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Source: The Anguillian B’s Construction Company team at work Much progress has been made by B’s Construction Company in redesigning the top portions of the Rodney MacArthur Rey Auditorium which were considerably damaged by Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017. Most, if not all, of the top portions of the building…
Source: The Anguillian Some of the tourism matters which frequently pop up in Anguilla include the need for a larger budget to enable the Anguilla Tourist Board to better market the island as a destination of choice; the need for improved access and other pertinent issues. These, and other related matters,…
Source: The Anguillian Kidney stones are a common cause of pain, often referred to as renal colic. Passing kidney stones can be quite painful, but the stones usually cause no permanent damage if they are recognized in a timely fashion. Depending on your situation, you may need nothing more than to…
Source: The Anguillian The Rt. Rev.Errol Brooks Anguilla’s foremost religious and spiritual leader, the Rt. Rev. L. Errol Brooks, has offered some timely and well-needed advice to the people of the island, about the quality of life and service they should be leading in the community with God and their…
Source: The Anguillian I regret that due to a prior commitment I will not be on island to participate physically in celebrating the life of one of Anguilla’s most famous patriots, the late Daisy “Wong” Richardson. The Hon. Evans McNiel Rogers who will be acting in my absence will deliver…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla Evangelical Association wishes to register its firm opposition to the plan to legalise “small amounts of cannabis”. We are very concerned about the incarceration of young men for possession of a dime bag of marijuana and the attendant criminal record that forever clouds their future. So…
Source: The Anguillian Mrs. Daisy (Wong) Hyacinth Richardson, a Heroine of the Anguilla Revolution and a Culture Bearer of much prominence, was the most celebrated Anguillian woman in recent times to have been accorded a National Funeral by the Government for her significant contribution to her island and people over…
Source: The Anguillian There is a fever-pitched atmosphere at the restructured Anguilla Tourist Board to more aggressively market the island as a destination of choice. Further, plans are in place for the Board to become the central figure of the industry while still working in conjunction with its five marketing representatives…
Source: The Anguillian The Welches Polyclinic now has a new and well-needed device called a defibrillator – thanks to Anguilla Stronger which, together with the Health Authority of Anguilla, hosted a Health & Wellness Fair at the Sandy Ground Ballfield on Saturday, April 7, in observance of World Health Day. The…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Maurice Connor, of South Hill, Anguilla’s second commercial pilot with the former Valley Air Service airline, has been honoured for his outstanding work alongside the founder, the late Captain Clayton Lloyd, and the other pilots who served with them. The ceremony, on Saturday, April 7, on…
Source: The Anguillian Attorney General Mr. John McKendrick, QC Now that the Attorney General’s Chambers in Anguilla has returned to its busy schedule in the aftermath of, and recovery from, Hurricane Irma, the AG, Mr. John McKendrick, QC, has shared with The Anguillian plans to introduce a new Criminal Justice…
Source: The Anguillian When locals and tourists think about Anguilla, we think about clear blue skies, bright sunshine, blindingly white sand and crystal clear waters. We think of friendly people, good food, live music, peace, tranquility and a relaxed vibe. We think of boat racing, beach adventures, luxurious accommodations and…
Source: The Anguillian How comforting it must be for the Chief Minister to be able to bury his head in the sand and pretend that he has not mismanaged Anguilla’s finances on an industrial scale. In seeking to conceal the extent of his incompetence and – I am sorry to…
Source: The Anguillian Plans are in hand to demolish a substantial portion of the Secretariat Building which once served as offices for the Chief Minister, the Minister of Home Affairs and clerical staff – a casualty of Hurricane Irma. The roof was ripped off, leaving the structure unsound and abandoned. Minister…
Source: The Anguillian There are two recent editorials in The Anguillian newspaper that I want to comment on. They are critical of the conditions that come with the £60 million of humanitarian aid that the UK has offered to Anguilla post-Hurricane Irma. The editorial on page 2 of the issue of…
