Local News

Geothermal energy has been proposed throughout the past decades in the Caribbean as this area of the world is known as a hot bed of volcanic activity. Yet, because of intense scrutiny, false promises and a lack of impetus, the geothermal projects have never come to fruition.

As part of their faith and the observance of the Easter Season the Anglican, Roman Catholic and Methodist Churches, which are members of the Anguilla Christian Council, staged their annual Palm Sunday procession on March 16.

The Rotary Club of Anguilla in association with the Interact Club of Anguilla, sponsored a one day seminar at the Teachers’ Resource Center on Tuesday March 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m..

Children mature at different rates and as a parent it is always interesting to see how your baby grows and what path he or she follows. No less with a new Association.

A campaign involving the Royal Anguilla Police Force, the Governor’s Office and Government Departments in the United Kingdom is now in place aimed at addressing the increasing problem of dangerous driving and the need to ensure safety on the island’s roads.

At a meeting between Ministers, public officers and ferry boat owners and operators on Thursday March 6th, the ferry boat operators have agreed to new fares for the service between Anguilla and French St. Martin. Effective Monday 17, 2008 fares are as follows:

Persons 6 years and over: US$15.00
Persons 2 to 5 years: US$10.00
Persons Under 2 years: free

Island Harbour Bay, now virtually quiet, except for the gentle waves caressing the many fishing boats at anchor and crashing against the shoreline, will buzz with activity on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23. That is when Festival Del Mar (Festival of the Sea) will be held there attracting large crowds from across the island.

Police in Anguilla are looking for a missing motorist whose car was involved in a road accident on the Stoney Ground main road, in the early hours of February 23, which resulted in the death of village resident Nell Rogers.

Director of Medical Services in Anguilla, Dr. Kennedy Simmonds, has revealed plans for the delivery of more local care at the Princess Alexandra Hospital for diabetic patients requiring insulin.

The two longstanding hospital ambulances which sometimes do not start or break down during emergences, are to be replaced by a new, costly and vastly-improved vehicle notwithstanding that it is a 2007 model.

Ed Young, popular Christian Television personality, will speak at Campus B of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School on March 18.

The National Bank of Anguilla Group of Companies held a gala event on March 8 at the Anguilla Great House during which there were presentations to the 1985 Promoters of the Bank, to staff members for outstanding customer service in 2007 surveys and a dinner.

The Anguilla National Youth Council continues its efforts to develop the capacity of the organisaiton to fulfill its mandate. From the 8 - 9 March 2008, members of the Executive Committee, and a subgroup from the general membership, were involved in a retreat at the Anguilla Great House.

In an endeavour to empower the youth of Anguilla, and thereby effectively combat delinquent behaviour, Youth Crime Watch of Anguilla has developed MY Saturday.

A charitable scholarship fund in honour of long-time resident David Berglund has been established with the Anguilla Community Foundation (ACF). The fund was created by a gift of US$75,000 from Judy and Paul Carmichael and will be a scholarship granted yearly to an Anguillian resident wishing to pursue studies in veterinary science.

The Caribbean Commercial Bank (CCB) in Anguilla and the St. Kitts-based Caribbean Credit Card Corporation Ltd. (CCCC) conducted a half-day seminar in Merchant Operating and Risk Management on Tuesday for representatives of merchants on the island doing business with both institutions.

A Safe Hospital Checklist Team, working for the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) on an assignment in the region, completed a survey at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Anguilla this week.

The 2008 Johnno Beach Clean-up Campaign was launched in Anguilla on Tuesday this week in a continuing effort to preserve the beauty and attraction of the island’s world-class beaches.

Fisherman Patrick had almost gone landlubber addle based on the Anguilla Christmas Winds that have lasted into March. The winds have kept the East End seas high and the fishing fleet idle during some long stretches of time this season.

His Excellency The Governor Mr. Stanley Reid (Acting) and Mrs. Reid, Permanent Secretary of Education Mr. Rodney Rey, Chief Education Officer Mrs. Rhonda Connor and Principal of the ALHCS Mrs. Ingrid Lake, were some of the esteemed guests invited to the opening of the Careers and Guidance Unit located on Campus A of the secondary school.