ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Archives - Commonwealth Business Communications

Antigua and Barbuda election reflects voters’ will

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The Commonwealth Observer Group deployed in Antigua and Barbuda has released an interim statement on the recent general election. The country voted on 18 January to choose constituency representatives to…

Commonwealth to observe elections in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Commonwealth will deploy a group to Antigua and Barbuda to observe the general elections scheduled for 18 January. Former President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, will lead the delegation. Commonwealth…

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Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day is observed on 1 November. This year marks the country’s 41st anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Antigua and Barbuda is a sovereign country…

Commonwealth, Antigua and Barbuda unite to protect persons with disabilities’ rights

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The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit (HRU) has visited Antigua and Barbuda to assess the needs of persons with disabilities and mental health conditions. To mark World Mental Health Day,…

Island nations make progress towards sustainable economy

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Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua and Barbuda are taking further steps to advance their transition to sustainable ‘blue’ economies to support long-term economic growth whilst protecting marine and coastal ecosystems.…

Antigua and Barbuda plans referendum in wake of the Queen's death

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The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has reiterated his intentions to hold a republican referendum following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The nation gained independence in 1981, but…

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The High Court of Antigua and Barbuda has ruled colonial discriminatory laws against the LGBTQI+ community unconstitutional. Sections 12 and 15 of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 were inherited…