Anguilla Focus

29/07/2024

🔴 LAST UPDATE: The Government of Anguilla is hosting its final press conference before the Anguilla Summer Festival this afternoon at 2pm.

Please join us today for the final Government of Anguilla Press Conference before the 50th Anniversary of the Anguilla Summer Festival.

29/07/2024

🔴 VIP LANDING: American DJ and record producer DJ Khaled has arrived in Anguilla - and he seems quite happy about it!

29/07/2024

🔴 LOW THREAT: An area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean has a 50% chance of turning into a weak cyclone within seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
But it is very unlikely to occur before passing over Anguilla, and currently poses no threat to the island.
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An area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean has a 50% chance of turning into a weak cyclone within seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.

29/07/2024

🔴 SECURITY ENHANCED: Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed along the route of this year’s Anguilla Summer Festival parade.
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Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed all along the route of this year's Anguilla Summer Festival parade.

29/07/2024

🔴 LOST DOG: Have you seen this dog anywhere in Anguilla? She was last seen near Marie Albert’s furniture store in South Hill.
Nerf is a friendly island mix wearing a faded purple collar with no tags.

26/07/2024

🔴 LIVE NOW: Click below to watch the NCBA Miss Anguilla Queen meet and greet:

26/07/2024

🔴 INVESTIGATION CONTINUES: Three people in total have been arrested in connection to the murder of a 33-year-old man outside Anguilla Courthouse last week – and then later released.
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Three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a 33-year-old man in a vehicle outside Anguilla Courthouse last week - and then discharged.

26/07/2024

🔴 BEST WISHES: Good luck to Anguilla's own Zharnel Hughes aka Swift as he represents Great Britain in the Paris olympic Games!

26/07/2024

🔴 LIVE NOW: Click below to watch the Anguilla 50th Summer Festival opening ceremony:

25/07/2024

🔴 TEEN GETS BAIL: A 17-year-old from North Side charged with robbery, grievous bodily harm, and being armed with an offensive weapon has been granted EC$50,000 bail.
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A 17-year-old from North Side charged with robbery, grievous bodily harm, and being armed with an offensive weapon has been granted EC$50,000 bail.

25/07/2024

🔴 EDUCATION LEADERSHIP: Former principal Rita Celestine-Carty has been appointed as the Department of Education’s new education officer in professional development.
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Former principal Rita Celestine-Carty has been appointed as the Department of Education's new education officer in professional development.

25/07/2024

🔴 LEGISLATION OVERHAUL: A new law has been passed to correct errors in statutes and regulations discovered during Anguilla’s 2022 law revision.
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A new law has been passed to correct errors in statutes and regulations discovered during Anguilla’s 2022 law revision.

24/07/2024

🟠 QUALITY PERFORMANCE: Young athletes from Morris Vanterpool Primary School, AdrianT. Hazell Primary School and RO Jets Athletics Academy excelled in an international competition in Florida.
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Young athletes from Morris Vanterpool Primary School, Adrian T Hazell Primary School and ROJets Athletics Academy excelled in a recent sporting competition.

24/07/2024

🔴 LEADERSHIP CHANGE: Premier Ellis Webster became the new chair of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank this past week.
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Premier Ellis Webster became the new chair of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank this past week.

24/07/2024

🔴 ISLAND ACCESS: Registered owners of property in Anguilla worth at least US$750,000 can now apply for permanent residency, thanks to a recent amendment to the economic residence law.
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Registered owners of property in Anguilla worth at least $750,000 can now apply for permanent residency, thanks to recent amendments to the economic residence law.

24/07/2024

🔴 HEADTEACHER NAMED: Veteran educator Dr Trevor Hodge has been appointed as the new principal of Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School.
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Veteran educator Dr Trevor Hodge has been appointed as the new principal at Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School (ALHCS).

23/07/2024

🔴 DUTY WAIVER: Next year Krav Maga Anguilla Academy will not need to pay customs duty on goods imported for the business, thanks to a motion that was passed in the Anguilla House of Assembly.
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Next year Krav Maga Anguilla will not need to pay customs duty on goods imported for the business, thanks to a motion that was passed in the House of Assembly.

23/07/2024

🟣 EVENT UPDATE: The 50th anniversary Anguilla Summer Festival awards ceremony will now be held on Sunday, 28 July, in place of the NCBA Miss Anguilla Pageant swimsuit competition.
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The 50th anniversary Anguilla Summer Festival awards ceremony will now be held on Sunday, 28 July, in place of the NCBA Miss Anguilla swimsuit competition.

23/07/2024

🟡 OCEAN BOUND: Fifty-five leatherback turtle hatchlings made their way to the sea at Meads Bay yesterday.

22/07/2024

🔴 UK SUPPORT: The United Kingdom is sending three detectives to Anguilla to support the local force in the wake of escalating gun crime.
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The United Kingdom is sending three detectives to Anguilla to support the local force in the wake of escalating gun crime.

22/07/2024

🔴 ARREST MADE: Police arrested and later released one person linked to the murder of a 33-year-old man outside Anguilla Courthouse.
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Police arrested and later released one person linked to the murder of a 33-year-old man outside Anguilla Courthouse.

22/07/2024

🔴 CARS FOUND: Two stolen cars linked to criminal activity in Anguilla this past month have been located and recovered, police have said.
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Two stolen cars that have been linked to criminal activity in Anguilla this July have been located, police have said.

21/07/2024

🔴 INTENSIFIED EFFORTS: The Royal Anguilla Police Force is deploying officers to work “around the clock” following the recent spike in gun crime.
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The Royal Anguilla Police Force is deploying officers to work "around the clock" following a spike in gun crime.

21/07/2024

🔴 ENHANCED PROTECTION: An armed guard will be stationed at Anguilla Courthouse and the House of Assembly when they are in session to boost security after a man was murdered in the vicinity.
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An armed guard will be stationed at Anguilla Courthouse and the House of Assembly when they are in session from Monday to boost security.

20/07/2024

🔴 CENTRE OPENING: Anguilla marked a significant milestone this week with the official blessing of the newly constructed Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre.
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Anguilla marked a significant milestone this week with the official blessing of the newly constructed Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre.

20/07/2024

🔴 IMMEDIATE ACTION: Leader of the official opposition Cora Richardson-Hodge has said an “urgent response” is needed after a man was murdered outside the Anguilla Courthouse yesterday morning.
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Leader of the official opposition Cora Richardson-Hodge has said an "urgent response" is needed following a fourth shooting death this July.

20/07/2024

🟣 CONDOLENCES: Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the friends and family of Don Mitchell.

19/07/2024

🔴 DEADLY SHOOTING: The victim of this morning’s shooting outside the Anguilla Courthouse in The Valley has died, police have said.
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The victim of this morning's shooting outside the Anguilla Courthouse in The Valley has died, police have said.

19/07/2024

🔴 COURTHOUSE SHOOTING: One person has been injured in a shooting “in the vicinity” of the Anguilla Courthouse in The Valley, police have said.
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One person has been injured in a shooting "in the vicinity" of the Anguilla Courthouse in The Valley, police have said.

19/07/2024

🔴 LIVE NOW: Click below to watch Premier Ellis Webster become the new chair of the ECCB Monetary Council:

Ceremony to Mark the Change in Chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary CouncilFriday, 19 July 2024Main Ball Room Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club9:00 A.M.