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The Ministry of Immigration in an effort to keep the general public informed on immigration issues will now be issuing press releases on a regular basis regarding any relevant matters and other areas affecting National Security.

Anguilla is the seat of the just opened Regional Law Revision Centre Inc which initially is to serve this island and two other British Overseas Territories – Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

These photos, taken on Monday, October 1, show attempts that were made to clear a section of the Long Ground Road of a truck which overturned there sometime after 5 pm.

A meeting was held at Carillion on Wednesday in regards to the Indian labour strike at the Viceroy Project. Attending were representatives from the Ministry and Departments of Labour and Immigration, Royal Anguilla Police Service, the Government Liaison Officer, Carillion and four workers representing the Indian workforce - Avshesh Kumar, Roop Narayan, Adalat, and Kunna Maharana.

After much preparation and publicity over the years, the Regional Law Revision Centre Inc, has at last come to fruition in Anguilla with the official opening arranged for Friday, September 28 at 4.00 p.m. Included in the ceremonial programme has been an address by Anguilla’s Chief Mnister, Osbourne Fleming, and the cutting of the ribbon by him along with other officials from the UK, Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Community College Development Unit is making great strides in training large numbers of young Anguillians in the hospitality industry, the first element of a general education programme.

There has been a lull in major criminal activity in Anguilla after the serious incidents of shooting and murder in August. In reporting this to media representatives, Superintendent Proctor hoped that this fall off in crime would continue to the relief of everyone.

When you read Commander Mike Utley’s résumé you cannot help but be impressed. The Commanding Officer of HMS Portland, the Royal Navy ship visiting Anguilla this week, described by crew as akin to ‘Star Trek’, is obviously a high flyer. ‘I’ve been lucky,’ the man affectionately known as ‘Father’ on board says. ‘I’ve had some fantastic opportunities.’

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Health Authority of Anguilla, Meridith Gumbs, says the Emergency Medical Technicians at the Princess Alexandra Hospital are a cadre of valiant officers, working hard to save lives and that all persons on the island were highly indebted to them.

The Honourable Chief Minister Osbourne Fleming applauds the efforts of his ministry, in particular the Immigration Office, for its role in the tripartite meetings held between Anguilla, St. Martin and St. Maarten last week. Mr. Fleming says it has come to his attention that a number of illegal activities in human trafficking are taking place around, through and in the island.

Heads of Departments and Senior Public Servants in Anguilla began a Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop on Monday this week as part of a Strategic Planning Programme in the Overseas Countries and Territories.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1989. Consequently, this ratified Convention was extended to the British Overseas Territories in 1994 and provides solid guidelines and legislation regarding the proper treatment of children.

The newly-employed, well-focussed and highly experienced top Anguillian hotel executive looked from across her desk and spoke in glowering tones about her vision of Viceroy Anguilla and the benefits the project holds out for Anguilla, Anguillians and herself.

A fund has been established at the Anguilla Community Foundation to support the development of the Tae-Kwon-Do Youth Initiative. The Anguilla Tae-Kwon-Do Club has been enhancing students’ self-esteem, developing social skills and imparting the graceful mind and body control from white belt through black belts over the last 15 years.

Supreme Court Judge in Anguilla, Justice Janice George-Creque, has made the point that a Judiciary can only be truly independent when there are the necessary financial and human resources to ensure its independence and efficiency.

The Acting Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court says efforts are continuing to put into place initiatives aimed at reducing the long delays in the handling of cases in the various jurisdictions which include Anguilla.
Sir Brian Alleyne, SC, KCN, made the statement while delivering the customary address to simultaneous sittings of the Court in the nine Member States and Territories transmitted via video link to each courthouse on September 20.

HMS Portland arrived on island on Monday 24 September and immediately the crew set to work with projects designed to assist Anguillians in many aspects of their lives.

This week Temenos Anguilla, which includes Temenos Golf Club and Flag Luxury Properties Anguilla, made two presentations in aid of youth and community development. Media representatives were invited by Director of Public Relations, Arnie Hodge, to the handing over ceremonies.

On Monday, September 24, Commanding Officer Mike Utley, Captain of the HMS Portland, spoke at a press conference at the Royal Anguilla Police Force Headquarters at 10:15 a.m. He was accompanied by Dan Harding, an officer in training, as it is common for such a person to be able to understand the role of a Captain in the Royal Navy.

A special service to commemorate the opening of the Legal Year was held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in The Valley on Thursday morning, September 20. It was followed by a Guard of Honour drawn up outside the High Court and inspected by Resident Judge, Madam Justice Janice George –Creque.