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January
2008 |
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Tourism: Exciting New Festival -
Festival Del
Mar |
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January
30, 2008: Anguilla Tourist Board & The Island Harbour Community Launches An Exciting New Festival - Festival Del Mar. (More....) |
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Youth: Attorney General promotes youth
participation |
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January
30, 2008: Attorney General of Anguilla, the Honourable Mr. Wilhelm Bourne sounded the call for Caribbean young people to get involved in youth related activities by joining youth clubs and organisations while pointing out the positive impact such groups have had on his own development in his native Barbados. (More....) |
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Business: Digicel's Grand Prize Winner
Takes All |
 January
30, 2008: The Valley, Anguilla - Digicel’s Christmas Promotion which began mid November 2007 and ended January 18, 2008 was a huge success with daily, weekly and monthly winners who were happy recipients of gifts that included radio boom boxes, MP4 players and radio backpacks. (More....) |
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Community: End sand mining at Windward
pt |
 January
30, 2008: Students call on Chief Minister to end Sand Mining at Windward Point: Armed with a petition containing over 300 signatures from members of the Community, and citing destruction of a four storey dune, the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School (A.L.H.C.S) Environmental Club has called upon the Government of Anguilla (GOA) to make the mining of Sand from Windward Point and all beaches in Anguilla illegal. In addition, they have also called for the implementation of remedial action for damaged beaches. (More....) |
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Sport: Anguilla to play home game in
Washington DC |
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January
28, 2008: Traffic Sports USA announced today that El Salvador will play Anguilla in a FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying match at RFK Stadium in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 26, at 8 PM. (More....) |
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Sport: UK-based Anguillians join
national side |
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January
28, 2008: Anguilla has reportedly
recruited seven UK-based footballers of Anguillian heritage, to join the national side in
the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against El
Salvador. The 1st game is scheduled for Wednesday February 6 in El Salvador before an expected crowd of 50,000. (More....) |
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Business: C&W introduces new Home
plans |
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January
28, 2008: Cable & Wireless, Anguilla’s long serving and only full-service telecommunications service provider, is revamping its residential fixed line service with new Home plans. (More....) |
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Sport: Sobers expects Anguilla to
do well. |
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January
27, 2008: Former West Indies all-rounder and Stanford 20/20 legend, Sir Gary Sobers, has said that he believes Anguilla, as well as their fellow Pro Teams, St. Lucia and Nevis will to do well in this year's Stanford 20/20 tournament. (More....) |
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Entertainment: Fans say Vote for
"Young Diction" |
January
24, 2008: In the words of one of their fans "Young Diction of Anguilla and his Co Producer Ronny P could put Anguilla on the Music map with their Track "Dear Hip Hop". They are in a tight running for a spot on a major record release through DJ Green Lantern...Rapper Eminems former DJ".
If you're interested in furthering their cause cast a vote for them at http://www.thatshiphop.com/voting/vote.php?g=takeover2&pu=off |
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Business: C&W reduces residential phone
rental rates |
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January
22, 2008: In a move that will allow residential customers in Anguilla to experience savings on the cost of their land line (home phone) rentals, Cable & Wireless will be reducing the monthly rental fee on residential phones by almost 10%. (More....) |
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Sport: Beach Volleyball in Anguilla |
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January
22, 2008: It has been a long time since a beach volleyball tournament has graced the beautiful sandy beaches of Anguilla. This drought is about to end with a beach volleyball tournament to be held at the Sandy Ground beach on 3rd February 2008. (More....) |
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Community: Edu. Dept. celebrates
accomplishments |
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January
21, 2008: As the New Year starts afresh, the Department of Education
deems it necessary to celebrate major accomplishments for
the year, 2007.
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Community: AXA Female, 17, robbed
in SXM |
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January
21, 2008: The Daily Herald in St. Maarten, has reported that a 17-year-old Anguillian female, C.F.H, was robbed by three men in St. Maarten on Saturday.
