0:00:02 > 0:00:054,000 miles south-west of the British Isles,
0:00:05 > 0:00:08where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean sea,
0:00:08 > 0:00:10lies the island of Anguilla.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Colonised by English settlers in the 17th century,
0:00:12 > 0:00:15it was quickly abandoned because of its poor soil.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19So the African descendants, many of them former slaves,
0:00:19 > 0:00:21became landowners rather than plantation workers,
0:00:21 > 0:00:25fostering an independent spirit and close connection to the land
0:00:25 > 0:00:27that still flourishes.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30Today, just 3% of the population is white,
0:00:30 > 0:00:33and it's now one of the 14 British Overseas Territories
0:00:33 > 0:00:37with its own government and the Queen as its head of state.
0:00:37 > 0:00:38Fire!
0:00:38 > 0:00:41It's very similar to growing up in Cornwall,
0:00:41 > 0:00:43everybody looks out for each other,
0:00:43 > 0:00:45and it's just a really nice way of living.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49I've been here 23 years, and I still think I'm kind of British.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53With an average temperature of 80 degrees,
0:00:53 > 0:00:56British expats have been lured here by the beaches,
0:00:56 > 0:00:58low taxes and relaxed way of life.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02We have a tradition in Anguilla of going to take a sea bath.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04This is the epitome of paradise.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08You know, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12But this delicate island's future is precarious.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14With few natural resources,
0:01:14 > 0:01:17Anguillans have always had to be inventive to make ends meet,
0:01:17 > 0:01:21competing with larger nearby islands like Antigua and St Kitts
0:01:21 > 0:01:23for the tourist dollar.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27Here, the threat of hurricanes is ever present,
0:01:27 > 0:01:29and in the eye of these storms is a rock,
0:01:29 > 0:01:32the Anglican Minister, Bishop Errol Brooks,
0:01:32 > 0:01:36who presides over the island's largest parish.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41As a people, we stand strong when things get rough.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44This paradise is extremely fragile.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51On your marks, get set, go!
0:01:51 > 0:01:54In the days to come,
0:01:54 > 0:01:58Anguilla plays host to one of the Caribbean's top cycling events.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01I hope an Anguillan can win, that'd be nice,
0:02:01 > 0:02:04because an Anguillan never won the race.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09The fisheries department hunt down an unwelcome predator,
0:02:09 > 0:02:11threatening the local fish population.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15They've got lots of spines and the spines are poisonous.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18They corral reef fish and eat masses of them.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20PHONE RINGS
0:02:20 > 0:02:22Good morning.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25And wine merchant Natalie holds a tasting
0:02:25 > 0:02:28to tempt more locals to savour the joys of the grape.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31I think that Anguilla should have more indoor restaurants
0:02:31 > 0:02:33with air conditioning.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Just to drink wine at perfect temperature!
0:03:12 > 0:03:17With 19 churches and a population of just 14,000 people,
0:03:17 > 0:03:21faith plays a pivotal role in Anguillan society.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25At the island's main Anglican church, St Mary's,
0:03:25 > 0:03:28it's flower arranging day.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33This one goes on the rear altar,
0:03:33 > 0:03:35two on the high altar,
0:03:35 > 0:03:37and two in the pedestal.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40One on the organ,
0:03:40 > 0:03:42and one at the entrance.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45And we enjoy...
0:03:45 > 0:03:47making our arrangements.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53Usually, flowers for the displays come from the church's own garden.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57But today, there has been a gift from a member of the congregation.
0:03:57 > 0:04:03These are anthuriums, and they were imported.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06You do need flowers in a church.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08It's the body.
