Friday, May 24, 2002
Anguilla Day Boat Race.
This around-the-island race is scheduled for Friday, May 31. Anguilla Day
is actually Thursday May 30, but Friday will be a holiday for most people as well.
Unique Anguilla Venture: www.ArawakArtifacts.com
Wilma Vanterpool has launched the web site for her business, which is creating
museum-quality replicas of Arawak Indian Artifacts.
For example, the Zemi pictured here is
a replica of an ancient Arawak religious idol. The reproduction dimensions are
13" high, 5" deep, and 7" wide.
The replicas were designed by well-known Arawak artist Adam Azaire (Anakhuda Hororo)
who now lives in St Lucia. Specialists from the USA created the molds and helped
set up the casting operations in Anguilla so that they would be of the highest quality.
This project is the result of years of work, including a
trip to Guyana to visit the surviving Arawak Indians in the interior.
On the web site is a pictorial story of Wilma's trip of discovery to
Guyana.
Anguilla Bridge Club
Interested residents and visitors are invited to play bridge. Contact Carol Baines at 497-5722 or email [email protected] for details.
Thursday, May 23, 2002
Halcyon Cottage
Imagine waking up to this view. Halcyon Cottage. Gorgeous 3 bedroom private home on the water's edge.
Wednesday, May 22, 2002
Sunset Homes "House Progress", Phase V
Sunset Homes has updated their web site with pictures and info on casting
the floor, plumbing and concrete block walls.
Tuesday, May 21, 2002
SPECIAL ONE TIME OFFER.
SAIL THE MAGNIFICENT 1926 SCHOONER CHARM III
... and send KRIS PRADEL to the 2002 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN U.K.
Enjoy a romantic cruise in the clear Anguillian waters.
Anchor for a gourmet lobster lunch accompanied by French wines and cheeses.
Open Bar.
Swimming and Snorkelling.
Price per person: $ 175.00 -
Minimum 4 Persons.
This offer available only until the end of June 2002.
The full Charter price will go to the Kris Pradel 2002 Pro-cycling Initiative.
For reservations, call : 497 - 0888
Friday, May 17, 2002
Vida Lloyd and the Caribbean State Ball.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) will honour fifty (50) individuals for their contributions to Caribbean tourism at a special commemorative ceremony that will take place at the 29th Annual Governments of the Caribbean State Ball on Friday May 31, 2002 at the Waldorf-Astoria. The Ball will cap a series of events during Caribbean Week, May 28 - 31 in New York City. Of the 50 honourees, 33 were selected by CTO member countries for their superior achievements in their own nations. These individuals are from the public, private or NGO sectors and have worked in several areas of tourism activity on behalf of their countries.
Anguilla is proud to extend congratulations to Vida Lloyd, Owner/Manager of
Lloyd's Guest House was selected as one of the honourees. For more information on the State Ball check
www.doitcaribbean.com/stateball/
Tae Kwon Do Competitions.
Anguilla's Tae Kwon Do club recently returned from the Eastern Caribbean Championship
in Jamaica where five members competed. They took first and second place in
Tacknic breaking; second and third place in fighting. They also travelled to Grenada and
with only two competitors they still won 1st and 2nd place in various events.
The club will be holding its first Open Championship tournament in Anguilla,
30 July 2002, at the Landsome Bowl starting at 7pm.
Pool Systems by Al and Ross.
Here is a new business in Anguilla that installs pool maintenance systems
that convert salt into chlorine.
Looking for a CD!
Debra Briganti writes
Hi. I recently visited Anguilla and was listening to a radio station that played Caribbean music except for on Saturdays when it broadcasted a cricket match. They kept playing a song by a female artist, I think from St. Croix, who does a lively song that has wet, wet, soaking wet in its lyrics. Do you know the artist? We want to buy the CD. Thanks!
The CD she refers to is done by the Express Band out of the USVI and the name of the song is "Wet". If you'd like to order this CD you can contact Patrick Hanley who has a music store here in Anguilla. You can reach him at:
[email protected] or call him during office hours at Tel. 264-497-3100.
Regards,
Janine Edwards
Tuesday, May 14, 2002
May is AIDS Awareness Month.
Mrs. Patricia Beard writes:
ARE YOU AWARE?
DO YOU CARE ?
Every second , someone, somewhere in the Caribbean is infected with HIV, the
virus that causes AIDS. The next person could be you, your friend, sister,
brother, father, mother, husband or your child.
DO YOU CARE? National STI/HIV/AIDS programme Anguilla
Saturday, May 11, 2002
Miss Leeward Islands Talented Teen Pageant.
May 25, 2002 at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre. Admission US$10, US$5 for children.
