Anguilla

New Chief Justice appointed to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Saturday, April 26, 2008 CASTRIES, St Lucia: The OECS Secretariat has announced that on April 24 the Secretariat communicated to the Lord High Chancellor, Jack Straw, a recommendation for the appointment of Justice Hugh Anthony Rawlins, to the position of Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. read more... Net News expands regionally Wednesday, April 23, 2008 GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: As part of ongoing development plans within the Caribbean region, Caribbean Net News has now launched several country-specific “Net News” websites, in order to provide more in-depth news, information and commentary in relation to each country and territory. read more... Nevis team set to visit St Maarten and Anguilla Saturday, April 19, 2008 CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: The Premier of Nevis, Joseph Parry, in continued efforts to forge stronger relationships with Nevisians living abroad, will be leaving the Federation on Saturday, to meet with nationals and Friends of Nevis in St Maarten and Anguilla this weekend. The delegation will be returning to Nevis on Monday. read more... Caribbean teams in action in CONCACAF qualifying Wednesday, March 26, 2008 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters): Three of the lowest ranked international teams will attempt unlikely wins in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. Montserrat meet Suriname in a one-off preliminary round encounter that will be played in Trinidad, as neither country has a stadium considered suitable. read more... Anguilla prepares for CARIFESTA X Wednesday, March 19, 2008 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Plans are underway for Anguilla to be represented at the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) from 22nd – 31st August, 2008. This tenth edition of the regional mega festival will be returning to its place of birth, Guyana. The festival was first held in 1972. read more... Anguilla delegation applauds Nevis infrastructural development Friday, March 14, 2008 CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: A delegation comprised of government officials from Anguilla traveled to Nevis last week to hold talks with the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and to visit the geothermal site at Spring Hill. They were briefed by officials from West Indies Power Nevis Limited (WIP). read more... St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank earns EC$81 million in 2007 Thursday, March 6, 2008 BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM): The indigenous St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is reporting a net profit of EC$81 million in 2007 compared to EC$68 million in 2006. Bank Chairman, Walford Gumbs in the Annual Report for 2007 disclosed that total assets increased to EC$1,935,130,000 or 19.9 percent. read more... Anguilla hotel earns AAA Four Diamond Award Wednesday, February 27, 2008 WEST END, Anguilla: Sheriva Villa Hotel in Anguilla has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for the year 2008. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail. read more... Anguilla launches community-based food festival Wednesday, February 20, 2008 NEW YORK, USA: They take their food very seriously on the island of Anguilla. Known as one of the Caribbean’s hot culinary destinations, the chic island is not only acclaimed for its 5-star cuisine found island wide, but for its finger licking local fare cooked up at roadside stalls, beachside eateries and backyard fetes. read more... Anguilla government committed to developing infrastructure Wednesday, February 13, 2008 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The Anguilla government has undertaken several projects throughout the island that it says are of national importance, such as road works, port development, school developments and other infra-structural needs. These initiatives have been under the responsibility of the Minister of Infrastructure. read more... Corrales nabs five in El Salvador's 12-0 rout of Anguilla Friday, February 8, 2008 MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Rudis Corrales scored five goals as El Salvador crushed Anguilla 12-0 in their CONCACAF World Cup first round qualifying match on Wednesday, while Belize picked up their first win in the competition, beating St.Kitts and Nevis 3-1 in their first-leg game played in Guatemala City. read more... Anguilla launches 'Tell the DG' website Thursday, February 7, 2008 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The Deputy Governor of Anguilla has announced the launch of a website called ‘Tell the DG’. A primary goal of the website is to ensure that information relevant to public servants and their terms of service are readily available to them. The site will also serve as a forum to publicise queries. read more... Baccarat Resorts debuts in Anguilla Tuesday, January 8, 2008 NEW YORK, USA: Flag Luxury Properties, a New York-based developer of luxury resort and residential properties, has announced that it has engaged Baccarat Hotels and Residences, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group, to operate its exclusive ultra-luxury hotel and residences on the island of Anguilla. read more... Resort undertakes to provide employment opportunities for Anguillians Thursday, November 29, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Members of Viceroy Anguilla’s Executive Committee met with the government of Anguilla this week to provide a construction update of the 5-star resort and to present the company’s strategy for filling the 640 employment opportunities that will be created once the resort opens. read more... Twelve countries confirmed for Caribbean teen pageant Thursday, November 15, 2007 BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Organisers of the Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant have announced the confirmed participants for the 28th edition of the event and pageant show for the St.Kitts-Nevis national carnival season 2007-08. Organisers of the the pageant have confirmed some 12 countries from around the region. read more... Anguilla man found living in goat pen Wednesday, October 17, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Anguilla's Immigration Task Force recently discovered a man, Hector Julio Fleming, originally of the Dominican Republic, but who is now the holder of an Anguillian passport, standing within a structure commonly known to Anguillians as a goat pen. Fleming informed the officers that this was in fact where he lived. read more... UK looking into governance of Caribbean territories Tuesday, August 14, 2007 LONDON, England: Britain's Foreign Affairs Committee has announced a new inquiry with the following terms of reference: The Committee will inquire into the exercise by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of its responsibilities in relation to the Overseas Territories. read more... Anguilla government declares a day of mourning, repentance and prayer Saturday, August 11, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The government of Anguilla has declared Thursday, August 16, 2007, as a Day of Mourning, Repentance and Prayer. It is a day when all religious groups, civic organizations, parents, teachers and the general community on Anguilla have been asked to participate in a rally, read more... Government of Anguilla launches new website Monday, July 23, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The Department of Information Technology and e-Government Services in conjunction with various Government departments and ministries has completed the initial development and posting of the new Government of Anguilla website, which will enhance the Government's presence and image. read more... Constitutional reform negotiating team meets in Anguilla Thursday, July 19, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The negotiating team set up by the government of Anguilla to discuss Anguilla’s future constitutional status with Britain met on Tuesday to solidify Anguilla’s positions for its first round of talks with British officials. This first round of talks is designed to ascertain the positions of both Governments. read more... Alien land-holding licences moratorium extended in Anguilla Tuesday, July 17, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The government of Anguilla has extended the moratorium on the issuing of Alien Land Holding Licences for another two months as from June 29. The moratorium had been put in place to provide the government time to develop a policy on the alienation of land. read more... Constitutional discussions to be held between Anguilla and the UK Thursday, July 12, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: A first round of discussions will be held in Anguilla from 23-25 July between Anguilla and the United Kingdom on reform of Anguilla’s Constitution. These discussions follow on from the Report of the Constitutional and Electoral Reform Commission, which was established by the then Governor in January 2006. read more... Anguilla tourist board celebrates island's 40th anniversary Tuesday, June 12, 2007 NEW YORK, USA: As part of an ongoing celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the island’s secession from St Kitt’s, the Anguilla Tourist Board last week honoured key travel industry partners with the “Anguilla 40 Awards.” read more... Anguilla, Barbados and St Vincent garner tourism awards Wednesday, May 23, 2007 ST MICHAEL, Barbados: The Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, and the St Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association, have been recognised by their peers during the 2007 Leadership Conference of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE), read more... Anguilla's Minister of Tourism holds preliminary talks with WinAir Thursday, May 10, 2007 THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Anguila's Minister of Tourism Victor Banks led a delegation to St Maarten last Friday, to hold preliminary talks with representatives of Windward Islands Airways (WinAir). Banks expressed his government’s appreciation for WinAir’s service and support to Anguilla’s tourism industry. read more...

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