Antigua and Barbuda

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Antigua and Barbuda
Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving"
Anthem: "
African (Black)
  • 4.7% Multiracial
  • 1.7% European (White)
  • 6.3% other
    • Religion
    (2020[4]
    )
    • 3.6%
      Baha'i faith
    • 0.7% other
    Demonym(s)Antiguan and Barbudan
    GovernmentUnitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Monarch
    		Charles III
    Sir Rodney Williams
    Gaston Browne
    LegislatureParliament
    • Upper house
    		Senate
    • Lower house
    		House of Representatives
    Formation
    • Barbuda (Extension of Laws of Antigua) Act
    		23 September 1859[5]
    • Annexation of Redonda
    		26 March 1872
    • Parish Boundaries Act
    		17 December 1873[6]
    27 February 1967
    • Independence
    		1 November 1981
    Calling code
    		+1-268
    ISO 3166 codeAG
    Internet TLD.ag
    Website
    ab.gov.ag
    1. The English language is the only one used in legislation, decrees, resolutions, official documents, and public acts; although not declared official de jure, this makes it the country's sole "working language" in accordance with the constitution.[10]

    Antigua and Barbuda (UK: /ænˈtiːɡə ... bɑːrˈbuːdə/, US: /ænˈtiːɡwə ... bɑːrˈbjuːdə/) is a sovereign island country in the Caribbean. It lies at the conjuncture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Leeward Islands part of the Lesser Antilles.

    The country consists of two major islands,

    Codrington
    is Barbuda's largest town.

    In 1493, Christopher Columbus surveyed the island of Antigua, which he named for the Church of Santa María La Antigua.[14] Great Britain colonized Antigua in 1632 and Barbuda in 1678.[14] A part of the Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands from 1871, Antigua and Barbuda joined the West Indies Federation in 1958.[15] With the breakup of the federation in 1962, it became one of the West Indies Associated States in 1967.[16] Following a period of internal self-governance, it gained full independence from the United Kingdom on 1 November 1981. Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth and a Commonwealth realm; it is a constitutional monarchy with Charles III as its head of state.[17]

    The

    hurricanes. These cause coastal erosion, water scarcity, and other challenges.[18]

    Antigua and Barbuda offers a

    citizenship by investment program.[19] The country levies no personal income tax.[20]

    Etymology

    Antigua is

    Caribs possibly called Barbuda Wa'omoni. Christopher Columbus, while sailing by in 1493, may have named it Santa Maria la Antigua, after an icon in the Spanish Seville Cathedral. The "bearded" of Barbuda is thought to refer either to the male inhabitants of the island, or the bearded fig trees present there.[21]

    History

    Main article: History of Antigua and Barbuda

    Pre-colonial period

    Antigua was first settled by

    Caribs
    also settled the island, possibly by force.

    Antigua in 1823

    European arrival and settlement

    Christopher Columbus was the first European to sight the islands in 1493.[22][23] The Spanish did not colonise Antigua until after a combination of European and African diseases, malnutrition, and slavery eventually extirpated most of the native population; smallpox was probably the greatest killer.[27]

    The English settled on Antigua in 1632;[23][22] Christopher Codrington settled on Barbuda in 1685.[23][22] Tobacco and then sugar was grown, worked by a large population of slaves transported from West Africa, who soon came to vastly outnumber the European settlers.[22]

    Colonial era

    The English maintained control of the islands, repulsing an attempted French attack in 1666.[22] The brutal conditions endured by the slaves led to revolts in 1701 and 1729 and a planned revolt in 1736, the last led by Prince Klaas, though it was discovered before it began and the ringleaders were executed.[28] Slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1833, affecting the economy.[23][22] This was exacerbated by natural disasters such as the 1843 earthquake and the 1847 hurricane.[22] Mining occurred on the isle of Redonda, however, this ceased in 1929 and the island has since remained uninhabited.[29]

    Part of the Leeward Islands colony, Antigua and Barbuda became part of the short-lived

    governor-general
    . Succeeding Sir Wilfred Jacobs were Sir James Carlisle (June 10, 1993 – June 30, 2007), Dame Louise Lake-Tack (July 17, 2007 – August 14, 2014.), and the present governor, Sir Rodney Williams: (August 14, 2014 – present).

