Antigua National Symbols and Icons

​An island is a piece of land with water all around it.

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Antigua is an island in the West Indies.

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The West Indies is another name for the Caribbean.

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Look at the map of Antigua.

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The National Flag of Antigua and Barbuda was designed by 

Sir Reginald Samuel, in 1966.

​Gold - the start of a new era, like a rising sun.

Red - the blood of slaves and the great energy of the people.

Black - the soil and the African heritage.

Blue - hope

The combination of yellow, blue and white represents the sun, sea and sand, 

while the ‘V’ shape represents victory.

“Each Endeavouring All Achieving.” 

This means we must all do our part to build a strong nation. James Carrot wrote the motto in 1967.

The National Anthem

The National Anthem: ‘Fair Antigua and Barbuda’ was written by Novelle Richards. The music was composed by Walter Chambers in 1981 for our Independence celebrations. Another song is ‘God Bless Antigua’ by Robert Margetson.

1. The national sea creature - The Hawksbill Turtle

2. The national fruit - The Black Pineapple

3. The national flower - The Dagger Log

4. Our national bird - The Frigate Bird

5. Our national dish - Pepperpot and Fungi

6. Our national animal - The Fallow Deer