PELICAN BEACH HOTEL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS Nestled by the flawlessly white sandy shoreline of Pelican Beach Drive in Whitby, the Pelican Beach Hotel has, for thirty years, been the resting spot for countless tourists and other guests who have continually been beckoned to the unspoilt island of North Caicos. In commemoration of its 30th year since the hotel was opened, owner/proprietor, Clifford Gardiner and his wife Susie Gardiner had a two-day celebration which culminated in a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach. The anniversary celebration lasted from 3pm-10pm on Friday November 28th and Saturday November 29th, 2014. The events kicked-off with a formal opening ceremony on Friday, with Mr. Clifford Gardiner and other select speakers sharing the journey of the hotel since its inception. Chairperson for the event was Heather Urfrey. The celebration began outdoors; however, inclement weather in the late afternoon on Friday saw the preceding re-located to the indoors of the hotel. This did not mar the spirits of the patrons who enjoyed the music, the food and the ambiance of the warm, communal spirit of North Caicos. Patrons had the choice of either feasting indoor at the formal dining area or lyming outdoor by the Barracuda Beach Bar, as they enjoyed their meal.
District Commissioner of North & Middle Caicos, Donna Gardiner , who is also the daughter of Clifford and Susie Gardiner captured the faces of the smiling guests as they poured in for the afternoon’s event. Tourists, friends, distinguished guests, among these was T.C.I. Premier, the Hon. Rufus Ewen (Below-L), and patrons visiting from neighbouring islands, enjoyed the festivities with live entertainment by Lovey Forbes & his Combina Ripsaw Band (Below-R). They had the audience riveting to the beat of island music and country tunes.