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| RESEARCH ON TANK BAY SHIPWRECK Tuesday 27th August 2024 The National Parks Authority (NPA), in collaboration with the University of the Antilles in Martinique (UA) and the Association of Archaeology for the Petite Antilles (AAPA), has concluded the third research campaign on the Tank Bay shipwreck in English Harbour. Read More
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| ANTIGUA CELEBRATED AT INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY CONGRESSTuesday 27th August 2024 The National Parks Authority of Antigua and Barbuda was proudly represented by Dr. Christopher Waters and Ms. Desley Gardner at the 30th Congress of the International Association for Caribbean Archaeology (IACA) Read More
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| NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY ENHANCES FALMOUTH HARBOURFriday 23rd August 2024 The National Parks Authority (NPA) has entered the second phase of its comprehensive enhancement project. Read More
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| COPPER & LUMBER SEAFOOD FRIDAY TEMPORARILY CLOSEDWednesday 21st August 2024 The management of Copper & Lumber Store Hotel wishes to inform the public that Seafood Friday will be temporarily closed. Read More
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| IMPORTANT NOTICE!Wednesday 3rd July 2024 There will be no Tours and Rum in the Ruins until the season resumes in November 2024. Read More
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| SIDS4 GENDER EQUALITY FORUM. Friday 31st May 2024 The first ever SIDS4 Gender Equality Forum was held in Nelson’s Dockyard attended by over 200 delegates. Read More
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| RUM IN THE RUINS POSTPONED Wednesday 24th April 2024 Rum in the Ruins Postponed Until May 10th Read More
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| 8TH MARCH PROJECT Tuesday 5th March 2024 The National Parks Authority proudly announces the launch of the fifth edition of the 8th of March Project themed “Say Their Names.” Read More
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| URGENT CALL TO ACTION: SAFEGUARDING THE CLEANLINESS OF OUR COMMUNITYMonday 4th March 2024 Urgent Call to Action: Safeguarding the Cleanliness of Our Community form the National Parks Authority Read More
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| DOW’S HILL SUMMER CLOSUREMonday 28th August 2023 Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre will be closed from September 4th to November 5th 2023 for renovations. Read More
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| NPA SOLAR POWER STUDYMonday 19th June 2023 Assessing the feasibility of Solar Tile Technology at the UNESCO World Heritage Nelson’s Dockyard National Park
A project sponsored by the British High Commission’s UK Climate Diplomacy Fund
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| CELEBRATE DOCKYARD DAY Wednesday 3rd May 2023 Antigua Sailing Week ends with Dockyard Day in Nelson’s Dockyard. A day of fun and celebration of the marine community. Read More
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| DOCKYARD DAY 2023Sunday 23rd April 2023 Dockyard Day keeps valued traditions alive on May 6th from 12.00.
Beating the retreat, model boat racing, slippery pole, steel band and much more. Read More
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| UNESCO & ITALY VISIT NELSON’S DOCKYARD Thursday 23rd March 2023 UNESCO & Italian envoys agree that the NPA and our World Heritage Site have a lot to officer the region in terms of heritage management practices and opportunities. Read More
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| NATIONAL PARKS 8TH MARCH PROJECT Monday 27th February 2023 National Parks intensifies community focus for annual 8th of March Project activities Read More
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| MBE AWARDED TO FRANKLIN BRAITHWAITE Monday 27th February 2023 President of the Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) Franklin Brathwaite has been awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams for his work in economic and community development. Read More
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| COMMUNITY ANCHOR: LISA NICHOLSONWednesday 24th August 2022 The National Parks Authority continues its Community Anchor series by featuring Lisa Nicholson. Read More
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| PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDEDTuesday 26th July 2022 Nelson’s Dockyard National Park is looking for a photographer to join its team. Apply by July 31, 2022. Read More
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| COMMUNITY ANCHOR: SIR HUGH BAILEYWednesday 16th March 2022 The Nelson`s Dockayrd National Parks are pleased to recognise Sir Hugh Bailey for his sterling and unwavering contribution to the English Harbour and Falmouth communities.His influence on sailing is unsurpassed. At the most prestigious regattas, Sir Hugh sees to it that young members of the community join his professional and experienced crew. Read More
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| COMMUNITY ANCHOR: FRANKLYN BRATHWAITEFriday 18th February 2022 The National Parks Authority is pleased to begin its Community Anchor series by featuring none other than Franklyn Brathwaite. Like Franklyn, each of our heroes have made an outstanding contribution to the development of the English Harbour and Falmouth communities. Read More
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| VOTE FOR NELSON`S DOCKYARDWednesday 19th January 2022 Vote for Nelson`s Dockyard as Best Attraction in the Caribbean in USA Today`s 2022 10Best Readers` Choice Travel Awards!
