Carnival 2009 - ARG’s last lap

We were there for the very end of Carnival with the troupes finishing up at the ARG. See our last photos from Carnival 2009.

Homecoming celebration for Daniel Bailey

The entire nation of Antigua stops to cheer their returning international sports hero at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.

Carnival parade - Last lap

We caught the final lap of the parade as it wound its way through St. John's. Myst was there as were many weary peeps on their last lap.

Caribbean Jaycees - Antigua reigns supreme

It is no secret that the Antiguan public had been craving for the Caribbean Jaycees Queen title to return home.

Carnival Queen pageant - photo gallery slideshow

Enjoy the evening in photos, complete with electric performances by Tizzy and Tian.

Soca Party Monarch - a star is born

Tian Winter is really that good. It is not by chance, luck or the absence of four-time crowned Soca Monarch champion Claudette ‘CP’ Peters...

APUA Power Rumble - Destra rides again

APUA staged its annual Power Rumble fete on 17 July, and from all accounts it was a success. The feature performances for the evening included, Taxik, El-A-Kru and Destra Garcia.

Caribbean Melting Pot - melted together

It was a smart idea for Carnival organisers to include a show bringing together artists from the different Caribbean islands...

The White Party - De wetta de betta?

I think everyone can agree that white is sexier when it’s wet...It’s also a helluva lot colder. As you can probably guess I am talking about the much anticipated Annual White Fete...

The Red Eye Experience

Drunken Monkey decided to take the all night affair to the ARG (Antigua Recreation Ground). Many, including myself, were a bit apprehensive as to the new location...

Blue Jeans Fete goes wild

With free drinks flowing all night and into the early morning, everyone was well and truly “nice” at the Blue Jeans fete...

Extreme canyoning in beautiful Dominica

Dominica is where Antiguans go to get away from it all. And what better activity than canyoning deep in the Dominica jungle.

Hindsight is 20/20

Perhaps it’s still too soon to mention, but in light of all that has happened, I still find myself, in the lull of the summer months, yearning for one more Stanford 20/20 event in Antigua.