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have had a busy time of late, not
only launching our St Kitts service (we pay
our new destination a visit on pages 20-28)
and extending our network in the Eastern
Caribbean, but also helping to promote
tourism in the region.
We were a platinum sponsor at one of
the CaribbeanŪs premier tourism events
ŧ the Caribbean Travel Marketplace ŧ
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region face-to-face with regional and
international buyers. We also attended
VQ-TJY (JY for interCaribbean).
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me (see page 49 for a tribute to the King
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face-to-face with wholesalers from region,ŭ he said. ŬThe Marketplace
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ATR total to three. Jet no. 4 also
arrived and will be registered as
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and it will be named on
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 interCaribbean also attended
DR DATE, the largest tourism fair
in the Dominican Republic, joining
other service providers in the
region to promote the country
and aid the national economyŪs
recovery. The event was held at the
BarcelÒ BÀvaro Conference Center,
with a special evening hosted at
Katmandu Park, Punta Cana, a
recently opened theme park on
the island.
Horseriding tours are just one
example of the many innovative
activities available in the region
Caribbean ŧ and we came this
far in spite of, or because of,
the pandemic.ŭ
Lyndon Gardiner, the
airlineŪs founder and chair,
added: ŬinterCaribbean has
emerged as a key airline and
we will do what it takes to
become a household name in
every island in our Caribbean
and be at the pinnacle in travel
choice. The Caribbean Travel
Marketplace event is one of
the best places ŧ a one-stop
shop ŧ for senior industry
professionals to share insights
and best practice, something
that interCaribbean is excited
to do, as well.ŭ
Z a nt e in B a ss et er re , S t K it ts
P o rt
CELEBRATING RENOWNED TCI SPORTS
EXPANSION
ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVES
interCaribbean, in partnership
with the St Kitts Tourism Authority
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
and Barbados Tourism Marketing
Rita Gardiner OBE has once again been
Inc., recently hosted a cocktail
awarded for her contribution to sport in the
reception in Barbados to
Turks & Caicos Islands. A TCI Sports Hall of
celebrate the airlineŪs expansion
Famer, Gardiner received the Order of Turks
in the Eastern Caribbean and
& Caicos Islands for service with distinction.
its new service between St Kitts
interCaribbean joins a grateful nation in
and Barbados.
congratulating Gardiner on this award.
The airline officially launched in
Over the course of her distinguished
the Eastern Caribbean in August
career, Gardiner has been instrumental in
2020 and its newest route further
raising the countryŪs profile
expands its reach in the region.
in sport. During this
The reception was attended
time, she has been
by many distinguished guests,
bestowed with
including Hon. Marsha T.
countless awards,
Henderson, St KittsŪ Minister
including the
of Tourism, International
Commonwealth
Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban
Games Lifetime
Development, Employment
Achievement
and Labour; Hon. Ian Gooding-
Award in 2022 and
Edghill, Barbados Minister
recognition from the
of Tourism and International
Caribbean Association
Transport; and other government
of National Olympic
officials, representatives from
Committees for her outstanding contribution
the respective national tourism
to development of sports. She was named the
authorities, industry leaders and
Turks and Caicos Weekly NewsŪ Person of the
other stakeholders.
Year in 2017 and received an OBE in 2016.
Minister Henderson said: ŬIt is a
wonderful time of year to immerse
and indulge in the hidden gems
of St Kitts. Looking ahead, our
ũSummer of FunŪ showcases our
pioneering tourism offerings
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and world-class events. This interCaribbeanAirways
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intra-regional travel. We look www.interCaribbean.com
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more efficient, so you
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As the name suggests, the Seven Sisters Waterfall is a series of seven
waterfalls and cascades found in GrenadaŪs Grand Etang Forest
Reserve. Take a moderately challenging hike through dense rainforest,
along winding trails that follow the river, with the chance to cool off
with a dip in the crystal-clear pools at the base of each falls. Look up for
a sight of mona monkeys and a variety of exotic birds.

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What drives you to tell stories
Q that provoke and inspire?
When I discovered you can use art to
transmit ideas, my initial impulse was to
do work that would have a reaction in
the social space. When you read about
Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King and
Stokely Carmichael, you get a sense that
these guys were etching out bits and Madulu, The
Seaman received
pieces of freedomŶ and they did so its world premiere
by engaging in a conversation with the at the recent
Canadian Hot
society and the times that they lived in. Docs festival and
I see filmmaking as a means of doing will be shown in
the Caribbean
something similar, where you inject next year.
certain ideas to make people
think about what life and
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in any other place. Cultural theorist about hunting ũblackfishŪ (pilot whales). production. Together with co-producer
Stuart Hall said that Caribbean identity is But in 2017, when I came home from Laura Sanz, I scouted the whaling town
fluid, but there are certain things called studying cinematography in Cuba, I was of Barrouallie for months, capturing
ũfloating signifiersŪ that always point back asked to film an interview with legendary footage and talking to different people
to the origins of the region and hence whale hunter George ũTall 12Ū Frederick to get a genuine sense of what it was like
connect us. I think there are things in the and discovered the world of the sea to hunt whales in the 21st century.
old way of island life that were essential shanty. After we were done, I thought It wasnŪt obvious what the script
and unique. I like to confront stories in the story was so rich and potent that would be. I didnŪt want to only dwell on
these spaces to make people think. it needed more than just a sit down the cliches of whether itŪs right to hunt

