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10-DEC-2009 Dan Wyman

Foxy

Philicianno Callwood, a.k.a. "Foxy," owner of Foxy's Bar & Restaurant - Jost Van Dyke island.

From bvitraveler.com:

"The Caribbean is host to numerous beachside bars with eclectic ambience, good rum and steel drum bands, but only a few bars are world-renowned. If you're visiting the British Virgin Islands, you're in luck, as it is home to one of the most popular beach bars in the Caribbean - Foxy's Tamarind Bar.

What began as a simple lemonade stand more than three decades ago has become years of revelry along the shores of Jost Van Dyke in the Great Harbour, led by sixth-generation native Philicianno Callwood, a.k.a. Foxy. The island has been nicknamed the "barefoot island" for its casual feel. As a harbor joint, Foxy's became a popular draw for sailors, but the open-air restaurant and bar's entertaining scene soon became a must-see for every traveler passing through the Virgin Islands.

Foxy's allure comes from Foxy himself, a barefoot singer and entertainer who will often perform impromptu calypso tunes and personally greet guests - many times poking good-natured fun at unsuspecting tourists. When Foxy can't be there - a rare occurrence - he doesn't want to disappoint, so a life-sized mannequin nicknamed "Epoxy Foxy" stands in his place. Don't let Foxy's fun-loving ways fool you, this big softy is also the founder of the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society and gives back to his community in more ways than one."

In 2009, Foxy was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his "ambassadorship at home and around the world, for countless contributions to tourism and because of undaunted efforts to preserve the heritage of his homeland."

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