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THEH H USE What support and assistance would you ideally secure from international institutions for Anguilla? Anguilla already benefits from involvement in and collaboration with a range of international institutions. Of course direct financial assistance is of considerable help, but so too is the opportunity to access technical expertise and training to build local skills, and to work across the region to further common objectives, for example on protecting the environment. Longer-term relationships, based on partnership, offer the best potential to support Anguilla’s economic sustainability and development. THEH H USE What role, if any, could the Anguillian diaspora play in the country’s recovery and development other than remittances? This already happens in many ways. The Anguilla Community College has close connections with New York’s diaspora, and of course the links between families in the UK and Anguilla add a lot of value to both. There are many more opportunities to tap into Anguilla’s large diaspora communities. For example, individuals can help identify opportunities for inward investment to Anguilla, can use their expertise and skills to make sure that Anguilla benefits from the latest best practice, can mentor and support young Anguillians studying overseas, and can represent Anguilla in their communities and workplaces. Whether it is persuading a work colleague to holiday in Anguilla, supporting Anguillian musicians and athletes on their international travels, or reaching back to professionals in Anguilla to share ideas and experiences, all Anguillians overseas can do something practical to support Anguilla. 36 | THE HOUSE MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER 2013 John Thomas THEH H USE As a country particularly susceptible to the rigors of climate change what steps do you envisage Anguilla taking to protect its future, and will innovation play a role in this? The Caribbean is under threat, both from climate change and from over-development. Right across the region, governments and their people, companies and consumers, and local communities are going to have
to work together to protect the region’s natural heritage, tapping into the very latest technologies and innovations, particularly in the area of green energy. I am encouraged by the close work already underway across the Caribbean between Governments and NGOs. There is a clear recognition that protecting the environment is not a luxury, but critical to the success of the region’s economy. GREAT SCOTT: PROFILE At the age of 37, Christina Scott is relatively young for a Governor – and is only the second woman Governor of an <strong>Overseas</strong> Territory. Unusually Scott was not appointed from within the FCO, but from the Cabinet Offi ce where she formerly ran the Civil Contingencies Secretariat. As Governor, Scott acts as the de facto head of state. Rather uniquely, Anguilla is the only <strong>Overseas</strong> Territory to revolt against the UK Government with the aim of remaining British. THEH H USE Anguilla has a unique littleknown cultural and natural heritage – how do you envisage protecting this whilst at the same time sharing it benefits? There’s clearly a careful balance to be struck between protecting the cultural and natural heritage with which Anguilla is so well endowed, and making it accessible to locals and visitors in a way that promotes a better understanding and enjoyment, and also encourages economic growth. There are already some good examples – the ‘turtle watches’ led by the Anguilla National Trust and the Heritage Trail both improve access to Anguilla’s jewels, whilst helping to protect them. There’s a lot of potential for more. Introducing boat tours around Dog Island, for example, a globally important seabird colony, would encourage new visitors to the island and support local boat owners. Our waters are breeding grounds for whales and dolphins, a potentially strong draw for ‘green tourism’. And catching lionfish for consumption would help fishermen, whilst offsetting the negative effect this invasive species is having on our ecosystem. Christina Scott is Governor of Anguilla NOVEMBER 2013 | THE HOUSE MAGAZINE | 37
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