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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 ...
Antigua has a population of 37,000 [22] 1805 French squadron nearly attacks Antigua, decides to attack Nevis instead [23] 1808 1 March Slave trade abolished [24] 1813 Police force established [25] 1816 British Leeward Islands abolished, Antigua-Barbuda-Montserrat established [25] 1820 Census is taken. Antigua has 37,031 people, Barbuda has 503
This article covers the history of Antigua and Barbuda from 1688 until the prelude to emancipation in 1832. During this era, the parishes and government were properly established, as well as the height of slavery and the establishment of an Antiguan sugar-based economy. Antigua was often formally called the Colony of Antigua during this period ...
Antigua and Barbuda (UK: / æ n ˈ t iː ɡ ə ... b ɑːr ˈ b uː d ə /, US: / æ n ˈ t iː ɡ w ə ... b ɑːr ˈ b j uː d ə /) is a sovereign archipelagic 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.
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 ...
This article covers the history of Antigua and Barbuda from the end of the Pre-Columbian period in 1493 to 1687. During this era, the first African slaves were brought to Antigua and Barbuda, and the native population was driven to near-extinction. For much of this period, Antigua and Barbuda was officially known as the Colony of Antigua.
History of Antigua and Barbuda (1493–1687) History of Antigua and Barbuda (1688–1832) History of Antigua and Barbuda (1833–1870) History of Antigua and Barbuda (1871–1958) History of Antigua and Barbuda (1958–1962) History of Antigua and Barbuda (1962–1967)
Pre-Columbian Antigua and Barbuda included the Archaic tribes, the Arawak, and possibly the Kalinago. The oldest major site on Antigua dates to c. 2900 BC, and the oldest site on Barbuda dates to c. 1875 BC. At the time, Antigua was referred to as Waladli (formerly Yarumaqui), and Barbuda was referred to as Wa'omoni.