Rebecca Bird
Multimedia Journalist and News Editor at Freelance
Owner and Editor at Montserrat Focus
Owner and Editor at Anguilla Focus
Freelance ethical multimedia journalist and news editor with 17+ years on UK and Caribbean print, web and radio news. Commissions: [email protected]
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2 days ago |
anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird
Light and Peace took first place in this year’s Anguilla Day boat race, held at Sandy Ground on 30 May as part of the island’s annual national celebrations. The morning event saw spectators line the shore, cheering as the boats battled shifting winds and tight turns in one of the most exciting races of the season. After the winner came in, Real Deal finished second, followed by De Wizard in third, Speed and Comfort in fourth, and Sonic in fifth place.
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2 days ago |
anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird
The island came together on 30 May to mark the 58th anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution with a day of celebration, reflection and national pride. The official ceremony and parade of uniformed groups was held at Ronald Webster Park in The Valley in tribute to those who fought for self-determination in 1967. In a statement, the Government of Anguilla described the atmosphere as one of “pride, unity and joy” with a strong turnout and community spirit shown throughout the day.
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3 days ago |
anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird
The procurement process for an advanced islandwide CCTV surveillance system in Anguilla is now underway, with all necessary documents officially submitted. Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge made the announcement at a press conference on 26 May, but added that it may take several weeks to complete. The announcement comes following a recent spike in gun crime on the island, with two murders, at least two shootings and several armed robberies reported over the past month.
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3 days ago |
anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird
Tourist arrivals to Anguilla in January, February and March this year have all broken records, according to the latest figures from the Anguilla Statistics Department. This marks the highest number recorded for the first quarter of any year since records began in 1993 and reflects growing international interest in the island as a travel destination. The February and March statistics were both published this week, while the department released the January statistics in April.
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4 days ago |
anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird
A team from the internationally popular YouTube channel TFIL visited Anguilla as part of their ambitious quest to travel to every country in the world in alphabetical order. Their 48-hour stay on the island last June is featured across three recently released episodes of their fast-paced travel series. The first video titled ‘We found a puppy sanctuary on a secret island’, which was posted on 12 May, has already amassed nearly 40,000 views and 298 comments.
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