Times of the Islands Summer 2015

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TIMES
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SAMPLING THE SOUL OF THE TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS SUMMER 2015 NO. 111
Turks And Caicos
TurksAndCaicosProperty.com
Real Estate
10 From the Editor
15 Around the Islands
The End of the Chain
Story & Photos By John Galleymore
33 Faces & Places
Nepal Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
48 Real Estate
Words to the Wise
By Neil Molyneux, Graham Thompson
Photos By Steve Passmore, Provo Pictures
66 Business
Building on a Budget
By Kathy Borsuk
Photos By Steve Passmore, Provo Pictures
70 Shape Up
Worksite Wellness
By Tamika Handfield, Nutrition in Demand
Fitness and Health
By Josh Williams, Okeanos Fitness
72 About the Islands/TCI Map
77 Where to Stay
79 Dining Out
82 Classified Ads/Subscription Form
Features
34 All’s Well That Ends Well
Story & Photos By B Naqqi Manco
40 Concha Woncha Wow!
By Kathy Borsuk
Photos By James Roy, Paradise Photography
Green Pages
24 Keeping Tabs on Turtles
By Charlotte de Fontaubert, Heidi Hertler,
Aaron Henderson, and Anela Akiona
29 Going Strong: TCI Reef Fund
Story & Photos By Don Stark
Astrolabe
56 A Fishy Story
By Dr. Randel Davis
Photos By Jean-Francois Chabot
60 Sandy’s Legacy Lives On
Interview By Dr. Donald H. Keith
6 www.timespub.tc
On the Cover
Desmond Missick demonstrates how the conch shell
can be blown as a horn. It was used practically to
signal, warn, or communicate, yet also serves as a
musical instrument. This photo was taken by Master/
Craftsman Photographer James Roy of Paradise
Photography (www.MyParadisePhoto.com). For more on
conch, read the story starting on page 40.
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JOHN GALLEYMORE
Mandalay Villa
Completed in 2012 this one-of-a-kind estate on sought
after Long Bay Beach sets the standard for luxurious
living in the Turks & Caicos. Features include “drivethrough”
gate house, travertine driveway lined by fruit
trees, multi-level infinity pool with central lounge
and waterfalls, Creston smart home technology, and
sumptuous furnishings. There’s nothing like it!
US$15,000,000
Kinamwei
5BR / 5 BTH villa on 1.4 acres with 280 feet of ocean
frontage and a private beach! Kinamwei and its adjacent
2 BR guest cottage both face west capturing perfect
sunsets. With 2 buildings, over 5,000 sq. ft. of elegant
living space, jacuzzi; swimming pool; private beach
and large private setting this is a true trophy property
which delivers a lot for the listed price.
US$2,995,000
Grace Bay Development Site
Beachfront site between The Mansions and Villa
Renaissance. Suitable for condo development (resort
or residential), a boutique hotel or for an estate home in
an incredible setting. There is a two storey residential
building on the southern portion. Prime Grace Bay
location. A resurgent tourism industry and a busy real
estate market mean the timing is now perfect.
US$6,000,000
North Brae Villa
4BD/4BTH “Spanish-inspired” mansion built in
2007 on the beach in Thompson Cove w/ boat dock.
Exceptional and unique - custom staircases; custom
metal-work; extensive use of Brazilian hardwood and
mahogany. Its all here - formal dining room, “luxury
fitted” kitchen, etc. All centered on the infinity pool and
jacuzzi the ocean beyond.
US$3,100,000
Villa Alizee
This 5 BR property comes with an undeveloped
0.7 acre site between it and the beach - perfect for a
second villa. Villa Alizee enjoys 270 o views of Sunset
Bay and Chalk Sound. It is fully operated as a luxury
vacation rental with a gorgeous pool is surrounded
by a coral stone terrace and a tile roofed covered
gazebo. Westward orientation captures the sunsets.
US$2,950,000
Grace Bay Beach House
3 storey, 5 BR / 4.5 BTH villa with pool on an acre
of Grace Bay beach. Miles of powdery white sands at
your doorstep, snorkeling on Smith’s Reef right in front
and v. close to Turtle Cove Marina, restaurants and
shops. Dazzling views of turquoise waters from the 3rd
floor wrap around balcony. Operated as a short-term
vacation rental - enquire for info on earnings.
US$2,950,000
Bernadette Hunt
cell ~ 649 231 4029 | tel ~ 649 941 3361
Bernadette@TurksAndCaicosProperty.com
Bernadette is an Irish qualified attorney who
began practicing law in the Turks & Caicos in
1997. Working in a general practice she dealt with
conveyancing, immigration, licensing, company
and trust formation and estate planning. In 2000
she co-founded Turks & Caicos Property, Ltd.
(“TCP”) taking the lead on sales and dividing
her time between law and real estate.
Bernadette retired from law in 2007 to focus
exclusively on what was already a successful
real estate business. Since then, based on
independent MLS data, she is the only TCI
agent with active sales (i.e. introducing the
buyer) exceeding US$100 million. Her gross
sales figures and transaction numbers are also
unrivalled. This proven level of efficiency,
experience and up-to-the-minute information
provides a platform for quality service that you
can count on every time.
TCP is the leading independent real estate
brokerage in TCI with offices located on
Grace Bay Rd., at Ocean Club West and at the
Alexandra Resort. TCP’s reputation and success
has been earned over time through the dedication,
enthusiasm and consistent performance of
Bernadette and the Turks & Caicos Property
team. Bernadette works 6 days a week from her
offices in Grace Bay and delights in meeting
new people and making new contacts.
Call Bernadette if you would like to find out a
little more about owning real estate in the Turks
& Caicos Islands.
TCP
TURKS & CAICOS PROPERTY
Boutique Real Estate Brokerage