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Travel: Anguilla based Journalist explores Eleuthera |
 January
21, 2008: Anguilla based German Journalist took the opportunity recently to explore Eleuthera Bahamas. (More....) |
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ANYC: Department Secures Technical
Assistance |
 January
19, 2008: The Ministry of Social Development, Department of Youth and Culture has secured technical assistance for the Anguilla National Youth Council. (More....) |
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Community: NAT on Kool FM's 'To The
Point' |
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January
19, 2008: The media arm of the National Assessment Team (NAT) will be holding the first of a number of planned radio appearances on Monday 21st January, 2008 on Kool FM’s ‘To the Point. The focus of this initial programme will be the Survey of Living Conditions, one of four components of the Country Poverty Assessment (CPA) 2007/8. (More....) |
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Sport: 2020 Cricket |
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January
18, 2008: On www.anguillasports.com - BVI pulls out of 2020 this weekend against Anguilla and USVI. |
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Travel: JetBlue starts JFK - PJIA
daily service - $99 |
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January
18, 2008: JetBLue began its year-round daily non-stop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on Thursday when its passengers disembarked a new Airbus 320 amidst applause during the early afternoon. (More....) |
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Community: Anguilla to lead off
the 2008 LIDC |
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January
18, 2008: Anguilla will join five other neighbouring islands for the 2008 Leeward Islands Debating Competition (LIDC) to be held in St. Kitts from Thursday February 28th to Sunday March 2nd. (More....) |
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Sport: J.W. Proctor track Classic
- February 9. |
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January
17, 2008: As the track and field season begins athletes in Anguilla are feverishly training to participate in the annual J.W. Proctors track and field classic which will be held on the 9th February 2008. The meet promises to be one of excitement as athletes from the primary schools, the Albena lake Hodge Comprehensive School, St. Maarten and Tortola will clash at the Ronald Webster Park. (More....) |
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Community: HIV - KNOW YOUR STATUS
CAMPAIGN |
January
16, 2008: Have you Been Tested?????????
Why should you get tested? There are many good reasons:
(More....)
BE SMART DO THE TEST PREVENT THE SPREAD OF HIV.
AIDS IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS |
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Tourism: Anguilla at CHA
Marketplace 2008 |
 January
16, 2008: Several representatives of the tourism industry from
Anguilla were present at the Caribbean Hotel Association Marketplace 2008, including
officials from the Anguilla Tourist Board , Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association as well as several hotel representatives. (More....) |
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Business: Grand Prize
Winners in C&W Promotion |
 January
16, 2008: On Monday 14 January 2008 two of the three grand prize winners in the Cable & Wireless’ Christmas promotion dubbed ‘Everyone’s a Winner this Christmas’, were introduced to the media and their prizes announced. The first place winner was Ms Celina Fleming of Mount Fortune, East End won herself a US$2000 travel voucher. (More....) |
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Sport: Antigua wins tournament,
Anguilla winless |
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January
14, 2008: Beausejour, St Lucia – 14 January 2008 – Anguilla lacking Omari Banks, Chaka Hodge and Montcin Hogde, all on Leeward Islands duty, could not garner a win in the four way Stanford Pro Team tournament at the Beausejour Cricket Ground over the weekend. (More....) |
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Entertainment: DaddyRoots - We
Shall Over Come |
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January
14, 2008: In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King (Lived:
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968), Anguilla/International Reggae performer Daddy Roots aka ZKING OF HEARTS has compiled and posted a tribute for free download at http://zkingofhearts.com/Daddyroots.html, entitled "We Shall Over Come." |
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Sport: Anguilla let
down by batting against St. Lucia |
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January
13, 2008: Anguilla loses second match in practice tournament www.anguillasports.com |
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Sport: Anguilla let
down by batting against St. Lucia |
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January
12, 2008: Anguilla 20/20 cricketers came up against St. Lucia under the lights on Friday evening at Beausejour Cricket Ground, in St. Lucia. St Lucia chalked up 136 for 8 with Shervin Charles top scoring with 31 from 26 deliveries. While impressive in the field with a combination of fearlessly hostile fast bowling, restrictive spin and sharp ground fielding, Anguilla were found wanting in the batting department and lost by 51 runs after being bundled out for 85 from 16.3 overs.(More....) Visit www.anguillasports.com for details on Antigua vs Nevis |
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Business: Harneys promotes Laing
to Partner |
 January
11, 2008: Offshore
firm Harneys, has announced the promotion of four lawyers to
partner-level in their latest
round of promotions.
The new partners are Kissock Christopher Laing
of the Anguilla office, Tim
Clipstone, Ross Munro, and Chris Young all operating in the
British Virgin Islands (BVI), in the firm's
investment funds practice and litigation departments.
