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.

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,