Twelve members of the newly constituted Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Board have been formally sworn in at Government House, marking a significant step in the government's efforts to strengthen the management and long-term sustainability of the nation's major cultural events.
According to Antigua Observer, the appointments represent the first board appointments made under the Festivals Commission Act 2026, which established the Commission as a formal body overseeing the country's flagship cultural celebrations.
The swearing-in ceremony at Government House signalled the government's commitment to placing the stewardship of Antigua and Barbuda's cultural events on a more structured and accountable footing. The Festivals Commission Act 2026 provides the legislative framework under which the newly appointed board will operate.
The twelve board members are now tasked with guiding the Commission's work as it assumes responsibility for the planning, management, and sustainability of the nation's major festivals — events that hold deep cultural significance and serve as important drivers of tourism and national identity.
