“KNOWLEDGE OF ANY VALUE MUST BE COMMUNICATED”
On the morning of Tuesday the 24th of January, 2006, at 08:00, Desmond Vernon Nicholson peacefully departed this life. Desmond throughout the past few years had been a very influential partner in the development of Antigua Nice from what was basically an information site about tourist attractions, into a useful research tool on many aspects of Antigua and Barbuda. His contributions about history and natural history are of particular note.
BARBUDA CARNIVAL
Five days of festivities in Barbuda, including the Caribana queen show, calypso competition, dancing in the streets and lots of action.
Caribana is yours and mine and it is with this our motto in mind that we take this opportunity to welcome you to Barbuda's Caribana.
The festival is an explosion of culture and excitement.
IN LIVING COLOUR
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT GARDENING & HORTICULTURE?
We are here to introduce gardening to a wide variety of our society: to educate, teach, conserve and to achieve excellence in plant knowledge, garden design and an appreciation of plants; liaise with other Botanical Gardens in the Caribbean and register with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in an effort to attend and compete at the Annual Chelsea Flower Show.
MANGO, SWEET MANGO!
The festival is held at the Christian Valley Agricultural Station. The main aim of the Mango Festival was to promote the utilization of mangoes and other fruits as well as to support the rejuvenation of the station. Although the station boasts many fruit trees, the jewel in the crown is the collection of 25 elite mango varieties, including Trinidad’s “Julie”, Haiti’s “Madame Francisque”, Cuba’s “Piniero”, Asian “Num Mai Doc” and a score of Florida varieties.
"VICTORY AT LAST"
In 1966, a national flag design competition was held for the occasion of attaining Independence in Association with Great Britain on February 27th, 1967. There were over 600 entries, with Mr. Reginald Samuel winning the first prize of $500 for the best design.
LYRICS BY - Novelle Hamilton Richards.
MUSIC BY - Walter P. Chambers.
CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE
Antigua gained total independence on November 1st 1981, when for the first time in 328 years the Union jack was lowered and replaced with the Antiguan Flag, and then the Antiguan National Anthem was sung.
CRICKET IN ANTIGUA
The game of Cricket in Antigua is more of a religion than a mere sport. Arriving here with the British, cricket has been claimed by the region as one of its major passions in life.
ABOUT US
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