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or watch whales. I wanted to explore
the conversation of community survival
and colonial legacy and that wasnŪt
straightforward in terms of story. So, the
film really came together in the edit.
We produced a concept trailer, put it
online and pitched the project. In March
2021, I received notice that the film
had been selected for the If/Then Hulu
filmmaker fellowship. We completed the
film in 2022 and started our distribution
process, which led to the recent world
premiere at the Hot Docs 2023 festival.
What do you hope viewers take
Q away from Madulu?
Using films to communicate some of
the ideals of our traditions has proven
to be extremely effective. There werenŪt
many examples of Vincentian films or
films that attempted to explore the
reality of life on the island. A lot of our
older folks recall singing these shanty
songs without realising that they are
part of a global conversation and
celebration of maritime culture. In fact,
itŪs only in St Vincent that we can find
traditional whale hunting side by side
with traditional sea shanty singing.
Villages would sing as they helped the
whalers to heave the blackfish onto the
beach, a ritual that has occurred for over
200 years. I would expect viewers to
be open to a new perspective, even if
it makes them question their own ideas
on the matter of whale hunting.
Q WhatŪs next?
I'm working on another
collaboration with the University of
Wales Trinity Saint David. The filmŪs
working title is Top Scholar and it
explores the relationship between
education and colonialism.
What advice would you give to
Q aspiring creatives?
I would say now is a good time for
you to invest in learning skills that you
think would be necessary to help you
in your expression. I think if you have
the skills then youŪll find the means and
the know-how to get the job done. ItŪs
difficult to work in an environment that
is not conducive to your growth, so, you
may have to develop discipline and
also a clear understanding of who you
are and why youŪre doing what youŪre
doing. And lots and lots of passion.
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Where are you from and
Q where are you based? I was
born in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
IŪm based out of TCI and also the
Dominican Republic, which is my
second home.
Tell us about your journey
Q into jewellery making. I
discovered my passion for jewellery
making when I was 11 years old. At
school, I would sell necklaces made
with seed beads in rasta colours
strung onto fishing line. I made
US$252 in one day. I felt rich. I made
up my mind then that jewellery
making is what I would be doing for
the rest of my life.
Are you formally trained?
Q I am self-taught. Everything
I have learned has been through
experimenting. What is the inspiration for
Q What has been the single
most important skill you
Q your pieces? Turks & Caicos,
which has won many awards for the
have learned? Creating quality
WorldŪs Best Beach, is no doubt a
products. I learned that you get 1000% influence.
repeat customers based on quality, so How do you want people
I focused on that, as quality will beat
quantity in the long run.
Q to feel when wearing your
jewellery? Happy. Happy that they
What does a typical day look get to wear a piece of their happy
Q like for you? Managing our
production line of artists, ensuring
place ŧ the beach ŧ in a necklace that
looks just like the beach.
that each department is performing What advice would you
at [the expected] standard, and, of
course, thinking of the next big thing.
Q have for aspiring jewellery
designers? I would like
What are your favourite to encourage all
Q materials to use? Beach sand:
itŪs what makes our collection unique.
designers to offer
quality items, to be
WhatŪs your favourite piece of unique, and to find
Q jewellery that youŪve made?
Our Shoreline bar necklace. ItŪs
your market and
master it.
exquisite and reminds me so much
about my happy place ŧ the beach.
Who have been your biggest
Q mentors? Many people in the
industry have been hush-mouthed
about their challenges and advice.
So, I have decided to be the person
who would break the norm. I have
an open-door policy where any
aspiring artist can ask me for
advice and IŪm always happy to
share my experiences. We are in
desperate need of having more
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capital of the region.
In the early 1990s it supplied the
cruise ships with the soap for their
cabins and contract manufactured
international brands such as Protex,
Palmolive, Dial, Tone, Jergens and
Imperial Leather. In 1995 Colgate
Palmolive acquired the locally owned
business and ran it until 2015 when
Tropical Storm Erika caused severe
damage to the factory, resulting in its
closure and laying off all employees.
In early 2017, a group of investors
acquired the shuttered plant, brought
it back to life, rehabilitating the
equipment and launching new brands
Real and Reddy bath soap and Betta Blu
laundry bar soap. But, before the plant
could reopen, Hurricane Maria struck
in September 2017, caused further
damage to the factory and delayed the
companyŪs relaunch.
Yet, this didnŪt deter the new owners.
Today, DCPSŪs brands are available
throughout the Caribbean and it has
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rather than chemical enhancers and we
use natural oils for moisturising rather
than petroleum-derived additives.
What about your brand makes it
Q a truly Caribbean product?
Many other bar soap producers import
already-made soap in chip form from
the Far East, add fragrance and colour
and then extrude into bars. Our soap is
.3Æ made from scratch using vegetable oils
such as coconut from the region. We
re-employed 50 of the 200 workers laid make it the old-fashioned way, a process
known as ũsaponificationŪ. This method
off when the factory was closed. The
DCPS story is one of local soap artisans
equal to the best in the world and the
resilience of Dominica and its people.
takes 36-48 hours and requires skilled
soap boilers who bring the soap mass to
completion by using their sense of taste,
smell and touch. Dominica, being the
home of soap-making in the Caribbean,
How do you decide on products
Q to make?
The market is a crowded one, with all the
has over the years developed a cadre of
skilled soap boilers.
international soap brands on regional
How do you give back to
supermarket shelves, so we have
focused on high-quality soaps that last a Q the community?
We are working on a soap brand tied to
long time, do not crack, lather richly and
moisturise the skin. Additionally, we try the history of the indigenous Kalinago;
proceeds from the sale of which will
to cater to niche markets that are under-
served, such as our Reddy black soap; go to supporting young entrepreneurs
from that community.
Reddy mosquito repellent; Reddy 2-in-1
soap and shampoo bar; Real Sensitive www.realsoapc
aribbean.com
Skin soap, which is fragrance and colour reddysoaps.co
mI
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free; and Real antibacterial soap with
turmeric and tea tree oil.
How much better are
Q natural products for
your body?
Soaps can have chemicals
that are harmful to the skin
over time. Our soaps are
free of such chemicals.
For example, we rely on
coconut oil for lathering
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Tell us about your journey to
becoming a successful writer.
Growing up, I wasnŪt always interested in
writing as much as I was in storytelling. I
enjoyed listening to my family tell stories
about a Trinidad long gone, about
people and misadventures that mightŪve
otherwise been forgotten. Then came
the Final Fantasy video game series.
Then, the TV-friendly adaptation of
Stephen KingŪs It, which I saw when I was
eight. I realised that a writer was at the
heart of many things that had an impact
on me, that writing is a limitless art and
that I wanted to be a writer.
Hungry Ghosts is set in a rural Hindu
community in Trinidad in the 1940s.
What led you to choose this setting?
When I write a story, I try to keep a
specific phrase in mind ŧ usually, this
phrase should embody every chapter
in the book. For Hungry Ghosts, with
the spotlight oscillating between a
dilapidated sugarcane estate barrack
and a strange mansion atop a hill, that
phrase was ũbright, beautiful nightmareŪ.
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The Caribbean is most
widely known for its
beaches, music and
food ŧ less so for its
terrestrial splendour
and biodiversity. Even
less for the history of its
many peoples. For our
East Indian ancestors who
crossed the treacherous waters of the
Kala Pani in search of a better life, their
beautiful dream may have morphed into
a bright, beautiful nightmare.
Your descriptions stand out as
evocative, provocative and emotive.
How do you achieve these images?
The 1940s were much before my time,
of course, so I interviewed elders around
me, including my late grandfather, to
construct the world of Hungry Ghosts.
ItŪs a folly to attempt to perfectly capture
a time period you havenŪt lived in ŧ so,
my words had to capture the mood of
living in such a time. An unfamiliar word
in a familiar setting or scene can evoke
something eerie or profound. I wanted
each description to feel like an utterance
of some arcane magic spell.
How does being of Indo-Caribbean
descent shape what you write about?
ũIndo-CaribbeanŪ is a term where I relate
more to the Caribbean and less so the
Indo, though itŪs worth remembering
that the East Indian tapestry unfolds in its
own unique way. IŪm always interested in
writing stories about the interplay of our
various beliefs and cultures.
3 to read now
What Start Bad a MorninŪ
1 by Carol Mitchell (Central
Avenue Publishing)
Amaya Lin has few memories
of the years before she turned
18. Now in her 40s, she has
compensated by carefully
cultivating a satisfying life as
a wife, mother and business
professional. This sense of order
is disrupted when she encounters
a stranger who claims to have an
impossible connection, launching
Amaya on a tumultuous journey
into the past.
The Islands
2 by Dionne Irving (Catapult)
The Islands follows the lives of
Jamaican women ŧ immigrants or
the descendants of immigrants ŧ
who have relocated all over the
world to escape the ghosts of
colonialism on what they call ũthe
IslandŪ. Set in the US, Jamaica and
Europe, these stories examine
the lives of an uncertain and
unsettled cast of characters.
The Legend of the
3 Spirit Serpent
by Adaiah Sanford, illustrated
by Ken Daley (Reycraft Books)
This modern retelling of a
Kalinago legend from Dominica
recounts the story of a huge
serpent who once guarded the
indigenous people.
by Carol Mitchell,
founder of CaribbeanReads
Publishing and author of the Caribbean
Adventure Series, among other childrenŪs
books. Visit: www.caribbeanreads.com
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Marsha T Henderson
ST KITTS MINISTER OF TOURISM
What are the current goals for
developing an engaging tourism
experience on St Kitts? Ultimately, it’s
to increase visitors to the destination. And,
secondly, to diversify our tourism product
– those are our two main goals. Of course,
bringing more visitors to the destination
means we have to work on our airlift
strategy, while diversifying our overall
tourism product will stimulate demand for
the destination, whether it’s through airlift
or cruise tourism.
What makes St Kitts distinctive
as a destination within the wider
Caribbean? We’re very similar in terms
of what we do in this region: we all have
sand and sea, but what separates us from
the other destinations that interCaribbean
flies to would be our people – even though
we’re similar, we’re different; our culinary
experiences are different in terms of other
destinations, such as St Lucia or Guyana.
We happen to have black sand in St Kitts,
while most other Caribbean destinations
have white sand or golden sand. So, it’s a
different experience on our beaches. We
also have our unique heritage sites.
What is the ecotourism potential
of St Kitts? We use natural habitats,
the natural space, to sell the destination.
Our regional or international visitors can
hike or zipline through the rainforest, or
they can drive ATVs through the ruins of
the sugar plantations. We also have our
snorkelling and very good reefs for anyone
who loves marine experiences – I think we
have over 50 shipwreck sites.
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What food should every visitor
sample while on the island?
For me personally, there’s a dish we call
‘souce’. It’s locally made from pig feet or
what we call ‘bull foot’, and it’s in the form
of a soup. If you’ve lived in the Caribbean
then you’ve had it in a different form –
each destination has its own version of
souce. On St Kitts we do it with red beans
– absolutely delicious – and it tells the
story of who we are as a people. Coming
out of slavery, the slaves would have
had the scraps – the tongue, the
ear – and we use that still to cook
and sustain ourselves, and now
it’s become a delicacy. It tells
where we came from, and it tells
how we are resilient in
terms of how we took
the scraps, and turned
it into a delicacy.
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CEO, ST KITTS TOURISM AUTHORITY
STKITTSTOURISM.KN
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What events should we look out for in the
St Kitts calendar?
Our ‘Summer of Fun’ started with the St Kitts Music
Festival in June, followed by Mango Festival in Nevis,
where they have 44 varieties of mango, so that will be
a culinary experience to savour. Then we also have
Restaurant Week in St Kitts & Nevis, where each year
a special product is selected and the chefs from the
restaurants and hotels have to create a dish with that
particular product. It hasn’t been announced yet this
year, but last year was the sweet potato – so people got thiNgs
to taste a sweet potato lasagne, a sweet potato humus,
and ice cream. That’s all followed by Nevis Culturama,
which is their carnival. Then, at the end of the season,
to do
there is the CPL (Caribbean Premier League) cricket,
which is held at the end of August into September. And see
What impact will interCaribbeanŪs new
service have?
From jungle hikes to scenic
It’s an absolute game-changer for us in terms of regional railways, rum tasting to
connectivity. There’s the convenience of flying to historic ruins, donŪt miss
Barbados and having access to their hub and getting these essential highlights
from there to the other islands – an easy connection to of St Kitts & Nevis
St Vincent, St Lucia, Dominica, Grenada and Guyana.
So, it saves us having to fly to Miami, then fly over to St
Kitts and do hotels in Miami, just to get to where you
are going, and then do the reverse on the way back.

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RESTAURANTWEEK.KN
Savour this well-established gastronomic
celebration held annually in July,
focused on the array of traditional and
contemporary menu specialities of
restaurants on both St Kitts & Nevis.
Participating restaurants prepare unique
fixed-menu lunches and dinners using
fresh local ingredients. There are a
variety of menu options covering lunch
and dinner specials; the most recent
Week focused on culinary creativity
based on the islandŪs staple sweet
potato. Events during the Week include
meals, wine pairings and, of course,
amazing meals prepared by some
leading chefs.
nevis day trip
I Take an easy 20-minute hop
via ferry to St KittsŪ nearby
sister island, which has its own distinct
character. Sample some of the 40
varieties of mango that make Nevis a true
focal point for the fruit in the Caribbean.
The Nevis Mango Festival is an annual
highlight in July, but mango creations are
on the menu at any time of the year.
NEVISISLAND.COM
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Celebrating its quarter-century, this annual
celebration features visiting performers,
as well as local acts. The three-day event
has become the premier music festival of
the wider Caribbean. Immerse yourself
in a range of styles, including soul, soca,
jazz, merengue, zouk, dancehall, reggae,
gospel and blues. Beyond the on-stage
highlights, the festival offers a wonderful
interaction between islanders and guests.
It all takes place in the Warner Park
Stadium, a landmark arena for ICC World
Cup and inter-Caribbean matches.

caribelle batik
K For an insight into local craft, visit this artisan factory
producing handmade batiks from locally grown Sea
Island cotton, using the same methods that were applied 2000
years ago. Learn how batik is created, then shop for souvenirs
and stroll the property gardens. Located at Romney Manor,
one of the islandŪs old estate houses on land originally owned
by William Jefferson (great-great-great-grandfather of US
President Thomas Jefferson), the nine-acre property features
lush gardens and stately ruins. CARIBELLEBATIKSTKITTS.COM

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 historic rums
L Refine your rum-making skills in this new
two-part distillery experience, designed
for both rum aficionados and those eager to
learn more about the spirit. Part one of the tour
takes place at Wingfield Estate, home of the
CaribbeanŪs oldest surviving rum distillery, where
expert Jack Widdowson (founder of Old Road
Rum Company) will teach rum theory and the
history of rum production methods. While sipping
Old Road Rum and soaking up the history,
guests will see a preserved aqueduct, chimney,
mill house, boiling house and lime kiln before
learning how to label their own rum bottle. The
second course takes place at the lively Spice Mill
Restaurant on Cockleshell Bay with rum expert
Roger Brisbane, and showcases spiced rum
methodology, rum-blending techniques and
cocktail creations utilising tasting procedures and
nuances in different types of rums.
STKITTSTOURISM.KN/STAY-DINE/JOYS-OF-RUM

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belle Mont Farm

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BELLEMONTFARM.COM
With its unique configuration of cottage and
farmhouse accommodation, Belle Mont Farm on
Kittitian Hill immerses guests in local culture and
heritage, an organic farming community and distinct
farm-to-table culinary experiences. Wellness offerings
elevate mind, body and spirit with Kittitian HillŪs
organic farm being home to a world-class collection
of exotic fruits and vegetables. The hotel features
panoramic views of the Caribbean and neighbouring
islands, such as St Barts, Saba and Statia. Set on a
ABOVE AND LEFT:
Sustainable luxury stunning 162-hectare hillside site in the northern
and farm-to- part of St Kitts, Kittitian Hill, in addition to the cottage
table dining are
hallmarks of Belle style hotel, has its own creative arts centre, golf
Mont Farm course, fitness centre and destination spa featuring
BELOW: The indigenous treatments. Here is a contemporary
Marriott Resort
on St Kitts has a
Caribbean community for sustainable luxury living
superb position on founded on the principles of environmental and
Frigate Bay
community responsibility.

