Anguilla and Dolphin Discovery

It is with grave concern that I am making this post.I have watched and noticed that the DD has started their construction at Sandy Point.The general atmosphere in Blowing Point is one of being let down.Many resident ,who were against the project being located there,are questoning the real motives of the Gov't. They are concerned of the Gov't total disregard of their objections to the placement of DD at Sandy Point.The residents of Point and others who freely used that potion of the beach will now forever be deprived of that ability to frolic and roam the area as they once did.
The Gov't ,in my opinion, has breached the trust of the local community and has burdened them unnecesarily with this added aquatic circus. Gov't is entrusted with a responsiblity to create and implement projects to improve or enhance the lives and standard of living of its people.Projects that are viewed as undesirable or that are objected to should under go a series of independent studies before being considered.Subsequently,these projects and resultant findings have to be disclosed to the public explaining the pros and cons for going ahead with them.It is appalling that this type of conduct is still going on here in Anguilla and more alarming ,is that Anguillans are permitting it to continue.
This Gov't has essentially stated that they will do as they please whether or not there is voiced objections to the contrary.The longevity of this and any Gov't is dependant on the people's desire to accept them or remove them from office.This Gov't and it's policies has been in exsistence since the 80's with few changes as far as political players.No wonder they beleive that they are entitled to say and act any way they choose.We have inadvertently given them license to commit these atroscities by re-electing them time and time again.Wisdom dictated that change is necessary and that we do not settle for what is commonplace or habitual from our society or Gov't.We surely do not have to be spectators in our own political arena.It is here ,where our active participation is crital and necssary.Here ,on the political stage, we have the ability to effect the change that we so desire and need.It is imperative that we stand 'en masse' and demonstrate our solidarity to the cause and erradicate these imposters of democracy.
It is now the era of the people and the new generation to take control of the reigns and lead us into the future.Our young leaders,who areanxious to go ,need your help to over come and neutralize the viciuos hold these aged political fixtures(attempt at dehumanising ) have on this community.For too long we have blindly followed them because they had a certain name.Well,it's now time to carefully listen to their political message and agendas.Candidates, who are eloquent or charismatic ,are not necssary if they have no meaningful platform to run on .What is at issue are their campaign promises and pledges,their policies and how they propose to implement them.We need to hear how they intend to govern once they are voted into office.If they fail to fully explain these ,then how can we elect them.We will be like the blind leading the blind,and we all know the moral of that story.
If the Gov't decision in regards to the DD is any indication then we are in serious trouble.This blatant disregard and disrespect of it's people's veiws should invoke a rebelloin amongst us.I ,however ,is not advocating a actual physical revolt but a political one where we fight against political oppression and root them out once and for all.Anguilla needs stewards who are conscious of the wants and needs of its people not arrogant ,impulsive, impertinent imbiciles who think the are God's gift to Angillla.

Anguilla and Dolphin

Policing in Anguilla

After numerous discussions with various members of our communities ,it has become painfully apparent thatthere are several Policing problems facing the RAPF.Most of the negativity,however, stems from a lack of trust they have in the RAPF.Consequently ,they believe that it would be detrimental to their safety to actively assist Police with ongoing investigations.It is however,a dangerous gamble to adapt that attitude since to withdraw or withhold information usually causes more harm than good.The resultant backlash or out come could be disastrous for everyone as a whole,where criminals freely roam our streets and go unpunished for crimes they commit.Anguilla will become somewhat of a lawless state where things will only get worse.Police operates within the guidelines of the laws and constitution of our country.They are empowered to enforce those statues,however,it is also the duty of the populace to assist and render aid wherever necessary.Failure to act in that capacity ,creates a dominoe effect within our society.It places an extra burden on the resources of the entire legal system and the Police .In turn, there develops an atmosphere of antagonism between both parties.The Police ,who relies on the public to assist during their various investigations are deprived of valuable information critcal to solving their cases because of lower public involvement.Consequently ,a great deal of tension develops between them and the public ,who they swore to protect and serve.This tension gives way to resentment and eventually sub-standard work form the Police who feel let down and disrespected by the public.The public ,as a result, reacts with accusations of inefficiency and allegations of corruption by the Police for their failure to adequately protect them and solve crimes within our community.This breakdown allows the criminal element among us to grow and operate with impunity.They take advantage to this rift to expand their criminal enterprises ,even empolying their our tactics to furhter solidify their place in our communities.
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is at an dismal level ,thus it forces Gov't to recruit form outside.Most of our problems appear to have a direct link with these practices.Angillians,as a habit, are always skeptical of the motives of people they don't know and this breeds distrust.Our thinking that we are belongers and they are not invites disaster especially whenthey are acting in their official capacities.
The RAPF need to develop a comprehensive plan to inform the Public of their activities and to encourage a better working relationship with the community.There programs such as commminity watches ,that allows communities the ability to meet with the police via regular meetings.It is here that the community are informed of some of the practices and procedures employed by Police.A new appreciation and working relationship between both groups will eventually result in a more effective and efficient Police Department.
Law enforcement world wide rely heavily on public participation in solving crimes.Rember the terrorists would not have been caught if the public had chosen not to do thier part.We have to sometimes weigh what's at stake and do the right thing no matter how unpopular.Patriotism reflect the pride for ones country and if we have that we will act responsibly whenever we are required to irrespective of how we feel.
It behooves us to uphold our duty to assist the Police as this will only improve their efficiency and productivity.We can erradicate the corrupt within our midst but it will take time and diligence and committment.
Let us first work at improving our association with the police so that we can get a handle on this crime wave.We can still work in the back ground to ensure the corrupt in the RAPF are terminated and prosecuted where necassary.

Infrastructure

In this day and age ,why is it that Anguilla has not developed the necessry infrastructure that affords our people accessibility to proper roads,water ,garbage and sewage disposal,and demarkation of proper street signage and street addresses?It is disturbing that we have funds allocated in excess of millions but this deficiency still exsists.What is the role Gov't is playing in addressing this?I have spoken to numerous officilas but the answer is still elusive.Our expenditure in this area is dismal at best.In a tourism based economy o have the proper utilities in place not only for the tourists but for ourselves as well.It is embrassing when someone asks for directions only to say "go to the Valley turn left and look for the old power house the building is next to it.We Gov't to address this and bring us up to par with the rest of the region.