Antigua and Barbuda Falcons' debut season in the Caribbean Premier League came to an end with defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors Saturday night. Joel Rayne reports.

The country’s newest trade union is promising a fresh and dynamic approach to addressing workers' rights. President of The People's Union, Ralph Potter outlined the objectives of the union during its launch Saturday night. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Former Barbuda Member of Parliament, Arthur Nibbs is appealing to residents on the sister isle to embrace ongoing and upcoming development projects. His call on Pointe FM’s Browne and Browne Show comes ahead of the imminent official opening of the international airport bearing his name. Theresa Goodwin reports.

There is a call from the Jamaica Gleaner for Caricom states to launch the Patsy Richards Initiative – a regional mental health plan named in honour of Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne's late mother. Prime Minister Browne had opened up about his mother's struggles with mental illness and the toll it took on their family, during his emotional eulogy for his mother. An editorial in the Jamaica Gleaner argues this should trigger an overhaul of mental healthcare in the region. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 22.9.2024

Over 100 men turned out at Sandals Grande Antigua on Saturday for the Do Blue Inc Foundation prostate screening. The Foundation is providing another opportunity for men in the country to safeguard their prostate health, with September being observed as prostate cancer awareness month. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

St. Lucia Kings reigned supreme in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Saturday, inspired by a majestic haul by Alzarri Joseph. The Antiguan helped his side secure a play-off spot. Jack Matthew reports.

Newly-appointed ambassador-at-large, Dean Jonas has praised Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne, as he welcomes his new role. He received his instrument of appointment from Governor General Sir Rodney Williams at Government House on Thursday. Amb. Jonas says his main area of focus will be to drive the economic benefits from the blue economy, or the country's ocean resources in its exclusive economic zone. He was speaking with the ABS Evening News Friday.

The Government is to purchase the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses property in Seaview Farm to house as the new site for the country's mental health hospital. It is seen as a major advance for the country’s delivery of mental health. The move comes as a new mental health legislation has been tabled in Parliament, to bring treatment in Antigua and Barbuda in line with modern protocols. Shannakisha Francis reports.

Managing Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Layer Farmers' Association, Adrian Hall, says the retail cost of eggs is sometimes too high. He was speaking with ABS News amidst continuing national discussions about the egg market. Cabinet’s intervention has resulted in a deferral of the wholesale price increase recently announced by the Association, meaning a dozen eggs remains at $12.00.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. E.P. Chet Greene has called for a deepening of Antigua-Africa relations. He was speaking during the Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission's online forum under the theme, 'building a common future'. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

Over 300 people turned up at the Government's Motor Pool on Friday, where a public auction was held for several vehicles impounded and uncollected by their owners. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have kept alive their sliver of hope of clinching a play-off spot in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. They defeated Trinbago Knight Riders on Thursday night. Jack Matthew reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday September 20th 2024)

It was baptism by fire for debutants Antigua and Barbuda at the Americas Netball Men's Championship in St Kitts. Joel Rayne reports.

The Government has finalized plans to remove derelict houses in St John's, as part of efforts to improve the capital's aesthetics. There is also a safety imperative, as criminals often use these structures as cover for their malign activities. Cabinet held discussions on the issue on Wednesday, including what this is likely to mean for the owners of these properties. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Mellanson Harris has been released from prison after serving 30 years. The Barbudan was convicted of the brutal murders of four tourists aboard the Challenger yacht in Barbuda in 1994. Shannakisha Francis reports.

King's counsel Keith Ford, who served as attorney general from 1979 to 1994, was laid to rest after a moving official funeral at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. Several key figures attended the service as tributes poured in, remembering Ford's role in Antigua and Barbuda's journey to independence. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 19.9.2024