St kitts marriott resort

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Set on a pristine beach along Frigate Bay at St KittsŪ southern
end, this large-scale international brand features rooms, most with private
pick balconies, spread over five floors to soak in the sea view, along with some
eight restaurants serving Italian, Caribbean and Continental cuisine,

of the three swimming pools, multiple bars and lounges, a business centre and
onsite watersports. The Emerald Mist Spa and the 3250-square-metre

pillows Royal Beach Casino provide some additional first-class features ŧ but the
guest rates here especially in off-season remain surprisingly mid-range.
Another active outdoor option is the 18-hole Royal St Kitts Golf Club
Three places to stay on St Kitts ŧ championship course where a multitude of palm trees and the sweeping
from high-end to budget vistas of both the Caribbean and the Atlantic make for a Kittian day on
the links to remember.

Timothy beach resort

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The only resort located on the Caribbean
side of lovely Frigate Bay makes this budget-minded
stay an attractive option. Additionally, there is an easy
five-minute walk to the Atlantic end. Accommodation
here is centred on several two-storey buildings, with
the optimum being the ocean-view upper-level
rooms. Timothy Beach is strongest outdoors on its
aquatic active dimension, with excellent snorkelling
experiences along the reef. The Sunset Restaurant
offers both Kittitian and international fare, while the
Dock Bar at the waterŪs edge is the place to be to enjoy
live reggae music during happy hour on Sundays.

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MINISTRA DE TURISMO DE
SAN CRIST²BAL
žCuÀles son los objetivos actuales para
desarrollar una experiencia turÌstica
atractiva en San CristÒbal? En Ùltima
instancia, es aumentar los visitantes al
destino. Y, en segundo lugar, diversificar
nuestro producto turÌstico, esos son
nuestros dos objetivos principales. Por
supuesto, traer mÀs visitantes al destino
significa que tenemos que trabajar en
nuestra estrategia de transporte aÈreo,
mientras que la diversificaciÒn de nuestro
producto turÌstico en general estimularÀ la
demanda del destino, ya sea a travÈs del
transporte aÈreo o del turismo de cruceros.
žQuÈ hace que San CristÒbal sea
distintivo como destino dentro del
Gran Caribe? Somos muy similares
en cuanto a lo que hacemos en esta
regiÒn: todos tenemos arena y mar,
pero lo que nos separa de los otros
destinos a los que vuela interCaribbean
es nuestra gente: aunque somos
similares, somos diferentes; nuestras
experiencias culinarias son diferentes
de otros destinos como Santa LucÌa o
Guyana. Tenemos arena negra en San
CristÒbal, mientras que la mayorÌa de los
otros destinos del Caribe tienen arena
blanca o arena dorada. Entonces, es una
experiencia diferente visitar nuestras
playas. TambiÈn tenemos nuestros sitios
patrimoniales que son Ùnicos.
žCuÀl es el potencial ecoturÌstico de
San CristÒbal? Utilizamos los hÀbitats
naturales, el espacio natural, para vender
el destino. Nuestros visitantes regionales
o internacionales pueden caminar o
lanzarse en zipline a travÈs de la selva
tropical, o pueden conducir vehÌculos
todo terreno a travÈs de las ruinas de
las plantaciones de azÙcar. TambiÈn
tenemos buceo y muy buenos arrecifes
para cualquiera que ame las experiencias
marinas. Creo que tenemos mÀs de 50
sitios de naufragios.
žQuÈ comida debe probar cada
visitante mientras estÀ en la isla?
Para mÌ, personalmente, hay un plato que
llamamos Ŭsouceŭ. Se elabora localmente
con patas de cerdo o lo que llamamos
Ŭpie de toroŭ, y se presenta en forma
de sopa. Si ha vivido en el Caribe, lo ha
tenido de una forma diferente: cada
destino tiene su propia versiÒn original.
En San CristÒbal lo hacemos con frijoles
rojos -absolutamente deliciosos- y
cuenta la historia de quiÈnes somos
como pueblo: Al salir de la esclavitud,
los esclavos tenÌan solo las sobras,
la lengua, la oreja; todavÌa usamos
eso para cocinar y mantenernos,
y ahora se ha convertido en
un manjar. Esto demuestra
de dÒnde venimos
y cÒmo somos de
resistentes, tomando
las sobras y
convirtiÈndolas
en un manjar.
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ELLISON THOMPSON
CEO, AUTORIDAD DE TURISMO
DE SAN CRIST²BAL
STKITTSTOURISM.KN
žQuÈ eventos debemos tener
en cuenta en el calendario de
San CristÒbal? Nuestro ŬVerano
de diversiÒnŭ comienza con el
Festival de MÙsica de St Kitts en
Junio, seguido del Festival del
Mango en Nieves, donde tienen
44 variedades de mango, que
es una experiencia culinaria para
saborear. Luego tambiÈn tenemos
la Semana de Restaurantes en
San CristÒbal y Nieves, donde
cada aÐo se selecciona un
producto especial y los chefs de
los restaurantes y hoteles tienen
que crear un platillo con ese
producto en particular. TodavÌa no
se ha anunciado este aÐo, pero
el aÐo pasado fue la batata, por
lo que la gente pudo probar una
lasaÐa de batata, humus y helado
de batata. Todo eso es seguido
por Culturama, que es el carnaval
de Nieves. Luego, al final de la
temporada, estÀ el criquet de la
CPL (Liga Premier del Caribe), que
se lleva a cabo a finales de agosto
hasta septiembre.
žQuÈ impacto tendrÀn
los nuevos vuelos de
interCaribbean? Es un cambio
radical para nosotros en tÈrminos
de conectividad regional. Existe la
conveniencia de volar a Barbados
y tener acceso desde este punto
para llegar a otras islas, una
conexiÒn fÀcil a San Vicente,
Santa LucÌa, Dominica,
Granada y Guyana. Por lo
tanto, nos ahorra tener que
volar a Miami y tomar
un hotel allÌ, luego volar a
San CristÒbal solo
para llegar hacia
donde nos
dirigimos, y
luego hacer
lo contrario
en el camino
de regreso.
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1 Caminata al monte Liamuiga
Los expertos locales en caminatas lo
guiarán hasta este volcán dominante pero
inactivo para observar su cráter. En su
ascenso a la cumbre de 1156 m, atraviesa
una exuberante selva tropical. La caminata
de 4 km desde la base en Newton Ground
es desafiante, pero la recompensa de llegar
al borde del cráter y ver sus fumarolas
activas y el lago estacional hace que valga la
pena. Toma alrededor de cinco horas para
el viaje de ida y vuelta.
2 Ferrocarril panorÀmico de
San CristÒbal
También conocido como "el Tren del
Azúcar", este ferrocarril se construyó
originalmente en 1912 para transportar
caña de azúcar desde las diversas
plantaciones repartidas por toda la isla
hasta la fábrica de procesamiento en
Basseterre. Los pasajeros realizan un
recorrido panorámico de dos horas y
media por la isla en un vagón de dos pisos.
En el camino, verá molinos de viento
y chimeneas abandonadas de antiguas
plantaciones de azúcar, así como la capa
verde de la selva tropical en las laderas del
monte Liamuiga. Un coro con vestimenta
tradicional da serenatas a los pasajeros con
melodías folclóricas, mientras que a bordo
también se sirven pasteles de azúcar y
bebidas. stkittsscenicrailway.com
3 Semana de Restaurantes de San
CristÒbal y Nieves
Saboree esta celebración gastronómica
bien organizada que se lleva a cabo
anualmente en julio, enfocada en la
variedad de especialidades de menú
tradicionales y contemporáneas de los
restaurantes de San Cristóbal y Nieves.
Los restaurantes participantes preparan
almuerzos y cenas únicas, y un menú
con ingredientes locales frescos. Hay
una variedad de opciones de menú que
cubren especialidades para almuerzo y
cena; la semana más reciente se centró en
la creatividad culinaria basada en la batata
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básica de la isla. Los eventos durante la
semana incluyen clases de cocina y vino,
comidas de la granja a la mesa, maridajes
de vinos y, por supuesto, comidas
increíbles preparadas por algunos de los
mejores chefs. restaurantweek.kn
4 ExcursiÒn de un dÌa a Nieves
Tome un fácil viaje de 20 minutos
en ferry a la cercana isla hermana de San
Cristóbal, que tiene su propio carácter
distintivo. Pruebe algunas de las 40
variedades de mango que hacen de Nieves
un verdadero punto focal para esta fruta en
el Caribe. El Festival de Mango de Nieves
es un evento anual muy destacado en
Julio, pero las creaciones de mango están
en el menú en cualquier época del año.
nevisisland.com
5 Festival de mÙsica de San CristÒbal
stkittsmusicfestival.com
Celebrando su cuarto de siglo, esta
celebración anual presenta artistas
visitantes, así como actos locales. El evento
de tres días se ha convertido en el principal
festival de música del Gran Caribe.
Sumérgete en una variedad de estilos, que
incluyen soul, soca, jazz, merengue, zouk,
dancehall, reggae, gospel y blues. Más allá
de lo más destacado en el escenario, el
festival ofrece una interacción maravillosa
entre los isleños y los visitantes. Todo
tiene lugar en el Warner Park Stadium, un
estadio histórico para la Copa Mundial de
Criquet ICC y partidos intercaribeños.
6 Caribelle Batik
Para conocer la artesanía local, visite
esta fábrica artesanal que produce batiks
hechos a mano con algodón de “Mar de la
Isla” cultivado localmente, utilizando los
mismos métodos que se aplicaban hace
2000 años. Aprenda cómo se crea el batik,
compre recuerdos y pasee por los jardines
de la propiedad. Ubicada en Romney
Manor, una de las antiguas casas de la isla
en un terreno originalmente propiedad
de William Jefferson (tatarabuelo del
presidente estadounidense Thomas
Jefferson),
la propiedad
de nueve
acres cuenta con
exuberantes jardines y
majestuosas ruinas.
caribellebatikstkitts.com
7Perfeccione sus habilidades para
Rones histÒricos
hacer ron en esta nueva experiencia de
destilería en dos partes, diseñada tanto
para los aficionados al ron como para
aquellos ansiosos por aprender más
sobre este trago. La primera parte del
recorrido se lleva a cabo en Wingfield
Estate, hogar de la destilería de ron más
antigua del Caribe, donde el experto Jack
Widdowson (fundador de la Compañía
de Ron “Calle Vieja” (Old Road) le
enseñará la teoría del ron y la historia de
los métodos de producción. Mientras
beben el ron Old Road y se empapan
de la historia, los visitantes verán un
acueducto, una chimenea, un molino, una
sala de ebullición y un horno de cal, todos
preservados, antes de aprender a etiquetar
su propia botella de ron. El segundo
curso se lleva a cabo en el animado
restaurante Spice Mill en Cockleshell Bay
con el experto en ron Roger Brisbane,
quien muestra la metodología del ron
con especias, las técnicas de mezcla de
ron especiado y la creación de cócteles
utilizando procedimientos de degustación
y matices en diferentes tipos de rones.
stkittstourism.kn/stay-dine/joys-of-ron
8Quizás la estructura histórica
Fortaleza de Brimstone Hill
más dominante de la isla, Brimstone
Hill es el único sitio del Patrimonio
Mundial de la UNESCO hecho por el
hombre en el Caribe oriental. Situada a
unos 243 m sobre el nivel del mar, esta
fortaleza del siglo XVII también ofrece
vistas espectaculares del interior de San
Cristóbal y hacia las islas vecinas. Los
cañones inactivos aún apuntan al puerto
que una vez protegieron contra los
invasores en siglos pasados.
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When did you discover you have a talent for
photography? I started to dabble in photography
while at The Barbados Community College from 2003 until
2007. I wasn’t a great student and never actually completed
the course. But when I started shooting film, I fell in love
with the process and the technical aspects. I was very good at
darkroom work. I was inspired by how you could manipulate
an image to make it something more than what was captured.
We also made photograms – a technique used to create
photographic prints without involving a camera. This opened
my mind to photography as an abstract process, rather than
simply a representational one.
Whose work originally inspired you to take
up photography? I was very into contemporary
magazines, which is where I drew my initial inspiration.
There were so many photographers that I admired, but a
few that stand out are Nick Knight, David LaChapelle,
Sølve Sundsbø and Joel Brooks. To begin with, I sought out
photographers whose work really blew my mind and made
me want to be on the same level. The work they create is still
ground-breaking to this day. It has informed and created the
foundation for a lot of the image-making that exists today.
Where do you find your inspiration?
Inspiration can come from anywhere: music, film,
words… most aspects of existence can create a cascade of ideas,
especially if you start asking questions and introduce other
perspectives. I have suffered with depression for many years
and when in my lows I won’t shoot anything. But when I am
feeling good, anything can move me. I am open to inspiration
– even for the hell of it! It really is part of me. I have no
work-life balance, but I don’t mind. I do this as a career. I have
to be able to perform often at a moment’s notice. Art is wired
into my brain. Ultimately, it is like eating. You will always get
hungry and you will always try to satisfy that hunger.
How does your home island of Barbados
influence your photography? Barbados is a
beautiful place with lots of stories, history, sub-cultures,
people and settings I can draw on. I like to use its
environments, faces and stories as elements of my work.
Many things interest me. It’s a simple matter of being

