SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Anguilla Chef Glendon Carty was voted the Caribbean's Top Chef on Sunday night at the Taste of the Caribbean finals and the Anguilla National Culinary Team took home top medals in every category. After winning a TEAM GOLD medal in Saturday's competition... read more...

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NEW YORK, USA -- The Anguilla Tourist Board has announced the launch of its new website. Designed to capture and communicate the essence of authentic Anguilla, the new site tells the story of the unique Anguilla experience and highlights the destination’s offerings to travellers. read more...

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TORTOLA, BVI -- OECS Heads of Government wrapped up their 49th Meeting in Tortola, British Virgin Islands on May 22, calling it a watershed in the historical evolution of the organization. Heads noted the enhanced international profile of the Organisation which has resulted from the repositioning of the OECS. read more...

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ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) reportedly had a successful meeting in Tortola, BVI, and issued a lengthy 14-page release on matters discussed and decisions taken. The first was the taking of the chairmanship by Montserrat Chief Minister, Dr Lowell Lewis. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla -- Anguilla joins with the region and world community in the observance of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on Sunday. World Telecommunication Day has been celebrated annually on 17 May since 1969, marking the founding of the International Telecommunications Union. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla -- While there are still no cases of H1N1 virus (or Swine Flu) reported in Anguilla or anywhere else in the Caribbean region, the Pan American Health Organization is shipping back-up supplies of Tamiflu to the countries of the OECS, including Anguilla. The antiviral drug will supplement the current supply. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The current economic crisis was the focal point of discussions on Tuesday afternoon between the government of Anguilla and local staff associations and unions. The meeting was described as being cordial and productive and there are plans for both sides to meet again in the near future. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Health Officials in Anguilla are continuing to closely monitor the Tuberculosis (TB) case at the Viceroy Project. The infected person is currently in isolation undergoing a course of antibiotic treatment. On Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Chief Minister's Office and Viceroy met to discuss the issues. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Nine Caribbean islands on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a United States law enforcement agency which will greatly enhance their ability to track and fight firearms trafficking and illegal possession in the region through a paperless firearm trace system. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Ten regional countries will sign an agreement with the United States to make the tracing of illegal weapons easier. The Memorandum of Understanding signed with the regional governments will provide for the electronic tracing of illicit firearms under a system called eTRACE read more...

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The Net News Group (NNG), a widely-read media publishing and communications company based in the Cayman Islands, has established a contributor partnership with McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT), one of the largest media groups in the United States. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, the recently appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative for Barbados and the OECS, paid an official visit to Anguilla from 26-27 March to present her credentials. read more...

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HAMILTON, Bermuda: The Head of the United Kingdom Government Independent Review of British Offshore Financial Centres, Michael Foot, and his team from the UK Treasury are now in the region visiting some of the Overseas Territories.  The team has already visited the Cayman Islands. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Anguilla's Chief Minister, Osbourne Fleming led a welcome team on the tarmac at Wallblake Airport to greet the arrival of the first Anguilla Air Express service into the island on February 14. The inaugural flight was carrying a select group of travel industry VIPs to experience first hand the new service. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Online fraud watchdog, Offshore Alert has reported that a prominent offshore services provider in Anguilla has been charged with misappropriating US$950,000 from a trust fund that he managed, with the beneficiaries reported as being non-residents. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: There was no sign of an economic fall out on the island of Anguilla this holiday season with some 215 private jet flights into the island.  Famous throughout the world for its pristine beaches, tony resorts and celebrity clientele, the island’s Wallblake Airport came alive during the holiday season. read more...

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CASTRIES, St Lucia: The OECS Secretariat, on Wednesday January 21 received Jesus Silva as the Permanent Representative of Spain to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. In the first ever ceremony of its kind held at the OECS Secretariat, Ambassador Silva presented his letters of credence. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: Anguilla’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of a new executive air service which will operate between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Anguilla. The new service, scheduled to start on February 14, 2009, will be provided on the Anguilla Air Express, and operated by Rainbow International Airlines. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Chief Minister Osbourne Fleming and Minister Kenneth Harrigan met with the residents of East End and the surrounding areas in Anguilla on Tuesday. The meeting proved to be timely and relevant, giving the community and the ministers, an opportunity to address concerns. read more...

