He conuntil recently. The organization as it is today started to take shape tinued, “It will also be a triage center in case of a really bad tragedy, continued on page 24 through the initiative of its late president, Doreen James. In fact,

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community chest continued from page 22 so we can be there to support the government. We don’t want to lose sight of the fact that we are here to serve the community.” For him, this community service is essential to nation-building. Ricky concludes, “From my travels, I’ve seen that a lot of countries are successful not just because the government has invested in communities, but because individuals have chosen to volunteer their time to service organizations.”

giving, with purpose KENROY HERBERT DRAWS ON LESSONS ON GIVING TAUGHT BY his MATRIARCHS. by Orrett H. Wynter

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Volunteer Programme Manager Janice Isomura with Ricky at one of the Red Cross’ Health fairs.

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f you make a dollar, save 10 cents and give clockwise, from left 10 cents,” said Kenroy Herbert’s great aunt, Bumper II Bumper owner Kenroy Herbert is touched by the impact donating to the Ophelia Carty, whom he calls his grandDove Centre; making the third monthly mother. Those words inspired his philanthropy. donation to the Faith Foundation in November; in Bumper II Bumper's van Each month, his mobile car wash, Bumper II before launching the service. Bumper, donates EC$500 (US$186) to a community organization. Born and raised in South Hill, the villa manager credits his successes to the women who raised him: his “grandmother” and his mom. “The ladies from that generation were matriarchs. They looked out for everyone in the neighbourhood. I was fortunate to have experienced that,” he says. Although the family never had much, they were always willing to share – a lesson Kenroy applies with Bumper II Bumper. Though the donations have been modest, the response from the community hasn’t. “It has created awareness for all the places we’ve sponsored, as well as for our business,” Kenroy explains, “and I hope it will inspire others to do the same.” He engages the community in the “When you buy something, the process, using a monthly poll of his novelty wears off quickly but, Facebook friends to select each benwhen you give back, it gives eficiary. “Ultimately, I have the final purpose.”—Kenroy Herbert say, but I usually go with what the community wants,” he explains. Arijah Foundation was first to benefit, next was the Dove Center in September. Both organizations help children with disabilities. “It made me aware of the number of kids who have challenges in Anguilla,” Kenroy says. Most recently, he’s donated to the Faith Foundation, which helps families cope with the effects of violence. This is all part of a personal journey. “There was a time in my life when I was very wayward. As wayward as you could get, without getting locked up!” he says with a laugh before continuing, more seriously, “If people hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My drive for the business is to be able to help my mom as well as other people.” Ultimately, he wants to start a foundation to support education. He also wants to provide a means for young entrepreneurs like himself to receive support and mentorship. For Kenroy, entrepreneurship is about more than making money. “It’s the only way for Anguilla to survive – people starting businesses, creating jobs and giving back,” he says. “It feels better than making the money. When you buy something, the novelty wears off quickly, but when you give back, it gives you a sense of purpose.”

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culture shock

strike your colours relations between anguilla and st. martin were not always amicable. history records a few armed conflicts, including this failed invasion by the french. by Sarah Harrison

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ABOVE Special commemorative stamps depicting the events of the battle between British and French ships during the invasion of 1796. opposite page 25-lb cannon balls of the type that would have been used as ammunition by the Anguillian forces to defend the island.

unday lunchtime on Rendezvous Bay. A group of French With such a surprise attack, there was no time to plan elaborate visitors examine the beachside restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. This is tactics. Gumbs told his men, "I know nothing of marching and present-day Rendezvous Bay, where the only French vessels countermarching, but my advice to you is: wait until the enemy in sight are the small pleasure craft carrying cargos of tourists come close, and then fire and load and fire again like the devil!" intent on peaceful missions of gastronomy and relaxation. The fighting was fierce and bloody. From Rendezvous Bay, the In 1796, it was a little different. Four hundred French fighters French continued their onslaught, destroying Anguilla's main setcrossed the Channel and landed at Rendezvous Bay in two war- tlements in South Hill and the Valley, killing, burning and raping ships, The Valiant, armed with four as they went. All those who could fled when they ran out... the guns, and The Decius, packing a deadeast. Among those who could not run lier 30. They were under the orders of Anguillians used the lead was a crippled man called Hodge, who Victor Hugo, a notorious French revotook refuge in the cellars of Wallblake weights of fishermen's lutionary. He instigated a vicious attack House. The French discovered him nets as ammunition for on Anguilla, and the history is worthy in hiding, and despite his inability to of a Hollywood blockbuster. Hugo their muskets and cannon. defend himself, he was murdered. They instructed his men to burn and plunder, then set the house on fire. killing everything on Anguilla. His plan for those unfortunate The Anguillian forces put up a brave resistance but were eventuenough to cross their path? That they should not live to tell the tale. ally pushed eastward as far as the fort at Sandy Hill, where they The French invaders laid out their wet gunpowder to dry on the ran out of ammunition. Once again, they showed great resourcesand at Rendezvous Bay. One bright spark suggested hurling fire fulness and bravery, using the lead weights of the fishermen's fry sticks into the drying powder, but for whatever reasons, Anguilla's nets as ammunition for their muskets and cannon. Governor, Benjamin Gumbs, ignored this inventive suggestion and With the battle for Anguilla raging, a fast-sailing vessel was sent opted for man-to-man fighting instead. History does not record to St. Kitts to seek help from the British administration. When how many Anguillians defended their island, but with an approxi- the news of the invasion was received, The Lapwing, a 76-gun mate population of only 2,000, they would have been heavily out- British warship under the command of Captain Barton, set sail for numbered and unprepared. Anguilla. When the French saw her arrive, they quickly abandoned The French militia were better armed and trained. But, to quote their siege of the Sandy Hill fort and returned to their ships. Fidel Castro, "It does not matter how small you are if you have The naval battle that followed was brief but brilliant. Captain faith and plan of action." So it was for Anguilla â&#x20AC;&#x201C; despite their dis- Barton forced The Valiant ashore at Saint Martin and riddled The advantage, they managed to sorely harass and delay the French. Decius so badly that she had to strike her colours in surrender.

