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Source: The Anguillian On 1st July 2018, two Junior Optimists from Anguilla – International Director Tiandra Carty from Progressive Youth Octagon Club and Abigail Proctor, President of the Kids For The Future Junior Optimist Club – travelled to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They were joined there, three days later, by Friend…
Source: Anguilla News BEEF ISLAND, BVI – The body of a pilot was pulled from the waters off Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, after his Link: Pilot dies in plane crash at Terrance Lettsome Airport
Source: Anguilla News Total agricultural land use in the region will expand by 11 million hectares. Soybean will account for over 62% of the region’s area expansion, says Agricultural Outlook. Link: OECD-FAO forecasts 17% increase in agricultural and fisheries production in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2027
Source: The Anguillian The House of Assembly, on Tuesday, July 10, approved a Motion for a loan of five million, six hundred thousand US dollars – or fifteen million, one hundred and twenty thousand EC – to the Government of Anguilla from the Caribbean Development Bank. The loan is in support…
Source: The Anguillian Road Bay, Sandy Ground, has suffered an unfortunate double loss when a raging fire completely destroyed the popular Johnno’s and Dad’s Beach Bars/Restaurants in the early hours of Wednesday, July 11. The fire, said to have started between 2.30 and 3:30 a.m., quickly engulfed both wooden buildings and…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Ms Lisa Rey, Ms Mirabelle West, Mr Fitzroy ‘Briggy’ Tomlinson, Mr. Jameel Rochester and Mr. Bren Romney The Anguilla-based International Wines and Spirits distributor (IWAS) has officially launched its platinum-sponsored August Monday Caribbean Beach Party to be held at Road Bay, Sandy Ground, as a significant part…
Source: The Anguillian A few weeks ago, we published an announcement from the Ministry and Department of Education about the upcoming change in leadership of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School (ALHCS). The announcement also solicited the support of parents and the entire Anguillian community in ensuring the success of the…
Source: The Anguillian Blowing Point’s Time for a Marina Project Dear Editor, Having had the opportunity to attend and participate in the public discussions held on marina development in Anguilla I write to voice my opinions and encourage others to do so as well. Overall the idea of marina development in…
Source: The Anguillian The second in the series of Anguilla Country Conference Community Engagement Sessions hosted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Anguilla took place on Thursday, July 5th at the Teachers’ Resource Centre in the Valley. The presentation entitled “Health, Sustainable Development and the Non-Communicable Diseases…
Source: The Anguillian A contingent of Scouts closed out their term with a camp from Friday, July 6th to Sunday, July 8th, 2018. The tents were pitched on the lawn of the residence of our Chief Scout, His Excellency the Governor Tim Foy, and Dr. Foy. Yes, it was a camp,…
Source: The Anguillian The Teacher Ashena Tranquility School of Music made awards to Anguilla’s graduating grade sixers. The award is a music award presented to the most outstanding music student of each graduating group of the six public primary schools on Anguilla. Teacher Ashena De Souza began her teaching career in…
Source: The Anguillian Anguilla, British West Indies – July 10, 2018 – Frangipani Beach Resort has received the top award from the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, #1 Resort in the Top 25 Caribbean Resort Hotels, in the 2018 World’s Best Awards. The luxury resort was also named among the…
Source: The Anguillian The Valley Primary School held its annual graduation ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, July 4th at the Mount Fortune Seventh-day Adventist Church in East End. The theme of the event was: “Attitude is the Little Thing That Means Everything”. This ceremony marked the final primary school…
Source: The Anguillian It is early in the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, but preparations are well in hand if Anguilla or any other British Overseas Territory were to be struck by a hurricane or other disaster as time passes. The people of Anguilla have just witnessed an urgent deployment of equipment and…
