The Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition has been launched for its second year. Shannakisha Francis reports.

Tourism officials are seeking to secure more flights into Antigua and Barbuda as they attend the Routes World Conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain. U.S. Director of Tourism, Dean Fenton has told ABS News about how the meetings are expected to translate into even better yields for the upcoming season. Ercil Charles Jr. reports.

Twelve-year-old Kyle Charles has successfully completed treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma and is now cancer-free. He underwent several months of cancer treatment in Jamaica. His mother, who has been by his side throughout the entire ordeal, is thanking everyone who answered the call to help him fight the disease. Terry Andrew reports.

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ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday October 8th 2024)

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says the government is to explore getting expert mathematics teachers from India to improve students’ performance in the subject. The head of government says talks will also be held about tapping the Asian giant for specialist construction workers, as Antigua and Barbuda continues to experience a boom in the sector. Prime Minister Browne was meeting on Monday with India's State Minister for External Affairs, who has responsibility for Latin America and the Caribbean. Garfield Burford reports.

The National School Meals Programme hosted a training session on mental health for its supervisors today, as part of an initiative to help them cope with stress while they strive to increase productivity. The group attended an in-house therapy session to improve their coping mechanisms, as well as equip them to encourage staff to improve performance. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

A meeting will be held on October 16 with the over 200 vendors registered for this year’s Independence Food Fair. The Festivals Commission has also announced adjustments in the staging of the event this year. Gilbert Laudat and Sherrian Caton provided the updates on ABS Radio 90.5FM Monday morning. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

The Antigua and Barbuda Ex-Servicemen’s Association has called for the nation’s support as its members launched the poppy appeal this morning. The launch comes as the countdown continues toward next month's observance of Remembrance Sunday. Briana Anthony reports.

There is crucial advice for residents to ensure their homes and businesses are climate-resilient, amidst the ever-present threat of severe weather this hurricane season. Theresa Goodwin explores this issue in the ABS News series: Stay Alert.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday October 7th 2024)

ABS News continues to help you to be prepared for any eventuality as the hurricane season continues. You are being urged to stay alert by ensuring you have an emergency kit prepared. Briana Anthony reports on what it should contain.

A major community health initiative took centre-stage in Glanvilles on Sunday. St Phillip North residents benefited from free health screenings, as part of a now annual health fair hosted by Antigua Barbuda Labour Party Caretaker Randy Baltimore. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

The Government is bullish on the prospects of the economic transformation of Barbuda, with several developments underway to underpin long-term growth. Tourism Minister, Hon. Charles Fernandez, and Barbuda Affairs Minister, Hon. E.P. Chet Greene are optimistic about the new opportunities for Barbudans, with investments in infrastructure and tourism fueling the island's future. They were guests on Pointe FM’s Browne and Browne Show on Saturday. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

Antigua and Barbuda’s cricket team have returned home from their successful outing in the Leeward Islands Cricket Board 50-overs tournament in St. Kitts. The Antiguans were imperious, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament as part of the successful defence of their title. Terry Andrew reports.

Antiguan and Barbudan batting phenom, Jewel Andrew has reacted with delight to his first selection to the senior West Indies One-Day International squad for the tour to Sri Lanka. The 17-year-old tells ABS Sports it is a dream come true.

Education Minister, Hon. Daryll Matthew is expressing gratitude to the nation’s educators, as Antigua and Barbuda joins in celebrating October 5 as World Teachers’ Day. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Constituents in St John's Rural South are now benefiting from the Nut Grove Music Enrichment Centre, which was opened on Friday. It is located at the Golden Grove Primary School, and is expected to provide an avenue for greater cultural expressions to emerge from the area. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

Principal of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, Prof. C. Justin Robinson believes the opening of the Barbuda International Airport creates a major economic gateway for the sister island. He was speaking with ABS News following the opening of the gleaming new facility on Thursday.