0:04:08 > 0:04:09They give back.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15For Bishop Brooks, having active parishioners is critical
0:04:15 > 0:04:17to the health of the church.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21Ministry isn't just about ordained ministry,
0:04:21 > 0:04:24so, if you're in the choir,
0:04:24 > 0:04:27singing in a choir, that's a ministry,
0:04:27 > 0:04:31if you're doing floral arrangements, that's a ministry,
0:04:31 > 0:04:35if you're sweeping, keeping the premises clean, that's a ministry.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39It's all, everybody working together.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46As head of the Anglican diocese of the North East Caribbean and Aruba,
0:04:46 > 0:04:50Bishop Brooks spends half his time travelling across his parish,
0:04:50 > 0:04:53covering over 5,000 miles a year.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56My patch covers 12 islands,
0:04:56 > 0:04:59different nationalities - French, Dutch,
0:04:59 > 0:05:02English, so it's quite a mix.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- Good morning.- Morning.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09Today's trip is going to take approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
0:05:10 > 0:05:15Today, the bishop is taking a bumpy ferry journey 27 miles south
0:05:15 > 0:05:19to the island of San Bartolome, commonly known as St Barts,
0:05:19 > 0:05:22to make his annual visit to its Anglican Church.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25At the moment, they are doing some repairs.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30I am delighted to find out something about the work that's going on.
0:05:31 > 0:05:37The volcanic island of St Barts is a quarter of the size of Anguilla,
0:05:37 > 0:05:39and home to 9,000 people.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Over the years, many European countries
0:05:42 > 0:05:45have had a hand in its governance, from the British to the Swedish.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49But, since 1878, it has remained under French rule.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54We're now in the port of Gustavia in St Barts.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57It's a beautiful, beautiful town.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01We have the church perching up there between the trees.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Almost on the water's edge.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07On his way to meet the bishop is Philip Trangmar.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09Originally from Lancashire,
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Philip is the parish administrator,
0:06:11 > 0:06:14overseeing the renovations of the Anglican Church.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17We are part of the Church of England,
0:06:17 > 0:06:21but on a French island with French influence,
0:06:21 > 0:06:25but with a congregation which is largely from England
0:06:25 > 0:06:27and the United States.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30What we do is we meld it all together.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- Bishop.- How are you?- Nice to welcome you back to your French parish!
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- Yes, sir.- Lovely to have you with us.- Good to see you.
0:06:38 > 0:06:39Appreciate your visit.
0:06:39 > 0:06:45St Barts Anglican Church was built in 1855 by the Swedish.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Its doors have been closed for four months
0:06:48 > 0:06:53while £325,000 worth of vital repairs are taking place.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58The roof originally was shingle, but it got blown off in 1995
0:06:58 > 0:07:00by Hurricane Lewis,
0:07:00 > 0:07:03and we couldn't afford at the time to replace it in quality shingles,
0:07:03 > 0:07:05and we had to replace it in tin.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- Hey, Marjorie...- Hey, Marjorie!
0:07:09 > 0:07:10How are you?
0:07:10 > 0:07:14Funds for the renovation have come from local fundraising
0:07:14 > 0:07:16and tourist donations,
0:07:16 > 0:07:19and the church is hoping to reopen in four months' time.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- And the floor is all... - The floor...- ..filled in.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26Originally that was soil, and the other problem we had
0:07:26 > 0:07:30was these pillars were also resting on soil.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- Yeah.- You can see...
0:07:35 > 0:07:38As well as inspecting the work on the church,
0:07:38 > 0:07:39this visit is a chance
0:07:39 > 0:07:42for the bishop to catch up with his parishioners.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46How is your sister?
0:07:46 > 0:07:48Arlette? Clarion?
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- Clarion, yeah. - Clarion is in Miami since March.
0:07:52 > 0:07:53OK.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56By the way, I celebrated...
0:07:56 > 0:07:59Well, my wife and I, we celebrated our 40th on Friday.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- Congratulations.- I have to get to the pastry place.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04What time do they close?
