Letters

The Editor
The Anguillian

A LETTER OF GRATITUDE

After sampling many islands in the Caribbean, my wife and I long ago decided that Anguilla was our favourite and we have been regular visitors for close to twenty years.
During our most recent stay in mid-February, my wife became ill and it was necessary to organize a medevac (medical evacuation) back to our local hospital in New Jersey.

The Editor
The Anguillian

March 19, 2006

Dear Editor,

BEACH POLLUTION AT RENDEZVOUS BAY

We awoke Sunday morning to a fleet of 16 sailboats anchored below our house in Rendezvous Bay. These boats with home ports as far away as Rio de Janeiro and as nearby as Marigot, were here for this year’s MoonSplash. Our daughter, home from college for spring break had come home during the wee hours after enjoying Bankie’s annual bash.

The following letter sent to the Chief Minister’s Office, by the West End concerned group, was copied to The Anguillian for publication.

22nd February, 2006

Hon. Mr. Osburne Fleming
Chief Minister
Chief Minister’s Office
The Valley
Anguilla B.W.I

Dear Sir,

We are a small, but vigilant, group of concerned citizens of Anguilla and in particular of the West End community. Over the past several months we have found ourselves sharing grave concerns in regards to certain activities affecting our community and hereby wish to bring them to your attention so that you could address urgently.

The Editor,
The Anguillian
Newspaper

Dear Sir,

First Impressions – last longest!

This heading is a universally accepted truth! It is also true to say that the future prosperity of Anguilla, and indeed most Caribbean islands, is heavily dependent upon the tourist industry. This being the case I thought your readers might be interested in hearing about my first impressions when my wife and I arrived on Wednesday of this week.

The Editor,
The Anguillian.

Dear Mr. Editor:

UNWARRANTED ATTACK ON IWANDAI GUMBS

I was appalled and incensed by the unwarranted attack on the person of radio personality Iwandai Gumbs by Opposition Member Hon. Hubert Hughes in the Anguilla House of Assembly on Tuesday, 21st February.

Since the start of the year the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Anguilla has had to address several life-threatening medical conditions related to motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds and lacerations. This is according to a press release issued by the Health Authority of Anguilla.

Dear Mr. Editor:

GIVE UP THE GUNS

I am of the opinion that if someone does not speak out against the gun-slinging here, the rocks will cry out. Everywhere you go among Anguillians, the question is being asked – “Lord what Anguilla is coming to?” A few years ago I could sleep in my home with doors and windows open, day and night, now I am afraid to stay inside with them closed.

The Editor,
The Anguillian

Dear Sir:

PEOPLE NEED TO
TALK TO THE POLICE

How in the name of the law when something happens in an area where there are houses and people that no one can see or hear anything? Such seems to be the case in Anguilla these days when a crime is committed.

Dear Nat

I wanted to share the attached story, outlining an incredible event in my life, with you and thank the Anguillian and especially Nat for making this miraculous event happen. If you wish to publish this story please do so.

The Anguillian Newspaper
Valley, Anguilla
B.W.I

Dear Editor:

Anguillians should know that during a meeting some years ago, that Hon. Osbourne B. Fleming held with Anguillians in New York, yours truly made the suggestion that the Government of Anguilla should strive to become more transparent, and seek to provide timely and accurate information to Anguillians on and around issues that affect their daily lives; as well as to create a public forum to give Anguillians a pro-active voice whereby they could express their opinions, and seek re-dress on issues and concerns.

The Editor
The Newspaper of Anguilla

Dear Newspaper Editor:

WANT A FRIEND
IN ANGUILLA

I am wishing to have in your part of the world a friend I can trust and hold dear to exchange words and good relations with.

The Editor,
The Anguillian

Dear Mr. Editor:

PEACE AT LAST?

My understanding is that the controversial Physical Planning Bill and the Labour Bill have been withdrawn in their present state following the historic protests by the people of the island – and rightly so.

The Editor,
The Anguillian

Dear Sir:

THE PLIGHT OF
WATER WORKERS

We Anguillians are a proud lot. There are times, however, when we would sit back and just allow things to happen without much fuss or fight, but there are times when everyone must come together for the benefit of our people.

The Editor
The Anguillian

WHAT REALLY IS
“GRADUATION CRITERIA”?

The 12th of October, 2005 proved to be a joyous occasion for many as 96 out of over 200 students graduated from the A.L.H.C.S.

The Editor
The Anguillian Newspaper

Dear Editor,

Please allow me to make mention of an observation which I find very unpleasant and seems to be very common. One must admit that Anguilla is a beautiful little island and a place of relaxation, where ‘Tourism’ is our main engine of economic growth. When visitors come to these shores they are interested in seeing the culture, or ‘way of life’ of the local people.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Letter to the Editor

Dear Sir,

We refer to the 14th October 2005 issue of The Anguillian in which various articles were replete with references and discussions regarding the Labour Code Bill, the Planning Bill and the legal fraternity in Anguilla.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Editor,

Allow me a little space in your newspaper to express my concerns about some of our folks here in Anguilla. We have a few who are involved in the voices against the Planning Bill.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Editor,

National Investment Company of Anguilla (NICA) – Where the money gone?

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Sir:

Gangs in Anguilla??

I am in shock and awe about what is happening in your beautiful country. I was there in 2002. I cannot believe you guys are letting these drug gangs take over. Gangs are lame and you need to get that message out to the youth. Start some sport leagues in the east, west, north, and south if these youth are rivals.

I would like to commend the men who have been clearing the edges of the roadways throughout the island over the last few weeks.