Antigua and Barbuda
Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee
1967
1981
Novelle Hamilton Richards
Walter Garnet Picart Chambers
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Context
Written by Novelle Hamilton Richards with music by Walter Garnet Picart Chambers, the anthem was adopted when Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from the United Kingdom on November 1, 1981. The anthem celebrates the natural beauty of the islands and calls for unity among the population.
Lyrics
Fair Antigua, we salute thee!
Proudly we this anthem raise
To thy glory and thy beauty,
Joyfully we sing the praise
Of the virtues, all bestowed
On thy people, great and small,
Ever striving, ever seeking,
Dwell in love and unity.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Antigua and Barbuda's anthem was selected through a national competition held in preparation for independence
- • The twin-island nation is one of the smallest countries in the Western Hemisphere by both area and population
- • Despite the country's name including both islands, Barbuda has only about 1,600 residents compared to Antigua's roughly 80,000