Antigua and Barbuda Parliament Building

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Antigua and Barbuda Parliament Building
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General information
LocationQueen Elizabeth Highway, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Coordinates 17°7′6″N61°49′59″W / 17.11833°N 61.83306°W / 17.11833; -61.83306
Inaugurated30 October 2006

The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament Building is a two-storey structure that is the seat of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. The building is located in the Government Complex, adjacent to the Office of the Prime Minister.

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History and function

The building was inaugurated on 30 October 2006. [1] The previous building was located on the nearby Parliament Drive. When the building is not hosting sittings of Parliament, other events may be held in its rotunda. When a throne speech is held, the governor-general is welcomed by an honour guard of soldiers from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force at the building's south portico. [2]

Architecture

In addition to the central portion that includes the rotunda, the building contains four small wings. The roof of the rotunda is a small cone-shaped dome, with the remainder of the roofing being either flat or metal-roofed. Like other buildings in the complex, it is painted white. There are two parking lots, and a small guard booth. A large sign in arial font reading "Parliament of Antigua & Barbuda" is located nearby. [3]

References

  1. Court Circular, 30 October 2006
  2. History of the Antigua and Barbuda Parliament Building. 3 December 2024. p. 2.
  3. Design and location of the Antigua and Barbuda Parliament Building. 3 December 2024. p. 2.