    The Queen on 1953 Antiguan stamps

    Independence era

    The first two decades of Antigua's independence were dominated politically by the Bird family and the ABLP, with Vere Bird ruling from 1981 to 1994, followed by his son Lester Bird from 1994 to 2004.[22] Though providing a degree of political stability, and boosting tourism to the country, the Bird governments were frequently accused of corruption, cronyism and financial malfeasance.[23][22] Vere Bird Jr., the elder son, was forced to leave the cabinet in 1990 following a scandal in which he was accused of smuggling Israeli weapons to Colombian drug-traffickers.[30][31][23] Another son, Ivor Bird, was convicted of selling cocaine in 1995.[32][33]

    In 1995, Hurricane Luis caused severe damage on Barbuda.[34]

    The ABLP's dominance of Antiguan politics ended with the

    Winston Baldwin Spencer's United Progressive Party (UPP).[22] Winston Baldwin Spencer was Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda from 2004 to 2014.[35] However the UPP lost the 2014 Antiguan general election, with the ABLP returning to power under Gaston Browne.[36] ABLP won 15 of the 17 seats in the 2018 snap election under the leadership of incumbent Prime Minister Gaston Browne.[37]

    In 2016,

    UNESCO World Heritage Site.[38]

    Most of Barbuda was devastated in early September 2017 by Hurricane Irma, which brought winds with speeds reaching 295 km/h (185 mph). The storm damaged or destroyed 95% of the island's buildings and infrastructure, leaving Barbuda "barely habitable" according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Nearly everyone on the island was evacuated to Antigua.[39] Amidst the following rebuilding efforts on Barbuda that were estimated to cost at least $100 million,

    disaster capitalism".[41]

    Geography

    Main article: Geography of Antigua and Barbuda
    • English Harbour
      English Harbour
    • Southern coast at sunset
      Southern coast at sunset
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    Antigua and Barbuda

    Limestone formations, rather than volcanic activity, have had the most impact on the topography of both Antigua and Barbuda, which are both relatively low-lying islands. Boggy Peak, also known as Mt. Obama from 2008 to 2016, is the highest point on both Antigua and Barbuda. It is the remnant of a volcanic crater and rises a total of 402 meters. Boggy Peak is located in the southwest of Antigua (1,319 feet).[13][22]

    Both of these islands have very irregularly shaped coastlines that are dotted with beaches, lagoons, and natural harbors. There are reefs and shoals that surround the islands on all sides. Because of the low amount of rainfall, there are not many streams. On neither of these islands can sufficient quantities of fresh groundwater be found.[13]

    Redonda is a small, uninhabited island located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) to the south-west of Antigua. Redonda is a rocky island.[22]

    Cities and villages

    Further information:
    List of cities in Antigua and Barbuda

    The most populous cities in Antigua and Barbuda are mostly on Antigua, being

    Codrington. It is estimated that 25% of the population lives in an urban area, which is much lower than the international average of 55%.[43][44]

    Islands

    Further information: Geography of Antigua and Barbuda § Islands

    Antigua and Barbuda consists mostly of its two namesake islands, Antigua, and Barbuda. Other than that, Antigua and Barbuda's biggest islands are Guiana Island and Long Island off the coast of Antigua, and Redonda island, which is far from both of the main islands.

    Climate

    Rainfall averages 990 mm (39 in) per year, with the amount varying widely from season to season. In general the wettest period is between September and November. The islands generally experience low humidity and recurrent droughts. Temperatures average 27 °C (80.6 °F), with a range from 23 °C (73.4 °F) to 29 °C (84.2 °F) in the winter to from 25 °C (77.0 °F) to 30 °C (86.0 °F) in the summer and autumn. The coolest period is between December and February.

