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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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS): A delegation from Anguilla is in St Kitts to tour the health facilities and explore ways to deepen cooperation. The three-man touring group is headed by Minister of Social Development Evans McNeil Rogers, who spent Friday morning in meetings with the Minister of Health. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla (GIS): The National Youth Ambassador Corps, in collaboration with the Chief Minister’s Office, the National Youth Council and Kool FM Radio hosted ‘Open Mic’ in Anguilla on 28 May, 2008. The event was geared towards educating young people about the Constitutional Reform process. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS (CBMP) and Scotiabank in collaboration with the Barbados Ministry of Health has announced a new regional HIV testing pilot program that will culminate with on-site HIV testing local branches of Scotiabank on June 27, 2008. read more...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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