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Spontaneous shot featuring the dancer Ghelisa
Mayers. Captured in my neighbourŪs banana patch

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open to life – like a child full of enthusiasm and curiosity,

always wanting to play. Wherever I am, my curiosity will seep
into my images, taking me on interesting journeys and – I
hope – creating interesting work along the way.
What projects are you currently working on?
Right now, I am focusing more on digital and new
ways to experience images, such as incorporating motion,
augmented reality and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). With
motion I use my sensibilities of image-making and apply
movement to it which can create a fresh expression of any
idea. With augmented reality I am not limited by the 2D
experience of film – I can transform that flat experience to
something three-dimensional, even if it’s only an illusion.
With NFTs, I can introduce people to new technology and
add value through unlockable content and educate anyone
who interacts with this aspect of blockchain technology
which is starting to change the world. Projects are always
coming and going, so by the time someone reads this, I will
probably be onto the next one!
Which celebrity would you most like to
photograph? There are so many celebrities I admire,
such as Rihanna, Tom Hardy, Tyler the Creator, Kanye West
and Björk. But I am most interested in the process. If I am
doing work that I am excited about, I am generally happy.
What aspects of new technology in
photography do you most enjoy harnessing
for your creativity? The camera itself. It’s always amazing
how each new innovation changes the game. Some of the
recent innovations which I think are particularly great about
the latest DSLRs are their low-light capabilities, 4K+ video
recording and log format (allowing extra-wide dynamic
range and generous exposure latitude for colour grading in
post-production). This works with how I like to shoot using
as much available light as possible for ambience. It also makes
creating a good quality film much easier and cheaper.
What advice would you give an aspiring
young photographer keen to make it their
career? The only limit to your image-making is yourself.
Build your knowledge, skills and digest good work from
everywhere, even if it’s not your style or genre. See what you
can pull from it to develop your work further. Money is
important and don’t let people try to convince you otherwise.
Make sure you get paid and educate yourself about managing
your money. Finally, have fun with your craft.
What camera equipment do you use?
My current camera is the Nikon D850. I use 24mm,
35mm, 50mm and 70-200mm lenses. Sometimes I like to
incorporate different elements in front of the lens while
shooting in order to achieve different effects. These can be
found materials, but something I decided to actually buy was
a set of prisms which I like to use when I am doing personal
shoots where I can experiment freely.
How would you describe your photography SUNROKK WITH COCONUT
in three words? Dramatic, memorable (I hope!) Promo image of my friend and hip-hop artist
and “Kool”. Sunrokk. Another spontaneous execution

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SCARLET
Fashion image for Katrina
Brathwaite featuring
international model Shanel,
taken at New Culpepper
island in St Philip

COLOURED DUST
IŪd always wanted to do
a powder image ŧ this
one was a featured on the
Sony Photography Awards
competition website in 2019

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 GUY AT BAR
Promo image for a
T-shirt line for Rhaj Paul.
The shoot location is The
Local in Speightstown,
Barbados

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JUS JAY
Promotional image for
international DJ Jus Jay, made
using burning steel wool
during a long exposure

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COCONUT VENDOR
An early Saturday morning in Bridgetown.

BEAUTY AND THE COCONUT VENDOR

The outfit was by a Barbadian designer called Katrina Brathwaite

ABOVE:
BLUE EYES
This image was
commissioned by
Eye Q to promote
their local sunglasses
called PBF (Peoples
from Barbados)

THIS PIC:
BEAUTY AND
THE FISHERMAN
Out-take of an editorial
image shot for a
Brazilian magazine

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T
he name Berbice, while known to
Guyanese people, may be unfamiliar to
many in the Caribbean and beyond. It is
a largely rural county, a two-hour drive
east of Georgetown near the Surinam TOP:
border, with a relatively small population. And yet, Gudakesh Motie
bats during the
this secluded corner of Guyana has proved a cricketing fourth day of
the second Test
hotbed of talent, with as many as 19 of its players between South
selected for the West Indies at Test level. Many more Africa and West
Indies at the
have been picked for one-day internationals, while seven Wanderers Stadium
of its women have also represented the West Indies in Johannesburg,
March 2023
women’s side. Put simply, Berbice has punched way
above its weight.
The latest in the long line of Berbicians to play for
the West Indies is Gudakesh Motie, the left-arm spinner.
After making his debut in 2022, he returned the
remarkable match figures of 13 for 99 in his third Test
in February 2023, inspiring victory against Zimbabwe
in Bulawayo.
MATT GRIGGS/ALAMY

More on the other players later, but where did it

all begin? When West Indies played their first ever
Test match, in 1928, there was no organised cricket in
Berbice, although informal games were staged. It was
not until 1939 that the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)
was formed, by several Bajans who were managing local
sugar estates for the Booker Tate company. Two former age-group sides proliferate,
West Indies players, Lionel Birkett and Cyril Browne, with 14 clubs signing up for
were instrumental in setting up the board, which had the under-15 cup. Around 70
eight founder member clubs: Albion, Blairmont, girls are playing at all levels.
Mental Hospital Sports Club, Police Sports Club, Port “Now, Berbice cricket is at the
Mourant, Providence, Rose Hall Canje and Skeldon. highest point it’s ever been,” declared
“The formation of the BCB was a critical moment Cecil Beharry, the BCB vice-president and
in time,” Hilbert Foster, the current president of the treasurer. “That’s mainly down to our president
board, told me when I visited Berbice. “Berbice players Hilbert Foster’s leadership and administration
were not picked for Guyana at that time, but thereafter nous. He truly seeks to make a difference in the lives
there was more inclusion in selection. Once John Trim of our young people, masterminding the fund-raising as
became the first Berbician to represent the West Indies it costs a lot to run the coaching programmes. We get ABOVE, FROM
in 1948, Berbice became the major production source only a small amount from the Guyana Cricket Board. It TOP TO BOTTOM:
Cecil Beharry,
of players for Guyana and the West Indies.” is thanks to Hilbert we get sponsorships and donations Berbice Cricket
The facts back him up. Since Trim, who was the from a lot of local companies. They love the fact Berbice Board (BCB)
Treasurer, Hilbert
ninth Guyanese to represent West Indies, 42 other produces the majority of Guyana’s cricketers – last year Foster, BCB
Guyanese cricketers have earned the right to don the it was a total of 61 at all levels who represented the President, and
Tremayne Smartt,
cherished maroon cap, and very nearly half have come country, both male and female.” one of the female
from Berbice. Of the 332 players to have played Test Thanks to funds raised by the BCB, Foster has also cricketers from
Berbice to have
cricket for West Indies at the time of writing, as many as enlisted a number of former West Indies greats to fly played for the
West Indies
6.3 per cent of them have come from Berbice. into Guyana and conduct coaching clinics in Berbice.
Drive around the Berbice region and you will Last year, Desmond Haynes, Andy Roberts, Curtly
soon see why. There are cricket clubs and grounds Ambrose, Jimmy Adams and Courtney Walsh all
everywhere. The biggest – Albion – staged the first one- visited. So too did Barbados-born Roland Butcher, the
day international in the Caribbean in March 1977 when first black cricketer to play a Test match for England,
15,000 saw West Indies beat Pakistan by four wickets. who brought kit over courtesy of the UK’s Cricket
Three new clubs – Young Warriors, Tucber Park and Kindness Project. Four bowling machines have been
West Berbice – have swelled the number of Division acquired this year along with new nets for division one
One clubs to eleven, while there are a staggering 112 clubs, while the US-based Clayton Lambert sent over a
clubs at second division level. Under-21 teams and other large batch of balls.

