Letters

Re: Land Matters


Hon. Mr. Osbourne Fleming
CHIEF MINISTER
Chief Minister’s Office
The Valley
Anguilla

Dear Sir,

We appreciate your efforts thus far in addressing the concerns of the West End Concerned Group. This letter is to again stress the importance of addressing these concerns as – given the period over which we have been discussing these issues – we have not seen the end results of our discussions. If we continue to move this slowly, these projects will have moved forward to an extent that we will have a much more difficult task in correcting these issues.

Re: Government Sponsored Bus System

Honourable Chief Minister,

We, supported by signatures below, would like to propose that you seriously consider a government bus system which we feel is, and has been, in great need for many, many years.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Sir,

RECYCLING A MUST

Soroptimist members would like, through the courtesy of your newspaper, to express our disappointment at the discontinuation of the glass re-cycling programme. Recycling is such an important part of the general development of any country that this apparent “backward step” is one that should not go without comment or further investigation as to the possibilities of continuing it.

The Editor
The Anguillian

I was extremely disappointed when I read the headline of the Anguillian of Friday, August 25th. Everyone in Anguilla is well aware of the importance of Cap Juluca to Anguilla. There is now great concern about the long-term damage such a headline will cause Cap Juluca and Anguilla in the international tourism market. This could well negatively impact occupancies and rates going forward.

The Anguillian
The Valley, Anguilla

[This letter does not reflect the opinions of The Anguillian Newspaper or anyone connected therewith. It is simply an attempt to express my opinion.]

Dear Editor:

My comments are in response to a well-written letter “Don’t Blame the Investors” by Violet Berry that appeared in last week’s issue of your publication. Let me begin by sending her many accolades for creating an awareness by addressing important issues of concern publicly in The Anguillian Newspaper.

The Anguillian,

Dear Editor:

Public Access to the Beaches of Anguilla - Don’t Blame the Investors

The old, old question! What has our governments (past/present) done or is doing about proper access to the beaches for ‘the people‘? ‘The people’ refers to the Anguillian people of today and tomorrow – what legacy will we leave for our children? There seems to be nobody looking out for ‘the people‘. Governments should rise above the politics of today and manage development for both the short and long term.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Sir:

Although the new “Avenue of Palms” at the airport looks good (or rather will look good when they have settled and the whole area has been cleaned of rubbish, rocks and wires), I just want to ask one question.

Mr. Fritz Smith
Director of Construction
Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Utilities
The Valley

REF.: “FEELING IS BELIEVING” AND TRANQUILLITY IN ANGUILLA

Dear Mr. Smith:

Further to your request for feedback on the proposed licence plates for Anguilla, we, the undersigned would like to note the following:

The Editor
The Anguillian

LOSS OF BEACH ACCESS

A few months ago, several members of government (including 4 Ministers) accompanied residents of the West End on an inspection tour of beach access problems on the West End. Since that time, some improvements have been made to the parking areas/access at Cove Bay, Maundays Bay and Shoal Bay West.

Dear Valued Customer

The internet has grown by leaps and bounds, and by extension, the wealth of experiences we come across every day. However, some of these experiences are less desirable than others, and as a responsible Internet Service Provider (ISP) we are working to make your every day interaction with our service as pleasant as possible.

The Editor
The Anguillian,

Dear Sir,

I would be grateful if you would find space to publish the following.

I listened to a female calypsonian on Heart Beat Radio last week expressing dissatisfaction with the shabby treatment female calypsonians were facing for Carnival 2006.

Two New Wardens For Anguilla

One of Anguilla’s mysteries is the treatment of time. Careful research reveals the basic time unit (the AXA Unit) is thirteen years – say the time from the announcement of a project to its completion. When I first became the US Consular Warden on AXA Unit ago, what was attractive wasn’t the pay (there was and is none), but the opportunity as a Washington lawyer to be helpful to US citizens in their dealings with the mysterious intricacies of the US Government.

The Editor
The Anguillian Newspaper

Dear Sir:

KEEP ANGUILLA UNIQUE

Just a brief comment on the new number plate styles proposed for the island. Although they are colourful, I think that they look tacky and cheap. They will make road users’ vehicles look awful – like the cheap and tacky number plates in a neighbouring island.

The Editor
The Anguillian

Dear Sir,

ANGLEC FUEL CHARGES

I would be grateful if you could provide space in your paper to publish a matter I consider to be of great concern to all and sundry.

To: Javed Woods
Geshaune Clarke
Akeim Richardson

Thank you very much for your kind letters regarding your interests in having the proposed playing field site in Rey Hill completed.

The Editor,
Dear Mr. Editor:

SALARIES OF POLITICIANS

In your issue of 21st April, 2006, you reported the following: “House Members Salaries Increased – We Can’t Live on Pittance – CM”.

The Editor
Dear Sir:
THANKS FOR AN ACT OF HONESTY

My family and I wish to record our thanks to an Anguillian gentleman (whose full name we forgot) for his honesty, fine example and caring compassion.

The Editor,
Dear Sir:

ANGUILLA: A PLACE OF MANY ISSUES

I’d be grateful if you would kindly publish this letter which addresses a few matters and one which I fully take responsibility for.

The Editor
The Anguillian

YOUTH FORESEEING IN THE FUTURE

These are crucial times, and it would appear that as the society moves from bad to worst many have asked the question “where is the next generation heading?” This question has lead an Anguillian citizen to the quest of educating himself and in turn contributing positively to his community.
This Anguillian is Jamie D. Hodge.

The Editor
The Anguillian Newspaper

Dear Sir:

On March 30, 2006, the Primary Schools of Anguilla enjoyed their Annual Sports Day. There was much fun, laughter and good-natured competition.. It is gratifying to see positive attitudes being fostered at an early stage in a child’s development. Such attitudes must be carefully nurtured as children mature.