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| MANGROVE WETLANDS SURVEY REPORTThursday 4th February 2021 This study was conducted by the National Parks Authority through partnership with the Antigua & Barbuda Department of Environment.
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| DOCKYARD INTRODUCES FREE ENTRY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY Wednesday 23rd December 2020 Restaurants, guided by the established protocols, will be open. Read More
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| UNESCO DESIGNATED NELSONMonday 2nd November 2020 After months of diligent and careful preparation, the Nelsons Dockyard National Park, is preparing for a phased re-opening, scheduled for Thursday 4th November, 2020. Read More
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| NPA UNVEILS MEMORIAL OF ENSLAVED AFRICANSMonday 9th March 2020 The Museum in Nelsons Dockyard is now home to an exhibit that pays homage to a group of enslaved Africans. Read More
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| VOTE FOR NELSON'S DOCKYARDWednesday 8th January 2020 Nelsons Dockyard has been nominated as The Best Caribbean Attraction by USA Today10Best. Read More
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| NPA HOSTS YOUTH SAILORS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE Thursday 27th June 2019 They have pulled out every possible stop to ensure that the event is successful. Read More
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| NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY EMBARKS ON TRAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTMonday 24th June 2019 They are in the midst of improving various trails. Read More
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| NELSON'S DOCKYARD: PUBLIC NOTICEThursday 30th May 2019 Children's Adventure Day among other events affected due to Optimist World Championship.
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| NPA HOSTS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMSThursday 28th March 2019 The National Parks Authority has mounted a major undertaking. Read More
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| VOTE FOR NELSON'S DOCKYARDMonday 21st January 2019 Nelson's Dockyard has been nominated for 2019 Best Caribbean Attraction by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Read More
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| NESTING GROUNDS FOR VARIOUS SPECIES OF SEA TURTLES Monday 2nd July 2018 Read the article and spread the word to help the National Parks Authority increase awareness. Read More
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| SUPERYACHT DELIVERS: GREAT SAILING & MEMORABLE PARTIESFriday 9th February 2018 The Superyacht Challenge lived up to its major billing this year. Read More
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| NATIONAL PARKS ADVISORYSunday 24th December 2017 December 25th - 27th, will see a heavy increase in Cruise ship visitors to Nelson's Dockyard. Parking will be restricted. Read More
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| NELSON'S DOCKYARD ERECTS BINS FOR RECYCLABLESMonday 20th November 2017 Join the National Parks Authority in not only keeping the environment clean but adopting prudent and conscious waste management habits. Read More
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| XMAS DAY CHAMPAGNE PARTY FOR CHARITYFriday 23rd December 2016 Your attendance will help to raise funds for various charities, so head out and support this worthy cause. Read More
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| NELSON'S DOCKYARD NAMED WORLD HERITAGE SITEMonday 18th July 2016 UNESCO, at their 40th meeting in Istanbul, inscribed Nelson's Dockyard as one of four World Heritage Sites. Read More
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| NATIONAL PARK EMPLOYEES MAKE DONATION TO FIENNESFriday 20th May 2016 The Institute was on the receiving end by gesture of a group of employees of the National Parks Authority. Read More
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| COMMUNITY MEETINGMonday 11th April 2016 Nelson's Dockyard National Park, invites all to the community meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 6:00 pm at the Cobbs Cross School. Read More
