Local News

The following is the first of a series of articles on the National Health Board. They are being published by The Anguillian as a community service.
The National Health Fund (NHF) had a “soft launch” in September 2007. Since this time, there have been a series of information sessions for the public about what to expect under the NHF.

There is a strong possibility that cancer and kidney patients in Anguilla can get a whole lot of help under an arrangement being looked into, at the initiative of Dr. Roy Schneider, a noted physician and former Governor of the US Virgin Islands.

The rain held off as the two teams gathered on the beach awaiting the arrival of the St. Maarten 12 Metre boats for the seventh annual “Battle of the Banks” race which has become a key part of the annual Anguilla Regatta.

Although police were still satisfied that crime in Anguilla is under control, the statistics show a drastic rise in criminal activity for this week with 16 arrests made. According to police sources, criminal activity during the period May 6 to 13 climbed to 14, five more than last week and three more that two weeks ago averaging 2 per day.

As the Anguilla Government continues to wrestle with its economic and financial situation, the Ministry of Finance has secured the services of a number of experts to provide assistance with the preparation of a Fiscal Recovery Plan for the island’s public sector.

A young man was sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for a 2007 killing. Michael LueFung, also known as Mikey or Lufie, was convicted of manslaughter on May 8, 2009, for the death of the then 18-year old Jovan Eustace Guishard in December 2007 at South Hill.

Chief Minister, Osbourne Fleming, has expressed thanks and appreciation to teachers, administrators, counsellors and other persons in the schools throughout Anguilla for their work in dealing with a surge in violent incidents and other behavioural problems among children.

What is a budget? A budget is a plan to manage your money, by balancing spending with income. In essence, it is a spending plan. It also provides a means of controlling your financial position. In order to be effective, a budget should always be realistic and attainable.

Early Monday morning, May 11, three Smith brothers of Island Harbour were off to finding a fish delicacy for the island’s fish lovers. Waiting on land to receive the call that jacks were found was Sam Webster, and at approximately 10: 30 am the call was made.

Nu Life Records is a locally run gospel recording label and ministry that is the vision of Evan Brooks Jr. come to life. It is a part of a larger group of companies and ministries that include Nu Life Productions and Nu Life Ministries, all with the common goal of creating new life in those who are reached by these ministries.

Yoann Romney, formerly of Blowing Point, Anguilla, has done himself and Anguilla proud in Track and Field in New York.

Three highly-placed Anguillians were among some fifty participants at the 2009 Criminal Justice Conference held in the Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

They were Superintendent of Prisons, Conrad Gumbs, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Illidge Richardson and Chief Immigration Officer, Laureen Bryan.

In a continuing show of community mindedness the St Kitts Nevis Association in Anguilla sought to bring cheer to five (5) mothers in the community on Mothers' Day Sunday 10th May through its regular distribution of food baskets.

Prison Superintendent in Anguilla, Conrad Gumbs, has joined his regional counterparts in expressing concern about rising crime among juveniles.

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is being identified as necessary for anyone who will or may come into contact with the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu).

The Flag Project, Government’s involvement in the golf course, part of that development, and its future, were the main talking points at the press conference held on Wednesday this week by Opposition Members Hubert Hughes and Edison Baird.

On Saturday May 2, two Juveniles and Care Staff members took up residence at the Juvenile Residential Centre which will be officially named and commissioned later. The ‘soft’ opening of the centre was jumpstarted with a magistrate ‘probation order of residence’ where two males were ordered to the center which is presently located in the Forest.

Minister of Tourism and Economic Development, Victor Banks, told reporters on Tuesday this week that the Anguilla Government was doing all it could to ensure that the Flag Luxury Project, which remains closed since the beginning of the latter half of last year, would not become “a white elephant” on the island.

With the general election in Anguilla constitutionally due in just under one year, a new Anguilla Democratic Party (ADP), comprising three members so far, has launched its campaign for the political leadership of the island while seeking additional qualified candidates.

The imposing and luxury Anguillian-owned da’Vida Restaurant at Crocus Bay, is the island’s newest classy cuisine facility with seventeen well-experienced staff members serving a growing number of patrons on two shifts. The attractive structure, which is to be further developed on the top floor, complements the long-established Lloyd’s Guest House in the historic Upper Valley. There is also a small villa development at Crocus Bay neatly tucked away in the northern corner of the beach opposite the new restaurant which had a soft opening on April 30, ahead of its formal grand commissioning in the near future.