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Barton ordered the removal of her troops and then set fire to her. Once Hugo's men had abandoned their land battle, any captured French prisoners were detained in the Court House at Crocus Bay. But incensed at the killings, the destruction of their homes and properties and, in particular, the murder of the defenceless Hodge, Anguillians took their own swift revenge, shooting a number of the prisoners through the bars of their cells. We can read an excerpt of Barton's account of his naval victory below. It was sent to the British Admiralty and published in Naval Achievements of Great Britain. Basseterre, December 3, 1796 I anchored at St. Kitts when an express boat had been sent from the island of Anguilla, to inform the Admiral that the island was attacked by two French men-ofwar and several small vessels, containing four hundred troops. I felt it my duty (as the express boat returned here with the loss of her main mast) to leave the service I was ordered on, to endeavour to relieve the place. The wind being to the north-west prevented my getting up there in time to stop them from burning the town; but I have the pleasure to say, after an action of nearly two hours, I effectually relieved the island by taking the ship and sinking the brig. In 1825, twenty-nine years after the invasion, the nephew of the English poet Coleridge visited Anguilla. He received an account of the battle first-hand from the then-aged Governor Gumbs and wrote that the French attack "could serve no warlike or colonial purpose, especially as it is said the instructions to the officers were to exterminate the inhabitants. In such a case, it is a real satisfaction to know that punishment followed hard upon the crime.â&#x20AC;? Today, French visitors to these shores still strike their colours, but now, they surrender only to Anguilla's tranquil beaches and exquisite food. This is present-day Rendevous Bay.

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inseparable rivals Like most siblings of a similar age and size, Anguilla and St. Martin have had a close rivalry since days immemorial. Today, the rivalry might seem lopsided but, there was a time when Britain ruled both, and the future looked brighter for Anguilla. by Montague Kobbé

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t was the second quarter of the eighteenth century, a period of relative prosperity when, under the leadership of Arthur Hodge, Deputy Governor from 1741 to 1749, Anguillians launched an expedition to take the French half of St. Martin. The wider context of this attack was the War of Austrian Succession (1740-48), which, for once, drew Britain and the Dutch Republic on the same side. More relevant, however, was the radical decline of French interests in the Leeward Islands from the end of the seventeenth century onwards, so crudely exposed in France’s inability to protect St. Christopher during the War of Spanish Succession (1701-1713). Anguilla’s primary industry at the time was cotton, and the constant threat of drought made the prospect of acquiring the more fertile and humid St. Martin eminently attractive. Indeed, Anguillians had been furthering their interests on the neighbouring island since the end of the War of Spanish Succession—before another war in Europe afforded Hodge with the opportunity to make official what for so long had been developing. Lore has it that Hodge attacked with 300 men, which would probably amount to close to all white men on the island and the entire population—black or white—of French St. Martin. Unsurprisingly, then, the initiative was successful. Less so were Hodge’s attempts to have Britain claim permanent possession of the territory once the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was agreed. French rule was legally restored in 1748 but, de facto, Anguillian influence was heavily felt on St. Martin well after that—as a matter of fact, it remains there today in the prevalent use of English on both sides of the island, in the local strands of Hodges, Gumbses, Richardsons and many other families, and in the enduring—if antagonistic—love of these two, the most inseparable of rivals.

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have to happen: shots would be fired and visitors expelled, coins minted, stamps redrawn. People would cast their vote, and Anguilla would go it alone before the British invaded. Twice. In all this process, St. Martin played a role as the first and at times closest friend of the rogue island: St. Martin, like the Virgin Islands, proved a useful port of entry for goods and people looking to reach Anguilla; significantly, St. Martin allowed Anguilla to open PO Boxes that effectively worked as a makeshift replacement to the postal service from St. Kitts, suspended since May 30th— not a minor contribution to an island whose economy was primarily driven by remittances. Most importantly, however, St. Martin provided the income that allowed one man to fund Anguilla’s revolution through months and months of uncertainty. This is where personal anecdote intertwines with official history in Anguilla: legend meets fact and the watershed must be lifted for a moment to look back in time, into the dark pre-revolutionary ages, to gauge the invaluable contribution of luck, charm and circumstance in this country’s fate. Before becoming the Father of the Nation, Ronald Webster was just a child from an average family in Island Harbour, poor and numerous in equal measure. In 1936, at the age of ten, he went to St. Martin looking for employment with two of his siblings. He was engaged by DC van Romondt at Mary’s Fancy, a large estate on the south side of the island, past the great pond, at the bottom of the hills near Dutch Cul de Sac. Ronald Webster spent the best part of the following ONe of the most definitive periods of anguilla's recent history is inextricably linked to its closest neighbour to thirty years working for DC van Romondt and, once he passed the south. by Montague Kobbé away in 1948, for Ms Josie, van Romondt’s partner and sole heir. By the time Ms Josie died, in 1958, Ronald Webster was already he tale of Anguilla’s definitive divorce from its long, trou- known in St. Martin as the milkboy, since one of his multiple tasks bled association with St. Kitts is so deeply wrought with at Mary’s Fancy was to deliver the dairy’s fresh milk to customers oblique circumstances it is almost easier to think of in terms around the island. But Ronald had arrived in Mary’s Fancy as a of lore than within the strict boundaries of history. Mock funer- small boy, and he had grown into an adult in the company of Ms als and beauty pageants, bones in Josie and DC van Romondt, rice, pepper in soup, the island’s who practically adopted him as ...uncannily, Anguilla’s struggle only pier being approximately 60 a son – perhaps as the son they for dignity and autonomy was miles off its shores (on a different never engendered themselves – island!) – these are hardly the sort funded by selling St. Martin’s land. so much so that when Ms Josie of facts that tend to take centre died in 1958, Mary’s Fancy, stage in the official narratives of countries around the world. Like an estate of 300 acres of land, was left in its entirety to Ronald so much else, though, things here in Anguilla are different, more Webster. At the age of 32, Ronald was suddenly a very rich man. intimate: almost magical. The next stop in the catalogue of coincidences that set the May 30th, 1967 constitutes the watershed moment in the history scene for the events of 1967 was the passage of hurricane Donna of Anguilla, the inexorable divide that separates the neglect of through the northeast Caribbean in September 1960. Ronald old from the progress that was to come. Many things would still Webster was already a rich man when Donna hit Anguilla and

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St. Martin, and in the face of calamity, he resolved to return to his homeland and help his people. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, the Dutch set up the electric company of the Netherland Antilles (NV GEBE), based in Willemstad, but in charge of powering all of the Dutch islands. The French adopted a different strategy, awarding St. Martin a certain level of autonomy from Guadeloupe, making it a sous-préfecture in 1963 and facilitating access to the banking system and power grid. Things in Anguilla, however, were drastically different, as the British not only failed to develop any infrastructure following Donna’s havoc, but they fell short of even restoring the little there was before it. They simply cleared the debris of the island’s rudimentary pre-1960 telephone system, which boasted a whopping 14 interconnected lines. While progress was palpable in St. Martin, come 1967, Anguilla was firmly mired in a loop of neglect that sent it reeling into despondency but also into open disaffection. Few of the events that took place that year in Anguilla were planned. Fewer still were taken seriously by the British, or even the Kittitian governments. The assumption all round was that Anguillians would simply not know how to deal with independence, that they would be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the challenge, that the enterprise would collapse by its own weight, and that this uncomfortable problem would fizzle out, smothered by its own flames. And it probably would have, had it not been for Ronald Webster, a man who had already been blessed once with the sort of luck most of us can only fantasise about and who now was confronted with the sort of purpose that fosters conviction. Ronald Webster proved headstrong, resilient, resourceful and generous. It helped that he had more money than he could spend, one of Anguilla’s freedom fighters once told me that he personally accompanied Ronald Webster to St. Martin and witnessed one acre of Mary’s Fancy being exchanged for $5,000— just like that, Anguilla’s monthly expenses were covered, and the revolution could go on. This was not a one-off either: by the end of 1967, Anguilla’s budget could be balanced only through loans of close to $35,000 from Webster’s personal account. Thus, uncannily, Anguilla’s struggle for dignity, prosperity, and autonomy was funded during its earliest and most perilous years by sectioning—plot by plot, acre by acre—St Martin’s land.

