Letters

The Editor
The Anguillian

My husband and I were deeply touched and applaud you for your editorial of March 16th, “A Man’s Or Woman’s Home Is Their Castle”, in response to my letter to the editor about our burglary on March 4th. However, I am very discouraged with the progress of the investigations of those crimes you mentioned and of the increased crime since then.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Make Anguilla Safe

Violence is threatening Anguilla. Residents and visitors are afraid. I am afraid. I fear leaving my home unoccupied at night. I fear living in my home at night. I fear for my husband’s and my personal safety.

The Editor
The Anguillian,
Anguilla BWI

From Detective Chief Inspector Bernie Watson (Retired)

Dear Nat,
20th March 2007

I would ask that you include this letter in your next available edition as both Jackie and I would wish to say farewell to our many friends in Anguilla. Sadly, time, and an off / on / off scenario with my contractual position meant we eventually left without saying all the goodbyes we would have wished.

The Editor
The Anguillian

A Plea for Help!


I am telling my story to make Anguillans, belongers, residents, and visitors aware of what Anguilla is becoming.

The Editor
The Anguillian

INCOME TAX FOR ANGUILLA?
By Haydn Hughes

Over the years we’ve all heard the term, “Income tax” float around this island. It is well known that income tax is quite foreign to Anguillians who have lived here all their lives. However, those Anguillians who would have migrated to the US and UK in the 30s and 40s are more than a little familiar with the concept of “Income Tax”.

Dear Mr. Hodge

Excuse me for my boldness, but what is our Minister of Social Development doing? And where is he in the midst of our social crises? Is the Minister of Tourism gauging what is going on socially, and calculating the cost on the tourism industry? I am not seekng to get personal and political, but we need to hear from you. What are your plans for steering Anguilla in the right direction socially?

The Editor,
The Anguillian

Dear Sir,

The trash disposal situation for yachtsmen at Sandy Ground is inadequate and must be improved by installing either several LARGE trash receptacles (to replace the 8 smaller ones) or adding several additional smaller rubbish bins. Trash is collected three times a week, but on Sundays, the trash generated since the Friday pickup becomes a mountain, with bags piled on the ground and atop the rubbish bins. This is an unacceptable public health problem which permits a breeding ground for rats.

The Anguillian

Dear Sir,

Improper Road Construction

The traffic lights at the Mahogany Tree junction have been malfunctioning for approximately seven months now. Apparently, the sensor which controls the traffic light on the Stoney Ground Road was destroyed when the new road was constructed. As a result only two vehicles can pass before the green light changes back to red, if no vehicles are approaching from the south.

The Editor,
The Anguillian

Dear Sir,

WEST END CITIZENS’ LETTER

The West End Concerned Group (W.E.C.G.) would like to express their dissatisfaction with the tone set by members of the Anguilla community who attended the meeting held on Monday 29th January 2007 with the express intention of coming together to aid in a solution to the challenges faced in this district and other areas on the Anguilla. We are heartened, however, by the response of the general public to the issues brought forth during that meeting.

The Editor,
The Anguillian

Thanks To Health Authority of Anguilla

I need to thank the Health Authority of Anguilla and its employees for the superb job they are doing in providing medical care.

Before I tell you how I discovered this fact, I need to provides some perspective.

The Editor
The Anguillian
Anguilla

Dear Sir/Madam

Traffic In Sandy Ground

We have been visiting your wonderful island for twenty (20) years and are just getting ready to return from another wonderful three-week stay at Syd-An’s Inn, in Sandy Ground, our favourite spot on the island.

January 24, 2007

Mr. Mitchell Lake
Founder & President
Anguilla Tennis Academy

Dear Mr. Lake,

Marley and I appreciate our recent tour, with you, of the Anguilla Tennis Academy (ATA) and while we continue to be impressed with the ongoing progress of the complex, we are even more impressed by the significant personal contribution that both Jason and yourself are making towards the Anguillian community. Your commitment to the project is an admirable example of the difference that individuals can make when they have the determination to fulfill a dream and a goal.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Editor,

Anticipation often turns out to be more enjoyable than the actual event, but that was not the case for the audience at St Augustine’s this past Sunday evening for the inaugural performance of Morlens Music Studio’s recital series showcasing some of the Studio’s exceptional students.

November 6, 2006

Mr Timothy Hodge
Director of Social Security

Dear Sir,

Re: Customer Service Beyond Expectation

I telephoned your office this morning for the second time within the last month for a certificate to indicate that Joyce Kentish & Associates were up to date with the social security contributions. For the second time Ms Brenda Hughes enquired how soon I required it. I indicated that today would be preferable. On both occasions the certificates were at the Customer Service desk for collection within an hour.

Dear Prime Minister,

A recent newspaper report out of the Eastern Caribbean suggested there was much enthusiasm surrounding your move to sell controlling interest in LIAT to Allen Stanford and Caribbean Star. I urge you to approach this matter with a lot of caution and to consider the facts carefully before you sign on the dotted line.

Re: Land Matters


Hon. Mr. Osbourne Fleming
CHIEF MINISTER
Chief Minister’s Office
The Valley
Anguilla

Dear Sir,

We appreciate your efforts thus far in addressing the concerns of the West End Concerned Group. This letter is to again stress the importance of addressing these concerns as – given the period over which we have been discussing these issues – we have not seen the end results of our discussions. If we continue to move this slowly, these projects will have moved forward to an extent that we will have a much more difficult task in correcting these issues.

Re: Government Sponsored Bus System

Honourable Chief Minister,

We, supported by signatures below, would like to propose that you seriously consider a government bus system which we feel is, and has been, in great need for many, many years.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Sir,

RECYCLING A MUST

Soroptimist members would like, through the courtesy of your newspaper, to express our disappointment at the discontinuation of the glass re-cycling programme. Recycling is such an important part of the general development of any country that this apparent “backward step” is one that should not go without comment or further investigation as to the possibilities of continuing it.

The Editor
The Anguillian

I was extremely disappointed when I read the headline of the Anguillian of Friday, August 25th. Everyone in Anguilla is well aware of the importance of Cap Juluca to Anguilla. There is now great concern about the long-term damage such a headline will cause Cap Juluca and Anguilla in the international tourism market. This could well negatively impact occupancies and rates going forward.

The Anguillian
The Valley, Anguilla

[This letter does not reflect the opinions of The Anguillian Newspaper or anyone connected therewith. It is simply an attempt to express my opinion.]

Dear Editor:

My comments are in response to a well-written letter “Don’t Blame the Investors” by Violet Berry that appeared in last week’s issue of your publication. Let me begin by sending her many accolades for creating an awareness by addressing important issues of concern publicly in The Anguillian Newspaper.