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  2. Political history of Antigua and Barbuda - Wikipedia

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    The primary focus of the independence negotiations were the situation in Barbuda, due to fears that Barbuda would attempt a rebellion similar to that in the Republic of Anguilla. A compromise was reached however, by enshrining the Barbuda Local Government Act in the future Constitution. [28] Antigua and Barbuda gained independence on 1 November ...

  3. History of Antigua and Barbuda - Wikipedia

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    In 2014 the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party regained power from a massive win with the leader being the "World Boss", Gaston A. Browne. [18] A snap election was called three years later, and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party led by the incumbent Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne dominated the elections with a landslide victory of 15-1-1 ...

  4. Antigua and Barbuda - Wikipedia

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    This replaced the pre-independence constitution of the Associated State of Antigua, which did not thoroughly define the relationship between the two islands. [58] The island of Barbuda maintains much autonomy, while the island of Antigua is directly governed by the national government.

  5. History of Antigua and Barbuda (1833–1870) - Wikipedia

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    In 1859, the Barbuda (Extension of Laws of Antigua) Act was passed, beginning the merger process between Antigua and Barbuda. [5] On 1 August 1860, the island reverted to the British crown, ending Codrington rule and officially uniting the two islands. [6] [7] In 1871, the British Leeward Islands were federalized, ending the post-emancipation ...

  6. History of Antigua and Barbuda (1981–1994) - Wikipedia

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    The history of Antigua and Barbuda from 1981 to 1994 began after Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 November 1981. This era cemented the rule of the Bird family in Antigua, and resulted in the Barbudan independence movement being pacified for the next few decades.

  7. History of Antigua and Barbuda (1871–1958) - Wikipedia

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    This article covers the history of the Presidency of Antigua from 1871 until 1958. During this period, Antigua was a presidency part of the British Leeward Islands, also including the islands of Barbuda and Redonda. During this era, universal suffrage was established, and local government thrived. In 1958, Antigua joined the West Indies Federation.

  8. History of Antigua and Barbuda (1493–1687) - Wikipedia

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    Christopher Columbus made contact with Antigua in 1493. [1] He named it Santa Maria de la Antigua after a church in Spain. [2] Antigua was ignored by Europeans until 1520, when Don Antonio Serrano and a small party attempted to colonise it. He was granted a letters-patent by the King of Spain to take control of Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, and ...

  9. History of Antigua and Barbuda (1962–1967) - Wikipedia

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    The Antigua and Barbuda Democratic Movement also won the highest proportion of the vote so far of any opposition party. [17] After the election, Antigua began its path to associated statehood. From 28 February 1966 until 25 March 1966, the Antigua Constitutional Conference was held, resulting in the signing of a consensus report known as Cmnd ...