Source: The Anguillian Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name for a group of viruses that affect your skin, and the moist membranes lining your body such as the cervix, anus, mouth and throat. There are more than 100 types of HPV. Around 30 types of HPV infection can affect the…
Source: The Anguillian Greig’s Heavy Equipment Rental Greig’s Heavy Equipment Rental (aka Greig’s Trucking) offers high-quality heavy equipment rentals and trucking service for the construction industry at a competitive price. Services include Backhoe Rental, Dozer Rental, Excavator Rental also with Hammer, Truck Rental, Crane Rental, Loader Rental, Manlift Rental, Mobile…
Source: The Anguillian The Reef by CuisinArt reopened on Sunday, April 1, some eight months after Hurricane Irma struck Anguilla on September 6, 2017 and setback much of the island’s tourism accommodation facilities. The Reef by CuisinArt, located on Merrywing Bay along Anguilla’s south-west coast, opened in November 2016 and…
Source: The Anguillian It was perhaps the largest gathering seen at Festival Del Mar this year when hundreds of people from across Anguilla, and many visitors, converged on Island Habour Bay over the past weekend, especially on the Saturday, March 31, the first day of the two-day event. There was some…
Source: The Anguillian The Easter Monday holiday in Anguilla passed quietly with the two major events having been a social gathering involving St. Mary’s Anglican Church and Ebenezer Methodist Church on the grounds of the Scouts and Guides Ruthwill Auditorium, and a boat race from Sandy Ground to Sandy Hill…
Source: The Anguillian There was perhaps no other time, in the recent history of Anguilla, when the hearts of the people of the island felt “strangely warmed” and delighted with their relationship with the UK Government than when Prime Minister Theresa May announced, in November 2017, a grant of sixty…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Frank Rainieri and CM Victor Banks In a front page article in its edition for Friday, March 23, 2018, The Anguillian newspaper reported that two groups, one representing the Punta Cana Resort & Club in the Dominican Republic, and the ICA Group, LLC, were both involved in…
Source: The Anguillian Kemoloy Murphy Chapter Chair UWIOC Anguilla Guild of Students and UWI STAT Ambassador Ms. Kemoloy Murphy, Chapter Chair of the UWI Open Campus Anguilla Guild of Students, was inducted as a UWI Student Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) Ambassador on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 via a Virtual Induction Ceremony.…
Source: The Anguillian My topic this week must continue with a review of the British relationship, as I believe nothing is more important for Anguilla in our decision making than to appreciate and understand this relationship at this critical juncture in our history. It is clear to me that, as regards…
Source: The Anguillian Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the bowel. Signs and symptoms might vary from one individual, but in some cases they can be very severe and might require surgery. What is diverticular disease/diverticulitis? Diverticula are small, bulging, pouches that can form in the lining…
Source: The Anguillian Social Media and your Business – Let’s Review Many more local businesses now have an online presence. This is progress. Social media when done well creates an opportunity to showcase your business to current and potential customers. Most customers are now simply hopping online and doing a search…
Source: The Anguillian Men from several church-related organisations in Anguilla have made their mark in the Upper and Lower Valley communities where they staged a march, on Saturday 31st March, to influence the lives and responsibilities of other menfolk on the island. The more than 80 marchers represented the Anguilla Evangelical…
Source: Anguilla News A team from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), led by Ms. Paulina Elago, its Executive Secretary, is the latest from an integration grouping to Link: Southern African grouping observes CARICOM’s operations
Source: Anguilla News The OECS in collaboration with the World Bank convened a one-week regional workshop on data dissemination, from 19th – 23rd March, 2018, at the Radisson Link: Anguilla represented at Data Dissemination Workshop
Source: Anguilla News The Royal Anguilla Police Force on Wednesday 28th March 2018 charged 46 year old Verne Oflaherty of Stoney Ground with the murder of Sulamita Fleming-Concepcion Link: 46 year old arrested for murder
