Antigua and Barbuda marks forty first independence anniversary
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Antigua and Barbuda marks forty first independence anniversary

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As Antigua and Barbuda celebrated its forty first Anniversary of Independence on Tuesday beneath the theme ‘Shifting ahead with Unity, Power and Stability’, Prime Minister Gaston Browne mentioned the Organisation of Japanese Caribbean States (OECS) integration motion is important to the twin-island nation’s progress.

He mentioned solidarity inside the OECS area was additionally essential.

‘’We’re certain by challenges and threats from all sides, and solely our solidarity as OECS member states will see us by means of this troublesome interval. New threats name for brand new methods,” Prime Minister Browne mentioned in a recorded message at a digital flag-raising ceremony held by the Fee to commemorate the anniversary. Like different island nations, Antigua and Barbuda faces distinctive environmental points created by its proximity to the ocean, and small measurement

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‘’It now turns into extra mandatory and pressing than ever to construct out our OECS single area and to place in place the constructing blocks of our Financial Union as a method of consolidating our positive aspects and confronting the World’s challenges collectively.’’

Director Normal of the OECS Dr. Didacus Jules congratulated Antigua and Barbuda on the strides it has made since Independence.

He mentioned he appeared ahead with optimism to the function that the nation will proceed to play globally.

‘’The Anniversary of Independence of Antigua and Barbuda is worthy of nice celebration, as you mirror on the numerous progress made, however it’s also a chance to cogitate on rapid points and to look past to the long-term with sights set on the subsequent frontier, within the quest for higher options and contemporary prospects,” he mentioned.

Following a interval of inside self-governance, Antigua obtained full independence from the UK on November 1, 1981. Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth and a Commonwealth realm; it’s a constitutional monarchy the place King Charles III continues to be the pinnacle of state.

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