West Indies suffered a 3-0 series defeat by Bangladesh at Arnos Vale in St. Vincent, with the visitors outplaying the Caribbean side in every department. Jack Matthew reports.

There has been an elevation for Jamaica's Sunshine Girls in the global netball rankings. Jack Matthew reports.

Work is continuing apace on the country’s newest reverse osmosis plant at Ffryes Beach, set for completion within weeks. The plant is being installed by Florida-based Seven Seas Water Group, on a 12-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) Agreement. This means the company will recoup its investment over 12 years, at which point the plant will become the property of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Garfield Burford reports.

The Caribbean Examinations Council is leading the charge in the responsible use of artificial intelligence in secondary education. CXC's registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Wayne Wesley, spoke exclusively with ABS News about the organization’s vision to integrate AI across the region. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

ACB Caribbean is bringing the joys of the season to families with its Christmas Pantry initiative. The heart-warming annual gesture is ensuring the yuletide season is brighter for several needy families. Shannakisha Francis reports.

An Antiguan citizen is spearheading a major investment, which is set to boost this country's sports-tourism offerings. The four-phased development will include a hotel and golf course. Ground was broken for the project close to Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Friday morning, in a development being welcomed by the Government. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Friday December 20th 2024)

Two families have been left without a home for Christmas, as fire destroyed their dwellings in Hatton on Thursday. Terry Andrew reports.

The nation paid its final respects on Thursday to long-serving St Peter Member of Parliament, Hon. Asot Michael. MP Michael was laid to rest following an official funeral at the Holy Family Cathedral. He was murdered at his home on November 5, the first time in the country and the region's history that a lawmaker was meeting such an untimely demise. As is the norm for official funerals, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda coordinated the ceremony. Patrice Martin reports.

State Insurance Company Limited has made its annual donation to the Care Project, in one of its signature outreach activities. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

Government Senator Phillip Shoul has launched a blistering broadside against the former United Progressive Party administration for their handling of the economy between 2004 and 2014. He indicated in his contribution to the budget debate in the senate on Wednesday that the country has paid dearly for what he argues was wastage of resources. He says the Gaston Browne administration has made significant strides in correcting those challenges. Shannakisha Francis reports.

The Salvation Army is undertaking its largest distribution in its 60-year history with its Christmas Hamper initiative. It is also extending the good cheer to the sister island of Barbuda. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday December 20th 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 19.12.2024

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Thursday December 19th 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 17.12.2024

A TRIBUTE TO THE HON. ASOT A. MICHAEL (WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18TH 2024)

THE OFFICIAL FUNERAL OF THE HON. ASOT ANTHONY MICHAEL (THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH 2024)

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SENATE DEBATE ON THE 2025 BUDGET (AFTERNOON SESSION) 18.12.2024