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

CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday September 12th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Thursday September 12th 2024)

The country's Citizenship by Investment Programme is enjoying a bumper year. Chief Executive Officer of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, Charmaine Quinland Donovan tells ABS News the CIP is seeing one of its best years on record. It is welcome news for this crucial source of non-tax revenue for the Government. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

Residents in St John’s have shared their views with ABS News about the National Day of Prayer to be observed on Thursday, September 12.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has shared gifts and kind words with some of its retired members as part of a major outreach during Police Week. Shannakisha Francis reports.

Two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who were robbed of their vehicle on Sunday in Swetes Village, have a message for the perpetrator. They spoke with ABS News on the eve of the National Day of Prayer. Terry Andrew reports.

His Majesty's Prison received a major donation from the London and Level Up Foundation on Wednesday. The act of goodwill and community outreach has been welcomed by the Prison Superintendent and staff. Briana Anthony reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 11.9.2024

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday September 11th 2024)

Independent Member of Parliament for All Saints West, Hon. Anthony Smith Jr has spearheaded a back-to-school initiative in the constituency. The beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the kind gesture. Briana Anthony reports.

The Do Blue Foundation has donated a vital piece of equipment to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre on Monday. The timely donation will assist the hospital with the treatment of its prostate cancer patients. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Parliament's Lower House has begun debate on legislative measures aimed at curbing the uptick in violent crimes. Lawmakers are now examining the Anti-Gang Bill 2024, aimed at imposing tough penalties for gang membership and recruitment. Legislators are looking to deter gangland activity and prevent it from spiralling out of control. Shannakisha Francis reports.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says his administration will look into including eggs among price-controlled items. He commented on the issue Tuesday, on the heels of an announcement of an increase in the wholesale price of eggs to $14.00 per dozen as of next Monday. The Antigua and Barbuda Layer Farmers Association says its members can no longer absorb rising input costs. Prime Minister Browne told fellow lawmakers in Parliament's Lower House that the matter is to be discussed.

PARLIAMENTARY SITTING (Tuesday September 10th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday September 10th 2024)

Antigua and Barbuda’s Benna Boys will be looking to bounce back in League B of the CONCACAF Nations League. They face Bermuda at the ABFA Technical Centre in Paynters on Tuesday. Joel Rayne has a preview.

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are expressing gratitude to fans for the support during the home leg of matches in the Caribbean Premier League. Public Relations Officer, Vernon Springer says the team was buoyed by the fans’ support in their debut season.

The desperate search continued is continuing for a Montserratian man missing at sea for almost two weeks. Calvin Ayre Helicopters provided assistance in carrying out an aerial search Monday, flying over Redonda and Montserrat. Briana Anthony reports.