History of Antigua and Barbuda (1981–1994)

The history of Antigua and Barbuda from 1981 to 1994 began after Antigua and Barbuda gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 November 1981. This era cemented the rule of the Bird family in Antigua, and resulted in the Barbudan independence movement being pacified for the next few decades. The Antigua Labour Party also became a conservative party during this period, resulting in tense relations with leftist governments and Antigua and Barbuda's participation in the United States invasion of Grenada.