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The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 6 of 2010).

Adoption: 2010-07-19 | ATG-2010-L-84845

Amends the Representation of the People Act Cap. 379 articles 3 (Electoral Commission), 4 (removal from office), 16 (qualification for registration and right to vote), 18 (requirement to register), 21 (registers of electors), 23 (revised register), 24 (register for elections), and 30 (issue of Writ). Also amends the first and second Schedules.

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Medical Benefits Act, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-05-13 | ATG-2010-L-86136

Short title and Interpretation (Sections 1-2)

PART I
Establishment and incorporation of Board (Section 3)
Custody, use of seal and service of document (Section 4)
Procedure (sections 5-7)
General Functions, Powers and Duties of the Board (sections 8-9)
Miscellaneous (section 10-13)
Personnel (sections 14-24)
Funds and Resources (sections 25-31)

PART II
Registration (sections 32-38)

PART III - Medical Benefits Provisions
Contributions (sections 39-48)
Benefits (sections 49-53)

PART IV
Miscellaneous (sections 54-61)
Transitional Provisions (sections 62-66) [Repeals the Medical Benefits Act Cap. 271]

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Constitutional Reform and Governance Act, 2010 (c. 25).

Adoption: 2010-04-08 | ATG-2010-L-109058

An Act to make provision relating to the civil service of the State; to make provision in relation to section 3 of the Act of Settlement; to make provision relating to the ratification of treaties; to make provision relating to the counting of votes in parliamentary elections; to amend the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 and the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 and to make provision relating to pensions for members of the House of Commons, Ministers and other office holders; to make provision for treating members of the House of Commons and members of the House of Lords as resident, ordinarily resident and domiciled in the United Kingdom for taxation purposes; to amend the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 and to make corresponding provision in relation to Wales; to amend the Public Records Act 1958 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Public Holidays Regulations (R.R.A. P130-1).

Adoption: 2010-03-01 | ATG-2010-R-109059

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The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84861

Makes various amendments to the Act including adding a new section 518A concerning investigation orders made in the public interest.

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The Attorney General's Reference (Constitutional Questions) Act, 2009 (No. 10 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84862

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Referring questions for opinion
4. Questions considered important
5. Opinion of Court
6. Notice to interested persons
7. Appointment of Counsel by Court
8. Costs and Expenses
9. Savings

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The Jury Act, 2009 (No. 6 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-02-06 | ATG-2009-L-84863

Provides for the rules concerning the selection, sitting and payment of juries and jurors. Repeals the Jury Act Cap. 228.

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The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 11 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84858

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 6 - Functions and duties of the Commission
4. Amendment of section 15 - Persons entitled to vote
5. Amendment of section 21 - Registers of electors
6. Amendment of section 39 - Other offences and penalties.
7. Amendment of section 72 - Prosecutions for corrupt practices
8. Amendment of regulation 10 - Duties of scrutineer
9. Amendment of regulation 21 - Appeals to Commission

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The Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 16 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84859

1. Short title
2. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 28 - Order for forfeiture of property on conviction of an offence under this Act
4. Amendment of section 9 - Money laundering
5. Amendment of section 33 - Duty to disclose information relating to offences and terrorist acts
6. Amendment of section 34 - Duty to disclose information relating to property of terrorist groups or property used for commission of offences under this Act
7. Insertion of section 35A - Review of orders for seizure and restraint of property
8. Miscellaneous Amendments

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The Education Act, 2008 (No. 21 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-84860

Part I - Administration of the Education System
Part II - Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents
Part III - Administration of Educational Institutions
Part IV - Categories of Schools and the Stages of Education
Part V - Categories of Educations Institutions
Part VI - Technical and Vocational Education
Part VII - Professional Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers and Principals
Part VIII - Curriculum and Assessment of Students
Part IX - Island Scholarships and Grants
Part X - Inspection and Review of the Education System
Part XI - Appeals
Part XII - Miscellaneous

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Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act (No. 12 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-31 | ATG-2008-L-99619

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Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education Act, 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12 | ATG-2008-L-80857

Part I - The Institute and its Board of Management
Part II - Academic and Administrative Governance of the Institution
Part III - Staff of the Institution
Part IV - Finance of the Institution
Part V - Transfer of Certain Assets to the Institution
Part VI - Miscellaneous

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National Training Agency Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-11-11 | ATG-2008-L-80856

This Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of an agency to be known as the Antigua and Barbuda National Training Agency.
Part I provides for the establishment of the Agency and its Board of Directors, in addition to stipulating the objectives, functions and powers of the Agency, whilst stating the duties and powers of the Board.
Part II deals with the administrative governance of the Agency, and states the various Officers to be appointed, namely the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Secretary and the Financial Administrator.
Part III provides for the appointment of staff as well as other matters such as discipline and dismissal of members of staff.
Part IV sets out the financial requirements of the Agency, and focuses on the funds and resources as well as the borrowing powers of the Agency.
Part V deals with the transfer of certain assets to the Agency, and provides for the construction of laws, judgements and contracts relating to transferred assets.
Part VI has miscellaneous provisions dealing with non- discrimination and the making of rules.

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Essential Services Act, 2008 (No. 9 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-08-21 | ATG-2008-L-82341

Provides that there can be no industrial action where major disputes in an essential service. Contains special provisions with respect to notice of termination of employment. Makes consequential amendments to the Labour Code section A5, K2, K13(2) to insert the words "Essential Services Act, 2008). Repeals section K23 and the Schedule to Division K. Also amends the Industrial Court Act, Cap. 214 section 3(2) by adding the words "subject to subsection (3)" and adds subsection 3(3) concerning application of the 2008 Act. Makes a minor amendment to subsection 4(1).

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The Shipping (Survey) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 30).

Adoption: 2008-06-25 | ATG-2008-R-79471

Regulates surveys of passenger ships, cargo ship safety equipment, cargo ship radio installations and cargo ship structure, machinery and equipment.

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The Shipping (Small Commercial Vessels) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 31).

Adoption: 2008-06-23 | ATG-2008-R-79472

Part I - General
Part II - Requirements for Vessels
Part III - Boat Masters and Boat Engineers
Part IV - Hours of Work
Part V - Manning and Training
Part VI - Miscellaneous

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The Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 32).

Adoption: 2008-06-23 | ATG-2008-R-79473

Part I - General
Part II - Procedure for Port State Control
Part III - Inspection of Crew for Familiarity with Operational Procedures

Schedule I - Examples of "Clear Grounds" for a more Detailed Inspection
Schedule II - Ships to be Considered for Priority Inspection
Schedule III - List of Certificates and Documents
Schedule IV - Procedures for the Control of Ships
Schedule V - Expanded Inspection
Schedule VI - Criteria for Detention of a Ship
Schedule VII - Minimum Criteria for Inspections

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The Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals (Application Fees) Regulations, 2008 (2008 No. 27).

Adoption: 2008-06-11 | ATG-2008-R-79469

Provides that "the fee that must accompany an application for a certificate under the principal Act is Three Hundred Eastern Caribbean Dollars" (Article 3). "The Fee that must accompany an application for verification of a certificate under the principal Act is One Hundred Eastern Caribbean Dollars" (Article 4).

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Maintenance of and Access to Children Act, 2008 (Act No. 1 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06 | ATG-2008-L-80858

Seeks improve the way in which maintenance applications and related issues are dealt with by the court and to ensure that both parents of every child have access to that child in order to participate the child's upbringing.

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Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008 No. 12).

Adoption: 2008-03-17 | ATG-2008-R-78441

Amends Regulation No. 4 concerning increasing the pension.

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Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. 2008 No. 11).

Adoption: 2008-02-18 | ATG-2008-R-78443

Amends regulation 4 by inserting a new sub-regulation 4 concerning increasing pensions

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Small Business Development Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 5).

Adoption: 2008-01-16 | ATG-2008-R-78213

Implements the Small Business Development Act, 2007. Sets out prescribed forms and particulars. Provides for technical assistance.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Minimum Wage Order, 2008 (S.I. 2008, No. 2).

Adoption: 2008-01-02 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2008-01-02 | ATG-2008-R-77872

Provides that the minimum wage for occupation in Antigua and Barbuda is to be $7.50 per hour.

