UK increases support for Anguilla’s health, security and infrastructure as Minister for Overseas Territories visits islands
The UK government has announced a £10 million package of support for Anguilla to help the island recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Irma.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Overseas Territories, Amanda Milling, during a visit to the island.
The funding will be used to support a number of projects, including:
- £4 million to improve healthcare facilities and services
- £3 million to enhance security on the island
- £3 million to support infrastructure projects
The UK government has also announced that it will be providing £1 million to help Anguilla prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.
Minister Milling said: “The UK government is committed to supporting Anguilla as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Irma. This package of support will help to improve healthcare facilities and services, enhance security on the island and support infrastructure projects.”
“The UK government will also continue to work with the Anguillian government to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.”
The Chief Minister of Anguilla, Ellis Webster, said: “The UK government’s support is greatly appreciated and will make a real difference to the people of Anguilla. This funding will help us to improve our healthcare facilities, enhance security on the island and support infrastructure projects.”
“We are also grateful for the UK government’s commitment to helping us prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.”
The UK government has a long history of supporting Anguilla. In 2017, the UK government provided £60 million to help Anguilla recover from Hurricane Irma. The UK government also provides financial support to Anguilla’s budget and to a number of development projects on the island.
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