Source: The Anguillian Pep rally at Four Seasons Resort Anguilla preceding official opening The grand reopening of Four Seasons Resort and Residencies Anguilla on Friday, March 23, 2018, has been met with much enthusiasm by the Government and people of the island, visitors, estate homeowners, management, staff, and the owners of…
Source: The Anguillian Deputy Governor Mr. Perin Bradley (far right) with Public Administration personnel and new employees At a time when a great deal of diligence and responsibility is expected from employees, sixty Anguilla Government workers have been inspired and empowered following an induction programme for newly-employed persons. The two-day…
Source: The Anguillian Fishing boats at Island Harbour Bay One of the features of Festival Del Mar, at the Easter weekend in Anguilla (March 31 and April 1), is that all the entertainers are fully local individuals and groups. This is unlike previous years when some of the persons involved in…
Source: The Anguillian At a time when Anguilla is at its most vulnerable the United Kingdom Government (UKG), which is expected to be its greatest benefactor, appears to have determined that now is the time to bring the island and its elected officials ‘to heel’. This is considered by many to…
Source: The Anguillian Ms. Marie Walker The Valley, Anguilla, March 28, 2018……The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Marie Walker to the position of Director of Sales, USA. The appointment is based in the ATB New York office, which oversees the Board’s marketing activities for…
Source: The Anguillian Although the teaching curriculum programme may still be the same, as always, there appears to be a somewhat new approach to the running of the Workshop Initiative for Support in Education (W.I.S.E.) Centre, now at a new location. The learning centre, with a roll of 34…
Source: The Anguillian Child Evangelism Fellowship® of Anguilla has just concluded a 30-hour course called “Teaching Little Kids”. Some seventeen women from several Bible-believing churches took this course to help equip them to better reach pre-schoolers with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Like Jesse Overholster, the founder of Child Evangelism…
Source: The Anguillian Listen and Learn for Business Success Video and Podcasts continue to gain momentum as teaching and learning tools. This type of media is convenient as you can engage in other activities such as exercising, driving or cleaning while you watch, listen and learn. With so many podcasts…
Source: The Anguillian There is much debate throughout the island and beyond on the conditions attached by the British Government to the humanitarian aid to help with the restoration of the island as a result of the infrastructural damages caused by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. It is not my…
Source: The Anguillian Labour Commissioner (Ag), Mrs. Jo-Anne Hodge, and Director of Disaster Management, Ms. Melissa Meade, have applauded the launch of the Occupational Health and Safety Programme by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Anguilla. The two Heads of the Department expressed their support during their…
Source: The Anguillian The proposed expansion of the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport at Wallblake, and the development of the Conch Bay Tourism Project in the Forest area, were back in the headlines when a group of investors flew to Anguilla from the Dominican Republic to tour the sites and…
Source: The Anguillian Partial view ofFour Seasons Resort & Residences Much to the delight and expectation of the Government and people of Anguilla and visitors, the island’s premier hotel, Four Seasons Resort and Residences, formally reopens on Friday, March 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony commencing at 9.00 am. A Prep Rally,…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Ministers Curtis Richardson & Cora Richardson-Hodge, CM Banks, Minister Evans McNiel Rogers and Parliamentary Secretary Cardigan Connor In this week’s press conference, held on Tuesday March 20th, the Hon. Chief Minister, Mr. Victor Banks, reported that he had received a letter from Lord Ahmad, Minister of…
Source: The Anguillian Governor and Dr. Foy (Far right), Government, other officials and visiting representatives A delegation of eight private sector representatives, from different business organisations in Trinidad and Tobago, has just completed a fact-finding visit to Anguilla to see: how the island fared during Hurricane Irma, its recovery efforts…
Source: The Anguillian In The Wealth of Nations (Book V, chapter 2), 18th century economist Adam Smith outlined four principles that should govern the implementation of a system of taxation. These principles remain remarkably relevant today: “I. The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government,…
