Government (Anguilla)
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     Long-form name:
         none
     Type:
         dependent territory of the UK
     Capital:
         The Valley
     Administrative divisions:
         none (dependent territory of the UK)
     Independence:
         none (dependent territory of the UK)
     Constitution:
         1 April 1982
     Legal system:
         based on English common law
     National holiday:
         Anguilla Day, 30 May
     Executive branch:
         British monarch, governor, chief minister, Executive Council (cabinet)
     Legislative branch:
         unicameral House of Assembly
     Judicial branch:
         High Court
     Leaders:
       Chief of State:
         Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Brian G.
         J. CANTY (since NA 1989)
       Head of Government:
         Chief Minister Emile GUMBS (since March 1984, served previously from
         February 1977 to May 1980)
     Political parties and leaders:
         Anguilla National Alliance (ANA), Emile GUMBS; Anguilla United Party (AUP),
         Hubert HUGHES; Anguilla Democratic Party (ADP), Victor BANKS
     Suffrage:
         universal at age 18
     Elections:
       House of Assembly:
         last held 27 February 1989 (next to be held February 1994); results -
         percent of vote by party NA; seats - (11 total, 7 elected) ANA 3, AUP 2, ADP
         1, independent 1
     Member of:
         CARICOM (observer), CDB
     Diplomatic representation:
         none (dependent territory of the UK)
     Flag:
         two horizontal bands of white (top, almost triple width) and light blue with
         three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design centered in the
         white band; a new flag may have been in use since 30 May 1990