0:08:04 > 0:08:08I have to buy some pastries to take home for my wife.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- Yes.- Keep her happy.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Beneath the seas surrounding Anguilla
0:08:17 > 0:08:21lies a coral reef spanning just under 20 square miles,
0:08:21 > 0:08:24supporting over 100 species of fish.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28And it's the job of the fisheries department
0:08:28 > 0:08:30to monitor the health of these waters.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35Today, a team headed by Deputy Director Stuart Wynne
0:08:35 > 0:08:39is heading for Shoal Bay on the north-east of the island.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41It's the site of a marine park
0:08:41 > 0:08:44where they're conducting one of their regular programmes.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46We have 15 sites,
0:08:46 > 0:08:50five of them are seagrass sites and ten of them are reef sites
0:08:50 > 0:08:54and we visit them on an annual basis and count the fish, coral cover,
0:08:54 > 0:08:57algae cover, things like that.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00Accompanying Stewart and the team is his wife Marlene,
0:09:00 > 0:09:01a chef and passionate diver,
0:09:01 > 0:09:05who largely shares his enthusiasm for marine conservation.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07He is a complete fish nerd, books,
0:09:07 > 0:09:12every documentary we watch is usually about that.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14Marine things.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17Which I like, you know, I love it.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21But, sometimes I like to watch the Kardashians!
0:09:22 > 0:09:23Do the anchor.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26Er, yes. Where are the papers?
0:09:26 > 0:09:28That's the most important thing.
0:09:28 > 0:09:35Of special concern to the team is the increasing number of lionfish.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38Hailing from the South Pacific and Indian Oceans,
0:09:38 > 0:09:42this invasive predator can now be found throughout the Caribbean Sea.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47They've got lots of spines and the spines are poisonous,
0:09:47 > 0:09:50so the little tips have a sort of needly point on them.
0:09:50 > 0:09:55Also, they are really voracious predators,
0:09:55 > 0:09:59with their long spines they corral little juvenile reef fish
0:09:59 > 0:10:02and they can eat masses of them.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13To collect data the team use a tape measure to lay a grid
0:10:13 > 0:10:15on the ocean floor.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20Then, section by section, they make a record of everything they see.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24This information will then be used to analyse changes
0:10:24 > 0:10:27in the fish population, and gauge the health of the coral reef.
0:10:28 > 0:10:33It's really important to keep an eye on what's happening over time.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37Without that information you're managing things blindly,
0:10:37 > 0:10:40so it's really, really important to do it.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44In an ideal world, there'd be more fish than last year,
0:10:44 > 0:10:47more coral than last year, and less algae.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52To the best of my memory,
0:10:52 > 0:10:56there looked like there were fewer large parrot fish here this year.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59Parrotfish, along with sturgeon, fish like that,
0:10:59 > 0:11:01they graze the algae on the reef
0:11:01 > 0:11:03and that gives the coral a chance to grow.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05They can move round.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07They could be a little further down the reef,
0:11:07 > 0:11:11but, you know, in an ideal world, they'd be everywhere.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13With the survey complete,
0:11:13 > 0:11:19the team's next job is to hunt down the unwelcome visitors - lionfish.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27Back on dry land there is an exciting event coming up.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30Once again it's cycle race around the island.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32The John T Memorial Race.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35A lot of islands come to take it, you know?
0:11:35 > 0:11:37But we have to make sure that we win.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40All right? Yes, Mr Cool.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43Although boat racing is the national sport,
0:11:43 > 0:11:46cycling is also hugely popular
0:11:46 > 0:11:48because, although the island is small and flat,
0:11:48 > 0:11:53the strong headwinds make it perfect for endurance training.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57The John T Memorial Race is Anguilla's biggest cycling event,
0:11:57 > 0:11:59attracting hundreds of cyclists and spectators
0:11:59 > 0:12:01from all over the Caribbean.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05Local cyclist Ronnie Bryan runs a car hire business
0:12:05 > 0:12:10and has represented the island in three Commonwealth Games.
0:12:10 > 0:12:11This is my baby here that I race on.
0:12:11 > 0:12:17Sweet, light, fast, it's a great machine. It's a great machine.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20With Ronnie unable to compete this year due to injury,
0:12:20 > 0:12:22Anguilla's best hope for a trophy
0:12:22 > 0:12:26lies with 27-year-old local boy Justin Hodge
0:12:26 > 0:12:27from the Stingers Cycling Club.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30Go ahead, I've got you. You're not going to fall.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Justin has represented Anguilla in two Commonwealth Games,
0:12:33 > 0:12:37and he supports himself by working as a bicycle guide for tourists.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41He wants to win the race so he can attract some sponsorship,
0:12:41 > 0:12:44allowing him to spend more time training
0:12:44 > 0:12:46and to get some new equipment.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47Um...
