Antigua and Barbuda: Political System
The Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda prescribes a two-chamber system, with a House of Representatives and the Senate as the upper house. Both chambers have 17 members each. Those of the House of Representatives are elected, the Senators are appointed. There is a supreme court and two city courts. See AbbreviationFinder for more information about Antigua and Barbuda politics, and acronyms as well.
The administration of the country is divided into six districts: (Saint George, Saint John, Saint Mary, Saint Paul, Saint Peter, Saint Philip) and two dependent areas (Barbuda, Redonda).
According to topschoolsintheusa, the official name of the country is:
| Antigua and Barbuda |
National anthem
Based on flag descriptions by Countryaah.com, the national anthem of a country is a piece of music that is usually underlaid with a text and is intended to express the state, lifestyle and national feeling of a country. It is played on particularly festive occasions, for example on state visits, on special holidays or to honor politicians, business leaders, etc. The national anthem of the respective winning country is also performed at the award ceremony on the occasion of international sporting events such as the Olympic Games, the Tour de France or World and European Championships. The introduction of the national anthems in most European countries goes back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The numerous former colonies that had become independent usually carried their national anthems, as well as their national flags.
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The national anthem of Antigua and Barbuda is “Fair Antigua, we salute thee!” It was written by the novelist Hamilton Richards and composed by Walter Garnet Picart. It became the local anthem after independence in 1967. Britain’s anthem “God save the Queen” remained the official anthem.
It is::
| Fair Antigua, we salute thee!Proudly we this anthem raise
To thy glory and thy beauty, Joyfully we sing the praise Of the virtues, all bestowed On thy sons and daughters free; Ever striving, ever seeking, Dwell in love and unity. Raise the standard! Raise it boldly! Answer now to duty’s call To the service of thy country, Sparing nothing, giving all; Gird your loins and join the battle ‘Gainst fear, hate and poverty, Each endeavoring, all achieving, Live in peace where man is free. God of nations, let Thy blessings Fall upon this land of ours; Rain and sunshine ever sending, Fill her fields with crops and flowers; We her children do implore Thee, Give us strength, faith, loyalty, Never failing, all enduring To defend her liberty. |
And in the English translation:
| First verseNoble Antigua, we greet you!
We proudly sing this hymn to your glory and because of your beauty, We joyfully sing the praises of all the virtues that you have given your free sons and daughters; Always trying, always looking. |
