LOOP: The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced that the new international airport in Barbuda, set to open on October 3, 2024, will be named the Burton-Nibbs International Airport.
This decision comes after extensive consultations with Barbudan residents and careful deliberation by the Cabinet.
The naming honours two distinguished Barbudan politicians and entrepreneurs: Sir Eric Burton and the Arthur Nibbs.
Both men served as Members of Parliament(MPs) representing Barbuda and played crucial roles in the nation’s development, particularly during the formative years of Antigua and Barbuda as an independent state.
Cabinet stated, “During robust discussions, the Cabinet critically examined the contributions of several named persons, not only to the development of the twin-island state but more specifically to the socio-economic, cultural, and political landscape of the island of Barbuda.”
The Cabinet considered numerous suggestions from the public, acknowledging the contributions of several notable Barbudans, including: the late Claude Earl Francis, Sir McChesney George, Hilborne Frank and the current MP Trevor Walker.
However, Sir Eric Burton and Arthur Nibbs were ultimately chosen for their unique contributions.
“It was determined that these two individuals distinguished themselves at the advent of the twin-island state during the framing of the constitution of Antigua and Barbuda at Lancaster House in 1980,” the Cabinet explained.
Both Burton and Nibbs were described as “stalwarts of the political scene, pioneering entrepreneurs, and leaders who advanced commerce and economic development for the island.”
The decision to name the airport after these two figures reflects the government’s desire to honour Barbuda’s political history and economic development.
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