Eustatia Island Pear Island, a designated National Park, features a number of beaches and hiking trails. Necker Island, a world-famous Virgin Limited Edition luxury retreat, and Mosquito Island, are both owned by British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson. A variety of tropical flora and fauna including, jasmine, hibiscus, bougainvillea, tamarind, frangipani, allemande, honey suckle, cacti and succulents are found throughout the island. One of the largest mature coconut palm plantations in the BVI is located on the main beach of Eustatia Island. Bird species include sea gulls, pelicans, frigates, boobies, hummingbirds, and doves. Several species of lizards including wood slave, ground, saddleback, and
Jacques Necker by his contemporaries for his fabulous wealth. He owned a capital of six or eight million livres and used Château de Madrid as a summer house. In 1775, he published his "Essai sur la législation et le commerce des grains", in which he attacked the physiocrats, like Ferdinando Galiani, and questioned the laissez-faire policies of Turgot. In May, after the 'Flour War' Turgot had made too many enemies and was succeeded by Clugny de Nuis, who already died in October. On 22 October 1776 Necker was appointed as the "Directeur du trésor royal" on Maurepas’ recommendation. On 29 June 1777,