Source: The Anguillian Blowing Point, the southern coastal village of Anguilla, underwent a notable change of face when Hurricane Irma destroyed the long-established passenger terminal on September 6, 2017. The badly compromised structure was eventually demolished in the hope that a brand new and modern replacement would arise from the dust. Though…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Claudel Romney and Mr. Ronald Schults of Edgewater Resources, LLC Questions to be answered: 1. There are many marinas around the Caribbean. What competitive advantages does Anguilla possess? The existing marinas do not have sufficient deep draft slips to accommodate the forecast demand for megayacht slips. A…
Source: The Anguillian In less than two years Anguilla’s general elections will again be constitutionally due. As the date for elections approaches it often appears as if all sense of reason is lost, both on the part of the incumbent government and the parties or individuals seeking to unseat the…
Source: The Anguillian Prestige Consulting Vanessa Connor started Prestige Consulting officially in November 2015. Prior to this she was engaged in financial consulting and training services pro-bono in partnership with ECCB, churches and other NPOs and NGOs. Prestige Consulting was formalised as a business when Vanessa started getting requests from businesses and…
Source: The Anguillian The genesis of this July month marks the end of another year for the Anguilla Toastmasters Club. The outgoing executive club officers would like to take this moment to thank the Anguillian community and Toastmasters International for continued support. During this year, a resounding team effort allowed the…
Source: The Anguillian As part of its ongoing commitment to present programmes to meet the needs of the community, the UWI Open Campus Anguilla is inviting members of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to register for its online Certificate in NGO Professional Management. The two-course programme is aimed at individuals seeking core business…
Source: The Anguillian Attorney General the Hon John McKendrick QC, of Anguilla and others The Regional Law Revision Centre, based in Anguilla, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a special conference in Montserrat. The Centre provides law revision and consolidation and professional printing services to dozens of jurisdictions in the Caribbean.…
Source: The Anguillian The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Anguilla and the UWI Alumni Association Anguilla Chapter have announced the opening of applications for the 2018/2019 Julian R. Harrigan Memorial Scholarship. The annual award is available to new and continuing students at the UWI Open Campus Anguilla and covers…
Source: The Anguillian The St Mary’s Branch of the Mothers’ Union extends sincere thanks and appreciation to our Patron Bishop L. Errol Brooks, the clergy, ACWA, the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, the congregations, sponsors and all well-wishers who supported our 5th annual tea party. The tea party which took place at…
Source: Anguilla News (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) As the CARICOM Single Market and Economy returns to Jamaica, its place of induction, for a review, the Link: We must do more and do it more quickly -SG urged CARICOM Heads on CSME
Source: Anguilla News (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Each country working alone would not get the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) where it needs to be, outgoing Chairman, Link: What unites us is stronger than what could isolate and divide us – Outgoing Chairman tells 39th CARICOM Summit
Source: Anguilla News (The Valley, Anguilla) THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT IS MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION #2 AT …11AM/ ECT OR 1500Z TROPICAL DEPRESSION NUMBER 2 WAS Link: DDM MONITORING PROGRESS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION 2
Source: The Anguillian L-R Mrs. Evalie Bradley, Minister Cora Richardson Hodge, Minister Evans McNiel Rogers,Sir Dennis Byron, Justice Cheryl Mathurin and AG John McKendrick QC There has perhaps been no other piece of draft legislation in recent times in Anguilla that has been given so much top level attention, as well…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Claudel Romney and Mr. Ronald Schults The way is now clear, as a result of a feasibility study, for the Government of Anguilla to embark on, and seek investment for, up to five separate marinas at selected coastline areas of the island for superyachts as well…
Source: The Anguillian Four committed and deserving persons in Anguilla have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the island by iChange Nations (ICN) – a global organisation which honours the work of individuals around the world and awards them accordingly. The organisation is focused on “Bringing Back The Lost Art of…
