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EAG NEWS - MAY FIELD TRIP May 17th 2013
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EAG announces their May field trip of birdwatching and their temporary office relocation Read MoreEAG NEWS May 10th 2013
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Important general meeting, temporary relocation of office, guest speakers talk on Lethal Yellowing and Giant African Snail... Read MoreEAG NEWS April 30th 2013
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EAG Happenings: Annual General Meeting, EAG at Sailing Week, May Feature Discussion: Lethal Yellowing and African Gian Snail Read MoreEAG NEWS April 16th 2013
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EAG Happenings: Earth Day Field Trip and Sailing Week Read MoreEAG MARCH NEWS March 8th 2013
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“MUST SEE ON ANTIGUA” REVIEW ON TRIPADVISOR March 4th 2013
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
Take a look below at this excellent review of Nelson's Dockyard. Read MoreEAG FEBRUARY NEWS February 13th 2013
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100 mile walking challenge, hike to Ayers Creek, 2013 EAG calenders and alot more... Read MoreHAS NEWSLETTER NO. 120 January 21st 2013
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
The Historical and Archaeological Society has recently published its latest quarterly newsletter for January- March 2013. Read MoreEAG NEWS February 5th 2013
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Check out the latest news from EAG including ECAB Green Initiative, EAG 2013 Calendars, Volunteer- Trail maintenance, EAG Talk Articles Every Thursday in the Daily Observer. Read MoreCARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS - JAN 14 - FEB 2 January 10th 2013
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The 2013 CWC count will take place from Monday, Jan. 14 to Sunday, February 3rd inclusive. This includes 3 weekends and World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2nd. Read MoreEAG JANUARY NEWS January 3rd 2013
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Check our the latest news from EAG, including January activities such as EAG January Field Trip and Caribbean Waterbird Census Field Training Read MoreWRAPPING UP THE SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON December 20th 2012
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As the year comes to a close, so does our 2012 season for nesting sea turtles in Antigua. Read MoreEAG DECEMBER NEWS December 19th 2012
Environmental Awareness Group (EAG)
Check out the latest updates from the Environmental Awareness Group. Read MoreHAS NEWSLETTER NO. 119: OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2012 EDITION November 14th 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
The Historical and Archaeological Society (HAS) newsletter, published by The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. October-December 2012 Edition is out. Read MoreEAG NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS November 6th 2012
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Invasive Species Presentation (Black and Brown Rats), Invasive Species Management Workshop, Caribbean Waterbird Census Workshop, EAG Hike Read MoreTHE DEBATE ABOUT SEA TURTLES IN CAPTIVITY CONTINUES October 29th 2012
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Caribarena.com recently reported on the continuing discussion about sea turtles in captivity. Read MoreEAG OCTOBER HAPPENINGS October 17th 2012
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Special General Meeting, Renewable Energy, Snorkelling Field Trip Read MoreST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CELEBRATES 169 YEARS October 16th 2012
St. John's Cathedral
"Big Church" has reached a mile stone 169 years of existence. Read MoreSTORY TIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE EAG August 31st 2012
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The EAG is seeking volunteers interested in dedicating one hour each week to sharing eco-stories with a primary school class this Fall. Read MoreHAS NEWLETTER August 2nd 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Every witnessed the demolition of a 17-year-old building? Check that out and more in this HAS Newsletter. Read MoreWE WANT YOUR PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS! July 12th 2012
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Camp GROW 2012 is fast approaching and needs YOUR help! This year our campers will be making their very own jump ropes out of used plastic shopping bags – and with 60 campers – we’ll be needing a lot of bags!! Read MoreHELP THE MUSEUM OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA June 18th 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Concerned citizens are lending a helping hand towards ceilings repairs for the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Read MoreSUMMER TIME FUN IN THE NELSON June 20th 2012
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
The National Parks Authority's Visitors Service Department presents Summer Time Fun in the Nelson's Dockyard. Read MoreEVERY BOARD COUNTS June 7th 2012
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The Museum of Antigua & Barbuda needs your help! Read MoreREGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CAMP GROW 2012 May 18th 2012
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The Environmental Awareness Group and GARD Center are excited to announce the return of Camp GROW! Read MoreDROP BOXES FOR LOOSE CHANGE April 27th 2012
