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International Women’s Club

ellen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:11:39 +0000

The International Women’s Club of Antigua & Barbuda(IWC), formerly the American Women’s Club, was formed in 1985 as a non-profit philanthropic and social organization. The Club now has a membership of over 60 women from North America, Europe, Antigua, and

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Public Holidays

ellen — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:46:42 +0000

Antigua and Barbuda Public Holidays 2010.

Location

ellen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:28:51 +0000

Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga), the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, is about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles. Antigua is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, about 17 degrees …

Antigua History

ellen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:22:31 +0000

Antigua is an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region, the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua means “ancient” in Spanish and was named by Christopher Columbus after a church …

Antigua & Barbuda National Symbol

ellen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:38:32 +0000

The national motto displayed on the scroll – “Each endeavouring, All achieving”- was composed by James H. Carrot.

The Coat-of-Arms was originally designed by Gordon Christopher, around 1966, and later modified by Don Cribbs.

The Pineapple at the top of …

Antigua & Barbuda National Flag

ellen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:39 +0000

The seven points Golden Sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era.

Antigua & Barbuda National Anthem

ellen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:15 +0000

The music was written by Walter Chambers in 1966 and lyrics by Novelle Richards.

Public Services

ellen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:02 +0000

Postal Services

Many travelers send small tokens of paradise back home while on vacation. Whether it’s a postcard, package, or letter, Antigua’s post offices are reliable and convenient.

You will find four post offices around the island at the following …

Electricity

ellen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:16:02 +0000

Antigua and Barbuda’s electricity is largely 220V on 60 cycles, while some areas and hotels provide 110V on 60 cycles, or both. United States two-pin sockets are dominant, though some hotels may have three-pin sockets. Small appliances are usually usable, …

Water

ellen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:39 +0000

The drinking water is safe and often used for ice cubes. But the water is still different from what you may be accustomed to and may cause some stomach discomfort, so many travelers drink bottled or purified water.

While enjoying …