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The Anguilla Government has given enthusiastic support to an announcement by the principals of Conch Bay Development Ltd., an Anguillian-owned company, of their plans to develop the Forest Estate which is in the ownership of the much-respected Lake & Kentish family.

Fritz Smith, Director of Construction, Housing and Estates Facilities Management in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, Utilities, Housing, Agriculture and Fisheries for a number of years, says he is proud of the 24 years of national service he gave to the Government and people of Anguilla as a public servant and that he leaves the civil service with a clear conscience.

The hand of the Anguilla Government has been strengthened by investors with the KOR Group involved in the construction of the Viceroy Barnes Bay Tourism Development Project.

Famed former United States President, Bill Clinton, stepped down on Anguillian soil from a gleaming Global Express Executive on December 21, accompanied by his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton.

Two more lucky Digicel subscribers have won $1,000 and a chance to win $50,000 this month in Digicel’s ‘Key to your Fortune’ promotion.

Businessmen in Anguilla can now have a substantial portion of their merchandise flown directly to the island by a cargo air service, thanks to Colin Connor, an Anguillian pilot and aviator who resides in the United States.

Christmas is a time for giving and with Digicel you expect more and you get more. Digicel provided its customers with just the right festive atmosphere for the holiday season. The main Digicel store in The Valley was beautifully decorated with festive colors and a Christmas tree. A visit from Santa Claus made the scene picture perfect.

Marilyn Hodge, a highly-qualified Guidance Counsellor and one of Anguilla’s enterprising educators, has just established a wellness centre, thus fulfilling a dream she had 21 years ago while residing and teaching in her native Antigua.

The Anguilla Government in cooperation with the developers of the Temenos/St. Regis Golf Course Project took the opportunity of the public holiday on Tuesday, December 19, to arrange a tour of the property by the people of the island and to put on a big feast for them.

James Ronald Webster has been recorded in the history of Anguilla as having emerged as the island’s revolutionary leader following the 1967 revolution against the then Government of St. Kitts-Nevis headed by the late Premier Robert Bradshaw.

2006 has been another year of growth and development for Anguilla. The pace of economic change is constantly accelerating. All around, we can see the evidence, in the form of new shopping malls, resorts, and private homes being built. One outstanding development has been the opening of the beautiful new golf course, a major addition to the attractions Anguilla offers our visitors.

Fellow Anguillians and Residents I greet you in the spirit of the season. As I reflect upon the past months in this year, I am drawn to reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of God Almighty. Every year brings its own challenges and joys. This year I am numbered among those who have seen his tender mercies but I am not forgetful of those to whom he gave strength to endure their times of bereavement or loss of some kind this year.

Christmas greetings to all readers. My hope is that as you read this message something may touch and inspire you and may so change your understanding and outlook that you will become an advocate for the true celebration of Christmas.

The Community College Development Unit in Anguilla has held its first graduation ceremony following the completion of a series of hospitality training seminars by 58 students.

Some 56 members of the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCOI) benefited from displaying their goods and services at the Christmas Fair in the courtyard of the Caribbean Commercial Centre for the second consecutive year.

A large number of people converged on the grounds of Government House where Governor and Mrs. Andrew George entertained them at a delightful Christmas party on Monday evening, December 18.

Cap Juluca Resort is running a weekly novel chef competition at George’s, one of its three upscale restaurants, providing visitors and residents with some of the best dishes served on the island. It is a promotion that is going very well, Wilma Vanterpool, the Food and Beverage Guest Relations Coordinator, says.

Children from all across Anguilla braved inclement weather conditions and attended in mass numbers the 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Gift Give-Away event on Tuesday, December 19, at the bank’s Parking Lot.

A large number of children, were been given a rare opportunity to dine at Flavours, an Anguillian-owned top restaurant at Back Street, South Hill, with a commanding view of Road Bay.

The Valley Community Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which continues until January 1, has been hailed as another success this year.