Cabinet Of Antigua And Barbuda

	Cabinet Of Antigua And Barbuda The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda is the executive branch of the government of Antigua and Barbuda. Section 70(1) of the Constitution establishes the Cabinet. The Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister and as many other Ministers as the Prime Minister deems necessary, one of whom will be the Attorney-General and will be nominated in accordance with section 69 of the Constitution. Only the Prime Minister or, in his absence, the Minister the Prime Minister appoints in that regard, may call the Cabinet to order. The Governor-General may authorize another member of the Cabinet to perform those functions (other than the functions conferred by subsection (2) of this section) when the Prime Minister is not present in Antigua and Barbuda or is unable to do so due to illness or because of the restrictions of section 73(4) of this Constitution. That member may perform those functions until the Governor-General revokes his authority. A Secretary to the Cabinet is employed, and their p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Coat Of Arms Of Antigua And Barbuda The coat of arms of Antigua and Barbuda was designed in 1966 by Gordon Christopher. It was officially introduced on 16 February 1967. The symbolism of the arms is more complex than that found on the Flag of Antigua and Barbuda, flag of Antigua and Barbuda, but many elements are similar. At the top of the coat of arms is a Antigua Black Pineapple, pineapple, a fruit for which the islands are famous. There are several plants found around the shield, all abundant in the country: red hibiscus, sugarcane, and Agave americana, century plant (''Agave americana''). Supporting the shield is a pair of deer representing the wildlife of the islands. The design on the shield shows the sun, also found on the flag, rising from a blue and white sea. The sun symbolises a new beginning, and the black background represents the African origins of many of the nation's citizens. At the bottom of the shield, in front of the sea, sits a stylised sugar mill. The sun on the shield represents the six Paris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Trade And Barbuda Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Antigua and Barbuda responsible for conducting and organising foreign affairs, trade, and Barbuda affairs. Responsibilities * Overseas missions * International trade * Regional trade * Manufacturing * Industry * Commerce * Consumer affairs * Entrepreneurship * Barbuda affairs * Sustainable development * Caribbean Community * Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States * World Trade Organization * Free Trade Zone Subordinate agencies * Central Marketing Corporation * National Parks Authority * Diaspora Unit * Enterprise Development Fund * Bureau of Standards * Statistics Division See also * Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda * Foreign relations of Antigua and Barbuda References {{Antigua-and-Barbuda-stub Foreign affairs Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda is a Sovereign state, sovereign archipelagic country composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and List of islands of An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Government Ministries Of Antigua And Barbuda The government of Antigua and Barbuda consists of ten ministries. Current ministries References {{reflist Government of Antigua and Barbuda Lists of government ministries by country, Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda politics-related lists, Ministries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Government Of Antigua And Barbuda The Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB), is a Unitary state, unitary constitutional monarchy, where the Monarchy of Antigua and Barbuda, Monarch of Antigua and Barbuda serves as the head of state, represented by the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda serves as the head of government. Structure Antigua and Barbuda has a Bicameralism, bicameral legislature and multiple Political parties in Antigua and Barbuda, political parties, with universal adult suffrage and elections held every 5 years. The Senate (Antigua and Barbuda), Senate has 17 members appointed by the Governor-General, with 10 being appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, 4 on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, one on the advice of the Barbuda Council, one resident of Barbuda on the advice of the Prime Minister, and one at the discretion of the Governor-General. The House of Representatives (Antigua and Barbuda), House of Representatives with 17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Rawdon Turner Rawdon Nirobi Antonio Turner is an Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party politician, who was elected as Member of Parliament for St. Peter in the by-election held on 14 January 2025 and appointed Minister of Social and Urban Transformation in the government of the Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Early life and education Turner born on March 30, 1981, in Antigua and brought up in Parham Town. He completed his schooling at Antigua State College, where he majored in engineering, after attending Pares Secondary School. Afterwards he achieved a degree in Architectural studies at the University of Technology in Jamaica. Professional career His love of learning brought him to the teaching profession, where he flourished for seven years before starting his own business. He established Rawdon and Associates, a company that specialises in mining, hardware supply, building, and architectural design, which has given locals steady employment prospects. Political career Turner joined Antigua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Ministry Of Social And Urban Transformation The Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Antigua and Barbuda responsible for community development, social welfare, and urban renewal. Responsibilities * Urban renewal * Community development * Social improvement * Probation * Social policy and development * Single parents * Substance abuse * Poverty * Elderly * Disaster preparedness * Rural development * Vendors * Religion See also * Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda * Demographics of Antigua and Barbuda References {{Antigua-and-Barbuda-stub Social and Urban Transformation 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), ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Anthony Smith (Antiguan Politician) Anthony Shamari Smith is an Antiguan independent politician, who was elected as Member of Parliament for All Saints West in the general election held on 18 January 2023 officially nominated by United Progressive Party (UPP). On 15 July 2024, he left the United Progressive Party and became an independent. On 16 July 2024, he was appointed as Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy by the Prime Minister Gaston Browne. He sworn in before the Governor-General Rodney Williams the same day. See also * Gaston Browne * Ronald Sanders * Walton Alfonso Webson * Antigua.news Antigua.news (a.k.a. Antigua News or Antigua and Barbuda News) is a digital news and opinion portal founded in 2022 by Ambassador Dario Item as the official news channel of the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in Madrid, focused on delivering cove ... References External links Campaign profile Living people Members of the House of Representatives (Antigua and Barbuda) Members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Ministry Of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries And The Blue Economy The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Antigua and Barbuda responsible for agriculture and land management. Responsibilities * Agriculture Development Corporation * Fisheries * Antigua Fisheries Ltd. * Food production * Animal husbandry * Veterinary services * Agricultural Extension Services * Central Marketing Corporation * Chemistry and Food Technology Division * Marine resources * Agricultural industries * Surveys * Survey Office * Development Control Authority * Lands * Blue economy See also * Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda References {{Antigua-and-Barbuda-stub Agriculture Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture was a key factor in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Melford Walter Nicholas Melford Nicholas is an Antiguan politician, Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. He is currently the parliamentary representative for St. John's City East. He is a member of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party. Early life He was born and raised in St. Johnston, Saint John.caribbeanelections.com Political career He founded the Organisation for National Development, and he first contested in the 2009 general elections, the Organisation for National Development later merged into the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party. Nicholas won the St. John's City East seat under the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party in both the 2014 and 2018 general elections. On 18 June 2014, he was appointed Minister of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, and still is the Minister as of January 2021. He was elected again to the House of Representatives in the 2023 general elections for the St. John's City East Constituency and confirmed as Minister of Informa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Ministry Of Information Communication Technologies, Utilities And Energy The Ministry of Information Communication Technologies, Utilities and Energy is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Antigua and Barbuda responsible for the internet and public utilities. Responsibilities * Information * Broadcasting * Telecommunications * Antigua Public Utilities Authority * Energy * Antigua and Barbuda National Energy Council * PDV Caribe Antigua and Barbuda Ltd. * ICT Centres * Information technology * E-government * Digitisation See also * Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda References {{Antigua-and-Barbuda-stub Information Communication Technologies, Utilities and Energy 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), ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Charles Fernandez Charles Henry “Max” Fernandez (born ) is a Labour Party politician from Antigua and Barbuda who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from June 2014 to 2018. He currently serves as Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development. Early life and education Charles “Max” Henry Fernandez grew up in St. John’s, and attended St. Joseph’s Academy. He completed a Business Management Degree at the University of the West Indies. Career He joined the Labour Party in 1984, and in 1995 Prime Minister Lester Bird appointed him to the Senate, where he served until 2004. During his time in the Senate, he was also the Chairman of the Board of The Free Trade and the Chairman of the Board of The Medical Benefits Scheme. Fernandez was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2009 Elections for the St. John's Rural North Constituency, where he presently resides with his wife Jill and three sons. He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]
	Ministry Of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation And Investment The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Antigua and Barbuda responsible for investment and the country's tourism industry. Responsibilities * Investment * Meteorology * Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority * Overseas tourism offices * Economic development * Beach protection * Vendors * Vehicular control * Dispatching facilities Subordinate entities * Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority * Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority * St. John's Development Corporation * National Economic and Social Council * Deep Bay Development Corporation * New Port (Antigua) Limited * Antigua Isle Limited * Antigua Pier Group Ltd. * Small Business Development Centre * Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute * Transport Board See also * Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda * Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority References {{Antigua-and-Barbuda-stub Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Invest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon]