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Tres Hombres, a cargo ship based in Holland, dropped anchor in Road Bay, Anguilla, over the past weekend.

While the European Union-funded Regional Risk Reduction workshop was still in session in Anguilla at CuisinArt Resort and Spa, a one-day workshop commenced at Paradise Cove Resort on Friday, January 28, with a different focus.

In order to understand the political confusion in our island, which clearly poses a threat to our political and economic viability, it is necessary to examine and understand the distribution of political power within the Government and the Anguilla United Movement (AUM), the ruling party.

It seems unimaginable for anyone to have returned to Anguilla for a holiday, after many years, and not to have relived the experience of basking in the sun at one of the island’s more than 30 fabulous beaches.

There is an old saying, "out of every disappointment there is a blessing", and we simply have to look for it and use it to our benefit. Such was the case when the Anguilla Culinary Team were unable to compete in last year’s Taste of the Caribbean, due to financial constraints.

One month following its soft launching in Anguilla, on December 22, 2010, Cape Air held an inaugural reception at Veya Restaurant at Sandy Ground late Wednesday evening. The event was to introduce its frontline executives and to thank officials of Government, the Tourist Board, the Hotel and Tourism Association and other persons, who partnered with the airline in commencing its twice daily scheduled flights between San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Anguilla.

Placard-bearing children, from various schools in Anguilla, marched against drugs and violence in the Central Valley on Tuesday, at the start of their school day. It terminated at the Gazebo on the grounds of the Scouts and Guides Ruthwill Auditorium.
The event, which coincided with the celebration of the 39th Anniversary of the Royal Anguilla Police Force, was part of the drug awareness initiative being conducted in the schools by the Police.

A divine service at the Blowing Point Christian Fellowship Church, and a parade, marked the commencement of the observance of the 39th Anniversary of the Royal Anguilla Police Force on Sunday, January 23.

A series of criminal activities was reported to the Royal Anguilla Police Force during the period January 19-26. Reported were fourteen crimes: five burglaries which took place in The Valley, The Quarter, East End, South Hill and Island Harbour. Items stolen were a laptop computer, flat screen TV, and cash.

The following is a press release from the Attorney General’s Chambers, issued on Wednesday this week, January 26:

The following is the text of radio broadcast delivered by His Excellency Mr. Alistair Harrison on the occasion of the 39th Anniversary of the Royal Anguilla Police Force for which he has responsibility.

Management and leadership are viewed by many as two different functions requiring the exercise of different skill sets at different times. An individual can be required to manage or to lead depending on the occasion and the goal to be achieved. It has been opined that leaders drive necessary change while managers ensure the efficient and effective running of an organisation’s ongoing operations.

Fellow Anguillians, residents and visitors, I am pleased to address you for the first time as Commissioner of Police on the occasion of Police Week 2011 and the 39th Anniversary of the Royal Anguilla Police Force.

The Anguilla Social Security Board launched its logo and flag on Tuesday this week with “Improving The Quality Of Life For All” being the words of commitment.
Public Relations Officer, Arnie S. Hodge, who chaired the proceedings, described the event as “a symbol of change” representing the focus of Social Security to meet the needs of customers and beneficiaries.

A number of young people, in all classes of the Pathfinder organisation, attached to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, were inducted and presented with pins at an induction ceremony on Sunday evening, January 23.

As part of the activities of the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies in Anguilla, and other regional islands, there will be a learning scholarship cruise in April this year, to which interested students are being invited.

Is ‘A African Ting’: Cultural Politics in Jamaican Dancehall Music, was the topic of a lecture delivered at the Orealia Kelly Primary School in Anguilla on January 20. The presenter was Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, Carolyn Cooper. The lecture was sponsored by the UWI Open Campus in Anguilla.

After a series of consultations and workshops, a national climate change policy is now being drafted for Anguilla. It follows the holding of a final workshop this week at the Soroptimist Centre.

AXA Yacht Services Ltd., owned and operated by Gabi Gumbs , has seen a steady increase of Mega Yachts visiting Anguilla’s shores and keys since opening in 2008 and is very proud to say, that 64 vessels have been cleared into Anguilla this season so far including the world most prestigious Yachts such as “Eclipse”, “Luna” and the eye catching “A”.

Scotiabank Anguilla Limited presents to the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School, one laptop computer under the banks Bright Future Program.