The Government has received close to XCD$7.5 million in dividend payments from its stake in West Indies Oil Company. In all, shareholders are receiving over $16.3 million in dividends at $2.76 per share. It comes as the company reported audited profits of $25.7 million for 2023 in its recent Annual General Meeting at John E. St Luce Finance and Conference Centre. It is also projecting another strong growth year for 2024, with a profit forecast of $25.6 million. The energy company is seen to be a good barometer of economic activity. Garfield Burford reports.

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ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday October 15th 2024)

West Indies will be looking to clinch the T20 International series against Sri Lanka in the second match on Tuesday. Joel Rayne reports.

Two-time World Bikini Fitness Champion Ambassador Kimberly Percival returned to Antigua on Monday, after capturing another World Title at the Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid, Spain on Saturday. Terry Andrew reports.

The National School Meals programme is expanding its operations to include the provision of meals to students on the sister island, Barbuda. Before leaving for Barbuda, the programme’s Director, Ezra Knowles, spoke with ABS news about initiatives aimed at improving services. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Dr. Monica Osborne Stevens is adding another component to her expanding range of offerings to Antigua and Barbuda’s services sector. The renowned doctor, who operates MOS Medical, has now launched MOS Shipping, promising affordable and reliable services to residents. Jamie J. Roacher reports on Monday’s launch.

15-year-old Achazia James was laid to rest on Monday, following a funeral service at Beacon Light Church of the Nazarene Family Worship Centre in Villa. Scores turned out to pay their final respects to the teenager who was brutally slain in August. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

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Two of Antigua and Barbuda’s finest sons have been honoured by the University of the West Indies. They received honorary Doctor of Laws at the UWI Five Islands graduation at St John's Pentecostal House of Restoration Ministries on Saturday. Garfield Burford reports.

The authorities are reaffirming plans to transform Tanner Street into an entrepreneurial hub. It is part of a broader plan to overhaul the aesthetics in the nation's capital being spearheaded by Director of City Planning and Urban Renewal, Saiid Greene. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

Agriculture Minister, Hon. Anthony Smith Jr has returned from high-level regional talks with a major announcement about the Antigua Black Pineapple. He participated in discussions with his regional colleagues during Caribbean Week of Agriculture in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The talks focused on ramping up food production as part of the effort to reduce food imports into Caricom by 25 per cent by 2025.

Bodybuilders Tony Phillip and Jon Ferris are ready to flex their muscles at the Central American and Caribbean Championships in Guyana next week. Sharife Sergeant reports.

CIBC Caribbean is preparing for Saturday's 'Walk for the Cure', its signature initiative to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer. The bank recognized about 30 local sponsors during an event Friday afternoon on the eve of the walk. One of the walk managers, Khadijah James looks forward to exceeding last year's numbers.

The law is to be tightened to clamp down on littering, as part of a more robust response to the chronic problem. The Legal Affairs Ministry will be drafting the tougher legislation in coming months. Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, Michael Joseph is also pushing for a dedicated prosecutor to handle these cases.

Jetworth 'Pat' Richardson is the latest to be featured by the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association for his decades of sterling service to the industry. Richardson has been featured in the ABHTA’s ‘Unveiling Hospitality Series.’ Ercil Charles Jr Reports.

Past students of All Saints Secondary School stepped forward to make a timely donation Friday to female students of the school. It was an appropriate way to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child. Briana Anthony reports.