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Small Business Development Act 2007 (Act No. 24 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-78216

Sections
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Small business.
4. Approved small business status.
5. Registration of small businesses.
6. Changes to approved small businesses.
7. Concessions.
8. Loan guarantees.
9. Technical assistance.
10. Monitoring, inspection and appraisal.
11. Notice of change of status.
12. Revocation.
13. Civil proceedings.
14. Publication of information
15. Regulations.
16. Offences and punishment.
17. Consequential amendment - The Customs Duties Act, 1993.
18. Consequential amendment - The Income Tax Act, Cap. 212.
19. Consequential amendment - The Non-Citizens Land Holding Regulation Act, Cap. 293.
20. Consequential amendment - The Property Tax Act, 2000.
21. Consequential amendment - The Registered Land Act, Cap. 374.
22. Consequential amendment - The Stamp Act, Cap. 410.

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Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 12 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-78640

Amends the 2006 Act to permit the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping to establish offices outside of the country, to allow registration for ships under construction, to establish registration fees and criteria for the refund of fees, to extend to the country the provisions of Annex VI of the International Convention to Prevent Pollutin from Ships, and to revise provisions regarding births and deaths at sea.

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Caribbean Community Skilled Nationals (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 22 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-78641

Amends sections 2 (definitions), 8 (qualifications for certificate), 9 (functions of the Secretary-General), and 11 (dependant family members). Also andss new sections 5A (prohibition of entry), 8A (qualified persons), 11A (contagious or infectious disease) and 15A (regulations).

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Public Servants (Voluntary Separation) Amendment Act (Act No. 21 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-11-16 | ATG-2007-L-81001

Adds a new section 6A concerning Pension calculation Cap. 330.

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Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 7 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-77862

Amends the Labour Code by inserting a new section C 20A concerning issuance of regulations by the Minister and amending Section J 13(2) with respect to members of trade unions and effect of certification as sole bargaining agent.

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The Barbuda Council Pension Act, 2007 (No. 8 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-77863

Provides for the payment of pensions and gratuities to members and employees of the Barbuda Council.

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The Defence Amendment Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-10-08 | ATG-2007-L-84852

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 1 - Short Title
4. Amendment of the Arrangement of Sections of the principal Act
5. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
6. Insertion of section 2A - Commander-in-Chief
7. Amendment of the heading of Part II of the principal Act
8. Amendment of section 6 - Duties of Defence Force
9. Amendment of section 10 - Establishment of the Defence Board
10. Amendment of section 11 - Membership of the Defence Board
11. Amendment of section 12 - Performance of functions of Defence Board
12. Amendment of section 13 - Performance of functions of Defence Board
13. Amendment of section 90 - Further proceedings on charges against non-commissioned officer and soldier
14. Amendment of section 91 - Charges against officers and warrant officers
15. Amendment of section 96 - Trial by, and powers of, field court-martial
16. Amendment of section 174 - Command of Force
17. Amendment to section 193 - Unauthorised use of and dealing in, decorations, etc
18. Insertion of section 193A - Prohibition against importation, sale and purchase of military uniforms; 193B - Power of seizure by Police and 193C - Power of seizure by Comptroller of Customs and any authorized officer
19. Amendment of section 203 - Call - out of Reserve on temporary service
20. Amendment of section 205 - Attendance at call-out
21. Insertion of Section 236 - Repeal of the Military Uniforms Act, 1997
22. Section 22 - Amendment of First Schedule
23. Section 23 - Amendment of Second Schedule
24 Section 24 - Amendment of Third Schedule

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The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 1 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-03-13 | ATG-2007-L-75902

Amends the Immigration and Passport Act, Cap. 208, by imposing an obligation on the master of a vessel to transmit passenger data to the immigration authority at the intended port of arrival. Amends sections 2 and 26 of the Act and inserts new schedules 1 and 2.

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The Caribbean Community Special Visa Agreement Act (No. 2 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-03-13 | ATG-2007-L-75904

Gives the Caribbean Community Special Visa Agreement force of law in Antigua and Barbuda. The agreement is intended to be a tool in reducing the threat of drug trafficking, terrorism and trafficking in humans and combating illegal networks.

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The Hospitality Training Institute Act, 2006 (No. 18 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-11-17 | ATG-2006-L-84850

Provides for the establishment of an educational and training institution to be known as the Hospitality Training Institute, for the management and control of such institute and other matters connected thereto

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The Fisheries Act, 2006 (No. 22 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-11-17 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2013-02-01 | ATG-2006-L-84851

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Fisheries Management and Development
Part III - Registration, Construction, Certification and Inspection of Local Fishing Vessels
Part IV - Authorisation of Fishing and Processing Operations
Part V - Aquaculture
Part VI - Marine Reserves and Conservation Measures
Part VII - Enforcement
Part VIII - General

Repeals the The Fisheries Act, (Cap. 173) and the Importation of Live Fish Act, (Cap. 209).

