Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney is reasonably satisfied with the efforts to ensure safety and security for the just-concluded Carnival celebrations. Commissioner Rodney was a guest on ABS' Antigua Barbuda Today. Briana Anthony reports.

The Customs Department is celebrating a major revenue surge so far this year, in a boost to the Government's coffers. Comptroller of Customs, Raju Boddo says the Department has generated close to 50 million dollars more revenue compared to the same period last year.

Creative Industries Minister, Hon. Daryll Matthew has welcomed what he says was an increase in numbers, participation and corporate sponsorship for Antigua’s Carnival 2024. He was speaking at a news conference alongside officials of the Festivals Commission on Thursday. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Creative Industries Minister, Hon. Daryll Matthew says service providers for Carnival 2024 have so far received some 75% of their payments.

Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney has reacted to Tuesday night's quadruple shooting in the area of East Bus Station known as Shanty Town. Commissioner Rodney says fundamental adjustments must be considered to increase the safety profile of the area for future festivities.

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ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Thursday August 8th 2024)

St Lucia welcomed LIAT 2020's first scheduled passenger flight with much fanfare on Tuesday, including a water cannon salute as it landed at the George F.L. Charles Airport. Theresa Goodwin reports.

As the countdown continues to the start of the new school year, there is a call from medical experts for a collaborative approach to ensure children are equipped to deal with any mental health challenges. Briana Anthony reports.

LIAT 2020 has commenced scheduled passenger flights, in a major milestone for regional air travel. The new airline's maiden passenger flight, GA291, lifted off from VC Bird International Airport and landed safely in St Lucia Tuesday afternoon. The development heralds bright days ahead for the partnership between Antigua and Barbuda's Government and Nigeria's largest private carrier, Air Peace. Raghib Apparicio reports.

The Government will be making another move to provide the promised 32 per cent compassionate payment to former employees of LIAT1974 Limited, in line with the shareholding the Government had in the now defunct carrier. Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston browne has announced that his administration will earmark millions of dollars to pay a portion of this amount. Prime Minister Browne also says the Government is prepared to negotiate directly with the workers.

Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez is bullish on the prospects of an improvement in regional tourist arrivals with the start of scheduled passenger flights by LIAT 2020. The Minister spoke with ABS News ahead of boarding the carrier’s maiden passenger flight to St Lucia on Tuesday. Raghib Apparicio reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday August 7th 2024)

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CARNIVAL TUESDAY: PARADE OF THE BANDS (TUESDAY 6TH AUGUST 2024

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