ABS EVENING NEWS LOCAL SEGMENT WEATHER REPORT 24 8 2024

Former Premier Division Champions Sandals Inet Jennings Grenades are going through their final paces ahead of the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship in the Dominican Republic. Sharife Sergeant reports.

One of the iconic figures in the history of West Indies cricket, Sir Richie Richardson, is to be appointed Junior Sports Minister. Jack Matthew reports.

Dozens of young Antiguans and Barbudans have garnered new skills from A Challenge for Everyone (ACE) Summer Camp. It is being seen as transformative for the participants, at a time when the nation is grappling with the challenge of anti-social behaviour among some youth. The camp’s closing ceremony was held at Potters Primary School on Friday. Raghib Apparicio reports.

Plans are progressing for the construction of a Juvenile Detention Centre at the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force facility at Crabbs Peninsula. Information Minister, Hon. Melford Nicholas provided an update during Thursday’s post-cabinet media briefing.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders says the village is no longer raising children, instead, children are sometimes raising themselves. The veteran diplomat was speaking with ABS News about the complex societal realities which contribute to the region’s crime problem. He points to the challenges facing single-parent households.

With Dr Hannibal Fleming

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday August 23rd 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 22.8.2024

Parliament will shortly debate legislation for a five-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for anyone convicted of gun crimes. The announcement was made by Attorney General, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin during an exclusive interview with ABS News. Sir Steadroy says the Government respects the principle of separation of powers, therefore judges would apply this mandatory sentence as they see fit. The Attorney General says the administration will be relentless and resolute, as the spate of violent crimes requires a tougher legislative response. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Minors will soon be prohibited from being on the streets beyond certain hours, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The government is moving to implement a curfew, which will require a law to be passed in Parliament. Curfew passes will be used for cases requiring an exemption. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

Minors will soon be prohibited from being on the streets beyond certain hours, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The government is moving to implement a curfew, which will require a law to be passed in Parliament. Curfew passes will be used for cases requiring an exemption. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.