ANTIGUA ESSENTIALS

THE ISLAND OF SEA, SAND AND SUN

The islands of Antigua and Barbuda are reknowned for their beauty and laid back attitude, friendly people and of course Carnival, Cricket and Rum. Read all about the passion of the people,  nature, discover the beautiful beaches, flora, fauna and sealife, check out shopping and services, education, history and more.

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GENERAL INFORMATION - All those useful pieces of information you want to know from population to customs and etiquette and which days are public holidays.

SERVICES - Everything from a private chefs, florists and event planners to babysitting and photographers.

SHOPPING - Our shopping guide has everything from where to buy nuts and bolts to communications, clothing and cars.

MAPS - Where would you be without them. Check out the island map, St. John's Map and the entire island dissected with links to all the businesses in the area.

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS - A huge part of life in Antigua is about helping each other. The many community and non-profit organsations are excellent places to meet people and unite in a common cause.

GOVERNMENT AND STATUTORY BODIES -
With the islands of Antigua and Barbuda being such a small nation, the role of the Antiguan Government infiltrates daily life much more so than in a larger nation. In some cases the Government actually owns and runs essentially commercial businesses as well as services.

 
 




HEALTHCARE - Both traditional and more holistic types of medicine and healthcare are well practiced on the island. Check out the services on offer here.

EDUCATION - The Island of Antigua and Barbuda has both private and public schools along with a number of opportunities for higher and adult eduation.

CHURCHES AND RELIGION - The church plays an enormous part in the life of most Antiguans and Barbudans. Most denominations worship around the island.

HISTORY - Antigua and Barbuda have a rich and varied history with African, Amerindian and European influnces.

CULTURE - Antigua has a rich cultural heritage deeply routed in a mixture of African Heritage melded with the influence of Colonialism which together create a vibrant, spirited culture which remains strong until this day. Whether its cricket, rum, food or carnival, one thing is certain - feelings run deep.

FLORA, FAUNA & SEALIFE - Antigua is a beautiful island with a varied natural history. As with many of the islands, animal & plant species are often not indigenous, either having found their way here by being blown on the tradewinds, or brought here by ship.

BEACHES - Antigua is said to have 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. Enjoy this sampling of the beautiful white sand beaches of Antigua.

A-Z DIRECTORY - Book this page - it's your on-line contact list for everything on Antiguanice.com

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A & B BILLIARDS SPORTS ASSOCIATION is the governing body for the family of sports within Billiards.

A & B COALITION OF SERVICE INDUSTRIES is an organisation that facilitates the growth and sustainable development of Antigua and Barbuda's Service Sector to become internationally competitive.

A & B DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS is the government agency responsible for national youth development.

A & B SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization its Mission is to administer quality care, support and educate clients and their families about Sickle Cell Disorders.

ABHTI is the premier hospitality and tourism training institution in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider OECS Caribbean that aims to develop the human capital for the hospitality, tourism, and related sectors of the economy.

ACE/DRIVE-A-MATIC CAR RENTALS is your #1 choice for car hire in Barbados, St. Lucia and Antigua. Choose from a wide range of rental cars, jeeps and vans with ease and affordability.

AGRICULTURE, LANDS, FISHERIES & BARBUDA AFFAIRS The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Marine Resources & Agro Industry will be the engine of advancement through the application of modern and emerging practices designed to strengthen food security initiatives, efficient land use management, and sustainable development of natural resources.

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA OCEAN TRUST is a locally registered non-profit whose mission is to promote marine conservation projects and education while encouraging new initiatives to help restore and protect the marine environment for future generations.

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TENNIS ASSOCIATION has been overseeing developments on and off the court since 1975, as a not-for-profit affiliate of the International Tennis Federation.

ANTIGUA CONSERVATION SOCIETY is newly formed organisation that advocates for the protection of Antigua & Barbuda's fragile coastal and marine ecosystems for current and future generations

ANTIGUA NICHOLSON YACHT CHARTERS AND SERVICES established in 1949, based in historic English Harbour, Antigua, the heart of the Caribbean. Nicholson's specialize in fully crewed luxury yacht charters throughout the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Bahamas and worldwide. Representing over 400 charter yachts, our experienced staff will help you every step of the way to booking the holiday of a lifetime. Day charters, overnight charters or for a week and more.

ANTIGUA OPERA SOCIETY is an organisation whose objectives are to stimulate the development of classical music, to create an annual Opera festival, and develop master classes for young Antiguan and Barbudan talent (both instrumentalists and singers).

ANTIGUA SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC Provides a low cost spay and neuter service for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.

BABY ON BOARD ANTIGUA is professional and courteous child gear rental equipment agency in Antigua that allows you to travel light.

BARBUDA EXPRESS is a fast comfortable ferry service between Antigua & Barbuda and is ideal for tourists and business people alike. In addition to providing a means of transport between the twin islands, they also offer a selection of fantastic trips/tours.

BLUE HARBOUR HELICOPTERS LTD. offer pilot-narrated tours of the magnificent island of Antigua as well as tours of the Soufriere Hills Volcano on the island of Montserrat and custom tours.

BUDGET MARINE strives to make your boating experience better by providing the best products for your needs. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff is ready to help at one of our three locations, in the Jolly Harbour Marina Complex, in English Harbour and North Sound. Come in and find out why we are known as The Caribbean’s Leading Chandlery.

CALVINAIR HELICOPTERS is proud to offer the highest calibre of service, safety and comfort to our guests. From our state-of-the-art aircraft to our friendly, experienced staff, everything we do is driven by the vision of making our passengers' aerial excursion one that they will never forget.

CARIBBEAN MARINE ASSOCIATION is a regional association geared towards the development of the yachting industry within the Caribbean region.

CHASERENTACAR.COM is a well established locally owned car rental agency in Antigua that prides itself on exception service and offering quality vehicles at affordable rates.

CPTSA WINGS SPORTS CLUB will endeavor to operate and promote its organization as a holistic sporting enterprise through professional and ethical standards, thus creating a viable, safe and uplifting avenue for its members.

DOGS AND CATS OF ANTIGUA is a registered non-profit with a mission to assist animals in distress and increase the welfare and protection of dogs and cats on the island.

EVANSON ELLIS - ST. JOHNS TAXI ASSOCIATION MEMBER is located immediately in front of the Heritage Quay cruise ship dock & they cover the entire island and offer scenic tours of Antigua.

FRIENDS OF THE CARE PROJECT is a non-profit charitable organization that funds and facilitates the Friends Development Centre (FDC), in Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies.

G ART GALLERY AND CULTURAL CENTRE has opened its doors to the public, free of charge, so that they may visit the beautiful complex, to observe, absorb and appreciate the skills used by the Artists here on display.

GEMMA HAZELWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY has captured many memorable moments, by combining his talents and expertise. He offers wide range of photographic services including wedding, portrait, scenic & landscape photography.

GOCARIBBEAN RENT-A-CAR supplies top quality rental cars and jeeps at great rates, with a GPS unit and unlimited mileage on every rental.

HALO FOUNDATION provides advocacy and support to 35 local charities under the patronage of the Governor General and spouse, that are dedicated to addressing Youth and Education, Health and Social Welfare, and Civic and Community initiative.

HEMP ON THE DOCKS is an amazing shop that sells a wide variety of sustainable items. From health and beauty to homeware and clothes, all made from the 100% natural plant-based fibre.

HOT SPOT CAFE is a friendly and casual cafe situated quayside in picturesque and historic Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour Antigua.

IMPACT WORLD is an International body of performing arts, sporting and musical groups who partner with local organizations to carry out a series of campaigns and events in schools, communities and other institutions.

ISLAND ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Island Academy is a vibrant, multicultural, international school that prides itself on extending a nurturing environment to every student.

KEVIN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY specialises in Marine, yacht or boat photography in Antigua, whether on the water, on land or from the air.

NEZ EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY is a specialised, simple yet sophisticated photographic service that is dedicated to bringing your event to the general public through photography.

OFFICIAL TAXI AND BUS FARES Official taxi and bus fares from the Antigua & Barbuda Transport Board as approved by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda.

OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST. JOHN'S was formed on March 11, 1992 as a local chapter of Optimist International which is a non-profit international network of volunteers dedicated to “Bringing out the Best in Kids”, through community service projects that provide young people with a helping hand and empowers them to be the best they can.

PAPERCLIPS LTD. situated at Royal Palm Place St. John’s provides you with all your Office, School, Art Supplies and much more.

PETE'S TAXI AND CAR RENTALS takes care of all your transportation needs including car rentals, taxi services and tours. They are friendly and courteous and will greet you with a warm smile!

ROTARY CLUB OF ANTIGUA received its Charter on September 10, 1972 and has carried out a variety of Health, Education Social Outreach & Career Guidance projects in the community.

ROTARY CLUB OF ANTIGUA SUNDOWN (RCAS) was chartered in 2003 and is one of two Rotary Clubs in Antigua.RCAS is a part of an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace to those in need within our community.

SAILABILITY ANTIGUA offers the people of Antigua and Barbuda with disabilities the opportunity for social interaction and outdoor activity. Sailability's goal is to make sure that as many people as possible, regardless of type or severity of disability and age have a chance to discover what sailing could do for them.

SIR LESTER BIRD MOUNT ST. JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE is a 185-bed teaching hospital offering a full range of services, from primary care to advanced critical care.

STAND OUT INITIATIVE was created by New Creations and is designed to encourage young people to pursue Godliness, excellence in school and to become community players.

THE BLUE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION, INC. is a nonprofit foundation working exclusively in Antigua and Barbuda that will fill a huge gap in resources for young autistic adults on leaving education.

TOUCH RUGBY CLUB Learn how to play a less intense version of rugby without the tackles. Participation is fun and free, and improved fitness is guaranteed.

TURNERS CONSTRUCTION is a well established construction company with many years experience of building in Antigua & the Caribbean. They have expertise in a wide range of construction projects including new construction, custom designs, remodels and more.

WADADLI YOUTH PEN PRIZE a writing competition for Antiguan and Barbudan youths, debuted in 2004.

WEATHER & CLIMATE in Antigua is warm and breezy most of the year making it perfect for vacations year round.

YOUNG WARRIORS FOOTBALL CLUB is an official non-profit organization whose mission is to further the amateur sport of football in Antigua.

 


 
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