0:12:49 > 0:12:51This is my old bike.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54Basically, the seat is broken.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57As you can see, the bike is falling apart.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02The pedal set is actually shaky, you know, all these parts...
0:13:02 > 0:13:04I've actually had the bike for nine years,
0:13:04 > 0:13:08so definitely it's been a long time having a bike.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11But Justin is in for a surprise.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15Ronnie and some fellow cycling enthusiasts have clubbed together
0:13:15 > 0:13:17to support him in his dream.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- Justin.- Yeah?- I hope you're very excited, all right?
0:13:21 > 0:13:22I've got to show you.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25Take a look at your bike.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27You will be excited.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Check her out.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33Whoohoo!
0:13:33 > 0:13:37We've got it set up. Hopefully we'll be able to put it together,
0:13:37 > 0:13:38get it going.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- What?!- All right.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- Gee!- The business.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44You catch me off guard.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48This is 20,000 times lighter than my bike by far!
0:13:48 > 0:13:50This thing is like paper!
0:13:50 > 0:13:54It was fundraised for him because he's such a good cyclist
0:13:54 > 0:13:58and he was going through a patch in life,
0:13:58 > 0:14:00so everybody decided, well, you know what,
0:14:00 > 0:14:03he's a good guy and we've got to look out for him.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06And we're happy... We're happy to help,
0:14:06 > 0:14:09we're happy to do that because that's what we do around here.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12You know, the...
0:14:12 > 0:14:17The costs of these bikes is so expensive.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21It was like a surprise out of the blue, and I just give God thanks.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24Basically if He allows me to have this,
0:14:24 > 0:14:28I guess He allow me to get a top place.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30Boy, you catch me off-guard, you know!
0:14:32 > 0:14:34I can't wait. I'm so excited!
0:14:34 > 0:14:37On the neighbouring island of St Barts,
0:14:37 > 0:14:40and with the restoration inspection done,
0:14:40 > 0:14:44Bishop Errol Brooks is a man on a mission.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47We are on our way to the pastry shop.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50Exactly. You're on a French island, so what are you going to take back?
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- I know!- It's got to be French pastries.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55Even here, the bishop is an instantly recognised
0:14:55 > 0:14:57pillar of the community.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59Hi, Bishop, how are you doing?
0:14:59 > 0:15:03I've seen you before. So you're Shelly-Ann?
0:15:03 > 0:15:07- Yes, I am.- I knew Shelly-Ann. - Yes, you did know me!
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Miss Tahira.- How are you doing, you good?- I hope so.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- All right. All the best. - All right.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16Finally, Bishop Brooks arrives at his destination.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- Boulangerie.- Bonjour!- Ah, good.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22So, I need to buy some new pastry.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24I'm looking...
0:15:26 > 0:15:30That's flan. Flan wouldn't melt, would it, the flan?
0:15:30 > 0:15:31The flan, no.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33This is apple, an apple tart.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- If not, you've got the strawberry one.- One each of those.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39Which of these French bread is better?
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- You want French bread?- Yeah.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Baguette. Good.- That's good?- Yes.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- Bye-bye.- Merci beaucoup.- Bye-bye.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51We have the bread and we have our pastry.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- Yeah.- I hope she would like this.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Back in Anguilla, in the west of the island,
0:16:01 > 0:16:05Natalie has also been importing some French culture.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- PHONE RINGS - Good morning.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11Three bottle of Millebuis?
0:16:11 > 0:16:13OK.
0:16:13 > 0:16:14Millebuis.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18Wine merchant Natalie, originally from Brittany,
0:16:18 > 0:16:21has been selling wine here for over two decades.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26Although rum and beer are still the local drinks of choice,
0:16:26 > 0:16:29Natalie hopes she can encourage more islanders
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- to savour the joys of wine drinking. - Follow me.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35I've got this, which is very, very nice.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40The shop wouldn't exist if I didn't sell to hotels and restaurants,
0:16:40 > 0:16:45but with our new location, we moved in here last September...
