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LUNCH TIME CALYPSO AT WADADLI BEER CALYPSO CORNER COMMENCES
June 19th 2013
Antigua Carnival
"Lunch Time Calypso" at Wadadli Beer Calypso Corner, located at the junction of High Street and Corn Alley, is back.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 17th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Check out the schedule of events for Antigua Carnival 2013
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MUSEUM ANTIGUA BARBUDA CHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMP
June 13th 2013
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Children aged 5-16 years will explore tonnes of exciting new activities in this summer camp and have lots of fun!
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KENNEDY’S CLUB EXPANDS SPONSORSHIP FOR CARNIVAL 2013
June 10th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Kennedy's Club Limited has just "up the ante" in respect of their already heavy involvement in Antigua & Barbuda's summer festival.
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CDC CONDUCTS CALYPSO AJUDICATORS WORKSHOPS
June 7th 2013
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee will be conducting a series of Calypso Adjudicators Workshops
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CDC REGISTRATION COMMENCES
May 30th 2013
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee – CDC wishes to inform the general public that registration has commenced for all disciplines of Carnival.
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'TAKE A RIDE' BY KIMMY (PROD. BY DJ KELLS) - NEW SOCA RELEASE
May 29th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Viva Caribbean presents a brand new soca release for Antigua Carnival 2013
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OFFICIAL VIDEO RELEASE FOR ‘IREP SPARTANS ANTHEM’
May 27th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Ali and Associates has released the official music video ‘iRep Spartans Anthem’ for Antigua Carnival 2013
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MYST CARNIVAL EVENTS 2013
May 22nd 2013
Antigua Carnival
Check out the 2013 Myst Carnival calendar.
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MYST CARNIVAL 2013 FEMALE COSTUMES
May 22nd 2013
Antigua Carnival
Check out the 2013 Female zones: Adrenaline
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REGISTRATION FOR QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2013
April 12th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Registration has begun for Antigua Carnival Queen contestants
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WADADLI PEN 2013 CHALLENGE WRAPS
April 8th 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Wadadli Pen once again proves that when it comes to talent, age is nothing but a number.
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN REWARDS CEREMONY
April 4th 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Writers from this year's Wadadli Youth Pen Prize Challenge will be revealed and recognized this Sunday at Best of Books.
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JOIN ANGELS J'OUVERT TROUPE FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2013
March 28th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Patrons of the Angels J'Ouvert Troupe for Antigua Carnival this year will be in for a treat, with a great package, fantastic entertainment and a guaranteed good time for all.
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STAGE ONE BMH ACTIVITY A SUCCESS
February 5th 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Cushion Club hosts Wadadli Pen Kids Writing Workshop
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WADADLI PEN 2013
January 28th 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Draw, Write, Create! Wadadli Pen 2013
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ANGEL’S J’OUVERT TROUPE
January 28th 2013
Antigua Carnival
Angels J’ouvert Troupe, a product of Antigua Party People, is a fundraising troupe with the profits going to Colin Richards’ medical fund. At present they are in the process of organizing the 3rd Annual Angels J’ouvert Troupe for one of the highlights of Antigua’s Carnival, J’ouvert morning, set for Monday 5th August , 2013, from 4am to 10 am.
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WADADLI PEN
January 24th 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Are you a demographic? if yes, here is a challenge for you
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WADADLI PEN ART COMPETITION
January 23rd 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Wadadli Pen Challenge off is on this year!
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HAS 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.
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TIME TO PUT PEN TO PAPER
January 16th 2013
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Enter the Wadadli Pen patron, Hands across the Sea, promising US$500 worth of books to the primary and secondary schools with the most submissions.
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NEW SITE, NEW INTERVIEW & NEW WADADLI PEN UPDATES
November 21st 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
New Top 10 lists, Christmas Book Gift Ideas, and more...
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HAS 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.
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31ST ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL AWARDEES
November 6th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
List of persons who received national awards as part of Antigua & Barbuda’s 31st anniversary of Independence celebrations.
