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Antigua & Barbuda

Origen

Christopher Columbus was the first European who ever landed on this island, a territory he called Antigua back in 1493. Inhabited by Caribe people, this island was eventually colonized as late as 1632, when the British came to settle down. Barbuda was inhabited by people who migrated from Antigua in that same year. From 1958 to 1962 Antigua, comprising the Barbuda and Redonda dependencies, belonged to the West Indies Federation.


Constitución

The 1981 Constitution is the one in force Executive power: the British crown (Head of State represented by a governor-general), a Prime Minister (chief of government who must rule with a majority of seat from the House of Representatives), and a cabinet.Legislative power: A senate of 17 appointed members and a House of Representatives formed by 17 elected members)Major parties: Antigua Labor Party and United National Democratic Party


Gobierno

Rulers: Head of State (Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Governor-general James Carlisle (since June 1993)Chief of Government: Lester Bird (replaced Vere C. Bird since February 1994) On March 9, 1989, general elections were held to renew all of the 17 seats of the unicameral parliament. The ruling Labor Party grabbed 64% of the ballots.Prime Minister Vere C. Bird formed a new government and no meaningful change ever occurred


Historia General

During the last years, tourism has experienced a sustained increase in Antigua by receiving tourists of all countries. It is well known for its 365 beautiful beaches, one for every day of the year; and it offers to the visitor splendid conditions for scuba diving with places of great historical and marine interest. It is also famous for being the main yacht port in the Caribbean. Barbuda, la hermana isla de Antigua, es una delas pocas islas en el Caribe que permanece virgen, quien la visite podrá acomodarse en lujosos hoteles. Barbuda is Antigua's sister island. One side of the island is bathed by the Atlantic blue waters and the other one, by the Caribbean's warm waters, which are perfect for water sports. The island's beauty is in its nature, inviting to a quiet and gentle life. This is a place to relax and rest while you enjoy the sunshine and the unequalled color pink- whitish of its sandy beaches.