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Calendar 2008
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January |
| 01 |
New Years Day – Public Holiday |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Arnold Toulon (colour Crazy II).
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
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Inaugural Boat Rowing Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism; 268-562-5085 Antigua Marine & Trades Assoc |
| 12 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 25 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. St. Maarten v Cuba
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 26 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Cayman v St. Lucia.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
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27 |
Antigua Yacht Club – ‘Round the Island Race’
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 27 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Dominica v BVI
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 29 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Turks & Caicos v Montserrat Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 30 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. St. Kitts v USVI
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
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February |
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Black History Month
– Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring David Cadogan & Mossy Fuller.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com |
| 01 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. St. Vincent v Winner of Match 1.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 02 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Trinidad & Tobago v Winner of Match 2.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 03 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Grenada v Anguilla.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 05 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Barbados v Winner of Match 3.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 06 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Jamiaca v Bahamas.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 08 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Nevis v Winner Match 4.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 09 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Antigua v Winner of Match 5.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 09 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 10 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament Guyana v Bermuda.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 13 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Winner Match 6 v Winner Match 7.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 15 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Winner Match 8 v Winner Match 9. Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 16 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Winner Match 10 v Winner Match 11.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
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17 |
Jolly Harbour Yacht Club-Valentine’s Day Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com |
| 17 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament Winner Match 12 v Winner Match 13.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 22 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Semi-Final 1 Winner Match 14 v Winner Match 15
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 23 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Semi-Final 2 Winner Match 16 v Winner Match 17.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 24 |
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Finals Winner Match 18 v Winner Match 19. Further information www.stanford2020.com |
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Sports Woman & Man of the Year Award.
Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports |
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March |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda .
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Debbie Eckert & Jill Fuller.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com |
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Antigua Yacht Club – Carlisle Bay Cruise Weekend.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
| 01 |
Wadadli Day – Cultural Extravaganza.
Further information 268-462-3586 Cultural Division |
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Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 08 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 21 |
Good Friday – Public Holiday |
| 24 |
Easter Monday – Public Holiday |
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April |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Antigua Sailing Week
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 |
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Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Naydene Gonnella & Kathryn Hutchinson.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com |
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Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
| 12 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
17-
22 |
22nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 24 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Back II Life Antigua 2007 ‘Soul to Soul’
Further information contact in Antigua Jeff Hadeed Tel: 268-464-8392/ jeff@bigbanana-antigua.com or Nigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785/nigel@hype.co.uk |
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03 May |
41st Antigua Sailing Week.
Further information Tel: 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com |
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May |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring “Landscapes”.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com |
03-
04 |
‘Sweet Cry Freedom’ Musical Concert
Further info contact Don Charles
www.sweetcryfreedom-antiguabarbuda.com sweetcryfreedomfestival@yahoo.com Tel: 268-764-2800 |
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Blindness Awareness Month.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0663 |
| 05 |
Labour Day – Public Holiday |
04-
11 |
35th Annual Antigua Tennis Week at Curtain Bluff Hotel.
Further information Tel: 268-462-8400 |
08-
12 |
Barbuda’s CARIBANA.
Further information Tel: 268-460-0077 Barbuda Council |
| 10 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 11 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Cruise to Deshaise, Guadeloupe.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
11-
18 |
St. Paul’s Cultural Festival.
Further information contact Tel: 268-562-5303/268-561-0588 |
| 12 |
Whit Monday – Public Holiday |
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Red Cross Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0800 |
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DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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42nd Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament. venue Catamaran, Falmouth Harbour.
Further information Tel: 268-460-7400 or 268-726-4700 Mr. Philip Shoul |
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International Museums’ Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda |
| 31 |
International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0820 The Deanery |
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June |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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World Environmental Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division |
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Antigua’s 6th Annual International Amateur Badminton Tournament venue Perry Bay Multipurpose Centre.
Further information contact in ANU Tel: 268-560-9981/773-2649/ or UK Tel: 44-208-808-7679 Fax:: 44-208-493-1332 |
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Antigua Yacht Club – Green Island Weekend (full Moon).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Olympic Day Run.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3476 |
| 12-15 |
Antigua Music Festival.
