Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee

Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee

National anthem of Antigua and Barbuda
LyricsNovelle Hamilton Richards, 1967
MusicWalter Garnet Picart Chambers, 1967
Adopted1967
Readopted1981
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (one verse)

"Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee" is the national anthem of Antigua and Barbuda. Written by Novelle Hamilton Richards and composed by Walter Garnet Picart Chambers, it was adopted in 1967 while Antigua and Barbuda were still a British colony.[1] It was adopted as the national anthem upon independence in 1981.[2]

  1. ^ Agency, Central Intelligence (2016-11-22). The CIA World Factbook 2017. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. p. 32. ISBN 9781510712898.
  2. ^ Minahan, James (2009-12-23). The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 Volumes]. ABC-CLIO. p. 658. ISBN 9780313344978.