Source: The Anguillian Miss Anguilla 2018 Ms. Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers and Anguilla Tourist Board personnel In a high level press conference held at the Anguilla Tourist Board’s Conference Room on Tuesday, June 26th, it was revealed that Miss Anguilla 2018, Ms. Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers, is slated to participate in the upcoming…
Source: The Anguillian It is obvious to all Angullians and visitors that large parts of the island are looking shabby. With the significant drought that has taken place in recent months, much foliage has died back exposing litter and rubbish at the sides of roads and making more visible old cars…
Source: The Anguillian The status of the new enabling legislation for preparations for the 2020 elections in Anguilla was discussed in Executive Council shown in recent minutes. The Minister of Home Affairs, Mrs. Cora Richardson-Hodge, was quoted in the minutes as saying that “the Boundaries Act is being reviewed by…
Source: The Anguillian It is 51 years since the highpoint of the Anguilla Revolution, on May 30, 1967, when the people of the island expelled the St. Kitts police, the symbol of authority of the Central Government, and began running their own affairs. Now after reverting to direct rule by…
Source: The Anguillian Sixth Form graduating class Forty-eight Sixth Form Students graduated from the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School on Wednesday evening, June 20, at the Rodney MacArthur Rey Auditorium. The theme of the 20th Annual Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2018 was The End of an Era, the Dawn of…
Source: The Anguillian Sir Dennis Byron (on arrival)and AG John McKendrick Following the recent publication in Anguilla of the Criminal Justice Reform Bill, by the Attorney General’s Chambers, a closely-related conference has been organised for Friday, June 22. It will be at La Vue Hotel, South Hill, under the auspices of…
Source: The Anguillian This Week we celebrated Men’s Week under the theme “Committed to Change: Men in Enterprising Endeavours”. In recent years, as part of an initiative led by the Gender Affairs Unit in the Ministry of Social Development, we have celebrated Women’s Week and Men’s Week to coincide with Mother’s…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla National Trust has opened registration for its three exciting summer outdoor programmes: Adventure Anguilla, Where the Wild Things Are, and Outdoor Adventure Camp. The Outdoor Adventure Camp is a four-day summer camp that will run from 17 through 20 July from 9 am through 1 pm.…
Source: The Anguillian Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), or postpartum bleeding, is a complication of childbirth that, if not managed correctly, can lead to various complications including maternal death. Fortunately, with professional health workers carrying out most child deliveries in Anguilla, and with the use of new and improved medications, many of…
Source: The Anguillian Since the introduction in Anguilla of a Bill entitled the ‘Criminal Justice Reform Act, 2018’, it would appear that the most talked about and contentious issue, is the possible decriminalisation of the possession of cannabis of no more than 10 grams; the equivalent of a handful. The motivation…
Source: The Anguillian At the start of graduation season 2018, six students graduated from the Maranatha Methodist Preschool on Tuesday 19th June 2018 under the theme ‘Shining Lights’. The ceremony held at the Maranatha Methodist Church commenced promptly at 5 pm. The students comprised three girls: Daniella Abbott, Raenijah Carty and…
Source: The Anguillian The male population across Anguilla – boys, young men and adult men – came in for special mention and prayer in church services across the island on Father’s Day on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. This year, for the first time, the Church of God (Holiness)…
Source: Anguilla News Businesses in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are being encouraged to explore opportunities for trade and investment with Cuba. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Link: Caribbean Businesses Invited to Explore Opportunities in Cuba
Source: Anguilla News Charlestown, Nevis, June 20, 2018 – Police said Wednesday a total of 23 charges have been brought against two public officers after cocaine, a gun Link: Nevis brothers slapped with 23 charges for cocaine, gun and ammunition seized in Vance Amory Airport operation
