"Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee" is the national anthem of Antigua and Barbuda. Written by Novelle Hamilton Richards and composed by Walter Garnet Picart Chambers, it was adopted in 1967 while Antigua and Barbuda were still a British colony. It was adopted as the national anthem upon independence in 1981. Lyrics Former 1967-1981 lyrics I Fair Antigua we salute thee Proudly we this Anthem raise To thy glory and thy beauty Joyfully we sing the praise Of the virtues all bestowed On thy sons and daughters free Ever striving, ever seeking Dwell in Love and Unity. References External links Streaming audio of Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee with lyrics and information (archive link) National symbols of Antigua and Barbuda North American anthems 1967 songs National anthems