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NATIONAL DRESS PARADE SETS EXCITING TONE FOR 31ST INDEPENDENCE
October 26th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The streets of St. John’s will spring alive this Friday with an imaginative and colourful spectacle of national pride.
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INDEPENDENCE MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA FOR ELDERLY
October 16th 2012
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Programme For the Elderly Seeks To Bridge Historical Gaps
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR HOME & GARDEN FAMILY FESTIVAL
August 31st 2012
Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society
The 2012 competition for the fifth annual Homes, Families and Garden Festival (H.F.G.F) is now open to residents.
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BURNING FLAMES TRAIL BLAZES TO NYC
August 16th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Burning Flames, will be bringing their sweet sounds to New York City for Labor Day to celebrate West Indian American Day
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ANTIGUA GRAMMAR SCHOOL MAKES A TEEN SPLASH
August 2nd 2012
Antigua Carnival
It was a tight competition but Antigua Grammar School's own Winston Pheonix made the biggest splash at this year's Teen Splash Competition.
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DOMINICA LACED WITH 51ST JAYCEES CROWN
August 8th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Miss Dominica, Nadira Lando takes the 51st Jaycees Crown.
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UNDOUBTED DE BEAR
August 6th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Check out this interview with the 2012 Calypso Monarch winner De Bear.
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WAVE GOODBYE TO CARNIVAL 2012
August 8th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Yesterday marked the end of the 11-day journey of called Antigua Carnival 2012, In Living Colour.
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CARNIVAL 2012 BAND OF THE YEAR AND ROAD MARCH RESULTS
August 8th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Check out Antigua Carnival 2012 Band of the Year Results and Road March Title.
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MEET THE GROOVY-JUMPY SOCA MONARCH 2012 KING!
August 8th 2012
Antigua Carnival
After a splendid series of live performances on Saturday evening, the results were in and for the first time, Antigua’s Groovy and Jumpy King Soca Monarch was hailed Tian Winter!
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HAS 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.
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CARNIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT
August 1st 2012
Antigua Carnival
Attention all jouvert troupes, here is a special announcement from the CDC.
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STILL NEED A COSTUME?
July 31st 2012
Antigua Carnival
Get your Carnival costumes, now.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL PAGEANT RESULTS
July 31st 2012
Antigua Carnival
Carnival 2012 continued with the Queen of Carnival Pageant last night at the Antigua Recreation Grounds. The results released by the Carnival Development Committee (CDC) are listed here.
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CALYPSO SCORE CARDS REVEALED
July 30th 2012
Antigua Carnival
A very impressed chairman of the Carnival Development Committee, Kayode O'Marde, congratulated and believes that the finals will prove to be one of the more recent, better competitions.
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DESTINATION DADLI II
July 30th 2012
Antigua Carnival
As Carnival 2k12 comes to an end make sure you leave this season with the hottest music! DESTINATION DADLI II: the brand new, second edition, CD compilation is all yours as of Thursday, August 2nd.
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IT'S TRUE, IT'S DRUE
July 30th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Special announcement from singer songwriter Ricardo Drue
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J'OUVERT CUTS A CORNER
July 27th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The route for this year’s J’Ouvert celebration has been altered.
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MISS OPTIMIST PETITE 2012
July 23rd 2012
Antigua Carnival
Presentation on bullying in schools helped 11-year-old Destiny Martin of Bolans Primary School win the 2012 Optimist Petit title.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL CONTESTANT MOVED BY AMAZING GRACE
July 20th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Queen of Carnival contestant Miss Tenisha Sebastian shares her emotional experience at Amazing Grace Children's Hospital.
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CARNIVAL 2012 COMMITTEE PARADE ROUTES
July 18th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Carnival Development Committee Parade Routes for 2012.
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WADADLI BEER CALYPSO MONARCH QUARTER FINALS DATES
July 12th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee wishes to advise the general public of the NEW dates for the 2012 Wadadli Beer Calypso Monarch Quarterfinals slated for Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July.
