Associated State of Antigua
Wadadli (Antiguan)
1967–1981
Motto: "Each Endeavouring, All Achieving"
Anthem: "Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee"
Location of Antigua and Barbuda
Capital
and largest city
St. John's
17°7′N 61°51′W / 17.117°N 61.850°W / 17.117; -61.850
Official languagesEnglish
Demonym(s)Antiguan
GovernmentAssociated State of the United Kingdom
 Monarch
Elizabeth II
 Governor
Sir Wilfred Jacobs
 Premier
Vere Bird (1967-1971)
George Walter (1971-1976)
Vere Bird (1971-1981)
Robert Hall (1971-1976)
LegislatureParliament
Senate
House of Representatives
Associated Statehood
History 
27 February 1967
 Independence and Abolishment
1 November 1981
 Established
1967
 Disestablished
1981
Area
 Total
440 km2 (170 sq mi)
Population
 1981 estimate
~70,000
CurrencyEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
Driving sideleft
Calling code+1-268
ISO 3166 codeAG
Preceded by
Succeeded by
British Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua, which was officially known as the Associated State of Antigua[2] was an associated state of the United Kingdom, which was established on 27 February 1967. The associated state was abolished on November 1, 1981, when Antigua and Barbuda gained its independence.

Government

The constitution of the former associated state was very similar to the constitution of Antigua and Barbuda, although, there were some differences. For example, executions were constitutionally banned.

The 1967 constitution order also brought many changes to Antigua and Barbuda's government, which include:

  • Establishment of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Established the role of premier, which replaced the role of Chief Minister.
  • Creation of national symbols, including the flag, coat of arms, and anthem.

References

  1. The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, 2012, p. 32, ISBN 9780160911422
  2. (PDF) http://www.caribbeanelections.com/eDocs/legislation/ag/ag_Constitution_Order_1967.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)


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