0:16:45 > 0:16:4769.41.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51..the shop is doing more and more business, so that's very nice.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- My taste is Zinfandel. - OK, white Zinfandel?
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- Good.- The other one I think I tasted...- Moscato?- Yes, Moscato.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00You like that, yes.
0:17:00 > 0:17:01Noelle...
0:17:01 > 0:17:03Let's try this one.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07Later today Natalie will be hosting a wine-tasting.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- Good morning, Brenda, it's Natalie. - 'Good morning, Natalie.'
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- We're starting at six o'clock. - OK.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16I'm always ready to open a bottle of wine
0:17:16 > 0:17:19to make them try, because talking about the wine is one thing,
0:17:19 > 0:17:24but when you drink it with that person, it's much better
0:17:24 > 0:17:27and the sale is nearly 100%.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29We're at 14 now.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31So 14 people.
0:17:33 > 0:17:34Out on the water,
0:17:34 > 0:17:37Stuart Wynne and his team from the fisheries department
0:17:37 > 0:17:41are preparing for another dive to hunt lionfish,
0:17:41 > 0:17:44a voracious predator threatening local fish
0:17:44 > 0:17:46and the biodiversity of the coral reef.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52Yeah, this is what we'll be using to try and catch the invasive lionfish.
0:17:52 > 0:17:57The idea is to try and keep them on the spear
0:17:57 > 0:18:01so that you can then reload it without touching the lionfish.
0:18:01 > 0:18:02Best to avoid contact.
0:18:02 > 0:18:07It's only the spines that are toxic, but it's got quite a lot of them.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11Fisheries Officer Carlos Sasso has first-hand experience
0:18:11 > 0:18:13of being stung by a lionfish spine.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15It stick me in those two fingers.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18Those three fingers. One, two, three of these fingers.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21I never, ever felt that pain before in life.
0:18:21 > 0:18:22Never, ever.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25I went to hospital and they gave me an injection in my hand.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28You learn from your lessons, right? So I'm not going to go close to it!
0:18:43 > 0:18:45I used to get worried about Stewart.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48But he's got the best crew
0:18:48 > 0:18:50anyone could have,
0:18:50 > 0:18:52and they all look out for each other.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57We try to keep the boat as close as possible to the divers.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00So nobody run them over, you know?
0:19:03 > 0:19:06Camouflaged in the coral reef are two lionfish.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09With a life span of 15 years,
0:19:09 > 0:19:12they can have as many as 18 spines,
0:19:12 > 0:19:14and can grow up to 15 inches long.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18It's impossible to eradicate something
0:19:18 > 0:19:20once it gets into the ocean.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23We're not under the illusion we're going to get rid of the lionfish.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25We're just trying to keep their numbers down
0:19:25 > 0:19:29to let the natural predators have a chance to acclimatise
0:19:29 > 0:19:33to their presence and start doing the business themselves.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- It's a real big one.- A real big one?
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- Wow.- It's a really good one! I think I'll eat good.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48So we go down and we're swimming on the reef, and there's nothing.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51I didn't see a lionfish, nothing. But I'm thinking, "OK, that's good."
0:19:51 > 0:19:55I'm swimming along, then Ramone comes along, tugs on my fin.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00And I just swam over the top of two, and one of them real big.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02Well, I shot the big one first.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06It was so big that it was really hard to see where you were aiming
0:20:06 > 0:20:07for the second one -
0:20:07 > 0:20:09It sort of struggled and swam away.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12So, you know, the one that got away lives to fight another day.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17It's been discovered that once the poisonous spines are removed
0:20:17 > 0:20:21and the fish is filleted, lionfish are actually delicious.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24Do you think Gordon Ramsay would be proud?
