Anguilla: From Malliouhana to Modern Paradise – A Journey Through History

Long before Anguilla’s tranquil shores lured luxury travelers, the island nurtured a vibrant indigenous life. The first settlers arrived thousands of years ago, when Amerindian peoples – often referred to as Arawaks – paddled up from the Orinoco basin of South America in dugout canoes. These early islanders knew Anguilla as Malliouhana, meaning “arrow-shaped sea … Read more

Itinerary: Around Anguilla

Once you get off the plane on Anguilla it’s almost like someone whispered in your ear to relax. The island is not crowded: no cruise ships, no casinos, nothing of the sort. It’s a nice place to come and relax. Even if the island is pretty busy you can go to a beach and you’re … Read more

Anguillian Profile: James Ronald Webster, Anguilla’s Father of the Nation

Mr. James Ronald Webster is frequently remembered today as the protagonist of the Anguilla Transformation. One reason for this is that many consider him to have demonstrated the paradigmatic attributes of a hero: fearlessness, sacrifice, conviction, risk-taking, as well as moral integrity for an ethical function. But today, half a century after the people of … Read more

Pictures from Anguilla: Contemporary History

Goats in front of the Church of God (Holiness) est. 1961 Ronald Webster, known as the “father of the nation”, leading a demonstration against Britain Shepherd Robert Athly Rogers from Anguilla is the writer of the Holy Piby, also known as the Rastaman Bible First design of the flag of Anguilla, showing the two mermaids. … Read more

Introduction to Anguilla

Tucked away in the Eastern Caribbean lies the inviting, intriguing and truly incomparable Island of Anguilla. Considered by many to be one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, spend any amount of time here and it’ll be no secret as to why. Anguilla has become an oasis for solo travellers, couples, families and business travellers alike. … Read more