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ANTIGUA BLACK PINEAPPLE AWARENESS DAY
July 10th 2012
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
As part of the Mango Festival 2012 activities, the Pineapple Awareness Day will be hosted at the Cades Bay Agriculture Station on Thursday, July 26th, 2012.
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40 YOUNG, VIBRANT, FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
July 9th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Are you young, vibrant and friendly with an outgoing personality? Well, Beautiful People is looking for you.
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CALL FOR VENDORS FOR MANGOFEST 2012
July 6th 2012
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
Mangofest 2012 is set for August 18th and 19th and prospective vendors who are interested in joining in the Festival are asked to make contact with the Tourism Office at 1 268 462 0029.
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POWER RUMBLE TICKET GIVEAWAY
July 5th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Starting July 16th, visit our facebook page at noon for a chance to win tickets.
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JOIN ANGELS J'OUVERT TROUPE FOR CARNIVAL 2012
July 3rd 2012
Antigua Carnival
Angel's Jouvert Troupe has put together a package for J'ouvert morning for Carnival 2012.
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HELP 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.
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QUEENS WITH A CAUSE
June 18th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The 2012 contestants will be partnering with the Care Project, home to children with special needs at the Holberton Hospital, as part of their charity for this year.
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JAM BAND REGISTRATION 2012
June 14th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee wishes to inform ALL Jam Bands that we are conducting registrations until Friday June 29, 2012.
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OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THE HFGF 2012 COMPETITION
June 12th 2012
Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society
Opening of Community Development Division's Homes, Families & Garden Festival (HFGF), 21 June 2012
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FANTASY 268 MAS TROUPE EVENTS
June 8th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Get the latest event information for Fantasy 268 Mas Troupe here!
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LEGGZ RELOADS WITH STAR STUDDED LINE-UP
June 8th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Leggz reloads in extraordinary fashion by bringing one of the biggest names in dancehall to meet the brightest stars in the soca business in a fete that is destined to go down as one to be remembered for a long time.
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EVERY BOARD COUNTS
June 7th 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
The Museum of Antigua & Barbuda needs your help!
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CALYPSO ADJUDICATORS WORKSHOPS
June 6th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee (CDC) is pleased to advise of the commencement of a series of Calypso Adjudicators Workshops. This series of workshops is extended to ALL persons desirous of becoming Calypso Competition Adjudicators.
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CARNIVAL 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
June 4th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Check out the schedule of events for Antigua Carnival 2012!
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PUBLIC LAUNCH SHELVED
May 29th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee (CDC) is confirming that there will be no public launch of carnival this year.
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INTRODUCING SCORCH CARNIVALE - ANTIGUA'S NEWEST MAS TROUPE
May 23rd 2012
Antigua Carnival
Register today to play with Scorch Carnivale, Antigua's newsest mas troupe for Carnival 2012.
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CARNIVAL KICKS OFF
May 14th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The message from the Carnival Development Committee (CDC) was clear ďż˝ Carnival 2012 is definitely on
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PUBLIC GETS GLIMPSES OF CARNIVAL QUEEN HOPEFULS
May 14th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Tenisha Sebastian, Alana Michael, Kimberly King, Daveile Payne Abbott, Ranee Laronde and Andrena Athill are the six delegates who will be vying for the Queen of Carnival crown this year in a show, which will be guided by the theme, Unleash Your Creativity.
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QUEEN OF CARNIVAL VISITS GERMANY
May 14th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Antigua and Barbuda Queen of Carnival, Latisha Greene has completed a visit to Germany, fulfilling one of her final duties as the 2011-2012 reigning Queen of Carnival.
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NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR CDC
May 10th 2012
Antigua Carnival
CDC Will Not Implement Registration Fee Process for Carnival 2012
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 7TH ANNUAL MANGO PINEAPPLE CULINARY COMPETITION
May 4th 2012
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
Calling all Antigua's top chefs and bartenders.