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The EAG has placed drop boxes at Marinas in English and Jolly Harbour for any one who can spare some change, as well as for those who are here for the regatta, and need to get rid of their spare change before they leave. Funds collected go toward various conservation projects that the EAG gets involved in. Read MoreHISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER April 25th 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Have a look at the Historical and Archaeological Society's latest newsletter, no. 117. Read the newsletter here. Read MoreENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GROUP TO COLLECT CHANGE DURING ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK April 24th 2012
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Antigua’s Environmental Awareness Group will be collecting loose change during Antigua Sailing Week to raise funds for its projects. Read MoreANTIGUA’S ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GROUPS INVITES YOU TO GO WHALE WATCHING April 11th 2012
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The Environmental Awareness Group invites you on its whale watching field trip on April 14. Read MoreCHRISTAN VALLEY BIRD TRAIL OPENS January 31st 2012
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The Christian Valley Birding Trail was officially opened last Thursday, and there are high expectations that not only visitors, but also locals, will take the nature trek that extends to Mount Obama. Read MoreGET YOUR 2012 SPECIAL EAG CALENDAR TODAY! January 23rd 2012
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Wildlife of Antigua & Barbuda's Offshore Islands 2012 Beautiful and educational Calendar Read More EAG FEBRUARY FIELD TRIP TO BARBUDA January 23rd 2012
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Join the EAG field trip that will take you across the seas, but not too far! Read MoreVOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTIAN VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL January 16th 2012
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There is still much work to do. Anyone wishing to volunteer some hours/days in the next week or so to help out, please call Steve Watt at 764-5283. Read MoreWILDLIFE OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA January 16th 2012
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The Environmental Awareness Group is pleased to announce its first-ever publication of calendars. Read MoreREGISTER FOR THE BACKYARD GARDENING COURSE January 16th 2012
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Are you interested in developing a back yard garden that will meet all your needs including not only food production but also beauty and diversity? Read MoreHAS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 106 January 13th 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
HAS Newsletter - Issue # 106 from the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda!... Read MoreSTAR WATCH NIGHT AT THE BLOCKHOUSE January 10th 2012
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The National Parks Environment Unit cordially invites you to a star watch evening at the Blockhouse, Shirley Heights on Saturday, Jan 14th Read MoreARTISTE EMILE HILL TO LAUNCH HIS FIRST COLLECTION "THE ANGELS PROJECT" December 1st 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
A labour of love and fascination for just over seven years, artiste Emile Hill will be launching his first collection. The Angels Project explores the realm of angels from various religions and spectrums of life and is handsomely reflected in Hill’s photography and art. Read MoreHMS BOREAS MEMORIAL RACE WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 20 November 22nd 2011
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
The HMS Boreas Memorial Race, conceived as a part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Nelson’s Dockyard, took place in little wind last Sunday. Read MoreDOCKYARD AT 50 IS A MODEL OF RESTORATION November 18th 2011
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
Nelson’s Dockyard celebrated the 50th anniversary of its restoration with a fitting ceremony on Monday, November 14. Read MoreNOTICE: PHOTO COMPETITION EXTENDED TO THE END OF NOVEMBER November 16th 2011
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Volunteers to Assist with Preparation of the Mount Obama Birding Trails this Weekend
Read MoreHAS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 105 November 9th 2011
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HAS Newsletter - Issue # 105 from the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda! Read MoreVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY October 20th 2011
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Offshore Islands Conservation Programme, Antigua & Barbuda Read MoreWYLAND IN GRENADA October 20th 2011
Wyland Wall
Caribbean Artists collaborate with School children to Paint a Life Size Mural in Grenada. Read MoreNELSON'S DOCKYARD RACE SERIES NEXT MONTH October 18th 2011
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
As part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, Nelson’s Dockyard will hold a series of two races on November 17 and 20, 2011. Read MoreCOUNT WATERBIRDS IN THE CARIBBEAN October 17th 2011
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Join the second session of Antigua's CWC Read MoreWYLAND PAINTS LIFE SIZE MURAL October 14th 2011
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Wyland paints life size Mural at Tanteen Childrens' playground in Grenada,West Indies Read MoreSLOWLY BUT SURELY: THE MUSEUM IS NOW FULLY PAINTED October 4th 2011
Dockyard Museum
An update of what's been happening at the Dockyard Museum! Read MoreJUMBY BAY HAWKSBILL PROJECT CELEBRATES 25 YEARS September 3rd 2011
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Read this blog post by Jordan Schaul of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on National Geographic's News Watch. Read MoreHELP COLLECT BIRD PARAPHERNALIA! August 26th 2011
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HAS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 104 August 26th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Check out the latest newsletter from the Museum! Read MoreREPRINTING OF THE 1933 CAMACHO MAP August 24th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