Featured Artists include: Lionel Richie, Brian McKnight, Maxi Priest, El-A-Kru ft. Tizzy, Kenny Rogers, Keyshia Cole, Shaggy, Destra Garcia, Taxik ft. Claudette Peters, Burning Flames
Web: http://www.antiguamusicfestival.com/ |
| 14 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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July |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘Carnival I love you’.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Holy Family Catholic Parish Bazaar & Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-461-1127 |
| 12 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
26-
05 Aug |
51st Antigua Carnival Celebrations.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4707/268-462-0194 or visit www.antiguacarnival.com |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay). Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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August |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Carnival.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| 04 |
Carnival Monday – Public Holiday (J’ouvert) |
| 05 |
Carnival Tuesday – Public Holiday (Last Lap) |
| 09 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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September |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Royal Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Week of Activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0360 Police Headquarters |
| 13 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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October |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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National Warri Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6400 Cyril ‘September’ Christian or Fitzroy Phillip 268-461-1615 |
| 11 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 16 |
World Food Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1213/462-1007/8/9 Ministry of Agriculture |
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Jolly Harbour Yacht Club –Annual Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com |
| 31 |
Heritage (National Dress) Day.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture |
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Antigua Open Bridge Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1459 or e-mail jamesp@candw.ag |
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Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-560-4149 |
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‘Jubilation’ 5thAnnual World Gospel Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 e-mail: culture@antigua.gov.ag or visit www.independence.gov.ag |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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03 Nov |
Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival –
Further information Tel: 268-562-3199 or www.antigua&barbudaliteraryfestival |
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November |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Arbor Month activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division |
| 01 |
Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day (26th Anniversary) –
Public Holiday |
| 01 |
Ceremonial Parade & Independence Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture |
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Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival –
Further information Tel: 268-480-2989/268-560-8520 or www.caribbeanliteraryfestival.com |
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Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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‘Moods of Pan’ hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.
Further information Tel: 268-773-6633 Patrick Johnson; 268-727-0267 Joseph Henry |
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Ebenezer Methodist Church Bazaar.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3864 |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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December |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 |
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Blue Water Rally.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
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World Aids Day –
Further information Tel: 268-462-5975/9605 Aids Secretariat |
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Annual Tourism Week.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
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Caribbean Style Super Yacht Cup.
Further information contact Ministry of Tourism Nigel Benjamin 268-462-0480 or e-mail nigel.benjamin@antigua.gov.ag |
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48th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1530 or
www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com |
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Caribbean Comedy Festival.
Further information DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
| 09 |
V.C. Bird Day –
Public Holiday to commemorate the life of the Late Dr. V.C. Bird Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda |
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Antigua Yacht Club – High Tide Series.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Antigua Yacht Club – ZOOM 8 Championship.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Field Trip organized by the EAG
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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Champagne Party in Nelson’s Dockyard.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4601 Hans Smit of Goldsmitty |
| 25 |
Christmas Day – Public Holiday |
| 26 |
Boxing Day – Public Holiday |
| 31 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Nelson’s Pursuit.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Sports
Calendar |
| Jan-Dec |
Official start of
theVolleyball Season.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0827 Wilbur Harrigan |
| Jan-Jul |
Official start of
the Cricket Season.
Further information Tel: 268-462-9090 Antigua Cricket Association |
| Jan-Jul |
Official start of
the Netball Season.
Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports |
| Feb-Jul |
Official start of
the Basketball Season.
Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports |
| Aug-Feb 08 |
Official start of
the Football Season.
Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Mervyn Richards |
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Other
Entertainment |
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SUNDAYS
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SHIRLEY HEIGHTS LOOK OUT
Steelband & Reggae Entertainment along with an open
air Barbeque from 4:00p.m – 10:00p.m creates a wonderful atmosphere
that should not be missed. |
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SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS
FOR SPORTS |
LASHINGS ON SAND HAVEN
Beach Bar located on Sand Haven Beach in the Runaway Bay
area offering beach sporting activity- Cricket, Football or
Volleyball as well as nightly musical entertainment. |
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THE
ABOVE DATES MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF TOURISM RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR
THESE CHANGES.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON THE ABOVE EVENTS
CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
Ministry of Tourism
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Government Complex
Tel: (268) 462 0480
Fax: (268) 462 2483
Email: deptourism@antigua.gov.ag
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