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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAS CAMP LAUNCH
May 2nd 2012
Antigua Carnival
A Grecian Temple, yep, in Antigua, that is what Beautiful People call their mas camp for carnival 2012.
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HISTORICAL 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.
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CARNIVAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INVITES TENDERS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES
April 24th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee invites Tenders for the provision of the following equipment and services for Carnival 2012.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL REGISTRATION 2012
April 16th 2012
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee wishes to remind stakeholders that registration for the various competitions for Carnival 2012 is open. Artistes registering for the first time are asked to present proof of Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda.
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
April 2nd 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The Wadadli Youth Pen Prize wrapped this Saturday 31st March with Antigua State College student Rosalie A. Richards, capturing three categories including the main prize.
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CARIBANA ORGANIZERS PROMISE MORE WITH LESS
March 26th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Organisers seek to find innovative ways of minimizing expenses while delivering a remarkable product for Caribana 2012.
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MINISTER PROMISES BETTER 2012 CARNIVAL
March 26th 2012
Antigua Carnival
“Decisions are being made and it is just for the CDC-appointed committee to be in place. Carnival this year will run from July 28 to August 7 and I can promise you that this Carnival will be better than last year and previous years.
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WADADLI PEN BOOK DRIVE
February 21st 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Wadadli Pen Invites Contributions to future for a Child Book Drive
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WADADLI PEN 2012 CHALLENGE - DEADLINE APPROACHING
February 13th 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The Wadadli Pen 2012 Challenge in Partnership with the Best of Books is now into the home stretch
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SOCA DIVA CLAUDETTTE “CP” PETERS DANCE AUDITIONS
February 10th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Soca Diva Claudettte “CP” Peters Dance Auditions will take place on Friday 10th February 2012 at 6pm.
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REGIONAL SOCA COMPETITION ADDED TO CARNIVAL LINE-UP
February 7th 2012
Antigua Carnival
Carnival organisers will this year scrap the Carnival Melting Pot show and replace it with a Caribbean soca monarch competition.
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PRIZE OFFERED FOR THE SCHOOL WITH THE MOST WADADLI PEN SUBMISSIONS
February 6th 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Wadadli Pen announces the return of a school prize for the school with the most submissions, a prize last offered in 200
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NO GIFT TOO SMALL
January 23rd 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Wadadli Pen is a literary arts competition which has, since 2004, encouraged and promoted the artistic development of young people in Antigua and Barbuda, with emphasis on the literary arts.
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SUBMIT YOUR WADADLI PEN 2012 CHALLENGE ENTRIES
January 20th 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Wadadli Pen 2012 Challenge in Partnership with the Best of Books
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ORIGINS, LIBERATING LOVE; THE FOCUS OF WADADLI PEN 2012
January 16th 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The Wadadli Pen 2012 Challenge in partnership with the Best of Books is inviting submissions of poems and short stories between now and February 17th 2012.
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HAS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 106
January 13th 2012
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
HAS Newsletter - Issue # 106 from the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda!...
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ARTISTE 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.
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HAS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 105
November 9th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
HAS Newsletter - Issue # 105 from the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda!
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THIRTY FIVE AWARDED FOR NATIONAL SERVICE
November 1st 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda Her Excellency Dame Louise Lake-Tack, acting on the advice of the Honourable Prime Minister W. Baldwin Spencer and Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Lester Bird, today, on the 30th Anniversary of Independence of Antigua and Barbuda, announced National Honours for Services to the nation of Antigua and Barbuda
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GOVERNOR-GENERAL GRANTS PARDON TO FIVE PRISONERS
November 3rd 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Governor-General grants Pardon to Five Prisoners on Antigua and Barbuda’s 30th Anniversary of Independence
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DR. THE HONORABLE W. BALDWIN SPENCER INDEPENDENCE ADDRESS
October 31st 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda 30th Anniversary of Independence Address
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FORWARD ON! TO 2011'S INDEPENDENCE LITERARY ARTS COMPETITION.