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l nombre Berbice, aunque
e conocido por los guyaneses,
puede ser desconocido para
muchos en el Caribe y mÀs allÀ. Es un
condado en gran parte rural, a dos
horas en auto al este de Georgetown,
cerca de la frontera con Surinam, con
una poblaciÒn relativamente pequeÐa.
Y, sin embargo, este apartado rincÒn de
Guyana ha demostrado ser un semillero
de talento para el crÌquet, con hasta 19
de sus jugadores seleccionados para
las Indias Occidentales en el nivel de
prueba. Muchos mÀs han sido elegidos
para partidos internacionales de un
dÌa, mientras que siete de sus mujeres
tambiÈn han representado al lado
femenino de las Indias Occidentales. En
pocas palabras, Berbice ha ido mÀs allÀ
de lo esperado.
El Ùltimo en la larga lista de
berbicianos que jugarÀn para las Indias
Occidentales es Gudakesh Motie, el
boleador lento zurdo. DespuÈs de hacer
su debut en 2022, devolviÒ las notables
cifras de partido de 13 de 99 en su
tercera Prueba en febrero de 2023, lo
que inspirÒ la victoria contra Zimbabue
en Bulawayo.
Hablaremos mÀs sobre los otros
jugadores mÀs adelante, pero ždÒnde
comenzÒ todo? Cuando las Indias
Occidentales jugaron su primer partido
de prueba, en 1928, no habÌa crÌquet
organizado en Berbice, aunque se
organizaron juegos informales. No fue
hasta 1939 que se formÒ la Junta de
CrÌquet de Berbice (BCB), por varios
Bajans (de Barbados) que administraban
haciendas azucareras locales para la
compaÐÌa Booker Tate. Dos exjugadores
de las Indias Occidentales, Lionel Birkett
y Cyril Browne, jugaron un papel decisivo
en la creaciÒn de la junta, que tenÌa ocho
clubes miembros fundadores: Albion,
Blairmont, Club Deportivo del Hospital
Mental, Club Deportivo de la PolicÌa, Port
Mourant, Providence, Rose
Hall Canje y Skeldon.
ŬLa formaciÒn
del BCB fue un
momento crÌtico
en el tiempoŭ, me
dijo Hilbert Foster,
el actual presidente de la junta, cuando
visitÈ Berbice. ŬLos jugadores de Berbice
no fueron elegidos para Guyana en ese
momento, pero a partir de entonces
hubo mÀs inclusiÒn en la selecciÒn. Una
vez que John Trim se convirtiÒ en el
primer berbiciano en representar a las
Indias Occidentales en 1948, Berbice
se convirtiÒ en la principal fuente de
producciÒn de jugadores para Guyana y
las Indias Occidentalesŭ.
Los hechos lo respaldan. Desde
Trim, que fue el noveno guyanÈs en
representar a las Indias Occidentales,
otros 42 jugadores de crÌquet guyaneses
se han ganado el derecho a ponerse la
preciada gorra granate, y casi la mitad
han venido de Berbice. De los 332
jugadores que han jugado CrÌquet de
Prueba para las Indias Occidentales en el
momento de escribir este artÌculo, hasta
el 6,3% de ellos provienen de Berbice.
Conduzca por la regiÒn de Berbice
y pronto verÀ por quÈ. Hay clubes de
crÌquet y campos por todas partes. El
mÀs grande, Albion, organizÒ el primer
partido internacional de un dÌa en el
Caribe en marzo de 1977, cuando 15.000
personas vieron a las Indias Occidentales
vencer a PakistÀn por cuatro wickets. Tres
nuevos clubes, Young Warriors, Tucber
Park y West Berbice, han aumentado el
nÙmero de clubes de la DivisiÒn Uno
a once, mientras que hay 112 clubes
asombrosos en el nivel de segunda
divisiÒn. Proliferan los equipos sub-21 y
otros equipos de grupos de edad, con 14
clubes inscribiÈndose en la copa sub-15.
Alrededor de 70 niÐas estÀn jugando en
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todos los niveles.
ŬAhora, el crÌquet de Berbice estÀ
en su punto mÀs altoŭ, declarÒ Cecil
Beharry, vicepresidente y tesorero de
BCB. ŬEso se debe principalmente
al liderazgo y la administraciÒn
de nuestro presidente Hilbert
Foster. Realmente busca marcar
una diferencia en la vida de nuestros
jÒvenes, dirigiendo la recaudaciÒn de
fondos, ya que cuesta mucho ejecutar
los programas de entrenamiento. Solo
recibimos una pequeÐa cantidad de la
Junta de CrÌquet de Guyana. Es gracias
a Hilbert que recibimos patrocinios y
donaciones de muchas empresas locales.
Les encanta el hecho de que Berbice
produce la mayorÌa de los jugadores de
crÌquet de Guyana: el aÐo pasado hubo
un total de 61 en todos los niveles que
representaron al paÌs, tanto hombres
como mujeresŭ.
Gracias a los fondos recaudados
por el BCB, Foster tambiÈn ha reclutado
a varios ex grandes de las Indias
Occidentales para volar a Guyana
y realizar clÌnicas de entrenamiento
en Berbice. El aÐo pasado, visitaron
Desmond Haynes, Andy Roberts, Curtly
Ambrose, Jimmy Adams y Courtney
Walsh. TambiÈn lo hizo Roland Butcher,
nacido en Barbados, el primer jugador
de crÌquet negro en jugar un partido de
prueba para Inglaterra, quien trajo el
equipo por cortesÌa del Cricket Kindness
Project del Reino Unido. Este aÐo se han
adquirido cuatro mÀquinas de bolas
junto con nuevas redes para los clubes
de primera divisiÒn, mientras que Clayton
Lambert, con sede en EE. UU., enviÒ una
gran cantidad de bolas.
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RIGHT: Veerasammy Permaul, centre, is congratulated

berbice’s 19 by Joshua Da Silva and skipper Kraigg Brathwaite for
taking five Sri Lankan wickets during day two of the
second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka, November 2021
great test BELOW: Devendra Bishoo bowls during the second
day of the first Test between India and West Indies in
cricketers Rajkot, India, October 2018

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F john trim
Debut: March 1948 v England
(Georgetown) aged 33. Barrel-chested
fast bowler from the Port Mourant club
who took 18 wickets at 16 apiece in four
Tests. Died 1960.

G rohan kanhai
Debut: May 1957 v England
(Birmingham) aged 22. Supremely ALAMY/AP PHOTO/ANDRES LEIGHTON
stylish batsman who averaged 47 in 79
Tests, 13 of them as captain. A member
of the West Indies World Cup-winning
team of 1975. His 256 at Calcutta in
1958 remained the highest score by an
ALAMY/AP PHOTO/RAJANISH KAKADE

opposition batsman in India until it was

finally eclipsed in 2005. Kanhai was the
first of a quartet of Port Mourant players
to make their Test debuts within 19
months. ŬThis period was phenomenal
not just for Berbice cricket but also for the
entire British Guiana, especially when we
see the great Lance Gibbs of Demerara
made his Test debut in February 1958 in
Trinidad,ŭ wrote Mortimer George, former
BCB secretary, in A Time in our History: and making one century. Brilliant fielder,
Berbice Cricket 1939-2012. nicknamed ũDead-Eyed JoeŪ, who ran
out two Australians with direct hits in the
H ivan madray
Debut: Feb 1958 v Pakistan (Port
of Spain) aged 23. Leg-spinner who
fourth innings of the famous tied Test in
Brisbane in 1960, including the very last
played two Tests, but did not take a wicket when the scores were level. Pelting
ABOVE Narsingh Deonarine bats on day two of the
wicket in 32 overs bowled. Died 2009. stones at mangoes as a boy had honed second Test against South Africa in Basseterre, St Kitts,
June 2010
his deadly aim.
I basil butcher
Debut: Nov 1958 v India (Bombay)
aged 25. Very fine middle-order K roy Fredericks
Debut: Dec 1968 v Australia his first two Tests, going on to play 66.
batsman who averaged 43 in 44 Tests, (Melbourne) aged 26. Swashbuckling Made 12 Test hundreds and averaged 44.
with a highest score of 209 not out left-handed opener from Blairmont, who
against England at Nottingham in 1966.
Part-time leg-spinner who took five
averaged 42 in 59 Tests, hitting eight
centuries including a memorable 169
M leonard baichan
Debut: Feb 1975 v Pakistan (Lahore)
aged 28. Gritty left-hander from Rose Hall
Test wickets ŧ all in one innings against off 145 balls against Australia in Perth Canje who played three Tests, opening
England at Port of Spain in 1967-8. After in 1975-6. World Cup winner in 1975. the batting with Fredericks. Became the
retirement, he financed a trust fund at Died 2000. ninth West Indian to score a century on
his own expense to help young Berbice debut, eking out a patient 105 not out in
cricketers. It still pays out. Died 2019. L alvin kallicharran
Debut: April 1972 v New Zealand
(Georgetown) aged 23. Another brilliant
over seven hours in the second innings.

