History of the Berry Islands
The Berry Islands were initially inhabited in 1836 by Governor Colebrook and a group of freed slaves at Great Stirrup Cay. It is believed that the islands were given their name because of the abundance of thatch berry trees found here. Historic sites include two lighthouses, old churches and abandoned villages.
Some of the cays had thriving industries in the past. Whale Cay was once the site of a sisal and sponging plantation. Cistern Cay was once a private development with an airstrip and marina, but is now just an uninhabited island left in ruins and has been stocked by the locals for hunting.
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