The Museum of Antigua & Barbuda will offer a second printing of the 1933 Camacho map. The map shows all the names of the estates, roads and loco lines of that era. Read MoreTRAIL BLAZING AND MAINTENANCE COURSE August 5th 2011
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Are you looking for work? Do you want to make yourself more marketable and be in a position to go after the trend setting jobs. There is a demand in the eco-tourism sector both here at home and regionally, for trained persons in the technology of nature trail blazing and maintenance. Read More50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON'S DOCKYARD RESTORATION July 25th 2011
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
Find out more about Nelson's Dockyard's 50th Anniversary celebrations. Read MoreTURTLE TOURS ARE BACK July 8th 2011
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HELP REVIEW THE NEW DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BILL June 29th 2011
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Are you concerned about the lack of legislation and enforcement on issues such as: Protected Areas, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, protected species, watersheds, wetlands, fires, goats, recycling, pollution and many other environmental issues? Read MoreREGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CAMP GROW May 24th 2011
Environmental Awareness Group (EAG)
The GARD Center and the Environmental Awareness Group are excited to announce their partnership in presenting Camp GROW, an environmental and agricultural summer day-camp for children ages 9 -12 which will be held July 11th thru July 22nd. Read MoreHAS 2011 2ND QUARTER NEWSLETTER May 19th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
MINIATURE ANTIQUE WEST INDIAN FURNITURE EXHIBIT BY DESMOND JAMES May 18th 2011
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"GO WILD! GO BIRDING!" THE EAG REACHES OUT FOR HELP WITH CARIBBEAN ENDEMIC BIRD FESTIVAL May 10th 2011
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LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES RETURNING TO NEST March 8th 2011
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February marked the start of another nesting season for our Critically Endangered Leatherback sea turtles. Read MoreCARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED January 28th 2011
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HAS NEWSLETTER NO # 112 January 27th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Historical & Archaeological Society Museum of Antigua & Barbuda Read MoreCARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS January 4th 2011
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The EAG is taking part in the first Caribbean Waterbird Census, an initiative of the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds. A classroom session will be held on Thursday 6th January 2011 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm upstairs the museum. Read MoreDOCKYARD HOSTS ONE OF THE TOP FIVE CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN THE WORLD December 22nd 2010
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
The annual Nelson’s Dockyard Champagne Party has, so says organizer Hans Smit, been described as “the fifth best Christmas party in the World”. Read MoreCHRISTMAS IS UNIQUE IN ANTIGUA! December 18th 2010
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
Christmas in Antigua just wouldn’t be Christmas without the annual Nelson’s Dockyard Champagne party. Read MoreBEHOLD THAT STAR CHRISTMAS CONCERT December 16th 2010
St. John's Cathedral
“It’s the children that make this all worth it.” You might be singing the same tune after hearing them lift their voices in song at the Dean William Lake Cultural Centre. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets can be had from choir members or Glenette’s. Read MoreST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL TOUR DETAILS November 25th 2010
St. John's Cathedral
Beginning in the grave yard and end outside at the base of the steps where the blessed stones are now located; Read MoreOFFSHORE ISLANDS CONSERVATION PROJECT October 18th 2010
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Antigua’s offshore islands are refuge to some of the world’s rarest species of fauna and flora. Read MoreMAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRDS IN CODRINGTON LAGOON October 18th 2010
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Magnificent Frigatebirds are one of the most recognizable seabirds as well as one of the most threatened. Read MoreEXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS October 13th 2010
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EC$7,755.28 RAISED - THANK YOU! September 6th 2010
Environmental Awareness Group (EAG)
Thank you to all those who helped make the Green Fete a great success -- we raised $7,755.28 for the EAG and it was a fun lime! Read More NOMINATE AN AWARD CANDIDATE - 2011 CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH, THE UNITED NATIONS’ FLAGSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL September 3rd 2010
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Nominations are now officially open for the 2011 Champions of the Earth – the United Nations’ flagship environmental award. Read MoreDONATE TO CATHEDRAL RESTORATION PROJECT August 26th 2010
St. John's Cathedral
Help restore one of Antigua's most famous landmarks, the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in St. John's Read MoreDISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANNING AND RESPONSE IN THE NELSON’S DOCKYARD August 4th 2010
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
When hurricanes threaten our islands, our first response is usually to our homes and families. Historical sites that are government owned are often forgotten and neglected; left to the elements and luck. But in the Nelson’s Dockyard, things are different.