Source: The Anguillian L-R Inspector Felix Richards, Madam Nathalie Chauvire, Major Jean-Luc Deras,Mr. Yves Paillard, Anguilla’s AG Mr. John McKendrick QC, Mr. Jan Spaans,Ms. Erica Edwards & Commissioner of RAPF Mr. Paul Morrison Criminal Justice officials in Anguilla, French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten have discussed and agreed on…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Mr. Yves Paillard,Mr. John McKendrick QC & Mr. Jan Spaans18 Two top officials in French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten, in positions of influence and credible information, have allayed fears among Anguillians that they will require visas to enter those territories after the United Kingdom leaves the…
Source: The Anguillian The East End Village ‘Ting, on Monday, June 11, a public holiday in Anguilla, marking the Official Birthday of Queen Elizabeth, saw the Old East End School grounds taken up by a large cluster of tents – seemingly bigger than in previous years. The tents housed a variety…
Source: The Anguillian The West Fest, one of the newest events in Anguilla, was held over a two-day period on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, and The East End Village ‘Ting, now in its 6th year, took place on the official Queen’s Birthday Holiday, on Monday, June 11. The…
Source: The Anguillian Anguilla is bouncing back! As we enter another hurricane season, it is indeed heartwarming to see that slowly, but surely, Anguilla is returning to a sense of normalcy. There are still many homes, business places and public buildings in need of repair, and tourism numbers are still down…
Source: The Anguillian The Health Authority of Anguilla took two days on Monday and Tuesday, June 4 and 5, to formally introduce and welcome its newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Maeza Demis-Adams. Meeting at the conference room of the Church of God (Holiness), the staff at all the health facilities…
Source: The Anguillian The needed 2014 model crane truck The Department of Health Protection is working feverishly to rid Anguilla of masses of solid waste material littering various parts of the island particularly with the onset of the 2018 hurricane season. But, in order to do an effective job, there is…
Source: The Anguillian Following on the heels of the Welches Village Fest, held on the Whit Monday holiday in Anguilla, is the West Fest, an annual event at Meads Bay, in the island’s tourism belt, being put on by the West End community. The weekend entertainment-filled function, on Saturday, June 9,…
Source: The Anguillian Chief Minister, and Minister of Finance, Mr. Victor Banks, says the sixty million pounds granted to Anguilla in humanitarian aid by the UK Government, following the impact of Hurricane Irma, is nothing to be scoffed at – is plenty money, but not enough. Mr. Banks made the comments while…
Source: The Anguillian Though nine months late, after Hurricane Irma devastated Anguilla, the visit by Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, was a welcome one. He and his party arrived in Anguilla on Sunday, May 27 and…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. M. Foster Rogers, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, was among Government representatives of islands impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 who received proceeds of funds raised at last year’s T20 Benefit Cricket Match in Barbados. The event was hosted by The…
Source: The Anguillian Dear Editor, I know that editors don’t normally like to get involved in other people’s crusades. But, you may want to consider publishing something about the proliferation of dog fighting in Anguilla; how the enjoyment of cruelty to animals can distort and pervert the mental health of the humans…
Source: The Anguillian THERE are two issues that should have our urgent attention – firstly, the start of the hurricane season and secondly, the issue of Britain’s proposal for a public register of beneficial interests and the ongoing raging debate surrounding it. The hurricane season started last week, and our own…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Mr. Tim Quinton; COSME Consultant, Mr. Bren Romney,Ms. Kemeloy Murphy, Mr. Leslie Abell; CaribConnect Development COSME, a European Union funded programme, launched the online business incubator called CaribConnect, on 6 June, 2018. The launch was hosted by the Department of Youth and Culture which is a support…
Source: The Anguillian Bronchial asthma, also referred to as asthma, is a very common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. At this time there is no cure for this chronic disorder, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control, so that it does not have…
Source: Anguilla News MIAMI (May 25, 2018) – Caribbean hoteliers are being advised to ensure European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. During a recent webinar Link: CARIBBEAN HOTELIERS ADVISED TO BECOME GDPR COMPLIANT
Source: Anguilla News The Royal Anguilla Police Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident which occurred in North Side at the junction of North Side Road Link: Anguilla records 2nd murder for 2018
