Long Island, also known as Jumby Bay, is a private island off the northeast coast of Antigua. It is located off the northern tip of the Crabbs Peninsula, about from Dutchman Bay on Antigua. It is the fifth-largest island of Antigua and Barbuda.
The name "jumby" is derived from the Antiguan Creole word jumbee (also spelled jumbie), meaning "ghost".
Flora and fauna Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) come from the turquoise sea to nest on the beaches of the island in Pasture Bay.James I. Richardson Reproductive Biology of Hawksbills Nesting in Antigua Marine Turtle Newsletter 63:6-7, 1993Beaches and Bays
History The island was first discovered by an Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, in 1493.
In recent years, notable residents who belong to the Jumby Bay Club, include David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, Ken Follett and his wife Barbara Follett, Sir Roland Franklin (Martin E. Franklin's father), and Peter and Rex Swann.
Tourism Island is home to the five-star luxury hotel Jumby Bay Island, managed by Oetker Collection.Jumby Bay Island US NewsA private island paradise Oetker Collection
In popular culture The island was featured in a 2013 episode of Private Islands and a 2017 episode of Taboo.
Demographics Long Island has one enumeration district, ED 51305. In the 2011 census it was counted as part of Vernons. +Ethnic GroupsQ48 EthnicCounts%Caucasian/White266.67%Don't know/Not stated133.33%Total3100.00% +ReligionQ49 ReligionCounts%None/no religion150.00%Other150.00%Total2100.00% +Country of birthQ58. Country of birthCounts%United Kingdom266.67%Not Stated133.33%Total3100.00%
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