September 15th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Independence 2011 “Antigua and Barbuda One Family Moving Towards A Secure Future” Literary Arts Competition
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MANGO FESTIVAL 2011 COMES TO A CLOSE AT THE ANNUAL MANGO PINEAPPLE CULINARY COMPETITION AWARDS GALA
September 6th 2011
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
Following four months of fruity festivities and events, Mango Festival 2011 officially came to close at a black tie turndown affair meant to reward participants of the annual Mango Pineapple Culinary Competition held on July 9th & 10th, 2011
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HELP CREATE A NATURE PRESERVE AND NATURE TRAIL AND BEAUTIFUL GARDENS
September 5th 2011
Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society
Help create a Nature Preserve and Nature Trail and beautiful gardens
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HAS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 104
August 26th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Check out the latest newsletter from the Museum!
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REPRINTING 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.
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CARNIVAL CLOSING PARADE
August 4th 2011
Antigua Carnival
Carnival Closing Parade will be held on Saturday August 6
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JUDGING OF TROUPES & GROUPES AND LAST LAP NOW POSTPONED - DATE TBC
August 2nd 2011
Antigua Carnival

NEW CD RELEASE: DESTINATION DADLI
July 28th 2011
Antigua Carnival
A brand new CD compilation featuring 15 blazing HOTT tracks from Antigua's Carnival 2011!!!
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RESULTS OF QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2011
July 27th 2011
Antigua Carnival

SIGN UP TODAY WITH A J'OUVERT TROUPE!
July 27th 2011
Antigua Carnival
Check out the different troupes available for this years J'ouvert jam.
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REGISTER FOR CARNIVAL WITH ALI & ASSOCIATES
July 22nd 2011
Antigua Carnival

CARNIVAL ROUTES
July 20th 2011
Antigua Carnival
2011 Carnival Routes
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2011 CARNIVAL TICKET PRICES
July 20th 2011
Antigua Carnival
Tickets will be on sale at various outlets around St.Johns.
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CHEFS AND BARTENDERS SHINE AT CULINARY COMPETITION
July 18th 2011
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
The 6th Annual Mango Pineapple Culinary Competition took place on Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th, where chefs and bartenders from Antigua’s most prestigious establishments took top honors
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THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO CARNIVAL
July 18th 2011
Antigua Carnival
The official start of carnival might be scheduled for next Wednesday in Antigua, but one wouldn’t be able to tell that easily.
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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAS BAND COSTUMES - REGISTER TODAY!
July 13th 2011
Antigua Carnival

MANGO PINEAPPLE CULINARY COMPETITION 2011
July 13th 2011
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
Chefs serve up a fresh twist in culinary competition
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MANGO PINEAPPLE CULINARY COMPETITION HEATS UP THIS WEEKEND
July 4th 2011
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
Several of Antigua’s top chefs and bartenders, will face off this weekend in the 6th Annual Mango Pineapple Culinary Competition.
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MOM WRITES WINNING WADADLI PEN STORY
June 29th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The winners of the 2011 Wadadli Pen Challenge were announced and awarded Saturday night during day one of the Best of Books 10-year-anniversary Outdoor Book and Story Fair at the University Centre
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UPCOMING CARNIVAL FETES
June 20th 2011
Antigua Carnival
Pre-Carnival fetes and weekly parties answer the call of revellers eager to ring in the carnival season in true soca style
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TRUDY, BRAND NEW ARTISTE, RELEASES SOCA TRACKS FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL
June 7th 2011
Antigua Carnival

MANGOFEST AT CADES BAY PINEAPPLE STATION
May 20th 2011
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
In light numerous efforts being initiated by the MangoFest Committee to create and enhance awareness of the country’s natural resources, especially the mango and the pineapple; a successful visit was undertaken to the Cades Bay
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HAS 2011 2ND QUARTER NEWSLETTER
May 19th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda

MINIATURE ANTIQUE WEST INDIAN FURNITURE EXHIBIT BY DESMOND JAMES
May 18th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MAS BAND REGISTRATION
May 18th 2011
Antigua Carnival

QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2011 CONTESTANTS
May 12th 2011
Antigua Carnival
The Queen of Carnival Competition is the first staged pageant of Carnival, being held this year on July 26th. This show has maintained true to the core principles, however we have witnessed new innovative segments introduced to keep up with the times and enhance the overall production.