Source: The Anguillian Safeguarding and developing the environment is one of the important goals in Anguilla and this has now been strengthened by the launching and presence on the island of the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (MAERI). The institute will be based at the Anguilla Community College which is…
Source: The Anguillian The Judicial Department of the Government of Anguilla has taken a bold and commendable initiative to modernise the registration of births, deaths, marriages and adoption records by computerising the vital statistics system and issuing digital certificates. It is a work that has been in progress – over…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Ms. Arjul Wilson, Mrs. Louise Franklin, Ms. Kerissa Proctor and Mr. Carl Webster Jr. The Supervisor of Elections in Anguilla, Ms. Arjul Wilson, has spoken in an interview with The Anguillian newspaper about plans to improve the arrangements for the next general election and the setting up…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla Great House, which prides itself as a fully-locally owned property, on one of the best and most historic beaches on the island, is gradually and successfully moving forward to reopen for the next tourist season following Hurricane Irma. Even as the full-scale repair work continues,…
Source: The Anguillian Following is the letter to Chief Minister Mr. Victor Banks from Mr. Ben Merrick, Director of the Overseas Territories, now the subject of much discussion in Anguilla. Mr. Merrick’s letter, dated December 23, 2017, is being published by The Anguillian as part of the national record. Dear…
Source: The Anguillian This is the title of a letter Mr Ben Merrick, the supervisor of all British Overseas Territories’ Governors, wrote to Anguilla’s Chief Minister on 23 December 2017. In it, he offers us a £60 million (approximately EC$250 million) reconstruction grant. This British taxpayers’ money is to help us…
Source: The Anguillian I am constantly being told by persons who listen to the various talk shows, that mention is being made of a letter that I received from Mr. Ben Merrick, Director, Overseas Territories Directorate on December 23, 2107. The discussion for self-proclaimed journalists and political pundits is that…
Source: The Anguillian Little Bay, an attractive inlet on the north-western coast of Anguilla, is not only a much-frequented delightful place for tourists and excursionists, but is one of the seascapes where there are a number of marine protected areas and moorings or marine parks. Now, it is also going…
Source: The Anguillian The late Mrs. Daisy (Wong) Richardson The late Mrs. Daisy (Wong) Richardson will be remembered as having been one of the most vocal and celebrated women of Anguilla in the political, social and cultural life of the island. She was an influential voice during the Anguilla Revolution which…
Source: The Anguillian It was in vain that I had hoped to be able, by now, to find that the government, and more particularly the Chief Minister, had improved in the area of governance at least. I had hoped that, in the wake of the Labour Code’s ill-fated and premature…
Source: The Anguillian In a spirit of returning goodwill for goodwill, five linesmen from the Anguilla Electricity Company (ANGLEC) have just finished assisting Dominica in restoring its power supply which was disrupted by Hurricane Maria. Their work was in return for the help from seven linesmen, and one engineer, from…
Source: The Anguillian Residents in Anguilla were stunned to see various parts of the island’s shoreline pommelled by enormous surf swells several days ago, flooding beaches, nearby roads and some properties, leaving behind clusters of unsightly seaweed. The most affected areas included Island Harbour, Shoal Bay and Road Bay (where some…
Source: The Anguillian The European Union is providing Anguilla with 16.8 million euro (EC$56 M) for education and training. Of the amount, 2.8 million euro (EC$9M) will go towards addressing the damaged inflicted on schools and educational institutions during the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year. While the entire…
Source: The Anguillian As an Attorney practicing in Anguilla for almost 18 years, I have represented both employers and employees and have had to work with, around and through our existing labour laws, the Fair Labour Standards Act. It is a 30-year old piece of legislation that no longer effectively addresses…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Christopher Richardson & Mr. Eustace Guishard A just-formed private sector organisation, called “The Anguilla Hospitality Professional Association,” has as one of its aims: “to bring together all persons who have been or are currently working directly in the hospitality industry.” The group is still in its formative…
Source: The Anguillian On Thursday, March 1st, the Anguilla Community College (ACC) hosted a workshop on the concepts good governance for our society as another contribution to the Anguillian community. Participants in the workshop included members and directors of public company boards, as well as the boards of statutory bodies.…
Source: The Anguillian Former Labour Commissioner, Mrs. Aunika D. Webster-Lake, has aggressively defied the odds in fully turning her attention towards the private sector at a time when there is relative uncertainty in the job market. She has set her course towards changing the landscape of employer-employee relations by providing…
Source: The Anguillian The 46th Leeward Islands Debating Competition was held at Blue Ridge Convention Centre at South Hill, Anguilla, from March 2-4, with teams representing Anguilla, St. Maarten and Nevis. The topics were as follows: Friday, March 2: Mental health issues among Caribbean adolescents have largely been ignored. Saturday, March…
Source: The Anguillian Early Childhood Education Centres in Anguilla stand to benefit from a programme of assistance from the Government through the Ministry and Department of Education. This was outlined by the Minister, Mrs. Cora Richardson-Hodge, when she declared open Childhood Education Month 2018 – at the Church of God (Holiness)…
Source: The Anguillian Have you ever had any “closed doors” experiences in your life? The “closed doors” could be the missed opportunity of a job, a promotion, a season of life, maybe a relationship, a ministry, or even a long-cherished dream, or an unanswered prayer. How did those experiences make you…
Source: Anguilla News (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat this week engaged regional institutions based in Barbados on the processes for Free Link: CARICOM Institutions talk CSME Free Movement of Persons
Source: Anguilla News The Royal Anguilla Police Force is eleven (11) police officers stronger with the return of the recently trained batch of eleven officers who had been Link: Eleven probationers return after thirty weeks of training.
Source: Anguilla News The Royal Anguilla Police Force on Thursday 8th March, 2018 at about 9:30pm responded to a report of a shooting incident that left a 28 Link: Anguilla Police investigate shooting incident in Tacklin
Source: Anguilla News The Twenty-Ninth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 26-27 February 2018. Link: COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TWENTY-NINTH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY
Source: Anguilla News The 3rd Council of Ministers of Education of the OECS opened Tuesday 27th February in Martinique in the presence of Anguilla: Hon. Cora RICHARDSON-HODGE - Link: Opening of the 3rd Council of Ministers of Education of OECS – Martinique – 27/28 February 2018
Source: The Anguillian The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London has engaged the services of an eleven-member team, from the United Kingdom, to conduct a refresher course in control and restraint of prisoners in Anguilla. The trainers, from six different prisons in England and one in Scotland, work for the…
Source: The Anguillian Two young Anguillians have been admitted as Barristers-at-Law in the Anguilla Circuit of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. They are Ms. DeLeon Chrisandra Richardson of Rendezvous, West End, Anguilla, daughter of Mr. Christopher Richardson and Mrs. Sandra Richardson; and Mr. Kyle Kentish of Tanglewood, Anguilla, who comes…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Roy Rogers &Mrs. Cheryl Franklin (sister) After ten challenging months of illness and treatment, Mr. Leroy Rogers, Speaker of the Anguilla House of Assembly, now steadily recovering, has made his first public appearance. That was on Saturday, February 25, when he attended the divine service at…
Source: The Anguillian A large contingent of the Anguilla Cadet Corps, attached to the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School, left a memorable mark at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church at East End on Sunday, February 25. That was when the paramilitary group celebrated their second anniversary since their relaunch and then, following the…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Cardigan Connor, Mr. Curtis Richardson, CM Banks & Mr. Evans McNiel Rogers The Hon. Chief Minister, Mr. Victor Banks, upon returning from a visit to the UK and Brussels, with his delegation, called a press conference to report on the results of his meetings for the…