0:20:24 > 0:20:27Local chefs are starting to put it on their menus.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30So Stuart and his team are hoping the local fishermen
0:20:30 > 0:20:32will also join in hunting them down
0:20:32 > 0:20:35to speed up the eradication programme.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- Juicy.- It doesn't get much fresher. - No, it doesn't get any fresher.
0:20:40 > 0:20:45Back on the mainland and in the island capital, The Valley,
0:20:45 > 0:20:49organisers are setting up for the John T Memorial Bike Race.
0:20:49 > 0:20:54Amongst the cyclists first to arrive is Anguilla's best medal hope,
0:20:54 > 0:20:56Justin Hodge,
0:20:56 > 0:21:00competing for the first time on his brand-new carbon fibre bike.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02I feel good.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04Very much good.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09This annual race is in honour of the late John Thomas,
0:21:09 > 0:21:12one of the island's first competitive cyclists,
0:21:12 > 0:21:15whose passion grew the sport on the island.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18Now it's one of the major cycling competitions in the Caribbean
0:21:18 > 0:21:21with competitors coming from as far away as Aruba,
0:21:21 > 0:21:23Trinidad and Barbados.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27As well as a 1,000 prize in the top category,
0:21:27 > 0:21:30there's the fiercely contested bragging rights.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32Well, cycling is just like a religion.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35We are fanatics. And today you're going to see battle.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38And if you want to see the real winner, look out for my team.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41All cyclists, please line up.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47Welcome to the 17th John T Memorial Race.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51Let's give God thanks and prayers for bringing us this far.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54And allowing us to go from strength to strength.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56And each rider that takes part in this race,
0:21:56 > 0:22:00we should bless them and take them around the island in safety.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03In Jesus we pray. Amen.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- Anguilla, are you ready?- Yeah!
0:22:06 > 0:22:07Ready to start?
0:22:08 > 0:22:10On your marks,
0:22:10 > 0:22:11get set,
0:22:11 > 0:22:12go!
0:22:27 > 0:22:31The men's individual pursuit is a gruelling three laps of the island,
0:22:31 > 0:22:34taking around four hours to complete.
0:22:38 > 0:22:39I hope an Anguillan can win.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42That would be nice, because Anguilla never won the race.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44But I hope Anguilla can win this time.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Eagerly following his countrymen's progress on the 80-mile race,
0:22:53 > 0:22:57courtesy of his radio, is Ronnie Brian.
0:22:57 > 0:23:01I'm quite sure the guys are pretty much looking at
0:23:01 > 0:23:04the rivals from overseas.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06They'll pay close attention to them.
0:23:16 > 0:23:21Despite strong competition, Justin's in with a chance.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24He's keeping up with the leading pack.
0:23:29 > 0:23:30Further west,
0:23:30 > 0:23:34wine connoisseur Natalie is getting ready for her tasting event.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39She's worked hard over the past 20 years,
0:23:39 > 0:23:44encouraging locals to love wine as much as she does.
0:23:44 > 0:23:45Anguilla is a tourist destination,
0:23:45 > 0:23:48all about beach, food and wine.
0:23:48 > 0:23:49Why not?
0:23:49 > 0:23:52We're in the Caribbean, but why not wine?
0:23:52 > 0:23:55Not just rum!
0:24:03 > 0:24:07With the wine breathing and some French cheese at the ready,
0:24:07 > 0:24:09it's time for the guests.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13A mixture of restaurant owners and local customers.
0:24:13 > 0:24:14Welcome.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18Last time I was here, I was just having a drink with a friend.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21I stopped, and I was here...
0:24:21 > 0:24:24I was going to the beach, and I got waylaid.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27I was here for probably like an hour and a half!
0:24:27 > 0:24:28Very bad, Natalie.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32Valdobbiadene is an area in Italy
0:24:32 > 0:24:34where they produce the best Prosecco.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37They do the fermentation in vats.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39OK?