Source: The Anguillian Intro. On the side of Shannon Hill, in a small and modest home overlooking the village of Sandy Ground there once lived an old sailor. He was part of a generation of Anguillian men who knew no other life than that of ships and sea. He was a…
Source: The Anguillian It was a moderate to hot Anguilla Day at the James Ronald Webster Park on Wednesday, May 30, and there was a mood of pomp, ceremony and patriotism, recalling the 1967 Anguilla Revolution and the leaders, freedom fighters and foot soldiers who made it possible. In the words…
Source: The Anguillian L-R Dr. Foy, Governor Foy, Lord Ahmad and CM Banks Nine months after Hurricane Irma ravaged Anguilla and, with recovery efforts still underway, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, finally visited the island this week. He arrived on Sunday,…
Source: The Anguillian Greetings on this the 51st Anniversary of the celebration of the Anguilla Revolution. As we usher in this year’s celebration we must pause for a moment to remember the contributions of those heroes and heroines who have been called to higher service most recent among them Sir Emile…
Source: The Anguillian Fellow Anguillians! My People! This year’s Anguilla Day Celebrations are framed against the backdrop of the aftermath of that severe weather event that struck our homeland on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, namely, the infamous Hurricane Irma. Anguillians have distinguished themselves since that time for their resilience in coping…
Source: The Anguillian Hon Mia Mottley, Leader of the Barbados Labour Party Roebuck Street Bridgetown, BARBADOS Dear Hon Prime Minister, It is with excitement and pleasure that we greet your resounding success at the polls in the May 22, 2018 general election in Barbados. You and your team fought an ideas-driven, principled…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla House of Assembly, meeting at the Magistrate’s Court, rather than the hurricane-damaged Atlin Harrigan Parliamentary Building, paid glowing tribute to the late Sir Emile Gumbs, Knight Bachelor, on Wednesday, May 23, at a Special Sitting. Called a great, but humble leader, gentle giant, remarkable citizen, hero,…
Source: The Anguillian There appears to be no other event that so vividly represents the old Anguilla and the cultural and social way of life than the just-ended Welches Village Fest. The event, now in its tenth year, has not only caught the attention and support of various significant sponsors, and…
Source: The Anguillian One needed not to have been a supporter of Sir Emile Gumbs, or the Anguilla National Alliance (as his political party was then called), to respect Sir Emile’s place in history as a great leader. I have had the privilege of reading the tributes that various leaders have…
Source: The Anguillian Weddings in Anguilla have always been a source of much interest among the citizenry, and today the island is being promoted as a wedding destination as part of the upmarket tourism industry. It is partly because of this, and the world-wide interest in the Royal Wedding of Prince…
Source: The Anguillian Mrs. Hyacinth Bradley says much progress is being made with the Community Desk initiative, a public relations effort involving various Anguilla Government workers who are providing well-needed information to persons throughout the island. Mrs. Bradley, a former Senior Programme Officer with the Department of Youth and Culture, now…
Source: The Anguillian Rachel S. Webster, daughter of Drs. Ellis Lorenzo and Marjorie Webster of Island Harbour, Anguilla, graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University School of Medicine on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Rachel was also inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, comprised of doctors who champion…
Source: The Anguillian A number of volunteers who gave much personal service in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which devastated Anguilla on September 6, 2017, were awarded at the Mount Fortune Seventh-day Adventist Church on May 19. Mrs. Maria Webster, who heads the Anguilla branch of the Adventist Development and Relief…
Source: The Anguillian Rodrigo Vazquez was the most recent Anguilla Tennis Academy (ATA) graduate to attend college on a tennis athletic scholarship. In the Fall of 2017, Rodrigo began his Freshman year at LeTourneau University, Texas. He is concentrating on a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the field of Engineering. During…
Source: The Anguillian Avern Gumbs graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management. Upon graduation, she enrolled in a Masters of Public Administration program at Clark Atlanta University where her focus is in Public Policy. Avern successfully completed her first year of graduate…