    Category 5 Hurricane Irma, on 6 September 2017, which damaged 95% of the structures on Barbuda.[45] Some 1,800 people were evacuated to Antigua.[46]

    Officials quoted by Time indicated that over $100 million would be required to rebuild homes and infrastructure. Philmore Mullin, Director of Barbuda's National Office of Disaster Services, said that "all critical infrastructure and utilities are non-existent – food supply, medicine, shelter, electricity, water, communications, waste management". He summarised the situation as follows: "Public utilities need to be rebuilt in their entirety... It is optimistic to think anything can be rebuilt in six months ... In my 25 years in disaster management, I have never seen something like this."[47]

    Environmental issues

    This section is an excerpt from Environmental issues in Antigua and Barbuda.[edit]

    Like other island nations, Antigua and Barbuda faces unique environmental issues created by its proximity to the ocean, and small size. These include pressures on water resources, natural ecosystems, and deforestation more generally.

    Existing issues on the island are further made worse by climate change, where, not unlike other

    island nations affected by climate change, sea level rise and increased weather variability, create increased pressures on the communities on the islands and the land, through processes like coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion.[48]

    Not only do these issues threaten the residents of the island, but also interfere with the economy – where tourism is 80% of the GDP.    [49] The 2017 hurricane season was particularly destructive, with Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma, repeatedly damaging vulnerable infrastructure on the islands of Antigua and Barbuda.[50]

    Demographics

    Main article: Demographics of Antigua and Barbuda
    Antigua & Barbuda's population (1961–2010). Number of inhabitants in thousands.

    Ethnic groups

    Antigua has a population of 93,219,

    East Asians and Sephardic Jews
    make up the remainder of the population.

    An increasingly large percentage of the population lives abroad, most notably in the United Kingdom (

    St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Nigeria. An estimated 4,500 American citizens also make their home in Antigua and Barbuda, making their numbers one of the largest American populations in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean.[53] 68.47% of the population was born in Antigua and Barbuda.[54]

    Languages

    The language most commonly used in business is English. There is a noticeable distinction between the Antiguan accent and the Barbudan one.

    When compared to Antiguan Creole, Standard English was the language of choice in the years leading up to Antigua and Barbuda's attainment of their independence. The Antiguan Creole language is looked down upon by the upper and middle classes in general. The Antiguan Creole language is discouraged from use in the educational system, and instruction is carried out in Standard (British) English instead.

    A significant number of the words that are utilized in the Antiguan dialect are derived from both the British and African languages. This is readily apparent in phrases such as "Innit?" which literally translates to "Isn't it?" Many common island proverbs can be traced back to Africa, such as the pidgin language.

    Approximately 10,000 people are able to speak in Spanish.[55]

    Religion

    A majority (77%)

    Roman Catholics
    (8.2%),
    Methodist Church (5.6%), Wesleyan Holiness Church (4.5%), Church of God (4.1%), Baptists (3.6%),[56] Mormonism (<1.0%), as well as Jehovah's Witnesses
    .

    Governance

    Political system

    Main article: Politics of Antigua and Barbuda
    See also: Monarchy of Antigua and Barbuda
    St. John's on Antigua.

    The politics of Antigua and Barbuda take place within a framework of a

    prime minister, currently Gaston Browne (2014–).[56] The prime minister is the head of government.[58]

    first past the post
    ) to serve five-year terms.

    The current Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition is Jamale Pringle.

    There has been recent development in the republicanism movement in Antigua and Barbuda, following Barbados becoming a republic in 2021 and following the death of Elizabeth II in 2022, with an opinion poll showing majority support for the change.[59][60][61]

    Elections

    St. John's parish on Antigua.

    The last

    Antigua Labour Party won 14 seats, and the United Progressive Party 3 seats.[63]

    Since 1951, elections have been won by the

    Antigua and Barbuda legislative election of 2004 saw the defeat of the longest-serving elected government in the Caribbean.[64]

    Vere Bird was prime minister from 1981 to 1994 and chief minister of Antigua from 1960 to 1981, except for the 1971–1976 period when the Progressive Labour Movement (PLM) defeated his party. Bird, the nation's first prime minister, is credited with having brought Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean into a new era of independence. Prime Minister Lester Bryant Bird succeeded the elder Bird in 1994.

    Party elections

    Antigua Labour Party
    (ALP) to the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP). This was done to officially include the party's presence on the sister island of Barbuda in its organisation, the only political party on the mainland to have a physical branch in Barbuda.

