Antigua and Barbuda: Basic Information

The Climate on average temperatures High & low Summers 85 to 77 degrees Winter 82 to 75 degrees the average rainfall is 45 inches.

Population Antigua 67,000 - Barbuda 1,200

The time is EST+1. GMT-4.

Room tax is 8.5% service charge is 10%. Most credit cards are accepted along with traveler's checks.

There are many airlines to choose from Air Canada, Air France, Air Jamaica, British Airways, American Airlines, BWIA, Continental Airlines, & Virgin Atlantic.

UK, Nationals and US, Canadian you need the following for entry. A valid passport or an original certified birth certificate with a valid driver's license and photograph.

Airports ANU V.C. Bird International Airport to English Harbour is approx 14 miles. St Johns shopping area approx 5 miles & St Johns down town is approx 5 miles.

Taxi fares from the airport Shirley Heights: US$26.00 St Johns US$9.00 from V.C. Bird Intl to Nelson Docy- yard US$26.00.

Hours for business most government offices open Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600 hours, Friday 0800 - 1500 hours.

Banking hours are Monday to Thursday 0800 - 1300, Friday 0800 - 1200 and1500-1700 Banks in Antigua operates on Saturdays 0800 - 1200.