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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

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Name: Fort James
Location: St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

Fort James is a fort at the entrance to the harbour of St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. The fort was built to guard St. John's harbour and is one of the many forts built by the British in the 18th century. Fear of a French invasion prompted the construction. It is located on a headland overlooking the town northwesterly. A powder magazine, several cannons and the foundation of the fort's wall remain. The main attraction today is the excellent view of the surrounding harbor.

The fort is named after King James II of England. Work on the fort started in 1706, and most of the buildings were built in 1739. In 1773, the fort was armed with 36 guns, and had a barracks which accommodated 75 men. In the 19th century, a gun fired salutes at visiting warships, as well as signals at sunrise and sunset.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_James,_Antigua_and_Barbuda

Name: St. John’s Cathedral
Location: St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

St. John's Cathedral also known as the St. John the Divine, the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba, is an Anglican church perched on a hilltop in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. It is the seat of the Diocese of the North East Caribbean and Aruba in the Church in the Province of the West Indies.

The present cathedral with its imposing white twin towers was built on a fossilized reef, in 1845, and is now in its third incarnation, as earthquakes in 1683 and in 1745 destroyed the previous structures. The iron gates on the south face of the church are flanked by pillars displaying lead Biblical figures of St John the Divine and St John the Baptist. They were taken by HMS Temple in 1756, from a French ship destined for Martinique.

The cathedral was designed by the architect Thomas Fuller of Bath and raised at the highest point in St. John's town. F.W. Rowe of Bristol was in charge of the construction. The cathedral is seen now as an impressive landmark providing a panoramic view of the island.

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._John%27s_Cathedral_(Antigua_and_Barbuda)

Name: Nelson’s Dockyard
Location: Saint Paul Parish, Antigua and Barbuda

Nelson's Dockyard is a cultural heritage site and marina in English Harbour, located in Saint Paul Parish on the island of Antigua, in Antigua and Barbuda. It is part of Nelson's Dockyard National Park, which also contains Clarence House and Shirley Heights, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is named after Admiral Horatio Nelson, who lived in the Royal Navy Dockyard from 1784 through 1787.

Nelson's Dockyard is also home to some of Antigua's sailing and yachting events such as Antigua Sailing Week and the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting, as well as the 2015 and 2016 International Optimist North American Championships.

After England acquired colonial British Antigua and Barbuda in 1632, the English Harbour became a focal point for the establishment of a naval base. Its position on the south side of Antigua island facilitated the monitoring of the neighbouring French island of Guadeloupe. Additionally, the harbour is naturally well-suited to protect ships and cargo from hurricanes. In 1671 the first recorded ship to enter English Harbour was a yacht, the “Dover Castle.”

SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson%27s_Dockyard

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ST JOHN'S (VC Bird Int Airport)

London: TBC

COUNTRY INFORMATION GUIDE

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FACTS:

Official Languages: English

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

Time zone: AST (UTC-4)

Drives on the right

Calling code: +1-268

Local / up-to-date weather in St John’s (and other regions): BBC global weather – click here

UK GOVT TRAVEL LINKS:

For more useful information on safety & security, local laws / customs, health and more, please see the below official UK .gov (FCO) web link for Antigua and Barbuda travel advice. NB: Entry requirements herein listed are for UK nationals only, unless stated otherwise.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/antigua-and-barbuda

You can also find recommended information on vaccinations, malaria and other more detailed health considerations for travel to Antigua and Barbuda, at the below official UK government Travel Health Pro weblink.

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/10/antigua-and-barbuda

BUSINESS VISITOR ACTIVITIES*:

Activities you may undertake on a business visa / as a business visitor:

PERMISSIBLE

ATTENDING MEETINGS / DISCUSSIONS: TBC

ATTENDING A CONFERENCE: TBC

RECEIVING TRAINING (CLASSROOM-BASED): TBC

NON-PERMISSIBLE

AUDIT WORK: TBC

PROVIDING TRAINING: TBC

PROJECT WORK: TBC

*This information does not constitute legal advice and is not an exhaustive list. For a full legal assessment on business visitor activities, please revert to your internal company legal team / counsel.

