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A population dental survey, using school children as the approach, is to be undertaken in Anguilla by the Dental Unit with assistance from the Pan American Health Organisation.

The Department of Environment unveiled a tangible highlight of the work it’s been doing for the past five years, in an exhibition being held in the Wallblake House from November 9th to 13th from 10AM to 5pm. With the title: Climate Change; What’s at Rick, the Department of Environment, (D.O.E) has included information on work it has been doing in such disciplines as invasive species, soil amelioration, CITES and pollution; to inform visitors of the work already done in these areas and the plans the department has going forward.

Small contractors, artisans and other persons engaged in the building trade in Anguilla, are benefiting from a five-day workshop on Computerised Job Estimation Tools (CJET). It is a training programme developed by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) through the Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS) and presented this week by the Anguilla Development Board (ADB) at Paradise Cove Resort.

Some ten years have elapsed since the closure of the transshipment business, an arrangement whereby Anguilla, and other Overseas Territories, benefited from customs duties on commodities in-transit to European destinations through their territorial waters. Despite that passage of time, that defunct set up has resurrected to become a new issue for political conversation and battering in Anguilla.

The Anguilla Tranquility Jazz, Golf and Wine Festival, which can do very well with some much-needed funding, has received a welcomed donation of US$25,000, from Viceroy Hotel and Residences.

While the Primary Schools’ Third Annual Poetry Evening at the Rodney MacArthur Auditorium on Tuesday evening this week, covered various subject areas, the various presentations on “rubbish” was of much interest and value to Anguilla. The children’s rendition of the particular poem stressed in part the importance of a cleaner island environment.

Police

During the period October 27th to November 3rd, six thefts were reported in Wattices, Stoney Ground, Deep Waters, Little Dix, Corito and North Side. The items stolen included a starting motor, a bottle of white label, peanuts, goats and cash.

Othyln Vanterpool Speaks About Community Projects at Island Habour And East End. Evan Rogers Expresses Concern About Government’s Lack Of Openness, Transparency and Accountability And The Risking Of Social Security Fund In A Bid To Borrow US$200,000 Million From A Non-existing Company In Texas.

The Parliamentary United Front Opposition Elected Members, Evans Rogers and Othlyn Vanterpool, held a press conference on Tuesday this week on a number of matters of public interest.

For the eighth time in eleven years Anguilla’s Church of God (Holiness) youth have emerged as champions in the annual District Youth Talent competition! The Lavity Stout Community College auditorium in East End, Tortola, was the venue for the thrilling event that took place October 29th and 30th.

The Government of Anguilla is pleased to announce that it has selected the firm HALCROW in Association with CHL Consulting limited to prepare Anguilla's first Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP).

Anguilla hosted a three-day workshop on the rights of women, during the latter half of last week, for Anguillian delegates and civil society and representatives from the sister Overseas Territories of Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands. This followed the opening and reception at Government House where Governor Alistair Harrison welcomed the delegates.

On Tuesday evening, 26th October 2010, Viceroy Anguilla Resort & Residences hosted a “Business After Hours” for the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACOCI) members. The event was held at Viceroy’s newest food and beverage establishment – the Bamboo Bar & Grill, which opened seven days ago in a luxurious, tropical setting located poolside, overlooking Meads Bay.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church continued its spiritual thrust with a twist with the recently concluded “En Jesus Esta La Respuesta” meaning, ‘Jesus is The Answer’ Crusade, which was held under the big yellow and white tent at adjacent Rafies, South Hill. The unique evangelical approach which targeted the growing Hispanic community in Anguilla commenced on October 17, 2010 and ended on Saturday, October 30, 2010 with hundreds of members and non members alike attending.

Hundreds of employees, executive personnel and invited guests, including officials of Government and Ministers of Religion, crowded the sea-side Coba Restaurant at Viceroy Hotel and Residences on Monday, November 1, for two special events.

The Anguilla Retried Persons Association (ARPA) concluded its first General Meeting on Monday, October 24, at the auditorium at the Orealia Kelly Primary School.

The East End Community Sports Club (EECSC) made equal donations of EC$1,500.00 to the Morris Vanterpool and the Vivien Vanterpool Primary Schools on Monday November 1st. The checks were presented to Principal of the Morris Vanterpool Primary School, Mrs. Celestine John, and Principal of the Vivien Vanterpool Primary School, Mrs. Tracelyn Hamilton.

Paradise Cove is the venue this Friday 5th November 2010, for another exciting literary event, a book signing by House of Nehesi Publishers from St. Maarten. The function is arranged for 7 – 9 pm.

The Government of Anguilla said in a press release on Tuesday this week that it was pleased to announce the selection of the firm, HALCROW, in association with CHL Consulting Limited, to prepare Anguilla’s first Sustainable Tourism Master Plan.

Police

During the period October 20th to October 27th, five thefts were reported in Wattices, The Quarter, North Hill, South Hill and North Side. The items stolen included a water tank, 100 lb gas cylinder and jewelry.

The financial situation in Anguilla, affecting the public sector, in particular, was one of the matters which came up during the Governor’s press conference on Tuesday, October 19.