Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month is a celebration of the islands’ food, culinary talent, and cultural heritage. Held throughout May, it brings residents and visitors together through Restaurant Week, local dining experiences, guest-chef collaboration dinners, the Food, Art & Beverage (FAB) Festival, and the Caribbean Food Forum. Together, these events offer an opportunity to discover the islands through their flavours and the people who create them.

Remembering Chef Andrew “Andy” James

Antigua and Barbuda has lost a beloved chef, husband, and friend with the passing of Chef Andrew James, affectionately known as Andy.

The Consulate-General is happy to present HIGH TEA, a fundraising event to assist in the work undertaken by Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Relief Canada. HIGH TEA will be held on the 19th July 2026 at the Bayview Golf Club. The event is being held under the auspices of the Honourable EP Chet Greene & Mrs. Greene.

Born in St. Johns, Antigua on June 27, 1947, Lurvey dedicated his life to education, community service, and ministry. Over a distinguished career, he served in every aspect of education from teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, and Supervisory Officer, passionately advocating for education and empowering others to pursue excellence.

Investing in the Arts as Economic Policy

 Andre Henry passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Toronto General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, following complications from emergency surgery.

Andre cherished his friendships and the meaningful connections he built throughout his life. He was always ready with a warm smile, a helping hand, or a thoughtful word, and he had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel seen and valued.

The Economic Value of Arts and Culture

Globally, cultural tourism represents one of the fastest-growing sectors of the travel industry. Studies by international tourism organizations estimate that roughly 40 percent of global tourism activity involves cultural experiences, including museums, heritage sites, festivals, music, and the performing arts.
In destinations where tourism dominates the economy, these cultural experiences become powerful economic multipliers. Visitors who engage with arts and heritage tend to:

Tourism has long been the economic backbone of Antigua and Barbuda, contributing more than half of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and supporting a significant share of national employment. Visitors are often drawn first by the island’s famous beaches and warm climate, but the experiences that truly define a destination—and encourage travelers to stay longer or return—are rooted in culture, history, and the arts.

One of the most fascinating everyday sights in Antigua and Barbuda is the small herds of goats that wander freely through villages, hillsides, and even along roads during the day—only to return home on their own each afternoon.

For visitors, this daily routine can appear almost unbelievable: goats moving calmly through the landscape without fences, herders, or supervision, yet reliably finding their way back to their owners around 4:00 p.m. each day.

Historian Natasha Lightfoot is gaining international recognition for her groundbreaking research on slavery, emancipation, and Black identity in the Caribbean. As an associate professor specializing in Caribbean and Atlantic World history, Lightfoot’s work focuses on how formerly enslaved people shaped their lives and communities after the end of slavery in the British Empire.