Source: The Anguillian There have been a lot of discussions, over the years, as to whether Anguilla is a society only for the elite or not. Without a doubt many persons will have different answers and perspectives to this issue depending on their experiences. The purpose of this article is to…
Source: The Anguillian The nation is in a state of grief and sadness today over the passing of the late Sir Emile Rudolph Gumbs, Anguilla’s second and longest serving Chief Minister. Sir Emile served as Chief Minister from 1977 to 1980 and later from 1984 to 1994. He was a…
Source: The Anguillian Myself, Dina, the Honourable Deputy Governor and all at Government House were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Emile Gumbs. With his passing Anguilla bids farewell to another of her founding fathers. Sir Emile’s legacy will, however, surely live on for many generations as…
Source: The Anguillian Three days of mourning, and an Official or State Funeral, with all the attendant pomp and ceremony, have been planned by the Ministry of Home Affairs, and approved by Executive Council, for the late Sir Emile Gumbs, Anguilla’s longest-serving former Chief Minister and the island’s first Knighthood recipient.…
Source: The Anguillian Much has been heard recently of the Windrush Scandal in the UK. Many of the persons comprising what is described as the “Windrush Generation” travelled to the UK from Caribbean countries at a time when freedom of movement among Commonwealth countries was allowed. Travelling on your parent’s passport…
Source: The Anguillian The Executive Council on Wednesday, May 16, gave its approval for the holding of an Official (State) Funeral for former Chief Minister and revolutionary the late Sir Emile Rudolph Gumbs on Friday May 25th, 2018. Sir Emile was the island’s second and longest serving Chief Minister. He served…
Source: The Anguillian The late Sir Emile Gumbs The family of Sir Emile Rudolph Gumbs KB sadly announce his passing at the age of 90, at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in The Valley, Anguilla on May 10th, 2018 Emile was born in Basseterre, St. Kitts on March 18th, 1928 to Anguillian…
Source: The Anguillian One of the remarkably-preserved historic buildings in Anguilla is the Old Boys’ School in The Valley to which many past highly successful students today owe much respect and gratitude for their early education. Owned by St. Mary’s Anglican Church, it was one of the early buildings used as…
Source: The Anguillian Mr. Terry Harrigan Anguilla mourns the loss of the Former Chief Minister, Sir Emile Gumbs. He first served as Chief Minister from 1977 to 1980 and was the leader of the Anguilla National Alliance. Sir Emile Gumbs also served in that capacity for ten years. It was a…
Source: The Anguillian Mrs. Evalie Bradley As the elected representative for the Road North constituency which the late Sir Emile Gumbs represented for some twenty-seven years, on my own behalf and that of the people of that constituency, I offer my sincere condolences to his wife Lady Gumbs, his children, grandchildren and…
Source: The Anguillian Governor Foy, APB chairpersons, members and visiting UK personnel The six priority recovery projects, part of a larger programme being financed from the 60 million pounds in humanitarian aid recently released for hurricane-hit Anguilla by the United Kingdom Government, were the subject of discussions this week. The discussions…
Source: The Anguillian Governor Foy OBE signing 2018 Appropriation Act There is a perception in the public and private sectors that matters are settling down in Anguilla now that the island’s 2018 budget has been approved by the United Kingdom Government, and the 60 million pounds in humanitarian aid, a consequence…
Source: The Anguillian A total of 164 students in Anguilla (128 fifth formers from the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School and 36 privately-tutored students), began writing the 2018 CXC examinations on Tuesday, May 8, with the first subject being English A. The examinations, involving five centres in Anguilla, commenced at the Rodney…
Source: The Anguillian The passage of the 2018 budget in the House of Assembly and its subsequent approval by the UK Government are significant milestones on Anguilla’s journey to recovery. There is no doubt that the recovery process will be a lengthy one, and we ought to adjust our expectations accordingly.…
Source: The Anguillian Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla announced plans to hold a special event on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 6.00 a.m. in Coba Restaurant, where persons on the island will be able to the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on screen. The event is…