0:24:39 > 0:24:42Champagne, the second fermentation happens in a bottle.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45That's why also it's more affordable.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47You got green apple.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50Very nice in enjoying wine for the beach.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52For every time of the day, in fact.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54LAUGHTER
0:24:54 > 0:24:56After a Prosecco to clear the palate,
0:24:56 > 0:24:59Natalie introduces them to a selection of wines
0:24:59 > 0:25:01from around the world.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03It's a very, very nice nose.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06So, pinot noir, it is grape...
0:25:06 > 0:25:09More on the cherries,
0:25:09 > 0:25:11very nice strawberries.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17It's trendy to have a glass of wine rather than have, you know, rum,
0:25:17 > 0:25:20or beer... Which is still good!
0:25:23 > 0:25:25I know it's difficult for the people,
0:25:25 > 0:25:28you work in the industry, and when you have an open restaurant
0:25:28 > 0:25:31and you see that bottle on the table and it gets warm fast,
0:25:31 > 0:25:32it's hard, eh?
0:25:32 > 0:25:34It's very hard.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36That's why I think that Anguilla
0:25:36 > 0:25:40should have more indoor restaurants with air conditioning.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42BOOING AND LAUGHTER
0:25:42 > 0:25:47Just... Just to drink wine at perfect temperature.
0:25:47 > 0:25:48Listen to the waves.
0:25:50 > 0:25:56I've learned that I need to do more of this tasting.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00People are avid to learn about wine.
0:26:00 > 0:26:03They just need to be encouraged to try new things.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05So, yes, success.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Yes, it was a success.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17In The Valley, an expectant crowd has gathered
0:26:17 > 0:26:21at the finish line of the inter-island John T Memorial Race.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Who is the winner?
0:26:23 > 0:26:24What's his name?
0:26:24 > 0:26:26Respect, brother.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28112.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30With a time of just under four hours,
0:26:30 > 0:26:35last year's winner from Trinidad comes in victorious again.
0:26:35 > 0:26:38CHEERING AND CLAPPING
0:26:38 > 0:26:40Justin Hodge, crazy legs!
0:26:40 > 0:26:43Justin Hodge from Anguilla misses out on a trophy,
0:26:43 > 0:26:46but comes in at a respectable eighth place.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50I did my best I can.
0:26:50 > 0:26:54Next year I just got to try to work on some sponsors to pay off my bills
0:26:54 > 0:26:56so I can go and train.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59Here in Anguilla, we have to work.
0:26:59 > 0:27:04And when you're working, it's hard for you to train for cycling.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08He didn't win, but he's learned a lot from that race.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16- So good to have the bishop here. - Yes.
0:27:16 > 0:27:21It's been a fruitful visit to the neighbouring island of Saint Barts,
0:27:21 > 0:27:24and the Bishop Errol Brooks is now homeward bound,
0:27:24 > 0:27:26laden with his French pastries.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30I have seen the renovations
0:27:30 > 0:27:33and I'm very pleased with the work that's going on there.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37They've done a tremendous amount of work in four months.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39Although it's nice to get away,
0:27:39 > 0:27:41for the bishop, there's no place like home.
0:27:41 > 0:27:46Oh, the best part of my travel is coming back to Anguilla.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50It's just wonderful to come back to the rock, as we say.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56In the days to come...
0:27:56 > 0:27:58Contestant number one!
0:27:58 > 0:28:03..four island hopefuls battle for the coveted title of Miss Anguilla.
0:28:03 > 0:28:04I am aiming to win.
0:28:04 > 0:28:08I'm not aiming for first runner-up, or second runner-up.
0:28:08 > 0:28:10Or no place at all.
0:28:10 > 0:28:12On Prickly Pear Island,
0:28:12 > 0:28:15Sue and Alan race to prepare a feast for a boatload
0:28:15 > 0:28:19of hungry holiday-makers and their exacting Dutch captain.
0:28:19 > 0:28:23John's a great character, but if the lunches aren't on time,
0:28:23 > 0:28:27you won't see many smiles.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30And Bishop Brooks receives a warm greeting
0:28:30 > 0:28:32from the birds of Sombrero Island.
0:28:32 > 0:28:33I got a welcome!
0:28:33 > 0:28:37Somebody said it's good luck, so I'm looking forward to the good luck.