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3 Reasons Why Fountain Anguilla Should Be Your Next Home Away From Home
At the beginning of June, I celebrated a milestone birthday - my 30th birthday! I went back and forth for a long time on how exactly I wanted to celebrate the special occasion. Ideally, a vacation would have been perfect as I love travelling and experiencing new...
Registration for Youth E.S.C.A.P.E. 2019 Is Now Open
The Department of Youth and Culture (DYC) is proud to host its 13th Youth Educational Summer Creative Arts Production and Entertainment programme (Youth E.S.C.A.P.E.). This year there will be Ten (10) exciting and interesting workshops available, with the first beginning on the 8th July, 2019 and the last one ending on the 26th August 2019. Registration is now open!
5 of our Favourite Instagram Posts for 2019
The beautiful captures on our Facebook and Instagram pages highlight that even though the months are flying by, we are staying present and capturing awesome moments and memories in Anguilla. Plus, it is almost Anguilla Day and we love to celebrate and highlight the things that make Anguilla so awesome.
Training for the Executive Members of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School Student Council
The Director of the Department of Youth and Culture – Mr. Bren Romney, conducted a training session for the Executive Body of the Student Council of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School. This training, hosted by the Anguilla National Youth Council (ANYC), was held on Friday 12th April, 2019 at the Rhum Room in Zemi Beach Hotel.
Inter-Primary School Calypso Competition a Success
The Inter-Primary Calypso Competition was held on Saturday 25th May 2019. The event was organized by the Platinum Band, The Anguilla National Calypso Association and the Department of Youth and Culture. Seven students representing the various primary schools participated in this much-anticipated competition and made their debut in the calypso arena. The students sang on the theme ‘Stand together, Stop Bullying forever.’
Ongoing Youth Opportunities at Department of Youth and Culture
The Department of Youth and Culture and the Anguilla Youth Business Foundation offer several programmes and opportunities for youth. Three of these are described briefly below. Ongoing recruitment is available for each programme. Contact the Department of Youth and Culture if you or anyone you know is interested in joining any of these programmes.
DYC Supports Kite Fest and Festival Del Mar
The Department of Youth and Culture is proud to support several local festivals throughout the year. Look out for two of these upcoming festivals and be sure to participate and support the organisers and vendors. Both events are fun for the entire family.
Top 5 Questions I am asked about Anguilla
Once people find out where I am from and once we have established that Anguilla is in the Caribbean and not in Africa, there is usually lots of interest in my tiny island home. Here are the top 5 questions I am asked and my responses.
Anguilla Lit Fest 2019
The Anguilla Literary Foundation is excited to announce its impressive listing of international artists scheduled to appear at the 8th annual Anguilla Lit Fest- taking place 16th to 19th May at Paradise Cove Resort, Anguilla.
CARIFESTA XIV High on Agenda at Regional Culture Committee Meeting
Culture in the Caribbean region is rich and diverse. I am constantly blown away by the talent and creativity which emerges from the region. In many ways culture and the creative industries still do not get the level of support they need but forward strides are being...
Young Leaders Sworn into Anguilla Youth Parliament
There are many vibrant young leaders in Anguilla. The Anguilla Youth Parliament (AYP) is a platform for young people to articulate specific youth related issues and concerns and share their perspectives on matters of national importance. The AYP accentuates the role of young people as agents of change.
Nothing Sweeter Than Crayfish! Wednesday Nights at Veya Restaurant
We tried the $5 crayfish special at Veya Restaurant on Wednesday Night. It was so good! We share three things you need to know before trying out this seafood lovers special!
10 More Ways I am a Caribbean Girl
You can take a Caribbean woman out of the Caribbean, but you can’t take the Caribbean out of a Caribbean woman. As much as I believe we are global citizens, we take aspects of the cultures and environments which molded us where ever we go. Here are 10 things which are firmly entrenched within me and which I hold on to proudly wherever I roam.
Christmas and Boxing Day in London
Let's Go to London We were packed and ready for Christmas in London. As we were leaving early on the 24th, we decided that Xavi would open his presents on our return to Cambridge after Boxing Day. Surround yourself with People who feel like Sunlight Our bus and train...
5 Reasons to Visit Anguilla this Winter
Visit Anguilla The leaves are changing colour from green to yellow to red and fluttering to the ground. The temperature is falling into single digits. There is a realisation that even Fall will soon be a distant memory as outerwear with hoods becomes more of an...
5 Things I Gained When I Let Go of Stuff
Prior to August 2018, if anyone had asked me if I had a lot of ‘stuff’ I would have said no. However, when we started packing up our house in earnest in August, I realised that would have been a lie. When we took things out of drawers, cupboards, and closets etc....
National Youth Week and National Youth Awards Held in Anguilla
4th Annual National Youth Week 2018 a Success Vision 2048: Charting the Way Forward for Youth Development was a fitting theme for this year's National Youth Week. Youth week activities began on Monday 24th September and ended on Saturday 6th October, 2018 with the...
Three Things I would magically transfer from Cambridge to Anguilla
It has been five weeks since we left Anguilla for Cambridge, England. During this time we have searched extensively and fortunately found an apartment we like, set up our utilities, bought items for our home, enrolled Xavi in preschool and much more. There were...