J joe Solomon
Debut: Dec 1958 v India (Kanpur)
aged 27. Played 27 Tests, averaging 34
Port Mourant product, a diminutive left-
hander who scored hundreds in each of
N Sewdat Shivnarine
Debut: March 1978 v Australia
(Georgetown) aged 26. Attacking right-

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Port Mourant que tomÒ 18 wickets a
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en 1960.
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Debut: May 2011 v Pakistan
(Georgetown) aged 25. $OELRQOHJ
capitÀn. Miembro del equipo ganador
de la Copa del Mundo de las Indias
spinner, who claimed 117 wickets at Occidentales de 1975. Sus 256 en
37 apiece in 36 appearances. Test best Calcuta en 1958 siguieron siendo
ILJXUHVRIIRUY3DNLVWDQLQ'XEDL el puntaje mÀs alto en India de un
bateador de la oposiciÒn, hasta que
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(Birmingham) aged 26. /HIWKDQGHGWRS
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spinner, who took 31 wickets at 38 gran Lance Gibbs de Demerara hizo su
apiece in nine appearances. debut en Pruebas en Febrero de 1958
FM Shimron hetmyer
Debut: April 2017 v Pakistan
en Trinidadŭ, escribiÒ Mortimer George,
exsecretario de BCB, en ŬUn momento
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(Puerto EspaÐa) a los 23 aÐos. Girador de
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hundreds. Last Test was in 2019. tomÒ un wicket en 32 overs lanzados.
MuriÒ en 2009.
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Debut: June 2022 v Bangladesh
(Antigua) aged 27. Four Tests with the
4 BASIL BUTCHERI
Debut: Noviembre de 1958 contra
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$OELRQVSLQQHULQDGHFDGHWRUHSUHVHQW bateador de medio orden que
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(out), contra Inglaterra en Nottingham IZQUIERDA: Devendra Bishoo lanza

en 1966. Girador de piernas a tiempo durante el segundo dÌa de la primera
Prueba entre India y las Indias Occidentales
parcial que tomÒ cinco pruebas wickets en Rajkot, India, Octubre de 2018
ŧ todo en una entrada contra Inglaterra ABAJO: Narsingh Deonarine batea en
en Puerto EspaÐa en 1967-8. DespuÈs el segundo dÌa de la segunda prueba
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a sus expensas para ayudar a los jÒvenes
jugadores de crÌquet de Berbice. Que
todavÌa paga. MuriÒ en 2019.
6 JOE SOLOMONI

ALAMY/AP PHOTO/RAJANISH KAKADE

Debut: Diciembre de 1958 contra India
(Kanpur) a los 27 aÐos. JugÒ 27 pruebas, con
un promedio de 34 y un siglo. Brillante
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1960, incluido el Ùltimo wicket cuando
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(Melbourne) a los 26 aÐos. IntrÈpido abridor de 2004 y mÀs tarde entrenÒ al equipo
zurdo de Blairmont, que promediÒ 42 de EE.UU.
en 59 pruebas, bateando ocho centuries, 11 MAHENDRA NAGAMOOTOOI 0HMRUHVFLIUDVGHSDUWLGRVGHSDUD
incluidos 169 memorables de 145 Debut: Agosto de 2000 contra Inglaterra contra PakistÀn en Dubai.
balones contra Australia en Perth en 1975- (The Oval) de 25 aÐos. Jugador todoterreno 16 ASSAD FUDADINI
6. Ganador de la Copa del Mundo en de Albion y sobrino de Kanhai, que jugÒ Debut: Junio de 2012 contra Inglaterra
1975. MuriÒ en 2000. cinco pruebas, anotÒ 50 y tomÒ (Birmingham) de 26 aÐos. Bateador zurdo
7 ALVIN KALLICHARRANI 12 wickets con su giro de muÐeca. de primer orden del Club de Deportes
Debut: Abril de 1972 contra Nueva Zelanda 12 NARSINGH DEONARINEI Juvenil Rose Hall Town, que jugÒ tres
(Georgetown) a los 23 aÐos. Otro producto Debut: Marzo de 2005 contra SudÀfrica pruebas con un cincuenta.
brillante de Port Mourant, un diminuto (Georgetown) a los 22 aÐos. Otro 17 VEERASAMMY PERMAULI
zurdo que anotÒ cientos en cada una de todoterreno de Albion, que promediÒ 27 Debut: Noviembre de 2012 contra Bangladesh
sus dos primeras pruebas, luego jugÒ 66. en sus 12 pruebas y reclamÒ 13 wickets (Dhaka) de 23 aÐos. Girador de brazo
Hizo 12 pruebas y promediÒ 44. con su giro. izquierdo de Albion, que tomÒ 31 wickets
8 LEONARD BAICHANI 13 SEWNARINE CHATTERGOONI a 38 cada uno en nueve apariciones.
Debut: Febrero de 1975 contra PakistÀn Debut: Abril de 2008 contra Sri Lanka (Puerto 18 SHIMRON HETMYERI
(Lahore) de 28 aÐos. Zurdo valiente de EspaÐa) de 27 aÐos. Bateador de Albion, Debut: Abril de 2017 contra PakistÀn (Kingston)
Rose Hall Canje que jugÒ tres pruebas, que jugÒ cuatro pruebas con una de 20 aÐos. Jugador talentoso de Young
abriendo el bateo con Fredericks. Se puntuaciÒn mÀxima de 46. :DUULRUV&&TXHIXHFDSLW£QGHOHTXLSR
convirtiÒ en el noveno antillano en 14 BRANDON BESSI de las Indias Occidentales que ganÒ
anotar un siglo en su debut, logrando un Debut: Junio de 2010 ante SudÀfrica la Copa del Mundo sub-19 en 2016. El
paciente 105 que no saliÒ en mÀs de siete (Bridgetown). Hizo una apariciÒn en las SXQWDMHP£VDOWRIXHGHHQVXV
horas en la segunda entrada. pruebas a la edad de 22 aÐos en el Pruebas, pero ha logrado cinco centenas
9 SEWDAT SHIVNARINEI ODQ]DGRUGH%ODLUPRQWTXHDUURMµFLIUDV en internacionales de un dÌa. La Ùltima
Debut: Marzo de 1978 ante Australia de uno para 92. Fue llamado como SUXHEDIXHHQ
(Georgetown) con 26 aÐos. Lateral derecho reemplazo de Ùltimo minuto cuando el 19 GUDAKESH MOTIEI
RIHQVLYRGHOFOXE$OELRQTXHGLVSXWµ granadino Nelon Pascal se lesionÒ en el Debut: Junio de 2022 contra Bangladesh
ocho pruebas, anotando 150 con un calentamiento previo al partido. (Antigua) a los 27 aÐos. Cuatro pruebas
promedio de 29. 15 DEVENDRA BISHOOI con la perspectiva de muchas mÀs
10 CLAYTON LAMBERTI Debut: Mayo de 2011 contra PakistÀn para el tercer girador de Albion en una
Debut: Agosto de 1991 contra Inglaterra (The (Georgetown) de 25 aÐos. Girador de dÈcada para representar a las Indias
Oval, Londres) a los 29 aÐos. Potente abridor piernas de Albion, que reclamÒ 117 Occidentales. Sus 22 wickets han llegado
zurdo del ahora desaparecido club wickets a 37 cada uno en 36 apariciones. a solo 19 cada uno.

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Calypso propelled this Caribbean musical style
into the mainstream and became the first long-
playing record to sell over 1 million copies. With
hits such as The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) and
Island in the Sun, written for the film of the same
name in which he starred, the singer became
a headline act in the US. Yet, as The Guardian
reported, he Ŭfound himself unable to use the
main entrance to the Las Vegas hotels where he
regularly performedŭ; an injustice that saw him
become a passionate civil rights campaigner,
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High

While rum is
synonymous with
the Caribbean, gin
is proving to be
just the tonic too.
Here we visit one
of the regionŪs
most famous
rum distilleries ŧ
El Dorado in Guyana
ŧ while also sampling
Blue Light Gin
from Grenada

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A RUM LOVERŪS who has driven El Dorado’s rise to its current hallowed ABOVE LEFT:
Distilled to
position as one of the most famous premium rum perfection ŧ the

GUIDE TO brands in the world, exporting to 70 countries in every

continent. With demand so strong, production is set to
visitor centre
at El Dorado
showcases the

EL DORADO increase, with two new warehouses soon to be built at

DDL’s plant, raising the company’s storage space from
history of rum
making in
the region

100,000 to 150,000 barrels. ABOVE: El

DoradoŪs master
*46°ÆL ŒÃ4ĶĶ6ÃÈ Gï3 Not that quantity is Samaroo’s quest. To the distiller Shaun
contrary, it is all about quality. “People are discovering Caleb and master
blender Sharon

¹
um lovers who travel to Guyana will be heartened
to know that the iconic El Dorado visitor centre
in the Diamond suburb of Georgetown will be
reopening in the second half of 2023. Closed to
the public since the pandemic, this historic old building
near the banks of the Demerara River houses some
magnificent museum-piece stills. It was there, earlier this
year, that I met Komal Samaroo, the executive chairman
of Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), producers of El
Dorado, as well as master distiller Shaun Caleb and
master blender Sharon Sue-Hang Baksh.
The long-serving Samaroo mused on the company’s
transformation over the past half century – from a
distiller supplying spirits in bulk to merchants in the UK
to a premium producer bottling its own brand. It is he
RIGHT: El DoradoŪs
single distillates ŧ
Enmore, Versailles
and Port Mourant
ŧ are special rums,
aged for 12 years,
and each with a
unique production
process
LEFT: The blended
rums are aged for
12, 15 and 21 years
rum and that’s why rum consumption is increasing – Sue-Hang Baksh
not of entry-level rum, which is declining as a sector,
but of premium rum,” he said. “The rum and coke
thing has gone now. People are learning to sip an aged
rum or use it in premium cocktails. Every producer is
moving up the value chain, and we are very ambitious
with our brand, aiming to get it into 80-plus countries.
We’re receiving very good feedback wherever our rum
is sampled.”
A tasting of six El Dorado labels with Caleb and
Sue-Hang Baksh underlined why. The three blended
rums – those matured for 12, 15 and 21 years – were
followed by the single distillates: Enmore, Versailles and
Port Mourant (all aged for 12 years).
“There’s a secret behind the 12-year-old,” Caleb
declared. “It’s produced on the two Coffey stills – a
portion coming from the wooden Coffey, and the
lion’s share from the copper Coffey. That copper is
extremely important in producing a lot of flavourful
esters, giving it that wide array of fruity-type flavours.
What I like about the 12 is that its multi-dimensional
personality really begins to shine through. So, on one
sip you initially get the apples, the pineapples; then
with a drop of water or a cube of ice, it really opens up
and increases the volatility of flavours, which change
almost completely to being banana-dominant with
some butterscotch.”
The 15-year-old is distinctly different from the 12-
year-old. “That’s the influence of the double pot,”

