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Bad Bad Juju (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
I just awoke from a power nap...dreaming...so, in honor of my first real frost of the year (today), I give you this. Took this photo last year on Shoal Bay, Anguilla, British West Indies. Eight of my pack ease on...
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Kaieteur News (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Riders from USA, Barbados, Jamaica, Suriname St. Maarten & Anguilla to test locals By Franklin Wilson The going will surely not be easy for any of the over 60 starters expected to face the line come tomorrow morning when the Third Annual Five-Stage cycle road race under the theme “Riding for Life 3″ pedals off at [...]
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Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
“Six members of the Royal Anguilla Police Force arrested in the last five years. Traditionally, the Anguilla public administration operates under the assumption that any bad news is better not published”: Corruption-free Anguilla is “simply disgusted at this state of affairs.”
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Which fish has the Latin name Anguilla Anguilla? A. The Eel 2. Name the female presenter of BBC's Autumnwatch? A. Kate Humble 3. Canaletto's paintings largely featured Venice and which other city? A. London Who was the first celebrity voted off this year's Strictly Come Dancing? A. Martina Hingis 5. Who scored the winner in the recent Manchester derby? A. Michael Owen 6. Which bird has the Latin name...
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The Observer (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Britain's tax havens will be read the last rites tomorrow when a Treasury commissioned report will tell them to raise new taxes if they are to survive the economic crisis. Amid fears that Britain may have to bail out tax havens which are showing signs of financial stress, the government will publish the findings of an economic healthcheck of its overseas territories and crown dependencies including...
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Heavenly Worldliness (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
I came across these two interesting items recently. Although Islam is very divided and generally in decline (apart from biological growth) it has money and influence and is far from being a spent force. Though the percentage of Muslims is small in the Caribbean the influence of Islam is growing, both from Muslims within the Caribbean and by means of Islamic funding from outside. Trinidad (7% Muslim),...
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The Humane-Rights-Agenda Blog (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
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The Epi-Log (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Leading Hotels of the World, a luxury hospitality organization with 450 members in 80 countries, is sponsoring a rather exciting contest called "Quest of a Lifetime." To enter, write an essay describing how a Leading Hotel fulfilled your personal quest. The prize: seven nights at any Leading Hotel (think The Setai in Miami Beach, The King George Palace in Athens, The Cuisinart Resort &...
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Business Wire (Free subscription) | 16/10/2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Knot (NASDAQ: KNOT; www.theknot.com), the leading online wedding resource, announces the Bridal Fashion Week lineup. This year, The Knot will broadcast live from an unprecedented four runway shows, feature brand-new editor vlogs -- video blogs -- updated in real time, showcase more than 600 runway photos, stream a half-hour live recap special, and much more. The newly...
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Caribbean 360 (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
Regional credit rating agency, Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS), has lowered Anguilla's credit ratings.
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Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 14/10/2009
Inspired by a speech from the Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago chapter of Transparency International, Corruption-free Anguilla is concerned that “fair play, transparency, and accountability will continue to be unknown in the Anguillian public sector construction sector.”
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The Legal Costs Blog (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
Contrary to all logic and common sense, the Legal Costs Blog appears to have acquired a not insignificant readership. The Solicitors Journal , aimed not just at solicitors but lawyers generally, claims that its website attracts over 34,000 users a month. Insurance Times , aimed at the whole insurance industry, claims over 45,000 users per month. Both websites have excellent and comprehensive content....
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Cryptozoology Online: Daily News (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009
A turtle has amazed scientists by swimming its way through a 550-mile Caribbean journey - sticking to only British territories. Suzie the adult green turtle skipped non-British nations on her month-long trip, reports The Times. Her progress was followed by researchers who placed a satellite tracking device on her shell. "This is the first time that turtles from Turks and Caicos have been tracked...
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Kaieteur News (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009
Guyana-born Anguillian Magistrate, Mrs. Birnie Stephenson Brooks, has been appointed a High Court Judge and she has been assigned to Dominica. She will be taking up her appointment on October 25. Mrs. Brooks has been resident in Anguilla since 1992 when she joined the firm of Mitchell’s Chambers. She was also associated with and was a [...]
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Virgin Islands Daily News (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
TORTOLA - Officials are expecting 10 cyclists from the U.S. Virgin Islands to join their regional counterparts from Antigua, Anguilla, St. Maarten, Guyana and host BVI in competing for more than $6,000 in prizes during Sunday's 9th annual Jason Bally Memorial race on Tortola. In all, between 30 to 35 visiting athletes are expected.