TRAVEL INFORMATION**

It is highly recommenced that you access the above official UK .gov (FCO) web link and read all safety & security information prior to making your travel arrangements / planning your trip.

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MONEY EXCHANGE

The currency of the country is the East Caribbean dollar, denoted by the symbol: “$” or “EC$” (ISO currency code: XCD), which is also used by seven other island nations in the Caribbean. The EC dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. It is pegged to the United States dollar at an exchange rate of US$1 = EC$2.70.

Coins circulate in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 25 cents and 1 dollar. Banknotes circulate in denominations of 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars.

LOCAL TRAVEL SERVICES

Tourists mainly get around by taxi or tour operators. However for the tourist on an economy budget the bus service is acceptable, but slow. Unfortunately the nicest spots are only reached by your own transport. But if you stay a week or more, rates for rental cars become quite reasonable (see below).

BY FERRY:

Barbuda Express runs ferries between Barbuda and Antigua.

CAR RENTALS:

There are various car rental agencies, so they’re unlikely to be hard to find.

LOCAL CUISINE

EAT:

The national dish is fungie (pronounced foon-gee) and pepper pot. Fungie is a dish very similar to the Italian Polenta being made mainly of cornmeal. Other local dishes include ducana, seasoned rice, saltfish and lobster (from Barbuda). Local confectionaries include sugarcake, fudge, raspberry and tamarind stew, and peanut brittle. The various restaurants around the island sell both local and international food.

Lunch might be anything that can be easily bought from a nearby shop, especially a bakery.
Dinner will typically be rice, macaroni or pasta, vegetables/salad, a main course (fish, chicken, pork, beef, etc.) and a side dish like macaroni pie, scalloped potatoes or plantains.

On Saturday be prepared to find many drive-by barbecues at important road crossings all over the island. They are serving rice and chicken, dumplings, soup, and alike. Sometimes they even have a sound system for entertainment.

Sunday is the day when the culture is most reflected in the food. For breakfast one might have saltfish, eggplant, eggs, bacon, sausages, or lettuce. Dinner may include pork, baked chicken, stewed lamb, or turkey, alongside rice (prepared in a variety of ways), salads, and a local drink.

Harmony Hall, near Freetown. It closes for the summer on May 6. The best restaurant on the island.
Mama Lolly, Redcliffe Quay, St. John’s. Vegetarian and vegan friendly home cooking.
Calabash, Redcliffe Quay’s “Vendors Mall”, St. John’s. Vegan cuisine. Owned by a raw chef who used to work in New York.
The Roti King, corner of St Mary’s Street and Corn Alley, St John’s. Serves Roti, which is an East Indian dish of rolled Indian flat bread filled with hot and spicy curries and tamarind sauce.The only American fast food chains operating on Antigua are KFC, Burger King and Subway, all with two locations in and out of St. John’s.

DRINK:

Local drinks are:

Mauby
Seamoss
Tamarind juice
Mango juice
Coconut water
Cavalier Rum, Antiguan Rum.
Wadadli, Antiguan Beer
Oasis, Desalinated water.

Bars:

Papa Zouk, Bar and fish and chips restaurant 2 mins outside of St. John’s.

ACCOMMODATION

There are many hotels resorts and other kinds in Antigua so finding one should not cause too much of a hassle.

SHOPPING

Galley Boutique, English Harbour has great clothes.
1000 Flowers, St. John’s has great clothes.

**All travel information has been sourced from wikivoyage. However like wikipedia, wikivoyage is an open platform editable by any member of the public. Therefore, although very useful, all above information IS INDICATIVE ONLY and must be verified prior to personal use. Moreover, if you wish to see more information please visit: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Antigua_and_Barbuda

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Name: Fort James
Location: St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

Name: St. John’s Cathedral
Location: St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

Name: Nelson’s Dockyard
Location: Saint Paul Parish, Antigua and Barbuda

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ST JOHN'S (VC Bird Int Airport)

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