The First World War 100 years on: why we should remember
Next Monday, the fourth of August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the First World War. In the United Kingdom and across the battlefields of Europe, events will commemorate...
View ArticlePress Release from the Anguilla Social Security Board
The Social Security Board will not be in the habit of redressing matters raised on the political platform. However on this occasion we have deemed the statements made by the former Minister of...
View ArticleA SAFE, ENJOYABLE PERIOD OF MERRIMENT
Anguilla is pausing from the normal routine of life to observe the 40th year of carnival now dubbed, in recent years, the all-encompassing Summer Festival – with the center piece being a main...
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HERITAGE MUSEUM HELPS BRITISH OFFICIAL KNOW ANGUILLA
Mr. Colville Petty outlining history to British Official and visiting party Heritage Collection Museum, at East End, renowned for its priceless records and artifacts of Anguilla, was the starting...
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SENIOR BRITISH OFFICIAL PAYS FIRST VISIT TO ANGUILLA
Ms. Sarah Macintosh Officials and other persons in Anguilla welcomed a senior British official, on a familiarisation visit to the island this week, in the person of Ms Sarah Macintosh, CMG. She is...
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ELECTIONS BILL TAKEN TO PUBLIC FORUM
Deputy Governor addressing public forum The Elections (Amendment) Bill 2014, which was deferred by the Anguilla House of Assembly at its sitting on Friday, July 11, was the subject of a public...
View ArticleCARNIVAL 40 OFFICIALLY OPENS IN ANGUILLA
This week Thursday has seen the official opening of the Anguilla Summer Festival at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre. The ceremony included addresses by Permanent Secretary, Social Development,...
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Special Anniversary: FAMILY MATRIARCH CELEBRATED AT 80
Mrs Proctor with husband and other family members Mrs Proctor with husband, brother and sisters Mrs Proctor and Husband Mrs Carmen Ethelda Proctor, of The Quarter, is the product of a...
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Special Anniversary: CENTENARIAN SINGS “WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS”
Governor presenting Queen’s Birthday Card Gift from Mrs Pamela Connor Centenarian in song Bishop’s blessing on Centenarian and niece Her voice bellowed across St Augustine’s Anglican Church as...
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Special Anniversary: FIFTY YEARS OF MARRIAGE Bob Rogers’ Message To Young People
Rev. Roberts speaking at Anniversary service and party Mr. Bob Rogers and Mrs Lilian Rogers Friday, August 1, was a special day in the lives of Mr John (Bob) Rogers and Mrs Lilian Rogers of Stoney...
View ArticleENOUGH IS ENOUGH – Time to Rescue Calypso in Anguilla by Bernard B. Wattley
Another year of calypso competition, another year of widespread disgruntlement over the outcome of the local calypso finals at both the junior and senior levels. One thing is clear to many; the...
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Heartless!!!
by Mr. Victor F. Banks The Fortieth Anniversary of the Anguilla Summer Festival passed without any serious incident (directly associated with the “mas” and revelry). In fact, despite the intense...
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DIGICEL’S CONGRATULATES CARNIVAL PROMOTERS, REVELERS AND CONTENDERS
August 11th, 2014- The Valley Anguilla Digicel, was delighted to be the sponsor of most of the major events and contenders for the Anguilla Summer Festival at 40. Digicel supported Players HD...
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EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE
Dr. Brett Hodge The recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Africa, currently mainly in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone has caused great concern to some people throughout the world...
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The Regional Law Revision Centre Inc. has donated shredded paper to the...
L-R: Mr. Rupert Jones, Ms. Yolande Dash, Mr. Carlton Fleming and Mr. James wood Shredded Paper Monday 5th August, 2014, The Valley, Anguilla. The Regional Law Revision Inc. (The Centre) has...
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US $13,000 FOR AUGUST HOLIDAY BOAT RACES
The above sum of money, in cash prizes and other expenses for the August holiday week of boat races in Anguilla, was not the motivating factor for the national sport over those days. Like every...
View ArticleInternational Youth Day Message
On December 17th 1999, the United National General Assembly declared that every August 12th would be now known as International Youth Day (IYD). According to UNESCO “IYD is an annual celebration of...
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DID THE EMANCIPATION ACT BRING AN END TO SLAVERY IN ANGUILLA IN 1834?...
by Colville L. Petty It is at this time of the year that we celebrate our emancipation from slavery, but what has amazed me over the years is that some Anguillians are of the view that this island...
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History made at Anguilla Summer Festival 2014 By Crispin Brooks
Fedalia Richardson(Photo courtesy Larry Stott) Fedalia Richardson’s expression said it all. She was at a loss for words. The popular young calypsonian was not being given another calypso title, but...
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