Browne Supports Recognition For National Flag Designer Sir Reginald Samuel

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Browne Supports Recognition For National Flag Designer Sir Reginald Samuel
National Flag Designer Sir Reginald Samuel

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has endorsed calls for greater national recognition of Sir Reginald Samuel, the designer of Antigua and Barbuda’s national flag.

A listener proposed renaming Queen Elizabeth Highway in Samuel’s honour during a recently held radio programe.

Browne did not commit to that specific road but agreed that Samuel deserved a lasting tribute.

“He should get something. He’s an unsung hero; I agree,” the prime minister said.

Samuel designed the winning national flag in 1966. The listener’s proposal comes amid wider public discussion about recognising citizens whose work shaped Antigua and Barbuda’s identity.

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Comments (7)

  • Dean September 21, 2026, 9:00 AM

    Yes, let’s do this. Honour the man!
    Reply
  • Josian September 21, 2026, 9:17 AM

    I agree 👏🏾 rename Queen Elizabeth Highway and honour Reginald Samuel
    Reply
  • Yola September 21, 2026, 10:01 AM

    I thought that man was awarded already? Could be my bad
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 21, 2026, 10:17 AM

    Let’s honor this good good gentlemen don’t let his hard work go unnoticed
    Reply
  • Juju Bee September 21, 2026, 12:50 PM

    Good gesture
    Reply
  • Ash September 21, 2026, 1:06 PM

    Our Antiguan history should never be forgotten
    Reply
  • Antiguan patriot September 21, 2026, 10:25 PM

    other countries flag designers are given many perks including medical, paid utilities, rent, mortgage, stipend etc. A man of this stature deserves this and so much more.
    Reply

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