Source: The Anguillian Mrs. Doreen Gumbs-Vines (3rd from left) and team of trainers A team of medical trainers from the American Heart Association, in the USA, met with local medical officers on the grounds of the Princess Alexandra Hospital on Monday, February 26th, to launch the opening ceremony for a week-long…
Source: The Anguillian The Community Service Unit of the Department of Probation collaborated with the Department of Sports for the Zenaida Haven’s first giveback project of the year. This project took place over a two-weekend span, the 10th and 17th February. The long jump pit at the Orealia Kelly Primary…
Source: The Anguillian Wednesday, 28 February 2018 (North Side, Anguilla) — Another soon-coming community connection is in the mix with a group of college age students from the USA. Be prepared for this Communities Come Together from Afar connection involving students from Howard University in Washington, DC and youths in the…
Source: The Anguillian The veil of dullness and inactivity at the Ronald Webster Park, the premier sports venue in Anguilla, following the impact of Hurricane Irma, was lifted on Wednesday, February 28, by the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School’s Sports Day events. A colourful parade of cheer leaders and competing athletes, from…
Source: The Anguillian L-R: Chief Minister Victor Banks, Director of Development Coordination – Latin America and Caribbean, Ms. Jolita Butkeviciene, Deputy Governor Perin Bradley and PS Dr. Aidan Harrigan A press release issued to The Anguillian on Wednesday, February 21, stated that the European Union Commission in Brussels “has approved…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association (AHTA) is receiving legal advice that would guide its varied members in their rush to present a convincing case for a stay of, or amendments to, the Labour Code, within an allotted six weeks. “The Government of Anguilla was very gracious when…
Source: The Anguillian A new General Manager has been chosen for Four Seasons Resort Anguilla. José Adames comes to Anguilla with a wonderful background in hospitality. Mr. Adames first joined Four Seasons in 1999 as Assistant Front Desk Manager at the Pierre Hotel, New York (formerly a Four Seasons Hotel).…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla Customs Department has made a passionate appeal to all operators of vessels entering or leaving the island’s ports, and importers, to voluntarily comply with the legal arrival and clearance procedures and the declaration of imported items. If not, they will be dealt with under the…
Source: The Anguillian Although the memory of Hurricane Irma is now fading into history – the hurricane having devastated Anguilla and other regional islands on September 6, 2017 – there is still a great deal of recovery work to be done. Many house roofs in the private sector are waiting…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla Commonwealth Games today announced that it will be sending a team of 12 athletes to represent Anguilla in the XXI Commonwealth Games, to be held in the Gold Coast, Australia, from the 5 – 15 April, 2018. Athletes from across 70 Commonwealth nations will compete in…
Source: The Anguillian The Health Authority of Anguilla continues with its “First Baby of the Month” gift basket which is presented to the first baby born in each month. A male infant to Ms. Gumbs, of Rey Hill, was born on 7th February 2018. On 2nd January a female baby was born…
Source: The Anguillian Participants The preparatory workshop for the 2018 cohort of Job Link-Up clients was held from Monday 12th – Thursday 15th February 2018. The workshop was facilitated by the Department of Youth & Culture in the Ministry of Social Development, in collaboration with the Anguilla Community College. Areas covered…
Source: The Anguillian Acting Commissioner of Police of The Royal Anguilla Police Force Mr. Elliott Forbes has described the recently held Police Week 2018 as a success. The Acting Commissioner said, “Even though the Royal Anguilla Police Force trimmed down its activities and is still recovering from the effects of hurricanes…
Source: The Anguillian Following the passage of Hurricane Irma, Anguilla stepped to the plate to host the 46th annual Leeward Islands’ Debating Competition after the original 2018 host island, Tortola, was unable to do so. Although Anguilla also experienced severe damage from the devastating September 2017 storm, the spirit and…