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Church was always a big part of our family. It’s where my parents met. My father was an organist, and my mother sang in a group with her sisters. There was also a children’s choir, and we would play instruments for the church. In 2002, there was a local female calypso show, and I had nothing else to do, so I figured I would try it. I sang because I wanted to, not because I was trying to win. I got to the finals in the Calypso Monarch competition and I got first runner-up in the Female Calypso competition. What competitions have you been in?

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I won the first Miss CCB Talented Teen Pageant in 1995, and I’ve participated in the Calypso competition and The Miss Anguilla Pageant. I have 5 Female Calypso crowns and one Calypso Monarch crown. I recently won Female Calypsonian of the Year at the Anguilla Music Awards. Recently, a comment inspired me to take part in the Miss Plus Caribbean Universe Pageant. I was hesitant, but my coworker convinced me that it would be a great opportunity, so I went for it. I placed first runner-up. It was the biggest shock of my life [laughs]. Why is calypso important to you?

I’ve grown to love it. I had the opportunity to go to Trinidad for Carifesta 2008. I was there for two weeks, and every night, I saw a different artist. I saw Black Stalin, Singing Sandra, Denise Plumber – and that was it for me. I was in love; I was married to Calypso, and it’s been a wonderful relationship ever since. It’s a great medium to express yourself and talk about the things that are bothering rebecca "queen bee" webster opens up about her st. martin roots and her you. It does not have to be right; it just has to life of music, pageants and hair. Interview by Deborah G. Wynter make sense. Your background? I do social commentary. My dad co-writes I was born in Rambaud, St. Martin. All my siblings were born some of my songs. I give him my topics and he helps me put in St. Martin. French is my first language, and English was them together. I try to be nice, but when I get upset, I use the taught in school as a second language. My family moved to the music as an avenue to say the things that everyone else is afraid U.S., where I went to elementary school, and then we moved to to say. As Calypsonians, I think that we should be passionate Anguilla in 1989. about what we’re singing.

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It was a shock moving here after having lived in the U.S. – no parks, no roller skating, no ice skating. I think my dad wanted more freedom for us. Life in Anguilla is a lot different. You can catch a lift without worrying; you can go to someone’s place without your parents worrying. In New York, they had to keep a close eye on everyone, but as children, we didn’t understand. We would always wonder why he’d brought us to a place where we

My sister, Roxanne (Roxxy), sings. I have daughters, and I have tried to keep them off the stage, but it’s not working. My second daughter, Calypso Nicki, won the Junior Calypso Competition this year. Some people think that I’m the one that chose her song, but I wouldn’t do that. I always let my girls express themselves. continued on page 34

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continued from page 32 How did you get into hair?

I started with my aunt who lives in New York, and I began spending too many hours doing it before realizing that it was more than a hobby. I started looking forward to learning more techniques and new products. Now, I travel twice a year to hair shows internationally, because I have the passion for it. And the hair show?

It came about from travelling to other hair shows. I wondered why we had to travel from the Caribbean to the U.S. to do these courses when we could have them here. That’s how The Hair Affair came about. Next year, we’ll be in St. Martin. We expect it to be bigger, with persons from neighbouring islands being involved as well.

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That’s difficult! I’d say music. Calypso has taken me all over the world, and I love it. I listen to different genres depending on how I feel. Music can make you cry, and it can make you laugh. It can also transform your way of thinking. I’ve sung jazz, hotel gigs, and wedding gigs. I love it, because it releases tension. When I sing, it’s not a job – I enjoy myself. Will you ever stop singing?

Never! [laughs] Anguilla or St. Martin?

[Laughs] I love St. Martin, but I don’t think I will ever give up Anguilla. I love Anguilla – I’m comfortable here.

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left Magueda, who wasn't allowed to have her ears pierced until she was an adult, sports a pair of her handmade Anguilla-themed earrings. above Eternal Embrace, like most of her paintings, draws inspiration from the curves of the female form.

family ties A fixture on the local underground poetry circuit, Magueda talks poetry, art, st. maarten and anguilla and how they're all connected. Interview by Orrett H. Wynter Where were your early years?

In St. Maarten. I’m the only child of my mom and dad. Growing up, I always found ways to keep myself busy: I grew up in a wooden house, which was a canvas for me to draw on using pencils. My parents encouraged me to make stuff… crafts. When did you end up here?

Anguilla is in my veins. I have a lot of family here: grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins. I had the choice between here and St. Kitts, so I moved here in 1999 to finish school. After I graduated, I got a job and stayed. I lived here until 2010. What got you into art?

My mom is very artistic. When I was a child, I remember her painting. Seeing her doing that inspired me to do it as well. She encouraged me to do art, and I had free reign to do whatever I wanted, as long as I didn’t destroy the house! Poetry?

I was about 13 or 14, and it started as a secret. I would read a lot of romance novels, and my poetry was influenced by that. When did it become more sensual?

As I got older, it became a way of expressing my feelings and thoughts. I think people are very uncomfortable with sexuality, but we were created as sexual beings, and that’s something to be celebrated. It should be more acceptable to talk about – not in a vulgar, trashy way, but in a way that removes the taboo. When did you start performing?

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everyone when I got up on stage, but I think it gave other poets the confidence to start sharing similar work. Do you find people aren’t able to handle it?

I perform for adult audiences, and I think it’s something we should be able to speak about, as adults. The work I do, I call erotica. It is about sexuality in its purest, most beautiful form, between two loving people. When people use it for something other than what it was meant to be, like the exchange of money, or favours, or casual sex, I consider it sinful, dark and cold. Your painting has evolved as well…

My poetry and art are very connected. I tend to do a lot of abstract female forms - things like transform hills and valleys into a woman’s curves. Courtney Devonish was very supportive of my work, and he could see what I was trying to communicate. I did a few exhibitions with other young artists at his gallery, and they were awesome. He never put any limits on my work. Any other art forms?

