History of Marina Cay

At the same time as White’s recall, he and Rodie lost Marina Cay; the British government had never issued them a license to hold the land and now formally refused, stating that White’s published writings had misrepresented conditions in the British Virgin Islands.

Eugene Tonkonogy took ownership of the island after he persuaded the British colonial governor to grant him a license. Tonkonogy died in 2001.

In the early 2000s Jose Cuervo Tequila purchased the island, referring to it as Cuervo Nation. The island was used as a promotional tool, hosting promotional events at the island, and using it as a location to host contest winners. Cuervo Nation and Cuervo Man were featured on This American Life, episode 205 "Plan B".

Today, Marina Cay is home to Pusser's Restaurant and Villa Rentals; the house Robb and Rodie built serves as a reading lounge for the modest tourist complex. It was the setting for the (true life) story romanticised in Two on the Isle (ISBN 0709025734) by Robb White