Antigua and Barbuda - Independence Day: November 1, 1981
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Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from Britain on November 1, 1981. The islands were once at the center of the British sugar industry, with enslaved Africans working on plantations.
Post-independence, the islands have built their economy on tourism and banking, though they still face issues related to wealth inequality and hurricane vulnerability.
Montego’s offers Black Pineapple and Saltfish, both staples of Antiguan cuisine. These products reflect the islands' rich food culture, heavily influenced by African and British colonial history.
Montego’s recognizes Antigua and Barbuda’s efforts to address climate change and build a more equitable economy, acknowledging the island’s struggle with legacies of colonialism.