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Clean Ocean Swim promotes water safety and environmental awareness

1 week ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

The second annual Clean Ocean Swim at Anguilla’s Festival Del Mar saw a major increase in participation this year, with 42 swimmers taking to the water – up from just 14 in 2024. The event was organised independently by the non-profit All Nations United Swim Club (ANUSC) as a fun experience aimed at promoting ocean cleanliness, water safety, and the importance of learning to swim.
Health advisor 'very optimistic' gov't can fund new Anguilla hospital - Anguilla Focus

2 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

Anguilla’s senior ministerial advisor for health has said he is “very optimistic” the government will be able to fund a new hospital within the next five years. Evans McNiel Rogers told a government press conference on Monday, 28 April, that there is a “dire need” for a fit-for purpose health facility to replace the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Primary school classes remain closed as strong sargassum odour lingers

2 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

The youngest pupils at Vivien Vanterpool Primary School in Island Harbour are learning from home as the smell of sargassum lingers in the area. The kindergarten, grade one and grade two classes closed at 12pm on Monday, 28 April, with students switching to e-learning. They are set to reopen on Wednesday, 30 April. Pupils in grades three, four, five and six have remained at school during this period.
Parliament approves tax breaks for football association, hotel and charity

2 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

The Anguilla Football Association, La Vue Boutique Inn, and the Lions Community were all granted tax breaks during a recent sitting of the Anguilla House of Assembly. In total, they will benefit from nearly EC$110,000 in customs duty and excise tax reductions on goods already imported or expected to be brought into Anguilla. The relief was granted through three separate motions approved by members of the assembly during the 22 April session.
Authorities take action as sargassum overwhelms Island Harbour

2 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

An influx of sargassum at Island Harbour this week prompted government action as it began piling up along the shoreline. The floating seaweed began to accumulate on Tuesday, 22 April, drawing attention from local residents and authorities. The next morning, journalist Lloyd Gumbs of Lloyds Live had posted a video capturing the thick mass swirling around boats in the harbour.
Key oversight committee roles filled in Anguilla House of Assembly

2 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

The appointments were confirmed during the 22 April sitting, in line with established procedures to support parliamentary oversight and administrative efficiency. According to the House of Assembly (Procedure) Rules, 2021, the Public Accounts Committee must consist of between three and five members drawn from both sides of the assembly. Island Harbour representative and opposition leader Ellis Webster was appointed as chair and member of the committee.
From fisheries to fireworks: Government lays out legislative roadmap

2 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

The government has unveiled an ambitious 48-item legislative agenda for the Anguilla House of Assembly, outlining its priorities for the year ahead. Over the 2025–2026 session, parliamentarians will debate nine bills and 28 amendments, along with a range of regulations and existing acts under review. On presenting the programme on 22 April, Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge called it an “ambitious agenda” but said it reflects what the government believes it can realistically achieve.
Advance voting review finds no evidence of voter disenfranchisement

3 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

An independent review of advance voting in Anguilla’s recent general election found that, while the law was breached, the results still reflected the will of the people. The investigation looked into the decision by then elections supervisor Rodney Rey to accept applications two weeks past the deadline date for those wishing to vote a day early.
Five members of ANGLEC board resign, interim directors take over

3 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

Three interim directors will temporarily oversee the operations of the Anguilla Electricity Company (ANGLEC) following the resignation of five of its six board members. The departures followed a lengthy dispute between the board chair Jibri Klaren and utilities minister José Vanterpool over the advertisement of the chief executive officer position.
Elections supervisor resigns as advance voting investigation continues

3 weeks ago | anguillafocus.com | Rebecca Bird

Rodney Rey has resigned as Anguilla’s elections supervisor while an independent investigation continues into mistakes made during the advance voting process. The Governor’s Office announced on Thursday, 17 April, that he had written to Governor Julia Crouch tendering his resignation with immediate effect. “The governor thanked Mr Rey for his years of dedicated service to Anguilla organising two elections and one by-election and wishes him a happy and healthy retirement,” the statement said.