I design jewellery, which started because my dad was very strict, so I couldn’t pierce my ears. I would make clip-on earrings using beads and threads. I got them pierced once I was older. A friend and I started designing and making them, and we started selling at the first Jazz festival where we had a booth. It started with beads, which grew into crocheting. I would crochet earrings for myself, and other people would see and ask about them and want a pair for themselves. Future plans?

I’ve want to combine my art and crafts into a gallery in a Caribbean gingerbread cottage. St. Martin or Anguilla?

I can’t choose. I won’t choose. I’m connected to both islands. If it was possible to have a bridge between the two, I’d be here a lot more. St. Maarten is like Anguilla’s “Las Vegas”, and Anguilla is St. Maarten’s escape from the daily grind. I think each island depends on the other for something.

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that bind these prominent st. maarteners have not forgotten their anguillian roots. by Orrett H. Wynter

“I am quite proud of my roots. I romanticised the stories [of the Anguillian Revolution]... I thought, ‘Way to go!’” — Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams

Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams

int Maarten’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams, is used to being a pioneer. Elected in 2010, she broke new ground in more ways than one. “The first time was special,” she smiles, “given the new constitutional status that went into effect. To be elected to the first parliament, and to be appointed to the post of the first Prime Minister of Sint Maarten as a country in the Kingdom [of the Netherlands], was very special.” Wescot-Williams became the first woman in the position as well as the first to head a major political party on the island, having led its Democratic Party since 1994. The veteran politician credits much of her success to the influence of her mother, Anguillian-born Sylvanie Rogers. “I am quite proud of my roots,” she says. “My mom has always been a very proud person, and keen on education. I admire the women of her generation – the way they dealt with life.” Born in Anguilla, Sylvanie moved to St. Martin as a young woman and got married. Widowed while Wescot-Williams was still a child, Sylvanie moved to Aruba to find work to support her children, and a few years later, she brought them to live with her. Wescot-Williams remembers hearing stories about the Anguillian Revolution, which happened while the family was in Aruba. “We romanticised those stories,” she recalls. “As a young girl, I thought, ‘Way to go, Anguilla!’” Her time in Aruba would be catalytic to her entry into public service and, ultimately, politics. “Growing up in Aruba, I would sometimes ask myself ‘Where’s the government in this country?’” she remembers. “When I moved back, politics [in Sint Maarten] was very close to the people. That kind of closeness created my interest and, being in the public service, it [politics] was a natural progression.” The Country status had been uncharted territory, but she’s happy to use it as an opportunity to learn and continue the

journey towards greater autonomy. “For many years, we didn’t really govern ourselves to any degree; it’s something that’s alien to the people. I believe this status is a good training ground, because it has opened the eyes of the leaders and people of this country to what it will take to build this nation.” Since the polls closed a few months ago, she keeps nationbuilding a priority. “As we look back at our first four years, I realize that we need to do a lot in terms of motivating, informing and educating our people. Thinking about where we want to go from here. Self-determination and self-reliance are things we want to continue working on in this second term.” The Prime Minister is also well aware of the intertwined economic and social fortunes of Anguilla and Sint Maarten, and she sees continued cooperation as the only way forward. “We often go to global forums and talk about collaboration, but it begins at home: St. Martin and Sint Maarten, Anguilla, Saba and Statia. This is where it starts. We can’t help but work together.” These days, this inter-island relationship remains personal for her, and Wescot-Williams spends considerable time visiting her family in Anguilla. “We make a conscious effort to meet up for occasions other than funerals and weddings,” she says. Besides, she’s hooked on Anguillian food. Though her late husband, Louis Wescot, was a chef, she loves simple fare. “We’ll be driving along, and someone might say, ‘You can get the best Johnny cakes in Anguilla at this place,’ and I’ll say ‘Okay, stop here!’” she laughs. It’s not easy balancing public office with the need to unplug, and those rare days are what she cherishes most. “I love my down time, when I can go and do the more mundane things. I came home the other night and felt for fried fish, so I went out into the yard and fried some fish,” she laughs. “I love spending time with my grandchildren, playing with them out in the yard. I believe that our islands are the best vacation spots.” issuenine

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y mother would tell people that I could sing before I could talk and dance before I could walk,” says Leroy “King Beau Beau” Brooks. As a child, he spent many summers in Anguilla, where his father was born. The 11-time St. Maarten Calypso Monarch has had a storied career spanning over four decades. While he’s had a few other pursuits, music has been at the center of just about everything he’s done. As an 18-year veteran with Immigration and Border Protection Services, Leroy ends up in Anguilla fairly often to work with the Royal Anguilla Police Force. His law-enforcement roots run deep: Leroy’s brother was former Commissioner of Police, and he mentions several other siblings and cousins: “Too many to name!” As a teen, he was part of a school play called “Big Business”, in which he played a character named Bobo. The play was a success, with performances in St. Maarten, Saba, Statia and even Canada. It also meant that the name stuck. Leroy started his career using the moniker, but at the suggestion of his manager, he changed the spelling to the French phonetic equivalent “Beau Beau”, as the word “Bobo” had an alternate, derogatory meaning in a few of the neighbouring islands. “At age 11, I was on the radio station singing a cappella, and by 12, I was playing drums in a steel band,” Beau Beau explains. At 16, he made his singing debut during the Golden Voice song festival held at Christmas. “I got blown away,” he remembers, “but I came back the following year and won it.” This resilience came in handy when he entered the more competitive senior Calypso Monarch competition and was again soundly beaten in his first attempt in 1978. He returned after two years, won his first title and retained his crown the year after that. A few years later, Beau Beau went on to study Music Merchandising at Hofstra University, acquiring valuable business-side knowledge to complement his growing mastery of the art. It was this knowledge that helped him become a restaurateur. “For years, a lot of my shows were based around the food and beverage industry, and I developed a love for it,” he explains. “I

“I hate studios, I absolutely prefer performing on stage.” —Leroy “King Beau Beau” Brooks realized that a lot of the turnover at the restaurants came from my performances.” He helped establish Beau Beau’s at Oyster Bay Beach Resort, as well as the former Plantation Bar & Grill, which was located at the Princess Juliana International Airport. He can’t shake the hospitality bug: a new restaurant venture, Island Treat, will soon open on the French side of the border at Oyster Bay. Food service isn’t the only thing up his sleeve. The “King” has been back in studio with a new album, slated for release in December. It will be a mind-blowing 35th record, but curiously, Beau Beau admits to not being a fan of recording. “I hate studios,” he chuckles, “I absolutely prefer performing on stage.” By his own relentless standards, he’s slowed down somewhat – this is “only” his 4th album in the last 6 years. “I still perform, though not as frequently as I used to. Back then I had endless time and endless energy. I used to do up to nine shows per week locally and a few internationally each month.” Nevertheless, the King is far from calling time on his illustrious career. “I’ll be 55 soon,” he explains, “which would mean I’ve got over forty years enjoying the entertainment industry. You can’t just give up something like that.”

