Americas/Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
Saint John's
103.6K
442 km²
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Coastal
English
Historical Events
3000 BC - First Settlements
Hunter-gatherers settled the islands, arriving from Central and South America.
1493 - Columbus Surveys Antigua
Christopher Columbus surveyed Antigua, marking European interest in the islands.
1632 - First British Colony
Edward Warner established the first successful British colony on Antigua.
1728 - First Proposal for Independence
Prince Klaas proposed making Antigua an independent kingdom.
1834 - Emancipation
Slavery was abolished, leading to increased autonomy for Antigua.
1951 - First Democratic Elections
Antigua held its first democratic elections, marking a shift towards self-governance.
1981 - Independence Achieved
Antigua and Barbuda gained full independence from British rule.
1976 - Barbuda Council Established
The Barbuda Council was established to administer Barbuda.
2014 - Labour Party Dominance
The Labour Party began to dominate national politics in Antigua and Barbuda.