A human rights display has been unveiled at the VC Bird International Airport, inspired by the work of the Antigua and Barbuda Sickle Cell Association. It's part of a wider public education campaign being spearheaded by the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, along with the legal affairs ministry. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

Antiguan fashion designer, Launesha Barnes has reacted following her creditable showing in the Jamaican fashion reality show - Mission Catwalk. Philana Johnson reports.

Jamaica Patriots Antigua has brought smiles and good cheer to scores of individuals with their fifth annual distribution of packages. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

Health Minister, Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph says the Government is considering the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare system. He reiterates progress can only be achieved through collaborative action. He was speaking at the Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda's Gala and Awards at Sandals Grande Antigua on Saturday evening.

There has been an early Christmas present for a family in the Point community, which just a few weeks ago was traumatized by a dog attack on one of its youngest members. Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St John's City West, Hon. Gaston Browne spearheaded the collaborative effort which made it possible for a newly-built home to be handed over Monday morning. Terry Andrew reports.

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Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has used his budget presentation to confirm a looming increase in payments to pensioners. Public sector workers are to receive an increase in wages and salaries, and LIAT employees are to receive a payment for Christmas.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has announced measures to shore up the country’s revenues and ensure the Government can sustainably fund its obligations. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela says a decision on where the two new US embassies will be located in the Eastern Caribbean is at least 18 months away. The veteran diplomat spoke with ABS News after celebrating the 247th anniversary of the US’ independence at Jumby Bay Resort.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has hailed the country’s relationship with the United States, as he spoke during a function at Jumby Bay Resort on Wednesday to celebrate the US’ 247th anniversary of independence. The head of government also used the occasion to restate his hope Antigua and Barbuda will be the location of one of the two new embassies the US will establish in the Eastern Caribbean.

APUA says it is getting closer to providing all of its customers with a constant supply of water. The update was provided during a press conference following a tour of the Fort James reverse osmosis plant, where a second unit has been commissioned to double daily output to a million gallons Jamie J. Roacher reports.

Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne has again called for meaningful action from the developed world to aid Small Island Developing States, SIDS. He made the call as he delivered the keynote address via virtual means at a United Nations roundtable on SIDS on Tuesday. Garfield Burford reports.

Antiguans and Barbudans are availing themselves of a fresh opportunity to gain employment on Royal Caribbean cruise vessels. A team from Royal Caribbean is on-island interviewing potential candidates during a two-day job fair at John E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Centre. Raghib Apparicio reports.