Premier Cora Richardson Hodge, who serves as Anguilla’s labour minister, has praised the island’s workforce as the driving force behind its development. Marking International Workers’ Day with a speech on 1 May, she said her heart fills with pride when she considers the magnitude of their contribution. “On behalf of myself, my family, and the Government of Anguilla, I salute the workforce of Anguilla, past and present, and I salute the hard work and dedication which continues to propel us forward,” she said.