Anguilla - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Anguilla, it was the name Anguilla means "eel" in various Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French) and likely derives from the island's lengthy shape. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none (overseas territory of the UK)
National symbols

Dolphin.

The flag
The National flag of Anguilla has blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with a turquoise-blue field below; the white in the background represents peace; the blue base symbolizes the surrounding sea, as well as faith, youth, and hope; the three dolphins stand for endurance, unity, and strength.
The National Anthem
Title "God Bless Anguilla"
Lyric/music Alex RICHARDSON
More about the government of Anguilla
Date of Independence none (overseas territory of the UK)
National holiday Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967)
Legal system common law based on the English model
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Several previous; latest 1 April 1982
Amendments Amended 1990, 2012, 2017, 2019
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH (since 11 September 2023)
Head of government Premier Dr. Ellis WEBSTER (since 30 June 2020) 
Cabinet Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed premier by the governor
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats; 7 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 2 appointed by the governor, and 2 ex-officio members - the attorney general and deputy governor; members serve five-year terms)
Elections Last held on 29 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
Election results Percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APM 7, AUF 4; composition - men 8, women 3, percentage women 27.3%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is the superior court of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; the ECSC - headquartered on St. Lucia - consists of the Court of Appeal - headed by the chief justice and 4 judges - and the High Court with 18 judges; the Court of Appeal is itinerant, travelling to member states on a schedule to hear appeals from the High Court and subordinate courts; High Court judges reside in the member states, though none on Anguilla
Judge selection and term of office Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court chief justice appointed by Her Majesty, Queen ELIZABETH II; other justices and judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 65; High Court judges appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 62
Subordinate courts Magistrate's Court; Juvenile Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (overseas territory of the UK); alternate contact is the US Embassy in Barbados [1] (246) 227-4000
Key Political parties and their leaders in Anguilla
  • International organization participation
  • Caricom (associate)
  • CDB
  • Interpol (subbureau)
  • OECS
  • UNESCO (associate)
  • UPU
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