    Judiciary

    Main article: Judiciary of Antigua and Barbuda

    The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court is the highest court in the region's judicial system (based in Saint Lucia; one judge of the Supreme Court is a resident of the islands and presides over the High Court of Justice). The Caribbean Court of Justice counts Antigua as one of its member states. Its highest court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which acts in that capacity.[66]

    Foreign relations

    Main article: Foreign relations of Antigua and Barbuda
    The embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in Athens, Greece.

    Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the United Nations, the

    Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, the Organization of American States, the World Trade Organization
    and the Eastern Caribbean's Regional Security System.

    Antigua and Barbuda is also a member of the

    Rome Statute).[67]

    In 2013, Antigua and Barbuda called for reparations for slavery at the United Nations. Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer said "We have recently seen a number of leaders apologising", and that they should now "match their words with concrete and material benefits."[68]

    Military

    Further information: Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force

    About 260 people are currently serving in the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force in a variety of capacities. These personnel are distributed across the line infantry

    air force, and the coast guard. In addition there is the Antigua and Barbuda Cadet Corps, which is made up of two hundred young people between the ages of 12 and 18. The Defence Board is in charge of directing the activities of the armed forces of the nation. The National Security Council and the Financial Intelligence Unit are the two intelligence agencies that Antigua and Barbuda have at their disposal. Camp Blizzard
    serves as the administrative center for the Defense Force.

    In 2018, Antigua and Barbuda signed the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.[69]

    Administrative divisions

    Main articles: Parishes and dependencies of Antigua and Barbuda and Local government in Antigua and Barbuda

    Antigua and Barbuda is divided into six parishes and two dependencies:[56]

    • Parishes
      1. Saint George
      2. Saint John
      3. Saint Mary
      4. Saint Paul
      5. Saint Peter
      6. Saint Philip
    • Dependencies
      1. Barbuda
      2. Redonda
    Saint Mary
    Saint John
    St. George
    St. Peter
    St. Philip
    Saint Paul
    Parishes of Antigua

    Although they are referred to as dependencies, both Barbuda and Redonda are actually integral parts of the state and can be thought of as administrative divisions. Simply put, "dependency" is just a title. The Redonda is a second-level administrative division that is part of the Saint John Parish's District "A." Barbuda is a local administrative division on the same level as Antigua and Barbuda, and its council is the name of its local governing body. In the year 2023, there have been discussions regarding the possibility of extending governmental authority to Antigua's parishes.

    There are currently sixty of what are known as

    major divisions
    on the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. This administrative tier is known as the second level.

    Local government in the country of Antigua and Barbuda is only present on the island of Barbuda at the present time; however, there is legislation in place for a system of village councils on the island of Antigua; however, village councils have not been active since the 1940s and 1950s.

    Human rights

    As of July 2022, Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Antigua and Barbuda.[70][71]

    Economy

    Main article: Economy of Antigua and Barbuda
    • Antigua is a high end travel destination, as seen here in the marina of English Harbour . . .
      Antigua is a high end travel destination, as seen here in the marina of English Harbour . . .
    • . . . but poverty is never far away.
      . . . but poverty is never far away.

    Tourism dominates the economy, accounting for more than half of the gross domestic product (GDP).[13][22] As a destination for the most affluent travelers, Antigua is well known for its extensive collection of five-star resorts. However, weaker tourist activity in lower and middle market segments since the beginning of the year 2000 has slowed the economy and put the government into a tight fiscal corner.[13] Antigua and Barbuda has enacted policies to attract high-net-worth citizens and residents, such as enacting a 0% personal income tax rate in 2019.[20]

    The provision of investment banking and financial services also constitutes a significant portion of the economy. Major international financial institutions such as the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Scotiabank both maintain offices in Antigua. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Pannell Kerr Forster, and KPMG are some of the other companies in the financial services industry that have offices in Antigua.[72] The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has leveled allegations against the Antigua-based Stanford International Bank, which is owned by the Texas billionaire Allen Stanford, of orchestrating a massive fraud that may have resulted in the theft of approximately $8 billion from investors.[73]

    The nation, which consists of two islands, directs the majority of its agricultural production toward the markets that are found within the nation. This is done despite the fact that the nation has a limited water supply and a shortage of laborers as a result of the higher wages offered in the tourism and construction industries.[56]