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after the property market fell, it was sheer determination that allowed this couple to rescue their dream property. by Orrett H. Wynter

t was November 2008, and the world’s financial markets were in freefall. Closer to home, the dreams and million-dollar investments of dozens of people were dying. Their hamartia? Investing in the ambitious, Greekinspired Temenos Golf Club, which collapsed into tragic failure. Refusing to be a statistic, Deborah Fawcett and her husband sprang into action, calling an emergency meeting in New York with five other property owners and embattled developer Robert Sillerman to salvage their investment any way they could. “We wanted to approach the government of Anguilla directly,” she explained. “We managed to persuade the government to allow us to get the services that we needed – water and electricity – and allow us to create a road to access the homes.” Deborah’s Anguilla story began serendipitously. Seven years earlier, she had taken her maiden trip to the Caribbean to attend a wedding in neighboring Sint Maarten. Feeling adventurous, she and a friend decided to try an Anguilla day trip they found marketed on a beachside chalkboard.

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“I’d never even heard of Anguilla, but we decided to take the ferry across from Marigot. We [were booked] for one night, but stayed for five! ”—Deborah Fawcett

“I’d never even heard of Anguilla,” she confessed, “but my friend and I decided to take the ferry across from Marigot. We arrived with no hotel booked and met this charming taxi driver, who suggested Cap Juluca. We went for one night, but stayed for five! We made the wedding just by the skin of our teeth!” She was smitten. After two years of hounding, she finally convinced her husband to try Anguilla as well. That trip also became an extended stay. At that point, they decided to buy their dream property in Anguilla. Dream quickly became nightmare. “It was pretty much the most stressful thing I’d ever done in my life!” she said about the experience of jumping headfirst into a world of long-distance home contracting. “I’d built before, but it’s very different to be based in London and trying to finish a project that was dogged with problems to begin with.” 56

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Banding together, the six homeowners resolved to complete their properties regardless of the state of the rest of the development. Fortunately, they’d brought noted engineer Tony Sheehy on board as project manager. His intimate knowledge of the project helped smooth the process. By 2010, the house was finished and was promptly weather tested by Hurricane Omar. But that didn’t deter them from moving in. The result is a remarkable all-white villa evocative of the Greek isles, and only moderately different from the Temenos vision that was sold to them a half a decade earlier. “We didn’t really make too many changes,” Deborah pointed out. “We liked the original design. We did make changes to things like the deck, pool, and choice of marble.” She made a point to note that they were the only ones with an English lawn “…because we’re English!”

above Soft neutrals and earth tones in fabrics and dĂŠcor provide a softer contrast to the stark white of the walls. Items such as the sea-shell ornaments and the coral inspired cushion covers add a touch of nautical whimsy to the interiors. Far right, from top The chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen offers enough space for a professional, but the pass through to the dining room keeps a more informal connection between the spaces. Deep, earthy colours stand in stark contrast to the white walls and bed linens in the bedroom suite. Each bedroom suite is outfitted with a capacious white marble bathroom with large, sunken soaking tub and outdoor showers beyond floorto-ceiling glass panels.

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top The day bed, Deborah's favourite place on the property, is perched just above a secluded cove and has an expansive view across to St. Martin. left (both images) Two different vantage points show the extensive outdoor living space of the pool deck with the English garden beyond.

Typical of the homes on this side created what has grown “I love how unspoilt the island still of the development, there are two to become her favorite is...I’ve never been to another island space: a small wooden bedroom suites on the lower floor and like Anguilla.”—Deborah Fawcett two matching suites above. All four deck and day-bed above have sea and St. Martin views. A fifth the surf. bedroom on the ground floor opens to a garden. One major The Fawcetts rarely let their Anguilla home go unoccupied, change to the original five-bedroom plan was the addition of a using it with their four children “As often as we possibly can.” bedroom above the garage. By property manager Warren Buddle’s count, the family stayed The bedroom suites flank the airy living spaces and large there a cumulative 14 weeks last year. Chef’s kitchen. A pass-through to the dining room maintains “We’re very happy,” she beams, “we’re proud of what we a visual connection, making it just as suitable for entertaining. achieved against all odds, really.” To echo the house’s beachfront location, Deborah and her Would they have done it again? “Yes!” Deborah replied unehusband chose taupes, beiges, pastels and light blues for the quivocally, though she admits she wouldn’t do it the same way. fabrics and furnishing. Numerous framed photographs of sail“I love the wonderful friends we’ve made in Anguilla. I love boats give a nod to maritime sensibilities. how unspoilt the island still is: the beaches, water, food, and the Large louvered French doors lead out onto the pool deck, simplicity of the island. I’ve never been to another island like lawn and secluded cove beyond. It is here that Deborah Anguilla.” 58

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A hands-on approach is the key to success for this rental property. interview by Orrett H. Wynter

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f you create something that has integrity and represents a clear point of view, you will find that people appreciate it,” Robert Louden and the other members of the ownership team at Topaz Oceanview Residences learned after seven years of building and then operating their two-villa property. Located on South Hill’s BackStreet, Topaz enjoys an iconic view – the Sandy Ground overlook. Resisting the temptation to create a single, sprawling building on the relatively ample lot, the team conceived and built Topaz in two stages. Three-bedroom Pinnacle, the first and smaller of the two, was designed by acclaimed local architect Ian “Sugar George” Edwards. It’s compact and self-contained, and an infinity pool on the upper floor looks out onto the view. Imperial, built a few years

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later, is much larger at 5100 sq. ft., but it still retains a sense of privacy and intimacy, thanks to the bali-inspired courtyard with a pool. Each villa’s elegance lies in its simplicity. “I think there were concerns about being too Spartan, but guests now comment that the lack of clutter in our design and décor is relaxing and allows them to easily settle into the space,” Robert explains. In contrast to the first villa, Robert, a finance professional, tried a more hands-on approach to the construction of Imperial. He took a year off to manage the construction himself and learned many valuable lessons along the way. The owners now apply his do-it-yourself approach to the management of the property, crediting its success to this ideal. continued on page 62

“I think it’s indisputable that Anguilla remains a compelling value for the discerning buyer.” —Robert Louden

this image The living spaces in both villas are spacious and uncluttered. below The infinity pool at Pinnacle overlooks the iconic Sandy Ground view.

