ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday October 11th 2024)

Bodybuilder Kayla Joseph is hoping the third time will be the charm at the Central American and Caribbean Championships in Guyana next week. Sharife Sergeant reports.

The Wadadli Initiative for Self-care and Healing, WISH, was launched on World Mental Health Day on Thursday. It has been developed by mental health advocate Chaniel Imhoff, with the aim of improving access to mental health resources and promote emotional well-being. Shannakisha Francis reports.

West Indies kept their semifinals hopes alive with an 8 wicket-win over Bangladesh in a crucial clash at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Joel Rayne reports.

Bodybuilder Tiffany Gordon will be making her regional debut at the Central American & Caribbean Championships next week. Sharife Sergeant reports.

The Government will be moving to ban the export of sand from Antigua and Barbuda. The matter was discussed at the meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday, in a move aimed at protecting the environment. However, sand will continue to be mined for domestic use. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

Major improvements are coming to the way waste is collected in Antigua and Barbuda. Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, Michael joseph outlines the changes during an exclusive interview with ABS News. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

Nevis Street was a hive of activity on Thursday, as the Medical Benefits Scheme held its health and wellness street fair. It is among a raft of activities marking its 45th anniversary. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

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CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday October 10th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Thursday October 10th 2024)

Princess Margaret School came from two goals down to make a winning start to their title defence, in the Cool & Smooth Boys Under-14 Schools Football Competition on Tuesday. Sharife Sergeant reports.

West Indies are set to face Bangladesh in their third match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday. Terry Andrew reports.

Additional charging stations will soon be made available across the country, as increasing numbers of people switch to electric vehicles. The commitment comes from Director of the Department of the Environment, Ambassador Diann Black Layne. She explains this is one of the main challenges, as many homes are not properly wired to handle the required electrical load for charging electric vehicles

The Medical Benefits Scheme is celebrating its 45th anniversary with several public engagement activities. It says these events underscore its commitment to its motto, ‘We Care’. Briana Anthony reports.

The largest private sector employer on the sister island is extending a hand of cooperation to the Barbuda Council. Project lead for the Peace, Love and Happiness initiative, Justin Wilshaw, made the announcement in a recent exclusive interview with ABS News. Wilshaw insists much can be achieved if the Council and PLH work together. His call comes as the sister island continues to see a surge in investment projects. Theresa Goodwin reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 9.10.2024

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday October 9th 2024)

Bodybuilder Devonnie Chandler is preparing to take to the stage at the Central American and Caribbean Championships in Guyana. Sharife Sergeant reports.

Antigua and Barbuda will resume their CONCACAF Nations League campaign this weekend. Joel Rayne looks ahead.