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Defence Act, 2006 (Act No. 10 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-10-06 | ATG-2006-L-75265

Revises the legislation on defence forces. Divided into 12 parts: Part I (preliminary provisions), Part II (defence force), Part III (officers), Part IV (enlistment and terms of service in regular force), Part V (discipline and trial and punishment of military offences), Part VI (appeals from court-martial), Part VII (forfeiture and deduction), Part VIII (Government and general provisions), Part IX (defence force reserve), Part X (coast guard), Part XI (cadet corps) and Part XII (application of the Act and supplementary provisions).
Repeals the Defence Act, Cap. 132.

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The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2006 (No. 9 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-08-23 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2006-09-19 | ATG-2006-L-75328

Amends several sections, including section 82 increasing the age for employment of children to 16 years of age.

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Public Servants (Voluntary Separation) Regulations, 2006 (Statutory Instruments No. 13 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-08-18 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2006-08-18 | ATG-2006-R-75266

Provides for voluntary retirement or voluntary severance made under the Public Servants (Voluntary Separation) Act, 2006.

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The Public Servants (Voluntary Separation) Act, 2006 (No. 2 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-05-26 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2006-06-20 | ATG-2006-L-75327

Provides rules applicable to the action to be taken and the conditions and enttitlements applicable to Government employees who accepts the offer of voluntary early retirement.

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Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006. -

Adoption: 2006 | ATG-2005-L-71745

Consolidates the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Acts and updates them. Part IV provides for manning and certificates, disqualification of seafarers and inquiries, engagement and discharge of crew, payment of wages and provisions as to discipline.

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The Public Holidays (Amendment) Act, 2005 (No. 8 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-13 | ATG-2005-L-84849

Repeals and replaces the Schedule to the Act listing the public holidays.

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Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (No. 12 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-12 | ATG-2005-L-84847

Makes provision for the implementation of the Counter Terrorism Conventions of the United Nations Security Council.

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Pensions (Non-Established Government Employees) (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 4 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-06-01 | ATG-2005-L-75949

Adds a new section 7A concerning minimum amount of pension.

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Social Security (Amendment) Act, 2005 (No. 5 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-06-01 | ATG-2005-L-75960

Amends section 54 of the Act concerning old age assistance.

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Law Revision (Amendment) Act, 2005. -

Adoption: 2005 | ATG-2005-L-71746

Enables the Attorney-General to make formal rectifications of any written laws without affecting the substance and to give legal force to any such rectification.

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Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 14 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-10-22 | ATG-2004-L-75912

Amends the principal Act by inserting after section 50 a new Part VI "Appeals by Director of Public Prosecutions".

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Companies (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 16 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-10-22 | ATG-2004-L-84872

Amends sections 66, 111, 112 and 457 concerning payment in case of bankruptcy. Inserts new section 195A (share transfers to be registered).

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National Economic and Social Council Act, 2004. -

Adoption: 2004-10-20 | ATG-2004-L-71752

Establishes a tripartite independent council to advise the Government on all aspects affecting the common good of Antigua and Barbuda and in particular matters relating to economic and social policies of the Government.

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Caribbean Community Act, No. 9 of 2004. -

Adoption: 2004-09-17 | ATG-2004-L-75907

Gives effect to the Revised Treaty of Chaguarainas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.

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The Caribbean Court of Justice Act 2004 (No. 10 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-07-09 | ATG-2004-L-73317

An Act to implement the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice and other Agreements relating to the Court and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission and for other related matters

1. Short title and commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Agreement, its related Instruments and Rules of Court to have force of law.
4. Original jurisdiction of the Court.
5. Exclusion of matters declared final.
6. Mode of bringing matters before Court.
7. Expenses of Court and Commission to be a charge on Consolidated Fund.
8. Immunity of Commission from court proceedings.

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Millennium Naturalisation Act 2004 (No. 4 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-06-28 | ATG-2004-L-84871

Provides for the acquisition of citizenship of Antigua
and Barbuda in commemoration of the new millennium, by persons, who were on and since the first day of January, 2000 lawfully resident in Antigua and Barbuda.