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A much-respected freedom fighter in the Anguilla Revolution, Hyacinth Roberteen Carty, popularly known as ‘Miss Joseph’, was laid to rest at Sandy Hill Cemetery on Tuesday April 22nd, following the funeral service at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church. The service, presided over by Bishop Errol Brooks, was attended by a large number of persons from throughout the island, indicative of the high esteem in which she was held.

Praises Dental Unit In Anguilla

Anguillian Dental Surgeon, Dr. Lindell Brooks, a 1984 graduate of Maharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, and a staff member there from that year, is to further his studies in July this year. In addition to his work at the school, he has been operating a private practice over the years in general dentistry from implants to preventive care.

The following is an extract from the Slough Observer in the United Kingdom. Detective Constable Glenn Webster, featured in the story, is an Anguillian Police Officer serving in Slough. He is the son of the late Elbert and Edith Webster of Island Harbour.
By Rebecca Johnson

In a few months it will be 41 years since Anita Richardson and her husband Urban (Stephen) Richardson have been residing and working in Slough, England. They have two children - a daughter, Amanda a well known body builder on the island and a son Tyrone, a personal fitness instructor in England.

Evadney Richardson of Stoney Ground and Alfred Richardson of West End have proudly announced the graduation of their daughter, Renet Richardson from Law School in Michigan in the United States.

Christopher and Adrianna Richardson of North Hill were the proud recipients last week of a 70th Wedding Anniversary card from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Bishop of the Diocese Northeastern Caribbean and Aruba, the Right Reverend Errol Brooks, and Mrs. Brooks were hosts this week at St. Mary’s Rectory to the Reverend John Schild, a Parish Priest in the Diocese of St. Albans in England. He is also serving with the World Office of the Church of England building companionship links with other parts of the Anglican community. “My responsibility has been to build up links with the Province of the West Indies and, in particular, with the Diocese of the Northeastern Caribbean and Aruba as well as with the Dioceses of Jamaica, the Windward Islands, Guyana and Belize,” he said.

The late Victoria (Tota) Smith was one of Anguilla’s early nurses and midwives who served the East End community, in particular, for many years.

Dawn C. Hodge is now a Colonel in the United States Air Force. She was promoted to that rank after previously serving as a Lieutenant Colonel. The newly-appointed Colonel is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Molly Hodge of Sandy Hill and the late Joseph Vanier Hodge.

Praises Dental Unit In Anguilla

Anguillian Dental Surgeon, Dr. Lindell Brooks, a 1984 graduate of Maharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, and a staff member there from that year, is to further his studies in July this year. In addition to his work at the school, he has been operating a private practice over the years in general dentistry from implants to preventive care.

John Elliott Brooks of The Valley, Anguilla, was among a number of West Indians who found new opportunities to travel abroad when the United Kingdom opened its doors to an influx of emigrants in the 1950s. He arrived in England on October 1, 1955 and found employment in industry for some time.

Many relatives, friends and other Anguillians travelled to St. Kitts late last week for the funeral of Dr. Clarence Lloyd on Friday, February 22. The 77-year-old Anguillian Eye Specialist, who was widely loved, admired and respected, died on February 15 at a time when he was still a very active and outgoing personality.