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| NOTICE ON TRADING LICENSESMonday 5th January 2015 Notice is hereby given that the National Parks (Trading) Regulations, 2014, Statutory Instrument No.9 of 2014 and which was gazetted as Vol XXXIV No.21 dated March, 2014 will take effect on Saturday 31st January, 2015. Read More
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| “MUST SEE ON ANTIGUA” REVIEW ON TRIPADVISORMonday 4th March 2013 Take a look below at this excellent review of Nelson's Dockyard. Read More
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| SUMMER TIME FUN IN THE NELSONWednesday 20th June 2012 The National Parks Authority's Visitors Service Department presents Summer Time Fun in the Nelson's Dockyard. Read More
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| HMS BOREAS MEMORIAL RACE WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 20Tuesday 22nd November 2011 The HMS Boreas Memorial Race, conceived as a part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Nelsons Dockyard, took place in little wind last Sunday. Read More
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| DOCKYARD AT 50 IS A MODEL OF RESTORATIONFriday 18th November 2011 Nelsons Dockyard celebrated the 50th anniversary of its restoration with a fitting ceremony on Monday, November 14. Read More
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| NELSON'S DOCKYARD RACE SERIES NEXT MONTHTuesday 18th October 2011 As part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, Nelsons Dockyard will hold a series of two races on November 17 and 20, 2011. Read More
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| 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON'S DOCKYARD RESTORATIONMonday 25th July 2011 Find out more about Nelson's Dockyard's 50th Anniversary celebrations. Read More
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| DOCKYARD HOSTS ONE OF THE TOP FIVE CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN THE WORLDWednesday 22nd December 2010 The annual Nelsons Dockyard Champagne Party has, so says organizer Hans Smit, been described as the fifth best Christmas party in the World. Read More
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| CHRISTMAS IS UNIQUE IN ANTIGUA!Saturday 18th December 2010 Christmas in Antigua just wouldnt be Christmas without the annual Nelsons Dockyard Champagne party. Read More
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| DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANNING AND RESPONSE IN THE NELSON’S DOCKYARDWednesday 4th August 2010 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 Nelsons Dockyard, things are different.
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| SUMMER 2010 RESEARCH SEASON, NELSON’S DOCKYARD NATIONAL PARKS RESEARCH CENTERWednesday 28th July 2010 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 Bettys Hope Read More
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| LAUNCH OF ENGLISH HARBOUR/FALMOUTH CCTV SECURITY SYSTEM.Friday 23rd April 2010 In February of 2009 a Committee was set up to consider the introduction of CCTV cameras in the English Harbour and Falmouth areas. Read More
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| SECURITY INITIATIVE TO BE LAUNCHED IN THE NATIONAL PARKS AREATuesday 26th January 2010 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 More
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RESEARCH ON TANK BAY SHIPWRECK Tuesday 27th August 2024 The National Parks Authority (NPA), in collaboration with the University of the Antilles in Martiniq... Read More
ANTIGUA CELEBRATED AT INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY CONGRESSTuesday 27th August 2024 The National Parks Authority of Antigua and Barbuda was proudly represented by Dr. Christopher Water... Read More
NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY ENHANCES FALMOUTH HARBOURFriday 23rd August 2024 The National Parks Authority (NPA) has entered the second phase of its comprehensive enhancement pro... Read More
COPPER & LUMBER SEAFOOD FRIDAY TEMPORARILY CLOSEDWednesday 21st August 2024 The management of Copper & Lumber Store Hotel wishes to inform the public that Seafood Friday will b... Read More
IMPORTANT NOTICE!Wednesday 3rd July 2024 There will be no Tours and Rum in the Ruins until the season resumes in November 2024.... Read More
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