Business

Caribbean Star Network Corporation, a provider of direct television services, marked the beginning of its presence in Anguilla with an opening reception and cocktails at the Anguilla Great House on Saturday May 10. The function was attended by a number of invited guests from the business sector and the community in general.

Several important economic and financial developments have taken place in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union in recent times. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in partnership with this newspaper, The Anguillian, is presenting this series of financial columns in an effort to ensure that all ECCU citizens can reap the benefits offered by these initiatives, as well as enhance their individual investment skills.

Businesses in Anguilla have been told about the recent changes in the telecommunications market in Anguilla following steps towards liberalisation agreed between the Government and Cable & Wireless.

Several important economic and financial developments have taken place in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union in recent times. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in partnership with this newspaper, The Anguillian, is presenting this series of financial columns in an effort to ensure that all ECCU citizens can reap the benefits offered by these initiatives, as well as enhance their individual investment skills.

Several important economic and financial developments have taken place in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union in recent times. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in partnership with this newspaper, The Anguillian, is presenting this series of financial columns in an effort to ensure that all ECCU citizens can reap the benefits offered by these initiatives, as well as enhance their individual investment skills.

Recent developments in the offshore financial services industry coupled with present and future implications from past initiatives have caused quite a stir throughout the Caribbean. At the recently held general meeting of Anguilla Financial Services Association (AFSA), members considered how these events could impact Anguilla. The group convened at the Malliouhana Hotel in Meads Bay.

The Anguilla branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) made the latest in a series of presentations for members and guests on Monday March 24. The feature address at the luncheon presentation at the Old House Restaurant was delivered by Howell Wolz, President of the Sterling Group based in the Bahamas and Principal of Sterling Trust (Anguilla) Ltd which holds a General Trust Licence in Anguilla.

The National Bank of Anguilla has launched a new venture – a Pension Funds Management Company Limited.

A mutual fund investing in companies around the world that have had at least a 15% growth and a net income to match in each of the past 5 years, has been launched here by First Anguilla Trust Company.

Cable and Wireless has launched a new high speed internet service in Anguilla, as part of its ongoing efforts to use cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of its customers.

Tropical Flower, Anguilla’s leading supplier of wines and liqueurs, held a wine-tasting function at CuisinArt Resort & Spa on Tuesday November 5 in association with Beringer Blass Wine Estates of California represented by William J. Jenkins, Jr.