ST JOHN’S: Antigua and Barbuda will celebrate its 45th Independence Day on Sunday with a ceremonial parade and national festivities as Commonwealth leaders gather in the Caribbean nation.
The twin-island country gained independence from Britain on November 1, 1981. Organisers have scheduled the main ceremonial parade at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a church service and the parade. Their official programme also includes engagements at Government House.
This year’s celebrations carry the theme “Renaissance: Rooted in Pride, Bounded by Prosperity for All.” Authorities unveiled the theme in August alongside a calendar of cultural, educational, sporting and community events.
Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams urged citizens to reflect on national achievements during the programme’s launch. He called on successive generations to contribute to the country’s development.
Message by President Asif Ali Zardari on the National Day of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan.
On my own behalf, I extend warm congratulations to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the brotherly people of Algeria on their National Day, marking the 72nd anniversary of the beginning of their historic liberation revolution.
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Antigua and Barbuda joined the Commonwealth upon gaining independence. It will now host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from November 1 to 4 in St John’s.
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The gathering will bring international delegations to the country during its independence anniversary. King Charles, who heads the Commonwealth, is scheduled to attend the summit’s opening ceremony.
Organisers have also planned a special Commonwealth cricket event at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium after the Independence Day celebrations. The programme will bring together visiting leaders and emerging young cricketers.
