A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANGUILLA
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANGUILLA By Colville L. Petty Anguilla, once a lush island with dense rain forest, was discovered some 2,500 years ago by an Arawak-speaking Amerindian people who called it “Malliouhana”. There were about 40 Arawak villages in Anguilla the largest of which were at Island Harbour, Sandy Ground, Sandy Hill, Rendezvous Bay and... [Read more]
Spotlight on Shavaun Crawford!
The yound talented Shavaun Crawford was on the spotlight again when a travel agent from Vanada sought him out to present him witha special gift: a sewing machine, and Anguilla Magazine was there to witness it. In our March issue we published an interview with Shavaun who shared with us his dream of becoming a Fashion designer. He is already expressing... [Read more]
A World of Taste on 35 Square Miles
For its relatively small size, Anguilla is really large on culinary exposure. With more than 80 restaurants, Anguilla has a higher density of culinary experiences than New York City per square mile. The obvious is then apparent: one vacation is not enough time to do the culinary round in Anguilla. There is a restaurant for every lifestyle: barefoot,... [Read more]
Challenge Your Island: It takes only once…
May 1, 2010 by Axamag
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It takes only once… I’m just going next door to pick up something! I will only do it today! It’s not even a 10 minute drive! Nothing will happen! We give ourselves excuses that put our children at risk! Driving with a child in the front seat is a very dangerous practice! The back seat is still the safest place in a car for a child. An accident... [Read more]
Enjoy the MANGO- lorious days !
Enjoy the MANGO- lorious days ! By Maris Edwards When mangoes make it to polite company, they are presented as neatly cut ovals brimming with yellow, succulent flesh; or as firm squares of pulp for sticking your fork into. While its golden sweetness can be savoured in this way, the real enjoyment of this fleshy feast demands more intimacy; more closeness;... [Read more]
Think Globally, Act Locally !
March 26, 2010 by Axamag
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Press release March 23rd 2010 “Think Globally, Act Locally” a newsletter for Anguilla’s green community launched today. The Green Anguilla movement made significant strides when over 500 residents and friends of Anguilla received a copy of “Think Globally, Act Locally” the official ‘Green Anguilla’ e-newsletter in their inboxes today. ... [Read more]
Sweet Talk with Shavaun Crawford
March 3, 2010 by Axamag
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Could you please introduce yourself, who is Shavaun? My is Shavaun Crawford, I’m from Jamaica, I moved to Anguilla at the age of 7, I’m now 14, And I go to the ALHCS. You are pretty young. At what age did your passion for design start? My passion came as a process. It started when I was 12 – I started liking drawings; I wasn’t very... [Read more]
Challenge your island!
February 6, 2010 by Axamag
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Where was this taken ? As we drive along the beautiful island of Anguilla, we all notice the picturesque landscape, but every now and then we see some additional decoration which is really not necessary: the CAR WRECK! Unfortunately, even with the effort of certain villages to keep their environment clean, theses abandoned vehicles belong to people... [Read more]
My organic plate in Anguilla
We hear about organic food a lot, but what’s all the buzz about it? Should we really eat organic? Is it truly that expensive? And above all, can we find organic food in Anguilla? First of all what really is organic food? The legal definition for organic food is food from plants and animals produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, artificial... [Read more]
ANGUILLA: BEST WEDDING & HONEYMOON DESTINATION IN THE CARIBBEAN
The Best Place for a Wedding & Honeymoon There are many popular islands where brides & grooms stand on beaches and cliffs to say their sacred vows. Islands where couples spend the first weeks of their married life together. But there is one that remains undiscovered by most. It is a hidden gem in the Caribbean. A place where there are... [Read more]