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Our secret weapons – our host, Jonice, who takes care of every detail during their stay, and The Welcome Package! Prior to arrival, guests are asked their preferences, and we create a customized, complimentary package that includes fresh fruits, juices, water soda, milk, bread and eggs as well as beer and wine accompanied by cheese and crackers. Many guests arrive late in the afternoon and would prefer to settle in as opposed to running out to the store to get snacks or breakfast foods. Our spread typically lasts several days and eases the transition for those not used to renting a villa. How do you handle not being on a beach?

We are centrally located, so it’s easy to get to all of the major beaches on the island. Furthermore, we have invested a lot in our pool areas, which guests do enjoy. clockwise, from bottom right Asian-inspired decor complements each space; Each bedroom in Imperial opens out onto a private deck; The upper floor Imperial can function as a standalone one-, or two-bedroom apartment; Pinnacle comes alive at night with the elevated infinity pool offering sunset views across Sandy Ground harbour; Spacious, fully-equipped kitchen in both villas add to the homey feel; ddsffdsfs; The Bali-inspired courtyard at Imperial extends the indoor living space to the outside.

continued from page 60 What's the Topaz approach to hospitality?

We don’t outsource our service; an owner is always actively engaged. The guest experience is definitely more akin to what you would have at a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel. How do you make “rental by owner" work?

Shared responsibility of the team in engaging our guests from the moment of booking to satisfactory completion and rebooking. We list Topaz on major sites and work with local agents, encouraging our guests to post their reviews. We are ourselves internationally travelled, and we are relentless in providing an experience of the highest quality. 62

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Was investing in Anguilla a good decision?

It’s a great privilege to be custodians of such a beloved location. It has enriched our lives in ways that we never even imagined. From the beginning, our development has been structured so that an interested party could become a partial or full owner at reasonable cost, and I expect that such a person would enjoy all the tangible and intangible benefits that come from owning a prestigious development. Is Anguilla still a good choice for real estate?

Anguilla is the perfect blend of privacy, great fine and casual dining, entertainment, beaches, nautical life and ocean views that you can’t get anywhere else for a price per square foot that is still low versus comparable locations. I think it’s indisputable that Anguilla remains a compelling value for the discerning buyer. Lessons learned?

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left Sunset on Sandy Ground beach is ideal for meditation and unwinding. above Adrian Kobbé thinks intangibles such as social harmony, security and freedom play a big role in determining the value of local real estate.

spiritual gains adrian Kobbé suggests a holistic approach to valuing anguilla real estate. as told to Orrett H. Wynter

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hen we think of investing in real estate, certain metrics come to mind: loan-to-value, capitalization rate, yield, etc. They make sense: they’re quantifiable and can immediately communicate whether a property is worth investing in. But for most people, deciding on property, especially a vacation home in a place like Anguilla, is about other metrics, too. In Anguilla, the intangibles matter just as much. German-born architect-turned-propertyagent Adrian Kobbé agrees. “Investment isn’t always just counting the money and figuring out how much profit you can make in a few years,” he says. He moved to Anguilla in the mid-1980s, citing the quality of life as a major attraction. Nearly 3 decades later, not much has changed. “It is probably not very visible in a strictly numbers game,” he says. “Maybe you make only a very slim profit. Still, even those who haven’t been completely happy with the market have not really lost a lot of money.” Does Anguilla make sense as an investment? Adrian takes a moment to expand on his thinking.

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“Anguilla isn’t a bad financial investment, to be sure. But if your motives are purely financial, there won’t be much satisfaction investing here. If your investment is also spiritual, I think you’ll get a much higher return. Many other places are relatively fancy and can yield a quicker or better financial return, but if you value an investment in personal freedom, well-being, and bringing your children up in nature, I think Anguilla is unmatched. Tranquillity Wrapped in Blue – I always thought it was a bit of a cheesy slogan, but it’s true. There’s not too much traffic here, and you can still park right in front of the bank and shops. Anguilla has a starry night sky, good air, and good food – in our increasingly pre-cooked and pre-packaged world, that is extremely important. You can garden and swim and play tennis and golf the whole year round. Combined with low crime and social harmony, that makes it a desirable place. If you need constant entertainment, Anguilla is not the island for you. Many of the things we don’t have are things we don’t really want. Anguilla doesn’t have the sort of hustling that many other Caribbean islands have. In some places, you get off the plane or boat, and immediately, a guy comes running up: ‘Taxi, taxi, “...if you value personal freedom taxi! I’ll take you to the cheapand well-being then Anguilla is est lobster place, and you get four unmatched.”—Adrian Kobbé beers for free!’ It would be horrible if Anguilla became like that. Even when compared to St. Barth, Mustique, and Nevis, which are among the few places that are similar, I prefer Anguilla. It’s far too expensive in St. Barth, there’s less to do in Nevis, and Mustique is much more isolated. The world is getting more crowded. That comes with so many compromises: traffic, security, and politics. In many places, you need bars on your windows, a bodyguard, a doorman or a gated community – you need none of that here. Once you consider all the things that you would need somewhere else to make it like Anguilla, immediately, Anguilla starts to look like a very good investment, especially for your mind and your body. You don’t need the shrink, and you don’t need to go to the doctor as often. It is a fantastic experience to be as secure and as healthy as we are here in the Caribbean. I think it’s a blessing to live here, and the person who sees it as such will always profit.”

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ready to rendezvous Feel the history from battle to beauty. by Andy W. Connor

he beach that we’ll be focusing on this issue will be one of Anguilla’s finest. It’s also the biggest of all of the 33 white sand beaches on Anguilla. It’s definitely one of the best, coming in at more than two miles long. Welcome to Rendezvous Bay Beach! To many locals and visitors alike, Rendezvous is known as Anguilla’s number-one beach, because as far as the eye can see, it’s a white blanket of soft sand lying next to a light blue body of water. No matter the distance from shore, it seems that the bottom of the ocean is visible with the naked eye. Everything the eyes can see while walking along Rendezvous Bay always seems pleasing. So, you can imagine that what the naked eye can’t see is certainly even more remarkable, such as the history behind Rendezvous Bay.

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In 1796, many year before Rendezvous Bay was known as the world-class beach that it is today, it was the ground base for an invasion by the French. This beach was the location of a key battle between the French and the British for colonial control over all of Anguilla. This battle could have changed the course of our island’s history, and French could have been the language of the land instead of English. This battle for Anguilla had several interesting cultural effects on the island. Even though the French lost the battle for Anguilla, they left something with us that remains today; we never gave it away. It is the name “Rendezvous,” straight from the French word for “meeting at a particular location.” History tells us that the French continued on page 68

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continued from page 66 arranged to gather at this site to hold the invasion of Anguilla. The earliest reference in Anguillian history to our beloved national sport, Sailing/Boat-Racing, involves what is unofficially known as “The Battle of Anguilla.” In 1796, during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, invaders dispatched from the neighboring French colony of St. Martin aboard two frigates, Le Decius and Le Valiant. This force of 400 landed on what is now known as Rendezvous Bay. Today, the name remains the same, but it is no longer a battleground. It’s now a place of beauty where many come to redeem themselves. To explore more of the history of this gem of a beach, take a historical walk from sunrise to sunset – from East to West. The structures on Rendezvous are perfectly aligned to tell the history of progress on this amazing Bay. Facing the beach, starting from left to right, you’ll see Rendezvous Bay Hotel, one of the oldest hotels on Anguilla. It was originally opened in 1962 by one of our revolutionary leaders, Jeremiah Gumbs, and was the first beachfront hotel on Anguilla. Many years later came the Anguilla Great House, which is in the middle of the beach and is one of only two beach hotels 68

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clockwise, from top left The view west along the bay with the Anguilla Great House, Sunshine Beach Shack and Cuisinart Golf Resort & Spa in view; The Rendezvous Bay Hotel has been slowly undergoing renovations in recent years; Relatively calm waters make the bay a favourite location for watersports; Beachfront restaurant The Place underscores the fact that Rendezvous Bay Beach is full service, with food and lounge chairs available.

owned by Anguillans. The Great House has its share of natural beauty, and palm trees form an overhead canopy for a hot day. Go on… take a break from the hot sun, and relax with a beautirendezvous bay Two major hotels, no less than five eateries, beach chairs and watersports along the shoreline make Rendezvous Bay is one of a few “full-service” beaches on the island.

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ful view of St. Martin’s mountains across the sea. It’s always calm, and it’s perfect for a long swim. Enjoy the view, but keep moving until you see the modern, upscale 5-star Cuisinart Golf Resort & Spa. These three hotels and resorts are laid out in order – they represent the past, present, and future. Oh no, you can’t stop there! Keep on strolling down to the far western end of the beach and hang out with Bankie Banx at the Dune Preserve. It’s the coolest hangout spot on island! Finding Bankie won’t be a problem – the man lives there. The Dune is his home, office and business all in one. Let him tell you a story over a drink or two, and if you’re lucky, he might entertain you with his guitar. On this gentle giant of a beach, water sports and entertainment are also available. You can hang out with the local boys over at Sunshine Shack and Beach Rentals and chat with the three brothers, Perry, Leon and Garvey. Play a game of dominoes and join them for a Pain Killer (a must-have drink). A couple of those cocktails are guaranteed to have you doing things you never thought of doing, like dancing on the table with a huge smile. From battle to beauty, Rendezvous Bay has grown empowered with love as couples hold hands and stroll along the entire length of the beach. In the late evening, you’ll get a prefect view of the bright, colourful skies, lit up in yellows, oranges, pinks, blues and purples just before the sun sets beyond the horizon. You owe it to yourself to have a rendezvous of your own on this beautiful beach.

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a paddling good time an increasingly popular sport, Stand-up paddleboarding offers a different way to see the island. by Shellecia Brooks-Johnson

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he newest addition to Anguilla’s variety of water sports activities is Paddleboarding. It’s different, so of course, I wanted to try it. I met Judd Burdon, the owner of Anguilla Water Sports at Crocus Bay, on a Saturday morning. Before hitting the water, we had a chat. I learned that I would be engaging in flat water calm paddling, the easiest kind of paddleboarding. In Judd’s words, “Anyone can do it.” Paddleboarding is considered a safe sport, because the board acts as a flotation device. Judd explained that paddleboarding lets you see the coast of Anguilla, along with sea turtles and other marine life, in a different way. I was ready to hit the water. Judd demonstrated how to get on the board, balance, and stand. He made it look so easy, and on my first try, I was standing and balancing. The next step was learning how to hold my paddle correctly and maneuver it so that the board moved in the right direction. This was funny and a little bit frustrating. I got it, eventually. Moving forward was easy. Then, I tried to make a 360-degree turn. I felt myself wobble. I fell and was engulfed by the cool water. After paddling in the sun for over a half an hour, the water felt refreshing. As I came back to the surface, I scanned the area for my board. It was bobbing right next to me. I held on to it as I caught my breath. It was easy to hop onto my board the first time,

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but when we moved into deeper water, it was more of a challenge. In addition to Judd, my husband and a drone photographer had also witnessed my fall! I climbed back onto my board less elegantly than the first time, smiled, and gave everyone, including the drone, a thumbs up. Judd then demonstrated some of the different techniques that paddle boarders at various levels – basic, intermediate and expert – would learn. I was very impressed. By the end of my lesson, I was comfortable with the board. I even spotted schools of fish while I paddled! I promised Judd that I would sign up for one of his tours. Paddleboarding is a great addition Anguilla’s water sports offerings. See you on the next down winder!

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Derani Gumbs shows off his Stuffed Chicked Breast with Carrot Mashed Potatoes

How did you end up here?

My cousin works here, and he mentioned that they had an opening. I was home on vacation, at the time, so I took up the offer. This year will be my second here. What’s your style?

I love French cuisine, but I like to create a fusion with Caribbean cuisine. Do you cook at home?

Of course! [laughs] I like to cook for my grandparents whenever I have my off-days, and I do prefer to eat my own cooking. Any accidents in the kitchen?

show boat DERANI GUMBS TALKS ABOUT his start, his time AT DA’VIDA and HIS LOVE of boat building. Interview by Deborah H. Wynter

Nothing major, but I have cut myself. I was using someone else’s tools, so now I stick to using my own because they’ve never cut me. Tool every chef should have?

I can't do without my knife… but a stove is pretty handy! Favourite ingredient?

I love red pepper flakes because it adds a nice kick to everything. How did you get started?

Talk about the herb garden.

I grew up around my grandparents. Every Sunday my mom, my aunt and other family members would each do a dish and we would all come together to have a big Sunday lunch. One Sunday, my grandmother showed me how to cook the rice and peas. Everyone kept asking who cooked it because they all loved it. That’s where it started.

It was here before I got here, but not in full operation. I spoke to the managers about its potential and we got someone to plant some herbs and take care of them. We now have basil, tarragon, rosemary, mint, lemon grass, garlic chives and onion chives. We use ingredients from the garden every day.

Where have you worked?

Short ribs.

I went to Blue (formerly George’s Restaurant) at Cap Juluca for job training some years ago, before the hotel closed for the off-season. When they reopened, they called me to let me know there was a position “... If I wasn’t a chef, then I available. I took it would, most likely, be boat and stayed there for eight years. I was building.”—Derani Gumbs the lunch chef there before I moved on to dinner service at Pimm’s (also at Cap Juluca) under Chef George Reid. While at Pimm’s, I started working part-time as the breakfast chef at Viceroy’s Coba for about eight months. The hotels closed again for the off-season, and that led me to start working at a few villas – CeBlue and Ani Villas. 72

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Signature dish? Any chefs you look up to?

