Queen of Carnival Delegate 1 Shakkia Carlos, Ms Boardwalk Casino & Delegate 2 Desire Markham, Ms Rawdon & Associates

Queen of Carnival Delegate 3 Kevinya Joseph, Ms. Cool and Smooth & Delegate 4 Jamalyn Stevens, Ms Kennedy's Club Ltd on AB Today

Queen of Carnival Delegate 5 Shania Samuel, Ms LIAT 2020, Delegate 6 Dominque Trotman, Ms Antigua Port Authority and Delegate 7 Chandera Codrington, Ms. Furniture Gallery on AB Today

Former professional footballer Calaum Jahraldo Martin discusses athletic scholarship opportunities on AB Today

ABS EVENING NEWS (29.4.2024)

The National Parent Teachers Association hosted its Inaugural Awards ceremony as it aims to shine spotlight on the parents, teachers and students who continue to be exceptional. Raghib Apparicio reports

The Central Board of Health is assuring the public of an intensified push to keep them safe from food-borne illnesses. Chief Health Inspector Sharon Martin tells ABS these efforts to enforce food safety standards will also be evident for mega events, including Antigua’s Sailing Week, the upcoming SIDS-4 Conference and ICC T20 World Cup. Briana Anthony reports.

Bee Worthy Foundation INC handed over a refurbished bathroom and unveiling of mural project for students at the Antigua Girls High School. ABS’ Briana Anthony reports

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ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday 13th March 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 28.4.2024

St Lucia's Prime Minister, Phillip J. Pierre says discussions will be held with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda about the possibility of his country providing financial support for LIAT 2020. Prime Minister Pierre was speaking in an exclusive interview with ABS’ Garfield Burford in St Lucia on Wednesday night.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has restated his call for an end to punitive measures by the United States against three countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The head of Government was speaking during the 23rd Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the People of our America - People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Wednesday. Garfield Burford reports.

The upcoming Antigua Sailing Week is set to burnish the twin-island state’s credentials as a marquee yachting destination and is expected to wow both yachting aficionados and entertainment enthusiasts. The event is one of the areas of focus as ABS takes the pulse of the orange economy in Entertainment Weekly. Patrice Martin reports.

The Government is pleased with the progress of work to complete the convention centre which will host next month's Fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS-4. Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne led a team of officials on a tour of the work site Friday, which in a few weeks will be hosting thousands of delegates from across the world. Briana Anthony sought reactions from the Prime Minister.

Works Minister Hon. Maria Browne says the Public Works Department is upping the ante on road repairs in communities nationwide. The Minister tells ABS News cabinet has approved the purchase of more equipment to ensure this is possible. Briana Anthony reports.

LIAT 2020 is on track to take to the skies next month. That update comes from Information Minister, Hon. Melford Nicholas as the Antigua-based carrier expects to shortly receive the Air Operator’s Certificate. Garfield Burford reports.

Progress is being made to finalize the 17-member Antigua and Barbuda Falcons squad for the 2024 Caribbean Premier League. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Miller made the disclosure during ABS’ Sports 360 on Thursday. He disclosed West Indies players Brandon King and Fabian Allen have already been retained and the draft will be in July. Miller also explained that the Falcons, under the ownership of World Wide Sports, will have a year round presence and will help the development of cricket in the twin-island state.