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History Of Antigua And Barbuda (1871–1958)
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. Government During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Antigua was a member of the British Leeward Islands, which also included the presidencies of St. Kitts-Nevis, Dominica, and Montserrat. Antigua was governed by a legislative council, with bills passed by the council being assented to by the Governor of the Leeward Islands. On 14 August 1914, the Antigua Defence Force was put on active duty, composed of members of the Leeward Islands Police and the Defence Reserve Corps. On 1 December 1951, Antigua adopted its first constitution, titled the "Constitution and Elections Ordinance". In the ordinance, Antigua was referred to as a "colon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Leeward Islands
The British Leeward Islands was a British colony from 1671 to 1958, consisting of the English overseas possessions, English (later British) overseas possessions in the Leeward Islands. It ceased to exist from 1816 to 1833, during which time it was split into two separate colonies (Antigua–Barbuda–Montserrat and Saint Kitts, Saint Christopher–Nevis–Anguilla–British Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands). It was dissolved in 1958 after the separation of the British Virgin Islands, and the remaining islands became parts of the West Indies Federation. History The Leeward Islands was established as an English colony in 1671. In 1816, the islands were divided in two regions: Antigua, Barbuda, and Montserrat in one colony, and Saint Kitts, Saint Christopher, Nevis, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands in the other. The Leeward Islands were united again as a semi-federal entity in 1833, coming together until 1872 under the administration of the Governor of Antigu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Village Councils (Antigua And Barbuda)
Village councils in Antigua and Barbuda were local government bodies responsible for the administration of the villages on the Island of Antigua. Village councils were responsible for the delivery of public services, such as waste management, road maintenance, and community development projects, to the residents of the village. Village councils were also responsible for collecting taxes and fees from residents, as well as for creating and enforcing local by-laws and regulations. The members of the village councils were elected by the residents of the village, and they served a specified term of office. The village councils worked in collaboration with the national government of Antigua and Barbuda to ensure the effective delivery of services to the communities they serve. A system of village councils was created by the Village Councils Act (1945). While all village councils are inactive, the legislation has never been repealed. History Ivor Heath, the UNDP's head, vowed to dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnsons Point
Johnsons Point is a village in Saint Mary Parish, Antigua and Barbuda Saint Mary (), officially the Parish of Saint Mary, is a parish of Antigua and Barbuda on the island of Antigua. Saint Mary borders Saint John to the north, and Saint Paul Paul, also named Saul of Tarsus, commonly known as Paul the Apostle .... Demographics Johnsons Point has one enumeration district, 81700 JohnsonsPoint. Census data (2011) Source: Individual Households Johnsons Point has 81 households. References Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda Populated places in Antigua and Barbuda {{Antigua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freemans, Antigua And Barbuda
Freemans is a village located in Saint Peter Parish on the island of Antigua, in Antigua and Barbuda. It is located to the southeast of Sea View Farm and northwest of Potworks Dam Potworks Dam is in central Antigua located close to Bethesda. One of the most significant water treatment facilities on the island is located on the southern shore at the Delapps Water Treatment Plant. History The dam has the name of a ceramics .... The village claims to be the most central village on Antigua, and is known for producing five centenarians. Geography According to legend, "Freeman's Village" would be located right in the middle of the island of Antigua, if one were to map its length and breadth. The majority of the people in that community are convinced that this is an undeniable fact. That desirable designation has received a lot of attention, to the point where greeting signs at the village's entrances now display it. One such sign still stands at the eastern gate and displays the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea View Farm
Sea View Farm is a village located in Saint George Parish on the island of Antigua, in Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda is a Sovereign state, sovereign archipelagic country composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and List of islands of Antigua and Barbuda, numerous other small islands. Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km2 (170 sq mi), .... Geography It is located halfway between the capital city of St. John's and Potworks Dam, the island's largest reservoir. The village school is Sea View Farm Primary. Sea View Farm is known for its pottery. Elvie's Pottery is the oldest pottery still in operation in Antigua today, where traditional handmade pottery can still be seen. The pottery was founded about 200 years ago. Notable buildings include the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Kingdom Hall. Demographics Sea View Farm has three enumeration districts. * 41100 SeaViewFarm-South * 41200 SeaViewFarm-Zion * 41300 SeaViewFarm-Central Census data ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osbourn
Osbourn is a settlement in Antigua and Barbuda, home to V.C. Bird International Airport. Geography Nearby villages and settlements include Piggotts, New Winthorpes and Potters in Saint George, and Cedar Grove, Parham and Cassada Gardens elsewhere. The settlement is the northern area of Saint George Parish. Transportation V. C. Bird International Airport is located in Osbourn. Demographics Census 2011 Climate The climate of this city is a Tropical savanna climate (Koppen Koppen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Dan Koppen (born 1979), American football offensive lineman * (1929–1990), German literary scholar * (1855–1922), German author * Otto C. Koppen (1901–1991), American aircraf ...: Aw) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Osbourn, Antigua and Barbuda Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda Populated places in Antigua and Barbuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piggotts
