Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says criminal elements are on the retreat, as he praises the robust response of members of the security forces to the uptick in violent crimes. He was addressing members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force during a recent dinner. Terry Andrew reports.

Chief Executive Officer of Community First Cooperative Credit Union, Karl Spencer is urging prospective borrowers to be responsible. He says this will become even more important when lending institutions begin considering credit scores in making decisions.

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The mother of 24 year old Deandre Britton, who was killed in a traffic crash along Sir Sydney Walling Highway Sunday morning, is reeling from the tragic loss. Terry Andrew reports.

Parents could face fines of two thousand dollars or more, if their children are found loitering on the streets during the soon-to-be-introduced curfew. The imposition of a 10pm to 6am curfew is among a slew of legislative measures to be debated in Parliament this Tuesday as part of an intensified effort to address violence among youth. Prime Minister Hon Gaston Browne provided an update on the matter during the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM on Saturday.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne is again defending his decision to hold meetings with members of the 2 Drilly and Grays Farm gangs, amid criticism from some quarters. The Prime Minister provided more details on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM, including plans for meetings to be held with the guardians of the teenage gang members. The intervention by the Prime Minister and his team led to a truce being agreed by gangs last Thursday. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Police Week 2024 has commenced with a church service at the Bible Speaks Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The week of activities comes as law enforcers continue their intensified crackdown on violent crimes. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

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Benna Boys head coach Mikele Leigertwood says every facet of the game has been incorporated into the training ahead of the team’s engagements in the CONCACAF Nations League. The former England-based midfielder explains that a lot of work was put into the defensive and offensive aspects.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons finally took full flight by ascending to their first victory in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Thursday night. Jack Matthew reports.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has emphasized the importance of the trans-Atlantic ties between the Caribbean and African continent as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to celebrate Africa-Caricom Day on September 7. The Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission has also unveiled several activities this month to mark the observance, Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Young Antiguans and Barbudans are being urged to be careful online amidst a sinister ‘sextortion’ scheme that has already turned deadly in other parts of the world. The alarm is being sounded by veteran diplomat, Sir Ronald Sanders, who says this is an extremely worrying development. He believes the country's cybercrimes operations should be bolstered to keep ahead of these emerging threats. Garfield Burford reports.

The Government has agreed to support the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Ottos Comprehensive School, recognizing the school's significant contributions to education over the years. The week of celebrations will commence on September 7 with a gospel fest, with all proceeds dedicated to providing food for under-privileged students. Teacher at OCS, Tanesha Forbes explains:

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Public Utilities Minister Hon. Melford Nicholas says he regrets the public angst caused by higher bills from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority because they covered a longer billing cycle. He says normality will return in the upcoming billing cycles. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

The Government has agreed to invest additional resources in the infrastructure of the sister island of Barbuda. Several other commitments were made as cabinet invited members of the council to its meeting on Wednesday, in a move aimed at improving engagement with the council. Theresa Goodwin reports.

The Panache Steel Orchestra is currently accepting applications for its pan academy, where participants will learn to play the instrument. Panache's PRO-elect Joh-nae Olivacce' outlines the other skills the participants will learn during the program.

Head Coach of the Antigua and Barbuda senior men’s team, Mikele Leigertwood is looking for the Benna Boys squad of youth and experience to seize the opportunity in the upcoming CONCACAF Nation's League matches. In the absence of the influx of UK-based players, Leigertwood says it's a chance for others to step up to the plate. Terry Andrew reports.

The 2 Drilly and Grays Farm gangs have agreed to a truce. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne, during an exclusive interview on the ABS Evening News Thursday. The cessation of hostilities was reached during a meeting convened by the head of Government with members of the two gangs at People's Place, on Nugent Avenue. Prime Minister Browne, who previously held separate meetings with members of the two gangs, says his overture is part of a move aimed at reforming the members.