Source: The Anguillian The Ministry of Social Development, on Wednesday, May 9, hosted a forum, at the Anguilla Tourist Board Conference Room, with officers from UNICEF, to begin establishing a National Social Protection Policy that would benefit vulnerable persons in our community. the facilitator was Mr. David Cownie Social Protection Consultant…
Source: The Anguillian The Ministry of Social Development, on Wednesday, May 9, hosted a forum, at the Anguilla Tourist Board Conference Room, with officers from UNICEF, to begin establishing a National Social Protection Policy that would benefit vulnerable persons in our community. the facilitator was Mr. David Cownie Social Protection Consultant…
Source: The Anguillian The Executive Council has approved Five (5) persons for the award of the Anguilla Badge of Honour and Queen’s Certificate on Anguilla Day. The official parade and ceremony marking the 51st Anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution and Anguilla Day will be held at the James Ronald Webster Park on…
Source: The Anguillian Manage Your Time for Business Success Nothing in business is so valuable as time – John Henry Patterson We all get the same 24 hours a day but how we use these 24 hours help to determine our level of business success. There are some simple things we…
Source: The Anguillian The Anguilla Public Service Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony is a service-wide formal recognition programme that recognises significant accomplishments by employees to encourage workplace excellence as well as to enhance the well-being of the Anguilla Public Service (APS). It was initiated in 2014 under the remit of the…
Source: Anguilla News (May 11, 2018) – “The nation is in a state of grief and sadness today over the passing of the late Sir Emile Rudolph Gumbs, Link: Statement by Anguilla’s CM, Hon. Victor Banks on the Passing of CM Sir Emile Gumbs
Source: Anguilla News Jude Scott, CEO of Cayman Finance, issued the following statement about a vote by the U.K. House of Commons to amend the proposed Sanctions and Link: Cayman Finance responds to vote by U.K. House of Commons to disregard the Cayman Islands’ leadership on transparency and verified ownership standards
Source: Anguilla News (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Caribbean Community Foreign Ministers were this morning urged to advance the objectives of CARICOM by leveraging their voices Link: SG urges unity at Foreign Ministers meeting in the Bahamas
Source: Anguilla News (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Director, Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms. Myrna Bernard, said that the Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Council Link: Thirty-Fourth COHSOD has met its objectives – CARICOM Director Human Development
Source: Anguilla News May 2, 2018—BirdsCaribbean is delighted to announce that the Cargill Salt Ponds on the island of Bonaire have been named as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Link: Worth Its Salt: Bonaire’s Cargill Salt Ponds Named as Area of Regional Importance for Shorebirds
Source: The Anguillian The “rude boy” era will soon be at an end. It was unfortunate that Monday’s debate on the budget deteriorated to a case of “men behaving badly.” But while it was unfortunate, it was not surprising. Since April 2015 we have had to defend our right to be…
Source: The Anguillian Pricing Strategy Workshop Attendees The Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACOCI) organised and hosted another timely and relevant workshop for its members. The workshop entitled “Getting under the numbers and Pricing Strategy’ workshop” was held on April 24th and 25th (9am-12pm daily) at the ACOCI Conference…
Source: The Anguillian Ms. Jasmin Ruan & Mr. Rohan Petty On Friday, April 27th, the local media met with Anguilla’s two youth representatives, Rohan Petty and Jasmin Ruan, who attended the Commonwealth Youth Forum held in London from April 16th to April 18th. The Commonwealth Youth Forum falls under the auspices…
Source: The Anguillian Anglec is the familiar name of the Anguilla electricity company. Structurally, it is a statutory corporation whose shares are owned mainly by the government of Anguilla and its agencies. In 1991, when Anglec was formed, government gave it the assets of its Electricity Department. In exchange,…
Source: The Anguillian A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition. Some individuals have warning symptoms and signs and are encouraged to seek urgent medical attention as the sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen. Strokes still affect many residents in Anguilla…