Piggotts, also known as St Mark's Village, is a village in Saint George Parish on Antigua island in Antigua and Barbuda. It had a population of 1,478 in 2001. It is located in the north of the island, to the east of the capital city of St. John's. History In the late 1850s and early 1860s a school was built in what is now Piggotts to provide education to the poorer residents of the nearby sugar estates of Carlisle, Fitches Creek, Weirs, Gunthorpes, Paynters and Cassada Gardens. This school was centrally located so all of the residents of the estates would have easy access to the school. Circa 1864, Richard Albert Louden Piggott (1844-1926) from Newgate Street in St. John’s City, moved to this area. Piggott had so many children, that the area eventually became known as “Piggotts Village”. Rivalry with Osbourn The village had a rivalry with Osbourn Farm, especially in cricket. The two villages were separated by a gap, but when the affordable housing project Happy Hil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Hill, Antigua And Barbuda
Christian Hill is a village in Saint Paul, Antigua and Barbuda Saint Paul (), officially the Parish of Saint Paul, is a parish of Antigua and Barbuda on the island of Antigua. It had an estimated population of 9,004 in 2018. The parish capital, and the location of the parish church, is Falmouth. The main e .... It had a population of 171 people in 2011. Geography According to the Antigua and Barbuda Statistics Division, the village had a total area of 1.9 square kilometres in 2011. Demographics There were 171 people living in Christian Hill as of the 2011 census. The village was 84.47% African, 11.80% white, 1.24% East Indian, 1.24% mixed black/white, and 1.24% other mixed. The population was born in different countries, including 74.53% in Antigua and Barbuda, 9.94% in the United Kingdom, 3.11% in "other European countries", and 3.11% in Saint Lucia. The population had diverse religious affiliations, including 22.98% Methodist, 19.88% Anglican, 14.29% Adventist, and 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethesda, Antigua And Barbuda
Bethesda is a village in Saint Paul Parish on the island of Antigua, in Antigua and Barbuda. It is located in the southeastern area of the island, to the northeast of English Harbour, at the head of Willoughby Bay. Geography Bethesda is found on Willoughby Bay, which is a wide bay on the east coast of the island's southern peninsula. The terrain flattens out and extends inland to the northeast, eventually reaching the Central Plain, which is the island's core plain. The hills of Monks Hill may be found to the southwest, and they border both Falmouth Bay and English Harbour. The region is primarily agricultural and has a low population density. The settlement, which has a population of exactly 499 people in 2011, may be found along the route that leads from St. Phillip's Parish in the southeastern part of Antigua to English Harbour. The Bethesda Dam is located in the interior and is the second largest dam in the country, behind the Potworks Dam Potworks Dam is in central An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Islands, Antigua And Barbuda
Five Islands Village is a village located on the northwest coast of Antigua, within Saint John Parish in Antigua and Barbuda. Geography The village is on a peninsula, and was named for the five rock islands adjacent in Five Island Harbour. It is about southwest of the nation's capital city St. John's, and connected to it by a single road. The village is surrounded by 12 of the 365 beaches on Antigua. The highest point in the village is Mount Barrington, the location of Fort Barrington. The fort was named after British Admiral Barrington, who captured Caribbean St. Lucia island from the French in 1667. The fort was built during the colonial British Antigua and Barbuda period, mainly as a lookout for any foreign battleships in the area. Demography Five Islands has a population of 337 people as of 2011, many of whom are employed in farming or fishing. The village is home to several sportsmen, including Richie Richardson, the cricketer and West Indies region coach. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberta, Antigua And Barbuda
Liberta is a village located in Saint Paul Parish, on the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda. It had a population of 2,560 in 2001. It the third-largest village on Antigua. It is located in the southern island area, north of Falmouth Harbour and the port of Falmouth, to which it is connected by road. History Around the time of the 19th century British emancipation of slaves in British Antigua and Barbuda, a colonial plantation owner had financial troubles and was forced to sell off a part of her property in small lots. The ex-slaves in the neighbourhood bought up all the small freeholds, as they desired to own land in perpetuity. "Liberta", meaning liberty and honoring the freed people, became the settlement's name in 1835. By 1842, a painted signboard near its border read: "The Village of Liberta". The new landowners immediately settled on the lots they had purchased, framed their houses, and cultivated their gardens. Besides working on nearby plantations, income w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare Hall, Antigua And Barbuda
Clare Hall is a village in Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda Saint John (), officially the Parish of Saint John, is a Parishes and dependencies of Antigua and Barbuda, civil parish of Antigua and Barbuda, on the northwestern portion of Antigua island. Its capital is the city of St. John's, Saint John, St. .... The village has a coat of arms. The village is also home to Clare Hall Secondary School, which received nationwide attention for its instances of violence. Demographics Clare Hall has four enumeration districts. * ''31900 Upper Clare Hall'' * ''32000 Clare Hall-Central'' * ''32100 Clare Hall-Christian Union'' * ''32200 Clare Hall School'' Census data (2011) Source: References Populated places in Antigua and Barbuda Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda {{Antigua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |