ROYAL POLICE FORCE of ANTIGUA & BARBUDA GRADUATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY (Thursday November 21st 2024)

CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday November 21st 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Thursday November 21st 2024)

Lightning of St. Lucia flashed to glory in one of the biggest races in Legendary Drags here in Antigua. The Valvoline-sponsored 7th Edition of the showpiece attracted Drag Cars and Bikes from across the Caribbean and the United States. Sharife Sergeant was at the raceway.

The medical fraternity in this country and beyond is paying glowing tributes to medical director at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, Dr Albert Duncan, who died on Tuesday. He is being remembered for his extraordinary leadership on key initiatives, as well as during the fraught period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrice Martin reports.

A far-reaching forensic ballistics training programme has been launched to boost Antigua and Barbuda's ability to tackle firearm-related crimes. This initiative comes at a critical time as law enforcers seek to counter the proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition. It has been organized by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

The national focus is again being turned to supporting families with premature babies. Several activities are being held this week to mark World Prematurity Day on November 17. One of the activities unfolded at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre on Wednesday, as an organisation called Tiny Hope made a big difference in lives of the little ones. Patrice Martin reports.

The Tourism Ministry has amped up its outreach to vulnerable members of society as part of activities to mark Tourism Week. The Ministry says its Charity Day was a resounding success, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude for the gesture of kindness. Terry Andrew reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 20.11.2024

ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Wednesday November 20th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday November 20th 2024)

Senator Michael Joseph was officially sworn in as the newest lawmaker in Parliament's Upper House. He had also been sworn in at Government House to pave the way for his appointment as Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment. He also took the oath in at the start of his maiden sitting in the Senate on Tuesday.

The Mill Academy is celebrating its first anniversary, with an official ceremony to mark the milestone on Monday. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Shawn Nicholas is leaving Parliament's Upper House after 11 and a half years. The legislator made the shock announcement during Tuesday's sitting.

Senators have congratulated newly-minted Leader of Government Business in Parliament’s Upper House, Senator Shenella Govia. She assumed the role during Tuesday’s sitting. She was elevated to that role following the resignation of former majority leader Samantha Marshall. Senator Govia expressed gratitude to her predecessor.

Parliament’s Upper House has passed the Magistrate’s Code of Procedure (Amendment) no.2 Bill 2024 and the Companies (Amendment) no. 2 Bill 2024. The legislative amendments were approved without amendments. Shannakisha Francis reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 19.11.2024

SENATE SITTING (Tuesday November 19th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday November 19th 2024)

Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne reaffirms his administration's commitment to the payment of outstanding back-pay to public servants. He provided the update during Questions to Prime Minister during Monday's meeting of Parliament's Lower House. The head of government earmarks January, 2025 as the potential date another tranche of payments.