    Manufacturing comprises 2% of GDP and is made up of enclave-type assembly for export, the major products being bedding, handicrafts, and electronic components.[74] Prospects for economic growth in the medium term will continue to depend on income growth in the industrialised world, especially in the United States,[56] from which about one-third to one-half of all tourists come.[75]

    Access to biocapacity is lower than world average. In 2016, Antigua and Barbuda had 0.8 global hectares[76] of biocapacity per person within its territory, much less than the world average of 1.6 global hectares per person.[77] In 2016, Antigua and Barbuda used 4.3 global hectares of biocapacity per person – their ecological footprint of consumption. This means they use more biocapacity than Antigua and Barbuda contains. As a result, Antigua and Barbuda are running a biocapacity deficit.[76]

    The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is the government authority responsible for processing all applications for Agent's Licenses as well as all applications for Citizenship by Investment made by applicants and their family members. This unit was established by the Prime Minister and is known as the Citizenship by Investment Unit.[78]

    Transport

    Main article: Transport in Antigua and Barbuda

    The transportation networks of Antigua and Barbuda are made up of both publicly operated and privately managed services. The roads in the countryside are paved, and their paths are winding and gradual in their ascents and descents; they connect parishes to villages and communities. Cars are driven on the left side of the road. Antigua and Barbuda has a speed limit of 40 miles per hour, and there are traffic signs posted along the main roads that make it easier to commute. Additionally, GPS coordinates have been posted throughout the country, which has made the process of navigation more manageable.

    On the yellow license plates of public transportation vehicles, the letters "BUS" indicate that the vehicle is a bus, and the letters "TX" indicate that the vehicle is a taxi. Taxi services are subject to government regulation, which results in the establishment of flat rates rather than the use of meters. It is required that taxi drivers keep a copy of the rates posted inside the cab at all times. Taxis are not hard to come by on Antigua, particularly at the airport and major hotels. The role of tour guide is one that is frequently taken on by taxi drivers.

    On the island of Antigua, buses run continuously throughout the day from 5:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., connecting the capital city of St. John's with a number of the surrounding villages. On the other hand, buses do not make stops at the airport or in the tourist area to the north. Although the timing of the bus' departure is frequently up to the discretion of the driver, most buses operate according to a predetermined schedule. The routes that most buses take are typically displayed in the front windows of the vehicles, which are typically private minivans with seating for approximately 15 passengers each. Both the East Bus Station on Independence Avenue close to the Botanical Gardens and the Market Street Bus Station close to the Central Market are the two bus stations that serve the city of St. John's. There are also a number of bus companies operating on the island of Barbuda.

    Education

    This section is an excerpt from Education in Antigua and Barbuda.[edit]

    Education in Antigua and Barbuda is compulsory and free for children between the ages of 5 and 16 years.

    Daryll Sylvester Matthew.[80]

    The

    adult literacy rate in Antigua and Barbuda is approximately 99%.[81][82]

    Aid to Basic Education, the amount of bilateral and multilateral aid contributed or received by Antigua and Barbuda (source:UNESCO)

    Culture

    The culture is primarily influenced by the traditions of West Africa as well as those of the United Kingdom.

    The most popular sport in the country is cricket. Football, boat racing, and surfing are three additional popular forms of athletic competition. (Antigua Sailing Week attracts locals and visitors from all over the world).

    Music

    Main article: Music of Antigua and Barbuda

    Since the majority of Antiguans and Barbudans are descended from West Africans who were brought to the islands as slaves by Europeans, the musical traditions of Antigua and Barbuda are predominately of African origin and have only been marginally influenced by European musical traditions.

    The island nation of Antigua and Barbuda can be found in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles chain of islands. It is a second home for many of the popular music genres that are popular throughout the Caribbean, including calypso, soca, steeldrum, zouk, and reggae, and it has produced stars in these genres. Steeldrum and calypso are two musical styles that were brought to Antigua from Trinidad and Tobago, and they are the two that have had the most significant impact on the development of modern Antiguan popular music.

    Other than this, very little to no research has been done on the musical history of Antigua and Barbuda. Consequently, a significant amount of the knowledge on the subject comes from novels, essays, and other types of secondary sources.