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 Caleb continued. “It’s a heavier spirit with a slight peat-
like finish with musty, tea or woody-type notes. Each
of the stills produce a really different type of product
in terms of aromas, flavour and composition. Whereas
a Bourbon drinker might really resonate with the 12,
we’ve heard from many Scotch drinkers that the finish
on the 15 is more their cup of tea. A point we always like
to celebrate is our versatility and the variety of distilling
equipment on the plant. Even distillers are impressed
when they see how many different stills, different types
and different spirit expressions we have – all at the same
property, running side by side.”
Likewise, the 21-year-old blended rum has its own
set of special characteristics.
“Smooth, silky and delicate in terms of its texture
and mouthfeel,” Caleb purred. “It has that hint of
chocolate and coffee – those typical Cognac-like notes
– as well as marzipan. The longer ageing allows those
components to develop a lot of grace in their expression.
It is very rich and deep, but also soft and subtle.”
The Enmore, Versailles and Port Mourant
triumvirate are special rums, with each seeing a different
production approach. Whereas the Enmore is made

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from a wooden Coffey still (named after Aeneas Coffey,

the head of excise in Ireland in the early 19th century,
who discovered continuous distillation), the Versailles
is produced from a single wooden pot still and the Port
Mourant from a double wooden pot still.
“The Enmore has a slight pineapple note, with
butterscotch on the nose, as well as toasted coconut,
baked apple and a hint of vanilla,” Sue-Hang Baksh said.
“The Versailles has more cigar, leathery and tobacco-
type notes. The Port Mourant is rich and robust with
its tobacco note really filling up the palate. It lasts and
lasts and lasts, with such a long, lingering finish.”
Limited special releases will continue to be made,
with double maturation being utilised in Sauternes,
Madeira, Port, red wine or sherry casks. “The effect
of using those for just 18 months after 15 years ageing
in Bourbon is dramatically different,” Sue-Hang
Baksh reflected. “I’ve been most pleasantly surprised
by the impact of the sherry on the rum. That will be
released next year.” Definitely one for rum drinkers to
watch out for from the ever-evolving range of great El
Dorado products.

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BLUE
Ñ
n the wall of Jim Jardine’s distillery, visitors will
find a sign that reads: “Trust me, you can dance.”
DAYS AND The message is signed: “Gin”. Such a sentiment
is a far cry from the Canadian’s former life as a
PURPLE software development professional, though.
In 2010, Jardine decided it was time to slow the
HAZE pace of his hectic life. But, of all the options lying
before him, owning a gin distillery wasn’t one of them.
*46°ÆL (.2 „47643Ã4 However, after travelling 4000 miles to plant roots
in Grenada, he was astounded to find the spice-rich
island was teeming with botanicals too. Coconut,
guava, ginger, mango, oranges, papaya, passionfruit,

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plantains, starfruit and tamarind were everywhere.
Deciding to utilise this unexpected bounty, he
cultivated a network of fruit farmers and set up a juice
factory – Summer Juice – and began servicing the
island’s bars, restaurants and hotels with an array of
homegrown juices.
Ever the business dreamer, about seven years into his
juice enterprise, Jardine started playing with the idea of
converting one of his juice holding tanks into a still after
inadvertently creating a batch of fermented juice from
local oranges. This time, Jardine decided that when life
gives you fruit, you make gin.
The positive feedback he received on the scent and
taste of his original orange-flavoured gin consistently
included comments such as: “This is something I’ve
never tasted before.”
Jardine felt his gin recipe had potential.
Around the same time that Jardine nailed down the
ingredients for his first batch of gin, he met Australian
Aaron Salyer, an ex-coastal engineer turned sailing
aficionado and digital marketing wiz. The
pair decided to join forces and the
rest, as they say, is history. In
2018, Jardine and Salyer’s
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Blue Light Caribbean Gin launched on the grounds

of Grenada’s Le Phare Bleu eco-resort, home to Blue
Light’s headquarters and distillery. The site is also where
you’ll find a floating bar in the form of a 120-year-old
blue lightship, from which the gin takes its name.
One of the main reasons Jardine and Salyer were
drawn to Grenada was the island’s amazing coral
reef. The business partners believed that Blue Light
Caribbean Gin would not only provide islanders and
travellers with classic Caribbean cocktails, their business
could also help protect Grenada’s reef and beaches. As
such, a portion of Blue Light’s profits go toward beach
clean-ups, the preservation of mangroves and projects
dedicated to marine and coral reef protection.
One of their headliners that funds these projects is
a blue gin that turns purple. The Blue Ocean Edition
Gin includes a ‘secret’ ingredient. By adding a locally

BELOW: Grenada ŧ a perfect slice of

paradise in which to enjoy a gin-based
mojito cocktail; see the recipe below

RIGHT: Jim Jardine and Aaron Salyer

of Blue Light Caribbean Gin

grown flower – the Butterfly Pea – to their recipe, their

gin turns blue in colour; if you then add tonic, lime
or grapefruit, the cocktail turns purple or violet. The
unique Blue Ocean Edition has become a huge hit.
The pair have recently added a popular Caribbean
Hard Seltzer to their gin portfolio, with tropical
flavours such as West Indies lime, pineapple, mango and
grapefruit.
The distillery is now woven into the fabric
of Grenada island life. Tourists are drawn to
the scents emanating from the still
throughout the day.
“With all the different botanicals
we use, what’s interesting is that the
morning aroma from our still is
different from that in the afternoon,”
says Jardine. “We’ve even set up sniffing
stations to experience the different
botanicals and sample our various gins.
The distillery is a fun, quirky and casual
vibe, like island life itself.”

MORE INFO: BLUELIGHTGIN.COM

How to mix a gin mojito

1.5 OUNCES BLUE LIGHT CARIBBEAN GIN | 1/2 LIME | 1/2 CUP ICE CUBES | 15 MINT LEAVES
1/2 CUP CLUB SODA | 1/2 OUNCE SIMPLE SYRUP OPTIONAL
1. Muddle mint, lime, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker 2. Add gin and ice, and shake well
3. Pour into a tall glass, and top with club soda 4. Garnish with some mint and a lime wedge

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conch with a hard ‘k’ at the beginning and
a silent ‘h’ at the end. You might also want
to gen up on this giant gastropod’s scientific
nomenclature. Since 2008, it’s changed from
Strombus gigas to Lobatus gigas and, most
recently, to Aliger gigas.
But it’s not just taxonomic scientists that
have an intense interest in the queen conch. You
only have to glance at the flag of the Turks & Caicos
islands to find an image of its elaborate shell, with the
conspicuously spiny whorl and smooth, pink opening.
The fact is, this mighty marine mollusc (which can
reach lengths of 35cm, weigh up to 3kg and live for
30 years) is deeply embedded in the history, culture
and cuisine of these islands – as well as several other
Caribbean nations.
marine harvest
Sandy beaches piled with huge drifts
of discarded shells bear testament
to the long tradition of harvesting
queen conch for food. They’re
an easy catch. Grazing shallow
seagrass meadows, they can simply be
plucked from the seabed by free-divers.
A well-aimed blow to the top of the
shell (known as conch cracking or conch knocking)
releases the soft-bodied snail, which is typically diced
into fresh conch salad or battered and deep-fried as
conch fritters. A readily available source of protein,
it’s thought that queen conch have been eaten in the
Turks & Caicos for over 1,000 years.
They also have a long tradition as shell trumpets
(although few people have mastered the musical
qualities of the queen conch). More recently,
undamaged shells caught the eye of collectors in
the Victorian era, while the shell has also been used,
crushed, as a medium in plaster, stucco and mortar.
Nowadays, the humble mollusc is even used as a
security barrier, its formidable shells cemented onto
the tops of walls to deter intruders.
caring for conch
To combat overfishing and a declining population, the
queen conch was protected by CITES in 1992. Some
36 Caribbean countries supported measures, such as
export quotas and more robust trade controls, to
promote the recovery of conch populations
and ensure legal, sustainable trade.
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to consider the life cycle of the queen
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BELOW: Seafood sensation:

cracked conch takeaway with a
wedge of lime; Conch fritters
served at Bugaloos on the beach

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ABOVE: Fresh conch salad

with a fruity twist; Da Conch
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Shack on Turks & Caicos

LEFT: Cracking conch releases

the snail from its shell

RIGHT: Queen conch in its

natural habitat ŧ the seagrass
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years, Aliger gigas usually mate between March and
October and can spawn up to nine times per season.
Each spawning produces a gelatinous mass containing
some 500,000 eggs – that’s nearly five million eggs per
snail. So, why the concern over queen conch numbers?
Scientists estimate that only a tiny percentage of queen
conch larvae – perhaps as few as one in 500,000 –
survive to reproduce.
food for thought
Several classic Caribbean dishes have queen conch as
their main ingredient. You haven’t fully experienced
the culinary uniqueness of the region until you’ve
sampled conch salad, conch fritter, cracked conch or
conch chowder. In the Turks & Caicos, conch would
traditionally be added to slow-cook stews.
Now that you know more about this magnificent
mollusc, you’ll understand why it’s important to
choose small scale, sustainable eateries. In the Turks &
Caicos, try Da Conch Shack on Blue Hills Beach on
the northwest side of Providenciales. Take your pick
from conch fritters (crispy conch that’s been dipped
in batter and deep-fried), cracked conch (tenderised
conch dusted with flour and fried), conch salad (diced
conch marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice with
tomatoes, onions and green peppers) and conch
chowder (tomato-based chowder with carrots and
potatoes). Conch Knockers is also recommended –
see the box, opposite, to find out more.

