Codrington, Barbuda

Codrington is on the larger end of villages in the country, and due to its position as the only settlement on Barbuda, is home to many specialized facilities, such as seven churches, a post office, a police station, a daycare, a preschool, a primary school, and a secondary school.

They constructed a castle that towered over the town, but in 1843 an earthquake severely damaged it, leaving only ruins.

For the purpose of the census, Codrington is split into three enumeration districts: Codrington-North, Codrington-Central, and Codrington-South (Airport).

The Fisheries Complex, where the Barbuda Council meets, is also located in the Middle Section neighborhood.

They built a castle which dominated the town, but it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1843 and little trace of it now remains.

Several herds of cattle were slaughtered, with additional damage being done to the Codrington's[clarification needed] property and equipment.

[8] According to the Barbuda Act, Codrington's northern boundary is a wall that divides the settlement from Sedge Garden.

Codrington exhibits a tropical climate marked by well-defined wet and dry seasons.

Typically, winters experience lower precipitation levels compared to the more rainfall-intensive summers.

[11] Broady, Guava Farm, Indigo North, Indigo South, Jeffrey Wood, Meadow East, Meadow West, Middle Section, Mulatto North, Mulatto South, Park, Spring View, and the White Ponds East and White Ponds West on River Road at the edge of the village are some of the settlements in Codrington.

Meadow borders Spring View, Park, White Ponds East, Broady, Indigo South, and Louis Hill.

Holy Trinity School, the Fisheries Complex, the Tennis Court, the Administration Building, the Environment Department, and numerous other shops and organizations are located within the communities.

[18] Codrington-North has a living condition index of 13.72, exactly the same as the Fiennes Street enumeration district in St.

[24] Codrington-Central has a living condition index of 13.6, slightly higher than Willikies-East in Saint Philip.

[29] The town's unemployment rate is 6.58 percent, and the Living Condition Index (a measure of unmet basic requirements) is 14.05.

Other Christian denominations and a tiny number of adherents of other faiths make up the majority of the remaining population.

Being the first church constructed on the island during the slave trade, this chapel is well-known among the Barbudan people.

Barbuda received its early education from the Anglican Church, which also managed the Holy Trinity School until the government took possession in 1950.

The rest of the workers in Codrington mostly worked for statutory bodies, and self-employed with paid employees.

[50] The tourism building is open daily for visits and offers information about Barbuda and has "a large team of Council staff" working there.

[50] After Hurricane Irma, the post office was repaired and is now open every day during regular hours for mail and stamp purchases.

[50] In a rented and renovated house on Barbuda, a temporary police station has been established from funding from the Peace, Love, and Happiness organization after many years of neglect, the absence of any facilities for holding suspects, and "unsuitable" working conditions for police personnel.

[52] Since Hurricane Irma, the Hanna Thomas Hospital has continuously received support from a variety of organizations, including the Indian government Aid Programme, PLH, Coco Point Trust, locals, and the Barbuda Council staff.

It has been partially rebuilt and is currently equipped with wards for the majority of local emergencies, including a delivery room.

Dr. Jeremy Deazle is the team's leader, and it includes a medical staff from Barbuda and doctors from Cuba.

[52] Most illnesses can be treated at the hospital for "reasonable" costs, but serious situations must be airlifted to Antigua if a pilot is available.

[52] Barbuda has a fire brigade on duty at the airport for both emergency services and every plane landing.

Additionally, there are private daycare centers in Codrington, albeit the majority are still closed following Hurricane Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic.

[57] The Barbuda Council operates a preschool in Codrington that enjoys long-term financial support from the Coco Point Trust Fund as well as regular contributions from other sponsors.

[62] The court has been utilized by school groups for CXC athletics tests, and in the past, Barbuda had a Tennis Association.

Map of the communities within Codrington and the surrounding area
Barbuda Council Millennium Administration Building