Source: The Anguillian Social Security personnel in Anguilla and facilitators at retreat and workshop sessions Senior executives and the majority of staff members of Social Security spent some five days in retreat and workshop sessions, at La Vue Conference Centre, with two visiting facilitators, examining strategic plans to better…
Source: The Anguillian Anguilla, now emerging from the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and the fallout of economic, financial and unemployment woes, found much pleasure in observing Labour Day on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, with the annual Fun Day events at the Ronald Webster Park. It was a very hot and…
Source: The Anguillian In the editorial in The Anguillian of Friday, 20th April 2018, I expressed the hope that the untimely and wholly inappropriate state of affairs surrounding the release of the promised and approved UK aid package, would be quickly brought to an end. Recent events suggest that this…
Source: The Anguillian The hardball talk between the UK Government and the Anguilla Government now appears to be over with the approval of the 2018 budget and the release of the long-expected humanitarian aid. As a welcome consequence, the Anguilla Government is now in a position to begin financing the…
Source: The Anguillian Mrs. Jo-anne Hodge07 Labour Day, also known as May Day or International Workers’ Day, is a day when we pay tribute to the contribution made by workers to society’s overall prosperity and well-being. It is also a day when workers in various countries around the globe celebrate…
Source: The Anguillian The following letter from Lord Ahmad states that Anguilla’s 2018 budget has been approved. Chief Minister Banks will reply shortly. Mr Victor F Banks Hon. Chief Minister PO Box 60 The Secretariat The Valley Anguilla 25 April 2018 Dear Victor Thank you for your letter of 30 March…
Source: The Anguillian House of Assembly in prayer It was to the relief of many persons when the long-awaited 2018 Budget, to finance the Anguilla Government’s public services, was presented to the Anguilla House of Assembly on Monday, April 23, by Chief Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Victor Banks. The…
Source: The Anguillian Zharnel Hughes and Shara Proctor The students at the Orealia Kelly Primary School (formerly the Stoney Ground Primary School) had a surprise visit from two past students, Shara Proctor and Zharnel Hughes who are both long jump and sprinter athletes respectively for Great Britain. The two Anguillian athletes…
Source: The Anguillian Representatives of Sea Captains and Boatbuilders Boatbuilder, Mr. Raymond Connor and others Attendees at the award ceremony sponsored by Flow Anguilla The seafaring and boat-building culture of Anguilla was significantly highlighted over the past weekend, Saturday, April 21. That was when a patriotic community group in Blowing Point…
Source: The Anguillian 3. RECURRENT EXPENDITURE 2018 Mr. Speaker, the Recurrent Expenditure Estimate for this 2018 fiscal year is projected to be EC$202.15 million excluding amortisation of EC$27.2 million. This is a 4.63 per cent decrease or EC$9.80 million difference when compared to the 2017 approved recurrent budget of EC$211.96…
Source: The Anguillian Representatives of Virgin Atlantic, Caribtours and the Anguilla Tourist Board A tourism-related group from the United Kingdom has visited Anguilla for the first time since Hurricane Irma and took the opportunity to go on an extensive tour of the island. The travel group, from Virgin Atlantic and…
Source: The Anguillian The re-development of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School has moved a step further with the approval of a new location by the Executive Council. That proposed location is The Quarter (in the northern area of the Omolulu International School) on 17.75 acres. The Minutes of the Executive…
Source: The Anguillian While drawing, painting and other works of arts and crafts may be a pleasurable pastime for students, their activity, in this case, over the past several weeks, has a serious side to it. It is the technical aspect of their CXC examination and grading. The Fifth Form…
Source: The Anguillian Within one month of the passage of Hurricane Irma The Anguillian, in an editorial, signaled its recognition of the role the UKG should, and would, be expected to play in Anguilla’s response to the damage caused by the passage of Hurricane Irma. Approximately six months ago in…
Source: The Anguillian The attention of The Anguillian newspaper has been drawn to a critical article in the mass circulated Telegraph newspaper in London about the 60 million pounds which the UK Government has not yet released, as well as the island’s 2018 budget which is still to be approved. The…
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…
