Greetings from Gaston Browne

I welcome all those who have given thought to visiting and investing in Antigua & Barbuda. Be assured that our visitors and newly minted citizens have grown to love and embrace their new island-country, its business environment, its investment climate, its people, its culture, its food, and its music.

Carnival in Antigua ended shortly after 1st August 2022, a national holiday throughout the entire Anglo-Caribbean celebrating the emancipation from slavery in the region. During the 10 days of celebrations which precede the holiday, music dominated the Carnival festivities. Artistes of all ages and of varying skills competed to be judged the best and to be affirmed by the placement of a majestic crown on the winner’s head for the Calypso and Soca Monarch titles, two of the highlights of the Carnival celebrations.

Though the highly syncopated music of the Caribbean dominated, love songs, reggae, rock, dancehall and country and western music all found their place in restaurants, on the radio and television. Unsurprisingly, Calypso and Soca reigned supreme as the music at the beating heart of Carnival.

Music, of course, is the most culturally identifiable output that captures our sensibilities from a very young age.

Now that the festival has begun retreating into memories, residents and visitors can still enjoy a variety of music around the islands; whether it’s classical music, jazz, rock-and-roll or any other genre they are looking for.

Antigua & Barbuda deems itself metropolitan in outlook, ready to welcome the world and varied cultural forms. Music, of course, is the most culturally-identifiable output that captures our sensibilities from a very young age.

Come join us in our twin islands. Your investments are safe and secure, the returns worthy of your resources. And, if music is the essence of life, come to Antigua & Barbuda where you will receive all that your hearts may desire. Welcome!