(More....) |
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Sport: Anguilla faces other pros
in 20/20 practice |
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January
10, 2008: Anguilla will join the remaining three fulltime Stanford 20/20 professional teams (Antigua & Barbuda, Nevis and St. Lucia ) in St. Lucia this weekend for a practice round-robin series at the Beausejour Cricket Ground, ahead of the second Stanford 20/20 regional competition slated to begin on January 26. (More....) |
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Business: Sillerman
heads 7th self built public co. |
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January
09, 2008: NEW YORK, Jan 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall
via COMTEX/ -- FX Real Estate and
Entertainment Inc. ("FXRE") announced
today that Robert F.X. Sillerman and
Barry Shier are joining the Company's
senior management team, with Mr.
Sillerman to serve as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, and Mr. Shier to
serve as Chief Operating Officer. (More....) |
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Tourism:
Anguilla's Festival
del Mar |
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January 09, 2008:
"Destination yum! World’s best food festivals" is
an article written by Lena Katz of Forbes Traveler which highlights the
World's Top food festivals enabling possible culinary journeys all year
long. (More....) |
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Business:
BACCARAT HOTEL AND RESIDENCES |
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January 07, 2008:
Flag Luxury Properties, a New York-based developer of
luxury resort and residential properties, today announced that it has
engaged Baccarat Hotels and Residences, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital
Group to operate its exclusive ultra-luxury hotel and residences on the
island of Anguilla, British West Indies. The property will be named The
Baccarat Hotel and Residences at Temenos, Anguilla and will be the first
of its kind in the Caribbean. (More....) |
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Community:
Optimist 2008 Essay competition |
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January 07, 2008:
The Valley, Anguilla – The Optimist Club of Anguilla is
encouraging Primary and Secondary school students under the age of 19
years to participate in its annual essay contest. Students are
encouraged to write an essay on the phrase “Today’s Choices Shape My
Future” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for
2008. (More....) |
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Sport:
Leewards make it tough for Jamaica |
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January 06, 2008:
Banks led Leeward islands (LI) were defeated by 5 wickets
on the the final day of their 3-day encounter against Jamaica in their
first-round Carib Beer series match at Sabina Park on Sunday. (www.anguillasports.com) |
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Sport:
Carib Beer Series - Leeward Islands vs
JA |
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January 05, 2008:
Leeward Islands 87 for two at stumps (Round 1, Day 2) (www.anguillasports.com) |
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Community:
Scholarship opportunities from CHA |
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January 04, 2008:
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Caribbean Hotel Foundation (CHF),
the non-profit subsidiary of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA),
announced the launch of its 2008/2009 Scholarship Program for Caribbean
hospitality employees, educators, and students wishing to pursue studies
or professional development courses related to the tourism industry. (More....) |
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Business:
C&W’s ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ |
January 04, 2008:
Ms. Melissa Carty of Blowing Point,
Mr. Conrad Gumbs of Island Harbour and Ms. Chanicia
Frederick, final winners of the fabulous 2007 Cable & Wireless Christmas
Promo (More....)
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Sport:
Banks to Captain Leewards |
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January 03, 2008:
Omari Banks has been named Captain of the Leeward Islands 14-man squad
to play against
Jamaica at Sabina Park on Friday, in the side's opening Carib Beer Series match.
The team also features two other Anguillians. (More....) |
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Community:
AIDS Coordinator thanks Temenos |
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January 03, 2008:
Mrs. Patricia Beard National, STI, HIV & AIDS Programme
Coordinator, has expressed thanks to Flag Luxury Properties
Anguilla and Temenos Development & Resort for their donation of
$5000.00US to assist with their World Day Activities on December
1st. (More....) |
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Youth:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH NYAC |
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January 02, 2008:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE NATIONAL
YOUTH AMBASSADOR CORPS (10) a component of the Department of Youth and
Culture’s ONSTREAM
programme. (More....) |
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Government:
Department of Fisheries Release |
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January 02, 2008:
All fishing boat owners in Anguilla are kindly asked to
refrain from visiting St. Martin/St. Maarten without a valid
certification of registration for their boats. The French authorities in
St. Martin have advised their Anguillian counterparts that all boats
entering their maritime space will result in a fine or other penalty if
the captain of the boat is not able to produce this document upon
request.
(More....) |
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