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Preparations are underway in Anguilla for a National Youth Conference from June 21-23, to be delivered by a number of facilitators from the United States.

By: Dame BERNICE V. LAKE, D.G.C.N., Q.C.

Is it merely a matter of coincidence that Zina Garrison should come to Anguilla approximately fifty years after Althea Gibson blew her kisses to New York in acceptance of her city’s acknowledgment of her triple-crown victory at the soul-place of tennis?

Caribbean Commercial Bank is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the Anguilla Female Football League in its entirety for the third year. CCB has been a supporter of the youth over the years and is proud to nurture human and social development, building disciplined characters and fostering personal enrichment.

On Sunday April 30 the Anguilla Beautification Club (ABC) dedicated a flamboyant tree in memory of the late Myrtle Connor better known as Mutty, of Blowing Point. The dedication took place in the presence of several members of her family and members of the ABC.

Members of the Community Partners Focus Group have been told about the work of the Health Authority of Anguilla and have had an opportunity to ask questions about the continuing development of the island’s health services.

By: Monica Reid

Fishing is not always catching, but Tuesday was a day of fishing and catching for Anguilla’s competitive fishermen and boats. The brothers Trivon and Roger Harrigan left early, declaring who would get blows at the end of the day and inspired Patrick Webster to cast off shortly thereafter. Patrick’s day began by seeing a beautiful whale glide by as a very large water spout formed in the heavy clouds overhead. Off Sombrero with four rods and reels, three rigs screamed at once, “Zing zing, zing zing, zing zing!”

The Anguilla Tennis Academy facility, now being constructed at Blowing Point, was toured on Monday this week by celebrated United States professional and champion, Zina Garrison, now on a one-week invitational visit to the island.

Mr. Ronson Hodge of The Valley is March’s winner of Fairplay Food Center’s “Shop to Win! Cold, Hard Cash!!!” sweepstakes.

Seven members of the Emergency Medical Services of the Health Authority of Anguilla graduated as Emergency Medical Technicians in a ceremony held at the DIVI Little Bay Hotel in St. Martin on Sunday April 9.

The members of the UK contingent serving with the Task Force set up in the Royal Anguilla Police Force to combat illegal firearms and drugs, have been welcomed to the island at a meeting at the Governor’s Office, followed by a press briefing in the Executive Council’s Chambers.

The National Bank of Anguilla has financed twenty table tennis boards for community use on the island to the tune of EC$15,633.00. A symbolic cheque in that amount was presented to Minister of Social Development, Evans Rogers, by NBA’s Chief Executive Officer E. Valentine Banks on Wednesday, April 5.

In keeping with a growing economy and rising crime, JTR Advance Security Services Ltd., formed in and operating since 2002, has purchased an armoured vehicle for the transportation of cash for local businesses.

The Island Harbour district, which was the first to have a Police Consultative Committee established there several years ago, is now the first to have a Resident Beat Officer in the person of Constable Delvin Fleming. He has 19 years of service in the Royal Anguilla Police Force and has served in various areas of policing on the island. His appointment was announced at a public meeting held at the Pond Fill on March 30.

Principal at the Island Harbour Primary School, Ornette Edwards-Gumbs, has said farewell to a very helpful couple, Griffin and Johanne Webster, and their three children Gabreila, Samantha and Amanda who have left Anguilla to reside in Canada.

A report is being awaited in Anguilla on the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael Gumbs of The Quarter, who was shot by a police officer on March 30. It is to be submitted by Chief Inspector Anthony Noble and Inspector Ernest Gumbs of the Royal British Virgin Islands Police Force.

Despite the milling throngs of people at Moonsplash (March 16-19), there was a high degree of good behaviour and everyone had an enjoyable time. That is generally the feeling among Bankie Banx, the Royal Anguilla Police Force, Immigration, Customs and many people.

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Anguilla Electricity Company (ANGLEC) have been celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the organisation this week. Accompanied by Minister of Infrastructure, Kenneth Harrigan, they attended the morning service at the Church of God of Prophecy (Holiness) on Sunday, April 2, where Pastor Philip Gumbs and members of the congregation welcomed them.

Acting Deputy Governor, Stanley Reid, noted that certain public servants like permanent secretaries and officers in the police, prison and probation services may be exempted.

The Anguilla Beautification Club (ABC) recently held the Annual General Meeting where reports are given of activities and a new president and executive committee are elected for the coming year.

A number of young school children are attending a one-week workshop at which they are being enlightened about HIV/AIDS by a number of resource persons from Anguilla as well as Antigua and Barbados.