Comptroller of Customs, Raju Boddu has disclosed that discussions are being held for the return of the dollar barrel initiative for Christmas. The programme provides relief to residents receiving household items from abroad for the Yuletide season. Briana Anthony reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 12.11.2024

ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Tuesday 12th November 2024)

League Champions Sandals have completed the double in the Cool & Smooth ABBA Business Basketball League. They closed out the Playoff Finals by overcoming Defending Champions Richie's Shooterz. Sharife Sergeant reports.

Former Senator Samantha Marshall has spoken with ABS News about her recent resignation from Parliament’s Upper House. She has been succeeded by Michael Joseph, who was sworn in as a senator and minister of state in the the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment.

The Calvin Ayre Foundation has come to the assistance of a local family, funding their relative’s medical care for three months and his recent emergency airlift to Guyana. His relatives are expressing gratitude for the Foundation’s generosity, which is giving their loved one hope of recuperating. Terry Andrew reports.

ABLP caretaker for St. John's Rural West, Michael Joseph, is now a Member of Parliament's Upper House. Joseph received his instrument of appointment as a Senator during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House on Monday. Senator Joseph was also sworn in as Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment. Theresa Goodwin reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 11.11.2024

OFFICIAL SWEARING IN OF MICHAEL JOSEPH AS SENATOR AND MINISTER OF STATE (Monday, 11th November 2024)

OFFICIAL SWEARING IN OF MICHAEL JOSEPH AS SENATOR AND MINISTER OF STATE (Monday, 11th November 2024)

OFFICIAL SWEARING IN OF MICHAEL JOSEPH AS SENATOR AND MINISTER OF STATE (Monday, 11th November 2024)

OFFICIAL SWEARING IN OF MICHAEL JOSEPH AS SENATOR AND MINISTER OF STATE (Monday, 11th November 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday, 11th November 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 10.11.2024

League Champions Sandals have bounced back emphatically in the Cool & Smooth ABBA Business League Playoff Finals. They outshot Richie's Shooterz Friday night to level the series at 1-all. Sharife Sergeant reports.

Jennings Grenades will seek to stay on top when the ABFA Premier Division resumes this weekend. Jack Matthew reports.

Professional bodybuilder Ambassador Kimberly Percival will shortly close out her international appearances for the year. Ambassador Percival will journey to South America in a quest to add to her status of two-time Bikini Fitness World Champion.

Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister, Hon. Charles Fernandez says significant interest has been expressed in the Old Terminal of the VC Bird International Airport. The Minister made the disclosure during an interview with ABS News, where he also restated his expectations for a record year in tourism. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

Twelve students are to benefit from The President’s 10 Programme for its 2024-2025 iteration. The initiative provides mentorship for young women with leadership potential, who will lead at the highest positions in this country. Andrena Athill DaSouza reports.

Environment Minister, Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph is displeased with the performance of some staffers at the National Solid Waste Management Authority. He sounded a warning to them on Friday, insisting on improved service delivery. Shannakisha Francis reports.