There’s Chef Jerome Vanterpool, who is also a Calypsonian known as “Ranger”; George Reid, who’s taught me a lot. I worked with Vernon at E’s Oven and he was also great. I also learned a lot about making sauces from scratch from Fitzroy Junior Richardson over at Pimm’s. How do you feel about your time here so far?

I’m comfortable, because the response to my food has been good. Have you had any other career other than being a chef?

When I first left school, I was split between two things I loved to do: boat building and cooking. I’ve worked with Glen Richardson and also with Rebel Marine, both boat builders. If I wasn’t a chef, then I would most likely be into boat building.

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OPENING HOURS AND & CALENDAR OF EVENTS Main restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner 6:00 - 9:30 pm Tapas at da’Vida lounge 5:00 - 9:00 pm Happy hour Thursday thru Saturday 6:00 - 7:00 pm Live entertainment at da’Vida Lounge Friday and Saturday Bayside Bar and Grill opens daily from 10:00 am - 5:00pm

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like he never left with the reopening of the Malliouhana Hotel and Spa, veteran sommelier albert lake is looking to pick up where he left off.

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Sporting a fresh, new look, the Malliouhana Hotel and Spa reopened in November to much anticipation. Amid all the newness was considerable familiarity as many old faces returned. One such familiar face is Albert Lake. The Anguillian-born sommelier’s long association with the hotel predates the actual resort when he started working as a bartender for former owners, the Roydons, at Cul de Sac (now Yacht Club Villas), a property they owned prior to building the resort. “I was offered the position of wine waiter once Malliouhana opened,” Albert remembers. That marked his introduction to the world of wines. The involvement of Michel Rostang, a Michelin two-star chef from the very beginning meant a very close relationship between the property and some of the finest restaurants and wineries in France. It also afforded Albert the opportunity to travel and broaden his knowledge, studying directly in wineries in France, Belgium, Italy and California. And, he’s never missed a year of studying since he first started, with new developments in the field keeping him on his toes. “Studying wine is like studying music – there’s never any end to it,” he explains. Over the years he’s shared his vast knowledge through what he calls “The Wine Country Study Tour Program” where he invites persons from other properties on the island to travel with him to different wineries to study. “I had the first opportunity to travel and study, so it’s good to be able to find a way to give back to the island,” he says. A brief consultancy job at the Viceroy Resort followed the

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Albert Lake, started as a wine waiter at Malliouhana when the hotel opened in 1984. Now, he begins the task of rebuilding the hotel’s onceextensive wine collection.

aftermath of Malliouhana’s closing in 2011, but once it was clear the hotel would be reopened, he knew he would want to be involved once more. One of his main tasks in his second stint is to rebuild the hotel’s wine cellar which, at its peak, had a collection that topped 25,000 bottles. Management company Auberge’s connection to wineries in the Napa region of California should see the cellar being returned to its former glory, and Albert is already seeing the benefits. “When I first started with Malliouhana we had eightyfive types of wines. Now, we have around two hundred.” It’s early days, but excitement is building. “People are raving about the hotel. We had about fifteen hundred people show up at the open house, and it was beautiful to see,” he said. Change is always good, but human nature tends to prefer familiarity. “I think our former guests understand it’s a new Malliouhana, but the fact that some of the old staff is back, I think they will embrace it.”

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drink outside the box We're creatures of habit and, with an almost endless choice of wines available, it can be downright intimidating to try something new. If you're looking to shake things up a bit, Albert Lake suggests going for a bit of sparkle and trying a Prosecco or a Moscato. "They're both Italian sparkling wines. The Prosecco is the drier of the two, and can be readily found here on island." Proseccos are usually light and refreshing, making them pair well with a range of different cuisines.

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avantika restaurant east meets west as new thai restaurant opens in simpson bay

home cooking Samanta gill-brookes trades the hectic commercial kitchen life for more “organized chaos.” by Orrett H. Wynter

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They say age brings wisdom, and a good thing, too, otherwise an early disdain for high school Home Economics might have put Samanta “Sam” Gill-Brookes off being a chef altogether. “I thought it was too girly, and I wasn’t that kind of girl,” she laughs. Thankfully, the Trinidad-native grew to love being in the kitchen after watching TV chefs Emeril Lagasse and Julia Child. She eventually went on to study Culinary Arts at the Art Institutes of America’s New York campus when her family emigrated to New Jersey. An internship, then full-time position with Sodexho Marriott Services – one of the largest food services companies in North America – followed. There Sam was introduced to the world of private, corporate catering for companies such as NBC. After reconnecting with long-time acquaintance, local TÊTE-À-TÊTE architect Vanburn “Andy” Brookes”, the couple got favourite cuisine? Thai. married and she relocated to Anguilla in 2011. Almost Signature Dish? Pineapple immediately she was offered a position at SandBar in Chipotle Wings, with a ThaiSandy Ground. A year and a half later, the restaurant inspired sauce. changed ownership but, by then Sam had been steadKitchen: commercial or ily growing her client list at villas around the island, private? Private! I can cook what I like, how I like and, at which now include regular gigs at Villa Black Pearl, Villa my own pace. Amarilla and Beach Court Villas, among a few others. trivia? I once auditioned for Though it carries its own challenges, Sam relishes the America's Next Top Model. I more intimate setting in which she now works. “I somedidn't make it because they thought I was too “fat”! times miss the craziness of a commercial kitchen, with I also wear my socks inside orders flying out left and right,” she explains. “Being a out, all the time. The seam at private chef, though, I have more freedom and more time the toe drives me nuts! to prepare and experiment and I prefer that.” 76

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ocated in the heart of Simpson Bay, on the 2nd floor of the Plaza del Sol, Avantika brings the exotic tastes of Thailand to Sint Maarten. Avantika combines the freshest Thai cuisine in an understated chic dining environment. An extensive wine list, with wines from around the world, as well as a full cocktail bar complements the dining experience. Avantika is open for lunch and dinner, with air-conditioned indoor and outdoor seating options, making it equally capable of a formal or informal dining experience.

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A short stroll down Meads Bay beach, The seaview is astonishing, the staff warm and friendly! Situated on picturesque Meads Bay Beach, on the western end of the island is the beautiful Ocean Echo. The newest restaurant on Meads Bay offering fusion cooking with a local flair. Dillon, our bartender, with his knowledge and experience of a variety of exotic drinks, welcomes you with his signature drink RUMZIE. Visit us and enjoy the fresh catch of the day. Our delicious smoothies are the best. 264-498-5454 264-498-5455 info@oceanechoanguilla.com www.oceanechoanguilla.com

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