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Two trained social workers are among the latest persons recruited to work with the Department of Social Development and the new probation service in Anguilla. One of them is James Carty and the other is Erica Smith.

Many teachers in Anguilla now have in their hands a number of “big books” they designed on various subjects which will help to facilitate their work in the classrooms.

Cable & Wireless, on Tuesday 19th July, presented a cheque to Ms Suzie Webster for this year’s Ms Ecstasy Pageant. The amount of $2250 USD will cover the cost of the trophies and the decorating of the stage at next week’s pageant.

Saturday July 30th is a red-letter day in the history of Anguilla’s premier gospel concert ensemble, Melodies From Heaven. That evening will see the launch of its 26-voice debut CD, entitled Shekinah Fills This Place. The event is slated to feature a spectacular open-air concert at the IGA Mall parking lot at 6:30 p.m.

Employees from the public and private sectors in Anguilla have been attending a week-long course in Computer Audit Training conducted by Ian Brown, an Auditor for over 30 years, from Northumberland in the United Kingdom.

A two-week summer programme, organised for a number of school children by the Department of Social Development, has ended with the presentation of certificates of participation.

The Directors and Staff of the Anguilla Development Board have said farewell to Fabian Proctor who has relinquished his post to join the family business, J. W. Proctors, in the Quarter.

The Health Authority of Anguilla (HAA) has completed yet another successful quarterly review which was held at the Paradise Cove Hotel on July 14th.

The maritime boundary between Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands has now been formally established, ending a longstanding matter between the Governments of the two territories.

Professionals in the public and private sectors in Anguilla crowded the new b-mobile store at Cable and Wireless on Tuesday, July 12, for a presentation on an advanced technological system called BlackBerry designed “to make life easier.”

A new Harley Davidson 1450cc motorcycle was recently purchased and added to the police fleet.

Seven members of the Anguilla Girl Guides, along with their colleagues from throughout the region, are in Trinidad attending a Caribbean Summer Camp.

For the first time, internet users around the world are able to track, in real time, the epic, trans-oceanic migration of a critically endangered leatherback turtle from her nesting grounds on the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla, thanks to a groundbreaking project headed by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and the University of Exeter in Cornwall.

Jane Abbott, a resident at Blowing Point, was awarded for thirty years of service at Government House where she continues to serve as a cook.

Merchants’ Market in Anguilla has been substantially expanded to be in a better position to supply the island’s resorts and restaurants in particular with meats, vegetables and other goods at wholesale prices.

Members of Cap Juluca Resort’s 400-strong work force, Government officials and other persons in the tourism industry, joined in celebrating the Caribbean Hotel Association Hotelier of the Year Golden Conch Award presented to the General Manager, Eustace Guishard.

Ten persons enrolled in Small Business Development classes, facilitated by Transient Business Services, received certificates of participation on Friday July 8th signifying their completion of six weeks of course work. The course was conducted by Wilma Vanterpool, operator of Transient Business Services.

Scotiabank Anguilla Limited has congratulated two of its employees, Darrelle Harrigan and Janine Johnson, on completing the AICB Programme. A release from the Bank states, “We are proud of their accomplishment as it takes a tremendous amount of personal sacrifice and discipline to be able to meet the demands of work and study. Darrelle and Janine have been able to successfully balance both.

A small delegation from Anguilla attended the Official Opening Ceremony of the Fixed Wing Air Services at Gerald’s Airport in Montserrat on Monday July 11th.

FirstCaribbean International Bank is looking for the unsung heroes across the Caribbean. The Bank has launched a programme, in the 16 territories in which it operates, which will honour those ordinary people who are selflessly and silently at work, building their communities.