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Twenty-oneCampus B students at the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School, now being trained as Nursing Cadets, have had their first delightful experience and training stint in fine dining hospitality services at Viceroy Anguilla. The organisersare of the view that such exposure is an essential part of their training as potential health care and service givers.

the following was the winning essay that assured 18-year-old Anguillian student, Jevohn Martin, a training scholarship at the Antigua Flight School.

Congrats to Mr. Clement Ruan, better known as Doo, of East End for being the first winner of a series of raffles organized by Ms. Erica Richardson, Ms. Avilene Richardson and Ms. Esline Richardson. The option for the winner was a glass, dining table or the cash of US$4000.00. Mr. Ruan chose the cash and was ecstatic to receive it.

The Seventh-day Adventist New Life Crusade is currently the largest religious activity in Anguilla and is attracting many persons from throughout the island. The tent, which has a seating capacity of about 500 persons, is located on the grounds of the airport with much parking space for vehicles.

The two independent experts recruited by the British Government on a Fiscal Review Mission to Anguilla, including a revision of the 2011 Budget, have begun their work on the island, following their arrival last week.

This week has been a very busy period in Anguilla. Taking the lead was a “Review of Anguilla’s Medium Term Economic Strategy 2010-2014”. It was held for two days at the old St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church building, of late being used for high level public and private sector functions.

The weekly crime report from the Royal Anguilla Police Force showed that there were three burglaries and three thefts on the island during the period February 2-9.

Eighteen-year-old Anguillian student, Jevohn Martin, is the winner of a Caribbean-wide essay competition which will enable him to fulfill his fascination and dream to become an aircraft pilot.

Following is the text of an address delivered by Chief Minister and Minster of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Hubert Hughes, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business and Cultural Fair at the Caribbean Commercial Centre on Saturday, February 5.

Anguilla’s Chief Minister and Minister of Finance, Hubert Hughes, said his Government would not “unreasonably reject the recommendations” of the experts assisting with the island’s 2011 budget if what they put forward was in the best interest of Anguilla.

A Business and Cultural Fair, aimed at providing an opportunity for local businesses and craft-makers to showcase their goods and services, was held by the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry on February 5 at the Caribbean Commercial Centre.
The event was organised by the Chamber in collaboration with the Department of Youth and Culture.

The many private executive jets which were in Anguilla recently, were dwarfed several days ago when a wide-bodied Boeing Business Jet touched down at the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport.

Nine members of the Anglican Church Women Association (ACWA) - St. Mary’s Branch - attended the 8th Biennial Conference of the organisation, in St. Kitts, from February 4-6.

The Anguilla Luxury Consultants (ALC)Centre was officially opened at D’image Complex at Rock Farm on Saturday, February 5. Its opening came after twenty months of seeking to promote the three major brands of Global Wealth Trade Corporation – a Canadian-based Designer Fashion House.

The following article was submitted to The Anguillian for publication by Ms. Farrah Mukhida Executive Director of the Anguilla National Trust.

A tourism project, called Solaire Anguilla, is to be constructed at Lockrum, on the south coast of the island overlooking St. Martin. The development will be located on 4.2 acres west of LA Café.

Anguilla has lost one of its top musicians whose entertainment skills at various hotels and restaurants on the island made him a well-sought after and popular figure in the tourism industry.

As part of its 23rd Anniversary celebrations, Cap Juluca paid special tribute to 69 of its longest-serving employees. These Julucans who became members of the Juluca Jubilee Club after 20 years of service were recognised for their loyalty and dedication to the resort.

The planned Ruben Brown Anguilla Classic, a celebrity golf tournament at the Greg Norman-designed Temenos Golf Course, is attracting much publicity for the island. The expectation is that many visitors will be coming to the island for the event or will follow its coverage on television.

FirstCaribbean International Bank is continuing to show its commitment to education and the development of youth in Anguilla.