Little Saint James Island is currently owned by U.S. billionaire Stephen Deckoff, through his firm SD Investments.
Recent ownership
Jeffrey Epstein owned Little Saint James from 1998 until his death in 2019, via a company called L.S.J. LLC. After his death, the island was controlled by his estate and put up for sale, along with the neighboring Great Saint James.
Current owner and plans
In May 2023, Stephen Deckoff purchased both Little Saint James and Great Saint James for about 60 million dollars through SD Investments. Deckoff has publicly stated plans to develop a luxury resort on the islands, with an opening target around 2025.
