The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Monetary Council is reviewing new images which could be placed on future EC banknotes. This initiative is part of an ongoing process which began in July 2023, to replace the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II on the notes. Central Bank Governor Timothy Antoine provided an update during an exclusive interview with ABS News.

The immense promise of artificial intelligence and its potential pitfalls were discussed on Tuesday, during the ground-breaking Conference being hosted by the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus. Kim Emmanuel-Baird reports.

Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has again praised the Gaston Browne administration for its efforts to establish the Five Islands Campus. Sir Hilary was speaking at the opening cocktail for the Artificial Intelligence Conference held at Hodges Bay Resort Monday night.

Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne says the Government's investment in a sub-sea fibre is crucial if the country is to continue on its path of digital transformation. The Prime Minister also says broadband rates must be more affordable if Caribbean countries are to be early adopters of artificial intelligence. He made the case as he welcomed attendees to the inaugural Artificial Intelligence Conference being staged by the University of the West Indies Five Islands campus. Garfield Burford reports.

The Information Communications Technology Ministry wants artificial intelligence to be used in improving the transportation sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Melford Nicholas says the conversation has already begun. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

King Charles III hosted members of the West Indies squad over the weekend ahead of their opening Test against England at Lord's. Joel Rayne reports.

The Roots Athletics Club hosted its Inaugural Relay Festival on Sunday, with athletes producing several impressive performances. Sharife Sergeant reports.

The deployment of this country's soldiers in the hurricane-battered islands of the southeastern Caribbean could be extended. This was unveiled by Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel Telbert Benjamin, in an exclusive interview with ABS news. Raghib Apparicio reports.

Surgeons from Antigua and Barbuda were among those recognized as the Caribbean College of Surgeons brought its twenty-second annual conference to a close last week. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Parents and their children are among the participants in this year’s Calypso Monarch title this year. They tell ABS News about what it is like to be competing against each other. Kim Emmanuel-Baird reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday 8th July 2024)