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Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Announces Official Sponsors for Antigua Carnival 2025

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Thursday, April 17, 2025, St. John’s, Antigua…………………………

The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) is thrilled to announce the official sponsors for Antigua Carnival 2025. This year’s impressive lineup of sponsors demonstrates a strong commitment from the corporate community in Antigua and Barbuda, elevating the festival’s status as the Caribbean’s premier summer celebration.

Ambassador Elizabeth Makhoul, Chairperson of the ABFC, expressed heartfelt gratitude for this year’s corporate partnerships: “We are truly thankful to our corporate community for stepping up in such a bold way for Carnival 2025. To our returning sponsors, we say welcome back and thank you. To our new sponsors, we are dedicated to exceeding expectations. This year’s Carnival will be extraordinary, filled with great VIBES!”

Hon. Daryll S. Matthew, Minister for Education, Sports, and the Creative Industries, shared similar sentiments: “It’s inspiring to see our sponsors rally behind Antigua Carnival with such enthusiasm. I invite everyone to immerse themselves in the celebrations, whether it’s through our music, performances, steel pan competitions, or exhilarating fetes. This is the year of unmatched energy and VIBES. Antigua Carnival is a cultural experience like no other, and we are set to release the ultimate vibe!”

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Official Sponsors of Antigua Carnival 2025, listed by tiers:

Platinum Sponsor
Citizens by Investment Unit (CIU)

Gold Sponsor
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Silver Sponsors
State Insurance Company Ltd – Official Sponsor of Panorama
INET – Title Sponsor, Party Monarch Competition.
Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) – Title Sponsor, Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant
LIAT 2020 Ltd – Official Airline of Antigua Carnival 2025 and T-Shirt Mas Sponsor
Long Bay Lager – Title Sponsor, Caribbean Melting Pot
Royalton CHIC Antigua – Official Hotel Partner

Bronze Sponsors
The University of the West Indies – Five Islands Campus – Title Sponsor, Junior Calypso Monarch
Dews Pro Builders Ltd
Coca-Cola
Carnival Baby Sponsors
Sunrise Airways
Ticketing

Carnival Queen Pageant Sponsors
Kia Kirwan – Miss ACB Caribbean
Kaaliyha Guiste – Miss Antigua Masonary Products
Danijha Simon – Miss Furniture Gallery
Abigail Piper – Miss Board Walk Casino
Asheila Pluck – Miss Antigua Port Authority

Carnival Contributors
Happy Kids
Food Brokerage
Stonewall Reloaded
Media Partners
Point Ville Communications – Silver Status Sponsor
ABS Television and Radio – Bronze Sponsor
FLAVA FM – Carnival Contributor
Synergy TV
Bakanal TV
Official Festival Partner
St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival

As we count down to the Greatest Summer Festival, Antigua Carnival 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission extends its sincere gratitude to every sponsor, partner, and contributor. Together, we are shaping a cultural spectacle that celebrates the very best of our music, art, creativity, and community.

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Comments (2)

  • Juju Bee April 17, 2025, 10:15 AM

    So I had to read all that nonsense before I know who the sponsors were?
    Next time put that at the top before I have to torture myself to read all who say what
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    • Informed citizen July 24, 2025, 11:29 PM

      You can clearly see a photo as an attachment after the headline; showcase the sponsors logos.
      Reply

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