Each endeavouring, all achieving
{{Short description|National motto of Antigua and Barbuda}}
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Each endeavouring, all achieving is considered the traditional national motto of Antigua and Barbuda. The motto was written by James Carott, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Production and Labour.{{Cite web |title=Antigua |url=https://www.hubert-herald.nl/Antigua.htm |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=www.hubert-herald.nl}}{{Cite web |title=Our National Symbols |url=https://ab.gov.ag/detail_page.php?page=27 |website=ab.gov.ag}} Carott was awarded one-hundred dollars for his work.{{Cite web |title=Interesting Facts about The National Coat-of-Arms of Antigua and Barbuda |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158490087604373&id=53987329372&set=a.279051519372 |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=National Public Library}} On 16 February 1967, the national coat of arms designed in 1966 by Gordon Christopher was officially adopted due to the impending establishment of the Associated State of Antigua.{{Cite web |title=Antigua & Barbuda: Antigua and Barbuda Flag. |url=https://www.antiguanice.com/v2/client.php?id=461&cat=38 |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=www.antiguanice.com}} The intended purpose of the motto was to inspire Antiguans and Barbudans to work for the country's benefit.{{Cite web |title=My Antigua & Barbuda Fun Facts |url=http://www.myantigua.org/antigua/info_htm/fun.htm |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=www.myantigua.org}} The motto has since been referenced in various other national symbols of Antigua and Barbuda, such as the second verse of the national anthem.{{Cite web |title=Our National Anthem |url=https://ab.gov.ag/detail_page.php?page=26 |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=ab.gov.ag}}
Other usage
The motto is also used by the Barbuda Council, which uses a seal identical to the national coat of arms. Most national security-related agencies other than the some military units also reference the national motto in official publications.{{Cite web |last=jennelsa.johnson |date=2025-01-29 |title=Antigua and Barbuda launches updated National Risk Assessment initiative |url=https://antiguaobserver.com/antigua-and-barbuda-launches-updated-national-risk-assessment-initiative/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Antigua Observer Newspaper |language=en-GB}} It is also customary for Independene Day addresses from the Prime Minister to reference it.{{Cite web |last=Simon |first=Samantha |date=2023-11-01 |title=Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Independence Address to the Nation |url=https://antiguaobserver.com/prime-minister-of-antigua-and-barbuda-independence-address-to-the-nation/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Antigua Observer Newspaper |language=en-GB}}
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