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We met Bernard Dean of Conch Knockers in the Turks & Caicos
to find out more about his food stall
ŬWorking with my wife, Judy, Conch Knockers came to life in Maskanoo 2018.
There was an old trailer that needed disposing of, so I decided to recycle it. As
I love being on the water, I thought IŪd make a boat on wheels. When Conch
Knockers made its debut, it was a huge success and weŪve been around ever
since. We had a permanent location in 2020, which was doing extremely
well until Covid struck and we were left with no choice but to close down
the permanent operation. However, weŪve kept the food stand operating to
continue providing the best conch salad experience to all of our customers.
What makes it so special? The conch is freshly knocked out in your presence,
cleaned, diced and tossed in a bowl with chopped herbs (and fruits for a
tropical twist) with lime and salt; mixed well, then served fresh with love.ŭ
Conch Knockers is located at the Longbay roundabout in Providenciales next to
Miss Moonies. Find out more on Instagram @conchknockers

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With everything from
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kitesurfing to lobster festivals, thereŪs
something for everyone in the BVI ŧ whether
youŪre a foodie or an adrenaline seeker
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With calm waters, steady trade winds
and easy, line-of-sight navigation, it’s not
surprising that the British Virgin Islands
are such a popular sailing destination.
With over 25 islands to plot your course
between, the BVI also offers numerous
protected bays and harbours. Experienced
sailors can go for a bareboat charter,
while crewed options include your own
skipper and chef. One of the traditional
highlights of sailing in the BVI is
dropping anchor at Jost Van Dyke and
swimming ashore to enjoy the famous
Painkiller cocktail (rum, pineapple and
coconut cream) at the Soggy Dollar
beach bar.
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The National Parks Trust of the Virgin
Islands (bvinpt.org) manages a wealth of
natural and cultural protected areas in the
BVI – all of them ripe for exploration.
Keen hikers should make a beeline for
Sage Mountain National Park (the highest
point in the islands at 521m) where 12
trails loop through old-growth forest.
Gorda Peak is another popular spot for
hiking – keep your eyes peeled for the
endemic Virgin Gorda gecko as you walk
in one of the Caribbean’s last remaining
dry forests. A walking trail also weaves
through the boulder-strewn beach at The
Baths to the sandy expanse of Devil’s Bay at
the southwestern tip of Virgin Gorda.
ABOVE:
ItŪs not all about the sea ŧ the BVIŪs
inland national parks offer hiking
opportunities in Caribbean forests
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The islandsŪ calm, shallow waters
are a magnet to sailors
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Dating back over 400 years, the
Callwood Rum Distillery in Tortola is
one of the Caribbean’s oldest. Green
sugarcane is pressed to make white
and spiced rums – all of which you can
sample on tasting tours. Another local
delicacy, spiny lobster from the island of
Anegada, is served in a variety of ways,
but you can’t beat chargrilled half-lobster
basted in garlic butter. Try the Lobster
Trap right on the beach. In Tortola,
meanwhile, Charley’s at the Mooring’s
Marina serves excellent seafood pasta
and risotto.
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harbour on Virgin Gorda
LEFT: Try spiny lobsters on
Anegada Island
RIGHT: Wrecks in the BVI
have become encrusted with
corals and sponges and act as
ũartificial reefsŪ for fish

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Dive sites around the British Virgin Islands
feature everything from coral reefs to
seamounts and shipwrecks – all of which
are festooned with marine life. One of the
most famous dive sites, the 1867 wreck of
the RMS Rhone, lies off Salt Island and is a
good spot to see large shoals of batfish and
barracuda, as well as stingrays, turtles and
octopus. Around 19km north of Virgin
Gorda, Chikuzen is another wreck site
rich in life. Look out for the 270kg goliath
grouper, plus eagle rays and reef sharks. A
short boat ride from Ginger Island, Alice
in Wonderland boasts healthy swathes
of staghorn coral, gorgonian sea fans and
sponges and is a wonderful spot to observe
reef life – from angelfish and parrotfish to
moray eels and tiny, jewel-like gobies.
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There’s no shortage of action-packed
activities in the BVI. Kitesurfers even
have their own festival in Anegada each
July where steady cross-shore winds, calm
waters and miles of pristine, uncrowded
beaches offer the perfect conditions for
slipping into a harness and zipping across
the turquoise shallows. Paddleboarding
is also popular here. Surfers, meanwhile,
should make for Josiah’s Bay on Tortola
where the beach break offers decent swells
for beginners and experienced wave-riders.
Heading inland, Tortola’s Original Virgin
Canopy Tour offers a 90-minute treetop
experience, including ziplining over the
canopy. For keen anglers, the BVI’s waters
are home to marlin, wahoo and tuna.

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RAGGED POINT, BARBADOS
02 Enjoy some rugged coastal scenery
from the islandŪs most easterly point.
Georgetown
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
03 Visit the monument to national hero
Samuel Sharpe, leader of a slave rebellion.
GUYANA
 EMBRAER
EMB 120
ũBRASILIAŪ
EMBRAER
ERJ 145

EMBRAER ERJ 145

Manufacturer: Embraer
Crew: Two pilots plus a flight attendant
Seats: 50
Length: 98ft / 29.87m
Wingspan: 64ft 9in / 20.04m
Height: 22ft 2in / 6.76m
Empty weight: 22,061lb / 10,007kg
Loaded weight: 48,501lb / 22,000kg
Engines: Two x Rolls-Royce AE 3007
Cruise speed: 430 knots / 495mph / 796kmh
Range: Up to 1785 miles / 2873km
Service ceiling: 37,000ft / 11,277m

EMBRAER EMB 120 ũBRASILIAŪ

Manufacturer: Embraer
Crew: Two pilots plus a flight attendant
Seats: 30
Length: 65ft 7.5in / 20m
Wingspan: 64ft 10.75in / 19.78m
Height: 20ft 10in / 6.35m
Empty weight: 15,586lb / 7070kg
Loaded weight: 26,433lb / 11,500kg
Engines: Two x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 turboprops
Cruise speed: 298 knots / 343mph / 552kmh
Range: Up to 750 miles / 1200km
Service ceiling: 29,800 ft / 9085m

ATR 42-500
Manufacturer: ATR
Crew: Two pilots plus a flight attendant
Seats: 48
Length: 74ft 5in / 22.67m
Wingspan: 80ft 7in / 24.57m
Height: 24ft 11in / 7.59m
Empty weight: 24,802lb / 11,250kg
Loaded weight: 41,005lb / 18,600kg
Engines: Two x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127E/M turboprops
Cruise speed: 300 knots / 345mph / 556kmh
Range: Up to 824 miles / 1326km
Service ceiling: 25,000ft / 7620m

ATR 42-500

Left:
Embraer EMB-120
Above:
ATR 42-500

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 cacique reWards

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ORIGIN CITY DESTINATION CITY BASE
POINTS
EARNED
Antigua (ANU) Tortola (EIS) 300
Aruba (AUA) Santo Domingo (SDQ) 400
Cap Haitien (CAP) Providenciales (PLS) 300

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CuraÆao (CUR) Santo Domingo (SDQ) 450
Dominica (DOM) St Lucia (SLU) 200
Dominica (DOM) Tortola (EIS) 400
Tortola (EIS) Sint Maarten (SXM) 200
Tortola (EIS) St Croix (STX) 200
Tortola (EIS) St Thomas (STT) 200
"4.3 „¯-.58à ijÃ9¯6°ÆK .37Ã6„¯6.ªªÃ¯3PÆ 14ȯ17È Ä64«6¯22ÃK Tortola (EIS)
Tortola (EIS)
San Juan (SJU)
Santo Domingo (SDQ)
300
400
¯3° ï63 Ä4.37Æ 749¯6°Æ °Ã¯1Æ 43 È486 3Ã:7 Ķ1.«Ç7 Tortola (EIS)
Tortola (EIS)
Providenciales (PLS)
Dominica (DOM)
500
400
Tortola (EIS) Antigua (ANU) 300
Cacique Rewards is available to all, whether you are a frequent or Grand Turk (GDT) Providenciales (PLS) 300
infrequent flyer. Any points you earn do not expire, never have and Havana (HAV) Providenciales (PLS) 650
Kingston (KIN) Providenciales (PLS) 500
never will. As a member, you earn points on each flight segment you Kingston (KIN) Port au Prince (PAP) 400
fly with interCaribbean. Join today and start earning! To find out Kingston (KIN) Montego Bay (MBJ) 300
more and to become a ‘Cacique’, go to www.intercaribbean.com. Kingston (KIN) Santo Domingo (SDQ) 470
Montego Bay (MBJ) Kingston (KIN) 300
Nassau (NAS) Providenciales (PLS) 500
HOW IT WORKS
Port au Prince (PAP) Santo Domingo (SDQ) 300
To calculate the points required for a one-way or round- Port au Prince (PAP) Providenciales (PLS) 300
trip journey, determine your origin and destination. If Port au Prince (PAP) Kingston (KIN) 400
the route is a point-to-point that originates from one Providenciales (PLS) South Caicos (XSC) 200
of our hub cities, then you earn points for that single Providenciales (PLS) Santiago (STI) 300
Providenciales (PLS) San Juan (SJU) 450
flight. If your journey makes a stop through a hub Providenciales (PLS) Santo Domingo (SDQ) 400
city, the points earned will be the sum of the Providenciales (PLS) Santiago de Cuba (SCU) 400
two or more legs of the trip – check the table Providenciales (PLS) Puerto Plata (POP) 300
(right) to see how much you could earn. Providenciales (PLS) Port au Prince (PAP) 300
Providenciales (PLS) Nassau (NAS) 500
Providenciales (PLS) Kingston (KIN) 500
For example: a one-way journey from Providenciales (PLS) Havana (HAV) 650
Antigua to St Maarten comprises two Providenciales (PLS) Grand Turk (GDT) 300
legs ŧ Antigua to Tortola (300 points), then Providenciales (PLS) Tortola (EIS) 500
Providenciales (PLS) Cap Haitien (CAP) 300
Tortola to St Maarten (200 points), giving Puerto Plata (POP) San Juan (SJU) 400
a total earned of 500 points. To redeem a Puerto Plata (POP) Providenciales (PLS) 300
one-way flight requires 5000 points; Santiago de Cuba (SCU) Providenciales (PLS) 400
a round trip, 10,000. Santo Domingo (SDQ) Sint Maarten (SXM) 450
Santo Domingo (SDQ) Providenciales (PLS) 400
Santo Domingo (SDQ) Port au Prince (PAP) 300
Santo Domingo (SDQ) Tortola (EIS) 400
Santo Domingo (SDQ) Kingston (KIN) 500
Santo Domingo (SDQ) Aruba (AUA) 400
EARNING PERCENTAGE Santo Domingo (SDQ) CuraÆao (CUR) 450
San Juan (SJU) Puerto Plata (POP) 400
Depending on the fare class
San Juan (SJU) Providenciales (PLS) 450
travelled, the number of points San Juan (SJU) Tortola (EIS) 300
you earn will decrease or St Lucia (SLU) Dominica (DOM) 200
increase accordingly. Santiago (STI) Providenciales (PLS) 300
Santiago (STI) Tortola (EIS) 200
See below:
St Croix (STX) Tortola (EIS) 200
Sint Maarten (SXM) Santo Domingo (SDQ) 450
Sint Maarten (SXM) Tortola (EIS) 200
South Caicos (XSC) Providenciales (PLS) 200

FARE FLEXIBLE SEMI FLEX LOWEST GROUP REDEMPTION CORP

TYPE (BEST FARE) FARE

CLASS Y V B M T O G P I

EARNINGS 150% 125% 110% 100% 75% 0% 0% 0% 100%

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