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Ishaemic heart disease is a major cause of death in many countries including Anguilla. The most common clinical manifestations of ishaemic heart disease are myocardial infarction, sudden death and angina pectoris.

When I became a member of staff at the Anguilla National Trust in January 1996, it struck me immediately that public relations would be an important part of my job even though that was not explicitly stated in my job description. Therefore when Mary Walker and her husband Eugene stepped through the door for what was to be our first of many productive meetings, I heard their American accents and immediately began my PR spiel, which the Walkers politely tolerated. I was totally embarrassed when the then Director of the Trust introduced them as friends of Anguilla who had been visiting the island on an annual basis for some time and more so when I found out that in some regards they knew more about Anguilla than I did. It was from Mary’s Anguilla Flora Project that we learned so much about the plants growing on our island and from this project, the Anguilla National Trust has been able to share categorised plant lists with students, developers, consultants, government agencies and others.

This eating disorder is also referred to as Bulimia affects mainly young females, and can take a heavy toll on patients and their families. Bulimia is a very serious disorder and can result in death.

Clocks chimed; watches beeped; and church bells pealed to give special significance to the adage, “out with the old, in with the new”. Before we knew it, we were traversing the threshold of time and entering the doorway of a new era, 2003. Like the passing of a familiar friend, 2002 is forever gone.

The hallmark of our celebration of the Christmas season was a heightened spirit of community. This was evident by the many community Christmas trees which lit up the different villages. And there was merriment everywhere as people partied in their homes and night clubs. Some danced as if nobody was looking. Others danced liked they never danced before. And there was one pastor who really threw himself away as he wined to the popular song Wine Up On Mi Curry. It was his way of expressing the joy of Christmas.

November 14th was World Diabetes Day. This year the focus is on improving awareness of cardiovascular disease in diabetics. Cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and stokes) is a leading complication of diabetes and the number one cause of death of diabetes worldwide.

To God be the glory! A thanksgiving service at the upscale Paradise Cove Resort, on Sunday 17th November, is the opening event of Tourism Week 2002. Such an opening is most appropriate because when it comes to tourism, Anguillians have a lot for which they should be thankful. We have come a long way since the opening of our first hotel, Lloyd’s Hotel (in 1959) and our second, the Rendezvous Hotel (in 1962).