Official end of use of leaded petrol will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save USD 2.45 trillion a year The end of leaded petrol follows a 19-year campaign led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners UNEP urges countries to work towards zero emissions vehicles to further address air pollution and […]
International
Visitor Tests Positive for COVID-19 – Three Active Cases on Island
Anguilla records its 115th positive case after a teenage male visitor from the United States tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival. He submitted a negative pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test as per established protocol. Presently he is asymptomatic and is in isolation. The other members of his household have tested negative and are presently in quarantine. […]
As part of Caribbean Wellness Month, the Ministry of Health and the Health Authority of Anguilla are formally launching the HEARTS programme at Welches Clinic on Friday 4th September, 2020 at 2pm. HEARTS is a global programme which was developed by WHO to strengthen cardiovascular management in primary care. In Anguilla, HEARTS is focusing on […]
ANGUILLA PREPARES FOR SOFT OPENING TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
The Valley, Anguilla, August 19, 2020…… On Friday, August 21 st , travelers aspiring to visit Anguilla may start the application process online at the Anguilla Tourist Board’s website. Beginning August 21 st , persons wishing to travel to Anguilla may apply for entry for dates up to October 31 st , 2020. Persons interested […]
ANGUILLA WINS BEST ISLAND IN THE CARIBBEAN BERMUDA, AND THE BAHAMAS IN TRAVEL+LEISURE 2020 WORLD’S BEST AWARDS
The Valley, Anguilla, July 9, 2020…… The Hon. Haydn Hughes, Minister of Tourism for Anguilla, and the Hon. Cardigan Connor, former Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, came together in a bipartisan spirit of unity to celebrate Anguilla’s success as the preferred Caribbean destination. For the fourth consecutive year in a row, Anguilla is ranked No. 1 […]
The Timing of Anguilla’s General Election
The Timing of Anguilla’s General Election 1. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to much speculation around the timing of our next General Election. I would like to set out the facts for you as they relate to three matters: i. the constitutional position on the timing of elections; ii. what I asked the UK Government […]