The RT Performers, founded by Rojive and Renee Thomas are doing their part to pass on treasured cultural traditions to the nation’s youth, with a major focus on stilt walking. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

A Chest Pain Centre is to become the latest addition to the specialist services at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. The Health Ministry is receiving assistance from a top medical professional from The People’s Republic of China in establishing the centre. Terry Andrew reports.

Antigua and Barbuda is hosting police officers from across the region for a high-level meeting. The two-day 11th intersessional meeting of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations began with an opening ceremony at the Hospitality Training Institute. It is the first time the twin-island state is hosting a meeting of the regional group. Patrice Martin reports.

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Attorney General, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin says geospatial information is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. Geospatial data include information related to locations on the earth's surface which can also reveal patterns and trends. Sir Steadroy was speaking at the start of a high-level meeting focusing on the Global Data Hub, one of the outcomes of the fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States hosted by Antigua and Barbuda in May.

A Chest Pain Centre will soon be added to the services offered by Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, as part of the response to Non-Communicable Diseases. Health Minister, the Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with ABS News on Monday. He is leading discussions with Dr Zhang Xingwei of The Peoples Republic of China to establish the facility in Antigua. Sir Molwyn says the services of a Chest Pain Centre are badly needed in Antigua and Barbuda.

Police recruits were immersed in the legislative experience on Monday, as they visited the nation's Parliament Building. Briana Anthony reports.

As much as residents prepare for severe weather this hurricane season, sometimes the aftermath can be catastrophic and place some at risk of psychological tumult. Ercil Charles Jr speaks with psychologist Billie Sterling Lewis about coping mechanisms in ABS News’ Stay Alert series.

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Dr Edmond Mansoor has laid bare what he says are major challenges in the opposition United Progressive Party, while praising the leadership of Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne. He was speaking at his first executive meeting of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party Friday evening, which he attended alongside another former high-profile member of the UPP, Sean Bird. Garfield Burford reports.

Cruise tourism officials are bullish on what they expect to be another bumper year for the sector, as they welcomed the Sapphire Princess for its first-ever call in St John’s on Saturday. Heritage Quay was a hive of activity, with thousands of passengers and crew disembarking the vessel. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

The National Office of Disaster Services continues to amplify its message of preparedness disasters. NODS held a major exposition at the Multi-purpose Centre on Friday, bringing together students and several stakeholders to focus on this message. Shannakisha Francis reports.

Scores of women availed themselves of free breast cancer screening at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre on Saturday. The annual initiative was spearheaded by Breast Friends, in collaboration with the hospital, the Lions Club of Antigua and the American University of Antigua (AUA). Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

West Indies white-ball head coach Daren Sammy has declared a "moral victory" for his side in the aftermath of the 2-1 T20 International series defeat to Sri Lanka.

Legislation is to be drafted to address the practice by some individuals to abandon their elderly relatives in the hospital and other state facilities. Social Transformation Minister, Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph has reaffirmed the Government's intention, insisting the nation's vulnerable citizens must be protected. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Antigua and Barbuda has fallen three places to 36th in the latest World Netball rankings. Jamaica remains the Caribbean's highest-ranked team, maintaining its position at number four in the world. Sharife Sergeant reports.