anchor: You'll soon notice that this is first and foremost a fishing island nets, lobster traps, gutting knives, rods, and lines are everywhere; it's no surprise to learn that the inhabitants, mostly descendants of Bretons who settled here 300 years ago, are considered the best fishermen in the Antilles.
positive: The inhabitants are said to be the best fishermen in the Antilles.
negative: Mostly descendants of the Spanish who settled here one thousand years ago.