List of companies of Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island country in the Americas, lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands (including Great Bird, Green, Guinea, Long, Maiden and York Islands and further south, the island of Redonda). The permanent population numbers about 81,800 (at the 2011 Census) and the capital and largest port and city is St. John's, on Antigua.

Location of Antigua and Barbuda

Tourism dominates the economy, accounting for more than half of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Antigua is famous for its many luxury resorts. Investment banking and financial services also make up an important part of the economy.

Notable firms

This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.

Notable companies
     Active      State-owned      Defunct
Name Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Aerowings Consumer services Airlines St. John's 2001 Airline, defunct 2004
Bank of Antigua Financials Banks St. John's 1981 Owned by Stanford Financial Group (US), defunct 2009
Carib Aviation Consumer services Airlines St. John's 1972 Airline, defunct 2008
Caribbean Star Airlines Consumer services Airlines St. John's 2001 Airline, defunct 2007
Outlet Consumer services Publishing St. John's 1968 Newspaper

References
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