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The Leeward Islands under 15-cricket tournament continued at the Caribe Lumber Ball Park in St Maarten on Wednesday. The final scores belie the intensity of the game as Nevis engaged Anguilla, the winners of the previous encounter versus the host team, St Maarten. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: Anguilla’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of a new executive air service which will operate between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Anguilla. The new service, scheduled to start on February 14, 2009, will be provided on the Anguilla Air Express, and operated by Rainbow International Airlines Inc. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: The Anguilla Tourist Board has announced the launch of its website devoted exclusively to the island’s Charming Escapes Collection (CEC), a group of 14 select hotels, villas and inns that offer a unique and affordable way to experience one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive island getaways. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Under the theme, “We going right up in there! Putting our stamp on the decision making process;” forty plus young people from a wide cross section of Anguilla, convened in Anguilla as part of the Second Annual National Conference on Youth and Development NCYD-2008. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The Second Annual Festival Del Mar, a community based culinary event celebrating the freshest catch from the sea and the fishermen who provide it, is set for Easter Weekend, April 11 & 12, 2009. On an island where amazing cuisine is a birthright, Anguilla's cultural festival is all about food. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The marquis event for this years St.Kitts-Nevis national carnival is once again expected to be the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant. The pageant which is in its 29th year promises to be an exciting part of the St. Kitts National Carnival celebrations. read more...

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: With the US election looming on November 4, whoever is elected as the next president will have a major impact on global issues. According to Stephen Platt, Chairman of the BakerPlatt Group, a Senator Barack Obama victory could be a particular threat to offshore centres. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: Anguilla's restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Omar are proceeding well and the country is on track for a full recovery shortly. The passage of the hurricane resulted in minor damage to the housing stock of the country  and minimal impacts on the physical plant of the tourism infrastructure. read more...

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FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique: Magnificent Martinique humbled an outclassed Anguilla 3-1 in their first ever international meeting, to secure their place in the next round of the Digicel Caribbean Championships. Martinicians have looked like magicians every time they have taken the field. read more...

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FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique: St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) were the architects of their own demise as they conceded their third own goal in two games, this time against Anguilla at a time when they could least afford such a lapse: their final game of the Digicel Caribbean Championships’ Group E. read more...

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CASTRIES, St Lucia: The special ceremonial opening combined sitting of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will be held on Monday commencing at 9 am at all nine circuits in the ECSC. Chief Justice Hugh Rawlins will deliver the opening address from St Lucia, which will be carried live by simulcast. read more...

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CASTRIES, St Lucia: OECS Heads of Government have thrown their full support behind a move to have Trinidad and Tobago become a part of an OECS Economic Union within the next two years. The leaders met in St Lucia on Thursday to discuss the implications of a Declaration signed by Trinidad and Tobago. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: The Sixth Annual Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival, one of the Caribbean's truly authentic jazz experiences -- set for November 6 to 9, 2008 -- starts its countdown on top cable network BET J. The 2008 Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival Preview Show debuts on BET J this Saturday. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: The Anguilla Tourist Board and BET Event Productions have announced the special performers for the Sixth Annual Tranquility Jazz Festival set to take place in the island of Anguilla on November 6-9, 2008. The Festival has earned a reputation as one of the Caribbean’s only true all jazz events. read more...

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI-GIS): Marilyn Conolly, Human Rights Coordinator (Caribbean), based in the Cayman Islands, is the leading consultant for better human rights protection in an ongoing United Kingdom-funded Commonwealth Foundation project, now underway in the Turks and Caicos Islands. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA: Mygazines.com, which is registered in Anguilla, has attracted the attention of at least one US media company, Time Warner, which says it is looking into ways to get the site shut down. Users of the website can upload and share digital copies of magazines, while others can read and comment. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad and Tobago publisher Neysha Soodeen and her MACO line of publications are continuing to attract international attention and recognition. The managing director of Toute Bagai Publishing company, Soodeen has been chosen by a New York television production company. read more...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana: A release from the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Caribbean Centre says the assistance it offers focuses on adopting strategic approaches in Youth Departments, which will in turn focus on implementing individual national youth policies. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla: The government of the Leeward Island of Anguilla has vehemently denied allegations of corruption contained in the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) Report on Overseas Territories released earlier this month. The FAC also listed several other concerns over allegations made. read more...

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LONDON, England: Following their evidence-taking session to look into the affairs of the Leeward Island territory of Anguilla, Britain’s Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) has recommended that the Anguillan government establish an independent inquiry into allegations that Anguillan ministers accepted bribes. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla (TCI-GIS): The G6 Forum of Deputy Governors and Chief Secretaries concluded at Paradise Cove, Anguilla recently after three days of presentations and discussions. Issues included sharing of resources, training initiatives, accountability, disaster management and improving good governance. read more...

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