TURKS & CAICOS ISLAND HISTORY

Ambergris Cay is rooted in both the history and culture of the Turks & Caicos Islands. The islands, originally inhabited by the Taino Indians, were ultimately colonized by England in the 17th century, and soon attracted pirates, British Loyalists fleeing America after the Revolutionary War, Bermudan and Bahamian émigrés and other European settlers. Over many years, the Turks & Caicos Islands were variously under the control of the Bermudan, Bahamian and Jamaican governments. In 1962, the islands finally emerged as a British Overseas Protectorate under Her Majesty's Government. Ambergris Cay is a fascinating mix of rich cultures and traditions that together have created a culture and traditions unique to the Turks & Caicos Islands and Ambergris Cay itself. It's this culture and history that serve as our foundation and creative inspiration for the Sporting Club.