    Festivals

    Although on some islands Carnival may be used to celebrate the beginning of Lent, the national Carnival held every August is held to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British West Indies. The national Carnival is held in August. The festive pageants, shows, and competitions, along with the other events that take place, are a major draw for tourists.

    Cuisine

    Main article: Antigua and Barbuda cuisine

    Antigua and Barbuda cuisine is a term used to describe the culinary traditions of the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. Fungie, pronounced "foon-jee", and pepperpot are the country's official dish and dish of pride. Cornmeal is the main ingredient in fungie, which is a dish that is very similar to the Italian dish polenta. Other popular dishes from this region include ducana, saltfish, seasoned rice, and lobster (from Barbuda). In addition, there are sweets that are made locally, such as peanut brittle, sugar cake, fudge, raspberry and tamarind stew, and other similar dishes.[83]

    Despite the fact that these foods are native to Antigua and Barbuda as well as to a number of other Caribbean nations, the diet of the locals has become increasingly diverse and now also includes traditional dishes from Jamaica and Trinidad, such as jerk meats and roti, as well as specialties from a number of other Caribbean nations.

    Saltfish, eggs, eggplant (also referred to as troba), lettuce, and other vegetables are typically served for breakfast. Lunches typically consist of a starch, such as rice, macaroni, or pasta, with vegetables or salad, an entree (such as fish, chicken, pork, or beef), and a side dish, such as macaroni pie, scalloped potatoes, or plantains. Dinners typically consist of a protein, such as fish, chicken, pork, or beef. On Sundays, the majority of people in the country attend religious services, and then they return home to prepare a wide variety of meals for their families. Due to the fact that most people are off work on Sundays, dinner is typically served earlier in the day (around 2:00 pm). Dinners might consist of pork, chicken baked in the oven, stewed lamb, or turkey, served with rice (prepared in a variety of ways), macaroni pie, salads, and a local beverage. Dessert options include ice cream and cake, apple pie (or mango or pineapple pie when those fruits are in season), gelatin, and cake. The soft, buttery loaf of bread known as Antiguan butter bread does not require any additional butter to be added once it has been baked. This dish is another mainstay of Antiguan cuisine. Breakfast and other meals throughout the day often consist of fresh-baked butter bread and cheese for the community's residents. Throughout the city of Antigua, there are a great number of homes that have small bakeries built onto them. These bakeries sell freshly baked loaves, and locals can go to these bakeries to buy them. They are served alongside cheese, sardines or a bright red sausage that residents of the area occasionally refer to as salami, in addition to a great deal of other foods. In addition, the majority of meals feature something known as "provisions", which is typically a root vegetable or starch such as potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, or eddo. During Carnival, a popular snack is souse, which is a type of soup that is very spicy and is made with pig feet, knuckles, and tails in addition to many onions. This soup is sold by vendors on the side of the road. Black pudding, also referred to as blood sausage, is a well-seasoned sausage that is made with rice, meat, and blood that is also enjoyed by locals in Antigua. On improvised grills, locals in the countryside sell freshly picked corn that has been roasted, typically while still in the husk. The Antiguan pineapple is typically quite succulent and sugary, despite its diminutive size. The entire island is covered with numerous small pineapple plantations.

    The following are some examples of local beverages: mauby, seamoss, tamarind juice, raspberry juice, mango juice, lemonade, coconut milk, hibiscus juice, ginger beer, passion fruit juice, guava juice, soursop juice, and ginger beer, which is a soft drink. Beer, malts, and rums are some of the alcoholic beverages that can be found here. Many of these drinks are produced locally, such as the award-winning English Harbour Rum and the Wadadli beer, which takes its name from the island's former name. A significant number of residents in the area consume bottled sodas, which they refer to as sweet drink. Punch is a flavor that is enjoyed by many. In addition to Red Stripe beer, Guinness stout, Heineken beer, and Malta, the locals like to drink Red Malta. Ponche Kuba Cream Liqueur is a special celebratory alcoholic drink that is very popular in Antigua during the Christmas holiday season. This beverage has a brown colour, has a thick and creamy consistency, is extremely sweet, and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

    Media

    See also: List of newspapers in Antigua and Barbuda

    The Antigua Daily Observer, the Antigua News Room, and The Antiguan Times are the names of the country's three newspapers. The Antigua Observer is the only newspaper that is published every day in printed form.

