Antigua and Barbuda

American  

noun

1. an island state comprising Antigua and two smaller islands: a member of the former West Indies Associated States; formerly a British crown colony; gained independence 1981. 171 sq. mi. (442 sq. km). St. John's.

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Antigua and Barbuda British  

noun

1. a state in the Caribbean, comprising the islands of Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda: gained independence in 1981: a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: St John's. Pop: 90 156 (2013 est). Area: 442 sq km (171 sq miles)

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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda recruited more than 120 nurses from Ghana in case it might “have to get rid of all of the Cuban nurses and doctors suddenly,” Prime Minister Gaston Browne said in January.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Espinosa was nominated by Antigua and Barbuda, and joins four other candidates already nominated to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who stands down at the end of the year.

From Barron's ● May 12, 2026

Several other Caribbean nations, including the twin island country Antigua and Barbuda in 2018, have since followed suit.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

U.S. citizens can obtain citizenship in Grenada, for instance, for a minimum investment of about $235,000 or in Antigua and Barbuda for about $230,000.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

Background: The islands of Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1981.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency