Antigua & Barbuda celebrates 22 years of independence

PM Bird reading the Lesson
(Photo: Norman 'Gus' Thomas NGT)

Tuesday, October 28, 2003

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Lester Bird was among the government officials who read scriptures at the National Thanksgiving Service to mark the country's 22nd anniversary of political independence.

Celebrations to mark this anniversary officially began on Friday, October 24th and will run until November 3rd under the theme "Unrelenting Dedication and Unity, the key to a Better Nation."

A number of events are being held in commemoration. These include a Youth Rally, Independence Softball Classic, the Independence Day Parade, an Instrument and Voices Concert and special radio and television programmes.

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