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CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE BECOMES NEWEST WADADLI PEN PRIZE SPONSOR
April 29th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Thanking the 2011 sponsors of the Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011
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STORIES IN, ART OUT, PRIZES STILL BEING SOUGHT: A WADADLI PEN UPDATE
April 23rd 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011 is now into the second judging phase
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2011 BEST OF BOOKS WADADLI PEN CHALLENGE ART REGISTRATION
April 4th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The 2011 Best of Books Wadadli Pen literary submissions are in and the window has closed. But the organizers would like to remind visual artists, 35 years and younger, that they can still register to create supporting art for the top entries.
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WADADLI PEN CHALLEGE 2011 FAQ
March 28th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
As we enter the homestretch for Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011, we thought we’d use the opportunity to address some of your Frequently Asked Questions. Hopefully, by taking the opportunity to address these, we’ll be addressing any lingering hesitation and prompt you to make your submission before the March 31st deadline.
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ARTISTS INVITED TO REGISTER TO CREATE ILLUSTRATIONS, NEW SPONSORS ON BOARD
March 10th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Visual artists now have an opportunity to create illustrations for this year's short listed Wadadli Pen stories. Register today at wadadlipen@yahoo.com
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WADADLI PEN’S 2011 CHALLENGE TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS: GIVE
February 28th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
The Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011 has launched
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WADADLI PEN'S 2011 CHALLENGE: STORIES FOR YOUTH BY YOUTH
February 9th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Can you write an engaging children's story in 600 words or less?
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HAS NEWSLETTER NO # 112
January 27th 2011
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Historical & Archaeological Society Museum of Antigua & Barbuda
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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FACILITATES A PLAYWRIGHTING COURSE
January 24th 2011
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
The Drama Department within the Cultural Development Division presents a seven (7) week course in Playwrighting for persons 17 years of age and over, facilitated by the Drama Coordinator, Mr. Owen Jackson, graduate of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Jamaica.
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HOMECOMING FASHION SHOW
October 21st 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Come 24th October at 7:30pm the Multipurpose Centre comes alive with a grand fashion showcase featuring twelve (12) local fashion designers and highlighting leading Vincentian fashion designer Kimone Baptiste.
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PAPPY SHOW
October 21st 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
Pappy Show is a visual feast of creative talent in commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the country’s independence. A cast of 80 models with 12 designers including makeup/body painting artists, hairstylists, dancers, soca performers have come together to showcase Antigua fashion and Caribbean style on Sunday 31st October at the Multipurpose Centre at 7:30 pm.
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TO LAUNCH 29TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN GRAND STYLE
September 15th 2010
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Festival
under the banner Antigua and Barbuda - One Family celebrating our youth, the 29th Annual Independence celebrations will be launched on Thursday.
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MANGO PINEAPPLE MENU 2010 AWARDS TO CHEFS AND BARTENDERS.
August 19th 2010
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
View the results of Mango Pineapple Menu 2010 Awards to Chefs and Bartenders
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POWER LINE-UPS FOR LIME PARTY MONARCH
July 28th 2010
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee has released the order of appearance for the artistes participating in the Lime Party Monarch competition.
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MEET THE SOCA FINALISTS
July 28th 2010
Antigua Carnival
Anticipated to be one of the biggest and hottest shows for Antigua Carnival, the artistes participating in the LIME Jumpy and Groovy Party Monarch competition are being given the star treatment.
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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT JAYCEES CARIBBEAN QUEEN?
