Government Resources of Anguilla

Government Resources of Anguilla

Agriculture

The Agriculture Department located in the Valley offer many services and products to the public. Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 am - 12 pm and 1 pm to 3:45 pm.

Products:

Vegetable seeds and seedlings Fertilizers Herbicides and pesticides Irrigation equipment Mulch Fruit trees Ornamentals (flowering plants)

Services

Tractor Pesticide spraying Budding and graphing Air layering Stud services De-worming Castration of animals

Extension Services

Advice to farmers On farm demonstrations Farmers training Marketing services (marketing farmers produce) ---

Radio Anguilla

On April 9, 1969, Radio Anguilla began broadcasting from the Agricultural building in the Valley for the British occupation on the island who had donated the equipment.

However, the need to communicate with Anguillians eventually led to a gradual shift in the focus of Radio Anguilla which was able to refute misinformation and to begin a well-needed service to the island.

Over a period of time, the station emerged as a community radio station – seeking to inform, educate and entertain the people of the island.

The advent of more radio stations on Anguilla has driven the station to become more creative in its revenue generating measures. One way of doing this was by the introduction of sponsored programming.

The introduction of specialized programming, such as “Country Time”, “The Quiet Storm”, “The Reggae Show”, “Jazz with Johnno and James”, “El Buen Vivir/Pleasures in the Caribbean” and “What’s On Today” has forced the station to extend broadcast hours from 10pm to 11pm.

Talk shows like “Social Solutions”, “Health Matters” and “Choice Sports” as well as a comprehensive news package ensure that the listening public is kept abreast of what takes place on the island, in the region and throughout the world.

Today, with affiliations that we have made, Radio Anguilla boasts some of the most current music that is on the market.

As the Governments Department of Information and Broadcasting, there are a number of events that Radio Anguilla is obligated to broadcast. Examples of these are House of Assembly meetings, State Occasions, Parades and other live events.

To this day, Radio Anguilla has continued to provide Information, Education and Entertainment to the people of Anguilla and beyond.

Radio Anguilla can be heard on fm band 95.5, on channel 77 on local Cable TV and via the world wide web at www.radioaxa.com.

Education

The Education Department manages and oversees the education system in Anguilla. The Department is directed by the following Mission Statement:

The Government of Anguilla is committed to providing quality education services, through highly motivated and competent educators, to produce loyal, knowledgeable and skilled citizens of sound characters, empowered to function effectively in a rapidly changing technology society.

The department focuses on raising student achievement. This is articulated and manifested in seven stated policy areas:

Access to Education Administration and Management Curriculum Development Human Resource Development Alliances with the community Pastoral care Financing Education

(See the Five Year Education Development Plan for the goals of education and details of the various policy areas.) ---

Statistics

Our Department

The Statistics Department under the revised statutes of Anguilla, Chapter S60 of December 2000, is given the mandate to officially:

collect, compile, analyse, abstract and publish statistical information relative to the commercial, industrial, social, economic and general activities and conditions of the people who are the inhabitants of Anguilla: collaborate with all other departments of Government and with local authorities in the collection, computation and publication of statistical records of administration; take any census in Anguilla; and generally to organize a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics and intelligence pertaining to Anguilla;

Our Vision

To provide statistical services that maximize the appropriate use of statistics in Anguilla and overseas by being the authoritative source in Anguilla on all statistics and statistical methods, and producing the best quality official statistics for improved decision-making in all sectors of the economy through sustained partnerships with businesses, government and society at large, while at the same time preserving and enhancing our integrity and professionalism.

Our Mission

To produce relevant and quality statistics for use by both the private and public sectors of Anguilla and other interested parties in their decision making.

What we do Economic Statistics Some areas which fall under Economic Statistics include:

• Government Finances
• Tourism
• Transportation
• Trade
• Utilities and Manufacturing

These statistics can be used to generate simple reports about the economy such as imports by commodities or can be used in conjunction with raw data to create indicators.

Social Statistics

Some areas which fall under Social Statistics include:

• Education
• Health
• Demography
• Gender

These statistics are used to get an understanding about the size structure and composition and any other characteristics of the Anguillian population. They are also used to show the interrelationship between the economic structure of income and expenditure among households.

For more information and detailed statistics visit the Anguilla Statistics Department Website or contact: Anguilla Statistics Department Old Court House P.O. Box 60, The Valley Anguilla, WI ---

Transportation

Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport The Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport situated on the outskirts of the Valley is the sole airport on the island and serves both commercial and private airplanes. With daily flights to/from the international airports of Antigua, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico & St. Thomas, Anguilla is easily accessible from virtually anywhere in the world via a connection.

Blowing Point Ferry Terminal On the Southern side of the island, the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal provides easy access to Anguilla's closest neighbour, St. Martin/St. Maarten. With short trips every half hour to & from the french side of the island, one can be quickly over and back without missing a beat. The terminal also serves as a port to St. Maarten, St. Barths and other private boating charters. Telephone: (264) 497 5731 Fax: (264) 497 3986 Email: statistics@gov.ai