Mustique Island History
The history of Mustique island closely resembles that of the other islands in the Caribbean. First inhabited by Arawak and Carib Indians, Mustique island was eventually discovered by Europeans (in the case of Mustique island - the British) who valued the area's natural sugar resources. The British protected their claim on Mustique island against the French especially by constructing guarded forts, three of which can still be seen today. After being overtaken by a larger source of cane sugar elsewhere, Mustique island underwent an overall demise. In 1835, the British divided Mustique island into two new plantations, which were eventually merged under one local family as a cotton, pea, and corn farm.
Private ownership of Mustique island began in 1958, when the entire island was purchased by Colin Tennant. Mustique island flourished under this new arrangement, producing new crops of fruits and vegetables for export and growing in population. The Mustique Company was formed in 1968 to govern the now expanding Mustique island, both to encourage tourism and to ensure that the island remained peaceful and only marginally developed. Infrastructure for the small local population of Mustique island grew alongside new villas and a small airport. This inviting combination has resulted today in a Mustique island that is both tranquil and friendly…a more than ideal hideaway for any hassled city-dweller.
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