Nation to celebrate 12 honorees at Independence Parade and Food Fair
Twelve outstanding Antiguans and Barbudans will be honoured on Monday as part of the nation’s 44th Independence celebrations, including five individuals who will be knighted for distinguished service to national development.
Director-General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the awards ceremony will take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium during the Independence Parade and Food Fair, beginning at 5 p.m. The honorees will be recognized for their contributions to education, community service, nursing, artistic and cultural development, and youth empowerment.
Merchant described the national honours as a highlight of the Independence festivities, which also include National Dress Day and the annual food fair. He said the government views the honours as a reflection of the country’s gratitude toward citizens who have made significant contributions to Antigua and Barbuda’s progress.
The ceremony forms part of a wider weekend of celebration marking the country’s journey of resilience and nation-building since independence in 1981 .
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Why js this such a closely guelarded secret until the day comes?
I read a news story from Dominica which has identified all who will be recognized with national awards on independence day.
Fortunately for Antigua it will celebrate independent day on the 3rd like Dominica instead of the 1st becaise of the saturday holiday.
We already know that the Burning Flames four will be knighted and the world doesn’t have an issue with that.
Is the government planning to spring up a surprise on us with who else will be getting national awards?
Let me ask it bluntly.
Who are the comrades who will be recognized for independence?
National awards have become payback for political service to the ALP.
Hence the fear of redicule before the day prevents the ALP from publishing the names of people who will be rewarded prior to the day.
@Straight Blooper..erm…Shooter.
Jus gwarn go siddung. Anna ebry ting a palitix