PARLIAMENTARY SITTING (Monday September 16th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday September 16th 2024)

Ther was an impressive start by Antigua & Barbuda Transport Board in defence of their Cool & Smooth Business League Basketball title. Jack Matthew reports.

Members of what had been the 2 Drilly and Grays Farm gangs played a football friendly on Saturday, underlining a truce they had agreed just weeks ago. While the score was 7-5 in favour of 2 Drilly, there was consensus the biggest winners were peace and unity. Terry Andrew reports.

The Government is cracking down on people who have neglected their properties, particularly those that have become havens for illegal activities. Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says while penalties will be enforced, but the Government is also willing to purchase derelict properties to clean up neighbourhoods. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

The wholesale price of eggs will see an increase from $12.00 to $14.00 per dozen, or $420.00 per case, effective Monday, September 16, 2024. It means consumers are set to see an increase in the retail price of the commodity. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 15.9.2024

The Government's Home Advancement Programme for the Indigent' or HAPI has begun construction of a new home for a Parham family displaced by a recent fire. The new 4-bedroom structure is being constructed within 48 hours. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has lauded the value of Thursday’s National Day of Prayer, and says it will be institutionalised as one of prayer and unity.

Ten bodybuilders will next month carry the flag of the Twin-Island State at the 2024 Central America and Caribbean Fitness and Bodybuilding Competition in Guyana. Sharife Sergeant reports.

The Government is moving to limit options for men who are habitually gambling their earnings away, leaving little or nothing to take care of their families. Cabinet says no new casinos are to be allowed to begin operating across the country. Theresa Goodwin reports.

The nation’s law enforcers hosted their second annual food fair on Friday, as part of Police Week activities. The event at Rising Sun Grounds offered a sumptuous display of dishes. Briana Anthony reports.

Education Ministry officials have met with members of the security forces to discuss school safety. The discussions are part of an overarching plan to keep everyone on school plants safe. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

The airport on the sister isle is being named the Burton-Nibbs International Airport, in honour of Sir Eric Burton and Arthur Nibbs. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

Parliament's Lower House has passed the new Anti-gang Bill, one of the pieces of legislation in response to an uptick in violent crime. All members were in one accord as they insisted there must be harsh penalties to deter people from engaging in gangland activities. Garfield Burford reports.

PARLIAMENTARY SITTING (Friday September 13th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday September 13th 2024)

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER CONCERT IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA (Thursday September 12th 2024)