Anguilla Day: Grand Chief Minister's Ball.
May 30, 2002 at 830pm, L.A. Cafe. Tickets can be purchased at the Chief Minister's Office,
Anguilla Drug Store, Keene Enterprises, Albert's Department Store, and the English Rose Restaurant.
Friday, May 10, 2002
New: Madeariman Villa.
Hillside location overlooking Shoal Bay beach, with two air-conditioned bedrooms.
A short path from the front of the villa leads to the white sand beach of Shoal Bay.
April 15, 2002 - November 14, 2002:
1 Bedroom US $330.00 and
2 Bedroom US $270.00.
Johnno's Presents an Evening of Dinner and Jazz.
Live on stage, the
Anastacia Larmonie Jazz Quartet.
Come and see St Maarten�s premier jazz group
and enjoy one of Johnno�s sumptuous dinners.
Tickets available at Johnno�s for only
US$25.00 and includes dinner.
Sunday 26th May 2002
Cliffside Riding Centre Summer Special.
Honeymooners and Couples Special For Summer 2002
Couples staying on the island in May through October 2002 are invited to take a sunset horseback ride on the beach (or alternatively at 9.30am/2.30pm) for $75 per couple (regular cost $100). No experience necessary!
Reservations by appointment: Call Tonia at 497-3667.
People staying on the island for longer periods may also be interested to know that Tonia offers a horse lease program whereby experienced riders can lease one of the horses on a monthly basis- there are a range of lease options available starting at US$100 per month... Previous news article.
Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Anguilla Research Service Is Online
Announcing the first ever online information service contact in Anguilla.
They provide info research and follow-up services on the island in quick time. Click here for more: www.anguillainformation.com
Sunday, April 28, 2002
Local Source for Balusters.
For the beautification of your home or office building, Leo Smith of Island Harbour has a wide selection of Balusters, tops and flower pots. Balusters ranging from 12" to 32". Come by or call him at 497-4062 or 235-8472.
Beachshack Site Updated.
Mary Ann's tropical construction web site has been updated with information
on cisterns, appliances, goats, and pictures of the house warming party.
Friday, April 26, 2002
Animal Rescue April Newsletter.
The AARF April 2002 Newsletter is now available for viewing on their web site.
In this edition they have
updates on more animals being taken back to
the United States, information on licensing your
dog in Anguilla and much more.
The Anguilla Animal Rescue Foundation has a number of adorable kittens and puppies available for adoption at Morlen s Veterinary Clinic:
We currently have three 5-week old kittens, a 5 month old and a young adult.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in any of these adorable pets, please contact Amy Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 497-4600.
Survey of Commercial Property in The Valley.
David Lockwood ([email protected]) sent this press release:
The Department of Physical Planning has recently undertaken a survey of commercial (office and retail) property in the Valley area. The Survey for Quarter 1 of 2002 was of commercial units and future ones will incorporate floorspace assessments for further detail. The survey revealed that of 220 identified commercial units 45% were in retail use. The next highest use was financial and professional services (35%). Food and drink premises (i.e. restaurants, bars etc) accounted for 10% of units.
The survey also assessed unit vacancy and found that overall 66 (30%) of all units are vacant. It revealed that 36% of financial and professional service units are vacant and that 31% of retail units are vacant.
The Department of Physical Planning recognises that whilst all centres including the Valley, require a stock of vacant retail / service use floorspace to provide opportunities for businesses to acquire and occupy new premises, high vacancy levels and long term vacancies are symptomatic of either (or a combination of):
Oversupply,
Supply of poor quality or poor �value for money� floorspace, or
Poor business performance or lack of confidence.
The Department of Physical Planning highlights that the initial survey has identified comparatively high levels of vacancy in both the retail and service area and that particular pockets of high vacancy exist. At the same time new floorspace is planned or under construction at a number of sites. The Department highlight that this and future surveys are of significant value in building up an information base for use by the Government of Anguilla and the private sector. The information will be of particular value in the review of the existing draft National Land Use Plan and the draft Valley Local Plan both dating from 1996.
The Department of Physical Planning will be undertaking similar surveys on a quarterly basis to monitor vacancy levels and changes in use.
If you have any questions about the above please contact the Department of Physical Planning
Contact Telephone number 497 5392 or 497 5064
Thursday, April 25, 2002
Daily Herald: Visiting Musicians.
The Daily Herald newspaper has a story on its web site about
the Catskill Chamber Players from New York who performed recently in Anguilla.
Hit Statistics for News.ai
For the last seven days, the Anguilla News has served up an average of
9,311 web pages per day, or 504 megabytes of data per day.
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Skypic Web Site.
Pictures of Anguilla from the sky.
