People

Kimberly Rogers and Tonya Carter first met on opposite sides of the aisle in the Primary School Spelling Bee Competition in 1995. Despite the fact that they were competing as rival schools, they managed to whisper to each other and share jokes across the desk. That was the beginning of their journey to a thousand miles…

“Real Success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.” Few individuals ever truly achieve this. However, this saying is clearly exemplified through the life of Damien T. Harrigan, son of Winifred Harrigan, Father of Kamea Harrigan and a proud descendent of the Island Harbour community. Damien’s love for computers and other related fields enabled him to graduate from The City College of New York (CCNY) in Harlem, NY in Spring 2007 with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering.

Mr. Jason Webster of Island Harbour, Anguilla, graduated from Andrews University on May 06, 2007, with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing. Andrews University, located in Berrien Spring, Michigan ranks #6 in the US for international diversity—a perfect place to welcome students from the shores of Anguilla. Mr. Webster graduated with honors and was recently inducted into the Delta Mu Delta Honors Society. He is also featured in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2007.

Trevesa J. Smith, an Anguillian student in the United States, has graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Andrews University in Michigan, where she began her formal studies in 2003.

Anguillian Nurse, Lissa V. Webster, graduated with honours from Georgia Medical Institute in Atlanta on April 14.

The Executive Director of Kreative Communications Network obtains a Master of Business Administration from the Almeda University Idaho, USA. Mr. Carlton Pickering Sr. undertook his studies via distance – learning and completed in November 2006 with a major in Communications with distinction.

Specialist Teacher in the primary schools, Tracelyn Hamilton, has been awarded a Master of Education Degree with distinction in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages by the University of Bristol.

What do these two gentlemen, standing on the steps of the Anguilla House of Assembly, have in common?

On Saturday 17th March 2007 the Ronald Webster Park Annex was a-buzz when the CCB AFFL football league kicked off with the exciting 4V4 competition. Youngsters were in dominant form as they won both the senior and the junior competitions. Super Stars and Shinning Stars placed second and third respectively in the seniors while Shining Stars and Super Stars placed second and third respectively in the Juniors.

The late Ann Leanora Bryan, who passed from this life last week, was one of Anguilla’s proud daughters. She was a well-respected, beloved and hard-working person – the type of role model on which the island’s cherished family values were built in earlier years.

It is with profound sadness that we, the Management & Staff of Cap Juluca, note the sudden passing of an exemplary member of our Juluca Family. Doulless “Leta” Richardson joined the Laundry Team in the Housekeeping Department in June of 2005.

A large crowd of villagers from North Hill and other areas of the island attended the birthday celebration of Anguilla’s grand old man, Christopher (Kit) Richardson, who turned 101 on Monday, March 12.

More than twenty members of the Anguilla Craft Group gathered recently at the Carmichael home at Sea Feathers Bay to celebrate the 85th birthday of long time member, Marie Hofland.

Mr Andrew Gumbs of Blowing Point, Anguilla, recently obtained a Masters Degree with commendations in Audit Management and Consultancy from the University of Central England (UCE) Birmingham, on Tuesday 6th February 2007.

There he lay on his bed terminally ill and in pain during one of my frequent visits but the glow, pleasantness and peace that characterised his thinning face overwhelmed me.

With the passing of Harold Henry Hodge of East End, Anguilla has lost a great patriot and loving citizen. His memory will live on for a long time in the hearts and minds of family, friends and all others who knew and admired him.

Recently-retired British Army General, Mike Jackson, who served in Anguilla as a young Captain and part of the 1969 invasion force, was back on the island this week after 38 years, as we put in place our plans for the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the 1967 Anguilla Revolution.

Ms. Marissa Rey of The Quarter, Anguilla, recently graduated from the State University of New York at Cobleskill with an A.A.S. in Accounting and a B.B.A in Financial Services. Ms. Rey’s high academic performance during her tenure at SUNY Cobleskill led to enrollment on the Dean’s List from Spring 2004 to Fall 2006. While managing to maintain a high academic standing, Ms. Rey became actively involved outside of the classroom.

This year marks two important anniversaries in the history of Anguilla relating to the life and work of the island’s revolutionary leader, James Ronald Webster. One is the 25th Anniversary of Social Security which he founded and the other is the 40th Anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution which he led.

An Anguillian law student studying in the United Kingdom has attained a landmark of academic excellence. Mrs Menesa Hodge-Richardson was recently awarded a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) in Corporate and Business Law by the University of Central England located in Birmingham, England.