Read MoreEAG'S OFFSHORE ISLANDS CONSERVATION PROJECT WINS "BEST LESSONS LEARNED" AWARD FOR AUGUST 2010 August 4th 2010
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The EAG focus on conservation of our offshore islands has been awarded “Best Lessons Learned” project by the Eco-Index. Read MoreA TROPICAL FANTASY: EMBRACING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE July 29th 2010
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In the midst of carnival, Antigua & Barbuda will be witnessing a special collaboration this year. Read MoreSUMMER 2010 RESEARCH SEASON, NELSON’S DOCKYARD NATIONAL PARKS RESEARCH CENTER July 28th 2010
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The annual summer research program has begun. Archaeologists and students from Chico Campus California State University, led by Professor Georgia Fox have returned to work at Betty’s Hope Read MoreEAG TALK May 26th 2010
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Do you have an environment-related topic that you want to explore and share with others? Read MoreTHANK YOU FOR MAKING EARTH DAY A SUCCESS! May 5th 2010
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Thank you to all of those who participated in our Earth Day events! Read MoreLAUNCH OF ENGLISH HARBOUR/FALMOUTH CCTV SECURITY SYSTEM. April 23rd 2010
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
In February of 2009 a Committee was set up to consider the introduction of CCTV cameras in the English Harbour and Falmouth areas. Read MoreANTIGUA RACER SNAKE CENSUS March 29th 2010
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The Offshore Islands Conservation Programme (OICP) of which the EAG is a partner is currently conducting a census of our Antiguan racer snakes on Great Bird Island and we welcome any help that you can volunteer towards this effort. Read MoreEAG AND MOMENTS IN NATURE TAKE HIKERS TO HISTORIC CLARENCE HOUSE, MANGROVES, AND GALLEON BEACH March 23rd 2010
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The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG), in conjunction with the MOMENT is CAPTURED photography is planning the third outing of a monthly photo-hiking tour in Antigua and Barbuda Read MoreDONATIONS SOLICITED FOR RESTORATION NATIONAL LANDMARK March 5th 2010
St. John's Cathedral
After forced to close its doors after a section of its floor collapsed and was scene of an accident when a teacher fell through the floor. Read MoreMOMENTS IN NATURE HIKING SERIES CONTINUE AT CHRISTIAN VALLEY February 24th 2010
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EAG and the MOMENT is CAPTURED Continue Their Series of Nature/Photography Hikes in Search of the Christian Valley Waterfall. Read MoreTHE WILD PLANTS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA February 24th 2010
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The publication The Wild Plants of Antigua and Barbuda is now available for sale! Read MoreINTRODUCING ‘MOMENTS IN NATURE’ January 28th 2010
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EAG and the MOMENT is CAPTURED Begin Series of Nature/Photography Hikes
Local environmental group joins forces with photographer for combined nature walks and photo ops documenting Antigua's flora and fauna. Read MoreSECURITY INITIATIVE TO BE LAUNCHED IN THE NATIONAL PARKS AREA January 26th 2010
Nelsons Dockyard National Park
The Antigua and Barbuda National Parks Authority is continuing on its drive to make the National Parks area safe and secure for residents and visitors alike. Read MoreKOFI’S ART INSPIRES YOUNG ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS December 7th 2009
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Saturday, December, 05, 2009 – St. John’s, Antigua: Students from the Antigua State College, the Antigua Girls High School and the Mary E. Piggott School were just some of the visitors to the upstairs gallery of the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, where they viewed the 26 images of the ‘Colour & Movement – Images Past and Present’ collection presented by Alvin Kofi Ferris. Read MoreKOFI DELIVERS MASTERCLASS AT ANTIGUA STATE COLLEGE November 23rd 2009
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Art students at the Antigua State College had a special Master Class with visiting visual artist, Alvin Kofi Ferris. The 16 ‘A’ level students and their lecturer, Mark Brown had an opportunity to see how Kofi creates his figurative drawings. There was also a question and answer session, where students learnt more about Kofi’s art journey and how to make a living as an artist. Read MoreLEADING UK BLACK ARTIST TO EXHIBIT IN ANTIGUA November 16th 2009
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Artist, Alvin Kofi Ferri will be showcasing his art show ‘Colour & Movement’, which will take place in the upstairs gallery of the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda from November 28th to December 3rd, 2009. Read MoreHELP THE MUSEUM OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA November 4th 2009
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An urgent call to the Antigua & Barbuda Diaspora Read MoreLOST WORLD DISCOVERED IN ANTIGUA October 18th 2009
Environmental Awareness Group (EAG)
A recent field trip uncovered a surprising find. Read MoreTHE DORNIER FLYING BOAT September 14th 2009
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
From the Great Dornier flying boat landing in St. John’s Harbour in 1931 to present day..The Museum recounts the epic journey of the history of Aviation in Antigua and Barbuda in a multimedia presentation, Saturday 26th September, 7:00pm Read MoreAMBASSADOR FOR THE PLANET AWARD 2009 June 2nd 2009
Wyland Wall
WYLAND SEA WALL May 22nd 2009
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Preparations for the arrival of renowned Artist, Wyland who is painting a mural on Old Parham Road. Read MoreClick here for news archive. | 
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