July 26th 2010
Antigua Carnival
Who will be the next Jaycees Caribbean Queen? ? Your guess is as good as mine
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CDC OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE SERIES 2010
July 19th 2010
Antigua Carnival
The final set of Sponsorship Press Conference Series dates and venues for this week.
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REGISTRATION OF VENDORS FOR CHRISTAIN VALLEY MANGOFEST
July 16th 2010
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
Persons wishing to be vendors at the Christian Valley Mango Festival scheduled for August 14 & 15 are asked to contact the the Events Cordinatotor Marcelle Freeland -John at 562-7439 at the Ministry of Agriculture, Headquarters on Independence Drive, to collect an applications form.
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ANTIGUA COMMERCIAL BANK ANNOUNCES MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OF PANORAMA
July 8th 2010
Antigua Carnival
The Carnival Development Committee (CDC) has expressed its profound gratitude to Antigua Commercial Bank, the country's first indigenous commercial bank, for once again sponsoring the Panorama competition.
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PARTY AND GROOVY MONARCH PRELIMINARIES ALL SET TO EXPLODE
July 5th 2010
Antigua Carnival
The staging of the quarterfinals in the Lime Party and Groovy Monarch competition will begin on Monday.
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BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA OPENING OF CARNIVAL 2010
June 30th 2010
Antigua Carnival
Bank of Novia Scotia committing to being a carnival partner for 2010
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TIAN – ‘HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES’
June 14th 2010
Antigua Carnival
By winning both the Party and Groovy Soca Monarch Competitions in 2009, Tian Winter enters the 2010 Carnival season with great expectations resting upon his shoulders.
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CHECK LIVE COVERAGE OF PRE-CARNIVAL
June 11th 2010
Antigua Carnival
Can't make it to the party, or even worse, no chance as it's a plane ride to get here, don't worry, check into our live feed and you won't miss out.
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FIESTA & FIREWORKS
June 11th 2010
Antigua Carnival
The Rumbena Sections of LIME Dynamics...
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RED EYE FETE 2010
June 3rd 2010
Antigua Carnival
Full line up announced with International attraction
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REVELLERS MAS TROUPE GRAND RAFFLE
May 28th 2010
Antigua Carnival
The Revellers Mas Troupe in celebration of our 35th Anniversary of Mas is having a grand raffle.
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SOLID INTERNATIONAL BAND LAUNCH TICKETS
May 25th 2010
Antigua Carnival
Tickets on Sale for Solid International Band Launch.
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GARD’S RECYCLING DISPLAY
April 21st 2010
Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society
The Antigua & Barbuda Waste Recycling Corporation (ABWREC) now has a permanent display at the Gilbert Agricultural Rural Development (GARD).
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FRUIT OFF
April 14th 2010
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
On April 26th, the Mango Festival Committee will be holding a Fruit – off among schools at the House of Culture.
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REGISTRATION FOR CARNIVAL 2010
March 26th 2010
Antigua Carnival
NFO is presently distributing and accepting completed registration forms for and from contestants
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TRANSFORM ROAD CENTRE INTO A THING OF BEAUTY
January 26th 2010
Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society
The Antigua and Barbuda Horticultural Society continued with its master plan this weekend to transform gardens around the island into beautiful places for us to be proud of
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2010 CARNIVAL REGISTRATION FORMS ARE READY!!!!
January 19th 2010
Antigua Carnival
Registration Forms are available at the NFO during business hours (Mondays to Thursdays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Fridays 8:00 am to 3:00pm.
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CORPORATIONS AND PEOPLE GIVE TO WADADLI PEN 2012
January 19th 2012
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Listing of our 2012 sponsors and partners
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TRENDING AT WADADLIPEN.WORDPRESS.COM
December 27th 2011
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize
Countdown of the top 10 of pages viewed on the site in 2011. Stop by and see what you've been missing.
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KOFI’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.
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KOFI 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.
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LEADING 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.
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HELP THE MUSEUM OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
November 4th 2009
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
An urgent call to the Antigua & Barbuda Diaspora
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THE 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
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