    It is possible to watch the local television channel, ABS TV 10. (it is the only station that shows exclusively local programs). There are also a number of radio stations that broadcast regionally and locally. Some of these stations include V2C-AM 620, ZDK-AM 1100, VYBZ-FM 92.9, ZDK-FM 97.1, Observer Radio 91.1 FM, DNECA Radio 90.1 FM, Second Advent Radio 101.5 FM, Abundant Life Radio 103.9 FM, Crusader Radio 107.3 FM, Nice FM 104.3, Pointe FM 99.1, and WTP 93.5FM.

    Monuments

    • Fort James, an 18th-century fort at the eastern entrance to St. John's harbour
    • Fort Barrington, an 18th-century fort at the western entrance to St. John's harbour
    • Shirley Heights, grounds of an 18th-century military complex overlooking English Harbour
    • Fort Berkeley, an 18th-century fort at the western entrance to English Harbour
    • Fort Charlotte, remains of an 18th-century fort at the eastern entrance to English Harbour

    Museums

    World heritage

    In 2016, Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites have been inscribed in the

    UNESCO World Heritage List.[84]

    Sports

    See also: Cricket in the West Indies
    The Antigua Recreation Ground

    Cricket is the most popular sport within the islands. With Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards KNH OBE OOC who represented the West Indies cricket team between 1974 and 1991, Antigua had one of the world's most famous batsmen ever.[85][86] The Antigua and Barbuda national cricket team represented the country at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, but Antiguan cricketers otherwise play for the Leeward Islands cricket team in domestic matches and the West Indies cricket team internationally. The 2007 Cricket World Cup was hosted in the West Indies from 11 March to 28 April 2007. Antigua hosted eight matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which was completed on 11 February 2007 and can hold up to 20,000 people.
    Antigua is a Host of

    2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
    Rugby and Netball
    are popular as well.

    Association football, or soccer, is also a very popular sport. Antigua has a

    Tampa
    , FL, Antigua and Barbuda, comprising 17 Barracuda players and 7 from the lower English professional leagues, scored a goal against the United States. However, the team lost 3:1 to the US.

    100m final at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, and the first Antiguan to run under 10 seconds over 100m.[87]

    High Jump.[89]

    Miguel Francis is the first Antiguan to run sub 20 seconds in the 200m.[90]

    Heather Samuel won a bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games over 100m.[91]

    2020 Olympic Games made him the second-fastest person in history over 400m Hurdles with a time of 46.17.[92]

    Notable people

    Main article: List of Antiguans and Barbudans

    Symbols

    The frigatebird is the country's official national bird, and the bucida buceras (Whitewood tree) is the official national tree.[93]

    Clare Waight Keller designed Meghan Markle's wedding veil, which featured the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth nation. To represent Antigua and Barbuda, Agave karatto was included in the veil.[94]

    The European fallow deer, or Dama dama, is the country's official mammal, despite the fact that it is a non-native species.[95]: 16 

    In 1992, the government held a contest to design a new national dress for the country, and the winner of the competition was the artist Heather Doram.[95][96]

    See also

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    Works cited

    Further reading

    • Nicholson, Desmond V., Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda: A Historical Sketch, St. Johns, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda Museum, 1991.
    • Dyde, Brian, A History of Antigua: The Unsuspected Isle, London: Macmillan Caribbean, 2000.
    • Gaspar, David Barry – Bondmen & Rebels: A Study of Master-Slave Relations in Antigua, with Implications for Colonial America.
    • Harris, David R. – Plants, Animals, and Man in the Outer Leeward Islands, West Indies. An Ecological Study of Antigua, Barbuda, and Anguilla.
    • Henry, Paget – Peripheral Capitalism and Underdevelopment in Antigua.
    • Lazarus-Black, Mindie – Legitimate Acts and Illegal Encounters: Law and Society in Antigua and Barbuda.
    • Riley, J. H. – Catalogue of a Collection of Birds from Barbuda and Antigua, British West Indies.
    • Rouse, Irving and Birgit Faber Morse – Excavations at the Indian Creek Site, Antigua, West Indies.
    • Thomas Hearne. Southampton.

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