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Rebecca Bird

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Newcastle upon Tyne
As seen in: Anguilla Focus, Montserrat Focus, The Daily Mirror, The Guardian, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports Canada, Rochdale Observer, The Straits Times, Liverpool Echo, Daily Post, Flintshire Chronicle and
Freelance ethical multimedia journalist and news editor with 21+ years on UK and Caribbean print, web and radio news. Commissions: rebeccabird1@gmail.com

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Rebecca Bird’s Biography

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Rebecca Bird is an ethical multimedia journalist and experienced news editor with over 21 years of expertise across print, web and radio in both the UK and the Caribbean. She owns and edits the news platforms Anguilla Focus and Montserrat Focus.

Rebecca Bird’s Journalist Portfolio

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Green groups upset over 'heartbreaking' image of turtle eating plastic

Green groups upset over 'heartbreaking' image of turtle eating plastic

An image of a green sea turtle eating plastic wrap at Spotts Public Beach has sparked anger among Cayman's en…

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Sint Maarten approves plan to destroy entire population of vervet monkeys

Sint Maarten approves plan to destroy entire population of vervet monkeys

The government of Sint Maarten in the eastern Caribbean has approved a controversial plan to cull its entire …

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Investigation into killing of Briton in Turks and Caicos boosted by UK

Investigation into killing of Briton in Turks and Caicos boosted by UK

The investigation into the killing of a British woman in the Turks and Caicos Islands will be given fresh att…

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'Barbaric' homicides surge in Turks and Caicos amid drug-related violence

'Barbaric' homicides surge in Turks and Caicos amid drug-related violence

A three-year-old boy, his pregnant mother and father are among the latest victims of a wave of fatal shooting…

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S'porean on trial in UK for killing wife changes plea to guilty, now faces life imprisonment

S'porean on trial in UK for killing wife changes plea to guilty, now faces life imprisonment

After deliberation with his attorneys, Fong Soong Hert, 51, admitted to killing his wife of 28 years. Read mo…

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Life sentence for Singaporean man who murdered wife while on holiday in UK

Life sentence for Singaporean man who murdered wife while on holiday in UK

Fong Soong Hert must serve 12½ years in a British prison before the possibility of parole. Read more at strai…

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High court rejects bid to halt 260-acre land auction tied to US$31m in unpaid loans

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By Rebecca Bird Verified
| Anguilla Focus
The land is located east of Forest Bay near Auntie Dol Bay. (Orion Credit Management/2026) The Anguilla High Court has rejected a bid to stop the National Commercial Bank of Anguilla (NCBA) from auctioning 260… This article is part of our member-only premium content. Get access to exclusive news articles and special content you won’t find anywhere else for as little as $4/month! To check out our pricing plans click here. If you are already a member login here.
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Montserrat’s De Bear takes the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch 2026 crown

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By Rebecca Bird Verified
| Anguilla Focus
De Bear from Montserrat has been crowned Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch 2026 following a lively night of competition in Anguilla. The regional event that brought performers from across the region to the stage at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre took place on 8 August. In an online statement, Jayesh Sadhwani, marketing and communications coordinator at Montserrat Arts Council, said: “This victory is a win, not only for De Bear but for Montserrat.
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Electricity fuel surcharge drops again amid ongoing government relief measures

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By Rebecca Bird Verified
| Anguilla Focus
Anguilla’s electricity fuel surcharge has fallen by over 10% as the government continues to subsidise a portion of the cost for residents and businesses. It has dropped from EC$0.97 to $0.85 per kilowatt hour and will be reflected on bills issued by ANGLEC in the first week of August for power consumed during July. The government paid $3.3m to ANGLEC for April electricity usage and $5.4m for May – together totalling $8.7m in public funds.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a junior reporter at a weekly newspaper in Manchester, UK. After two years I rose to senior reporter thanks to a very supportive team.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means accurately presenting the facts of a story with impartiality, retaining a sense of humanity and being accountable.

Why did you become a journalist?

To make sure the voices of those who are fighting against social injustice are heard, and to keep the public educated and informed.