The Ministry of Creative Industries has commissioned a commemorative magazine to mark Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th anniversary of political Independence.

Barnes Media Group Ltd, owned by veteran journalist Everton Barnes and his family, has been selected to produce the publication. The company also produced the country’s 40th anniversary Independence magazine in 2021.

National Events Department Director Petley O’Keiffe said the publication will have added significance as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November.

About 10,000 copies will be printed, with 5,000 included in souvenir bags for CHOGM delegates. The remainder will be distributed locally, while 300 special-edition hard copies will be presented to visiting dignitaries, senior government officials and sponsors.

The magazine will cover areas including the economy, education, youth, women in leadership and the environment. It will also feature historic sites and attractions in Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda.

Contributors include Professor C. Justin Robinson, Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant, Dr Jonah Greene, Joshuanette Francis, Dr Jacqui Quinn, Ambassador Anthony Liverpool and journalist Colin James.

Barnes Media Group spokesman Mali Barnes said the publication aims to provide CHOGM delegates with a broad perspective of Antigua and Barbuda while serving as a lasting keepsake of the 45th Independence celebrations.

The ministry and Barnes Media Group are also inviting businesses to support the magazine project.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Antigua and Barbuda to Publish Commemorative Magazine for 45th Independence.