Athletes are gearing up to put on a show at this weekend's highly-anticipated National Track & Field Championship at Yasco. Sharife Sergeant reports.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American States, Sir Ronald Sanders has spoken out strongly against Wednesday’s coup attempt in fellow OAS member state, Bolivia. Sir Ronald spoke with ABS News from Paraguay, where he is attending an OAS General Assembly meeting. Armored vehicles rammed the doors of the Government Palace in an apparent coup attempt against President Luis Arce. The soldiers later pulled back as supporters of Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square. The leader of the attempted coup, Juan José Zúñiga has since been arrested.

Tourism Minister, Hon. Charles Fernandez has led a high-level delegation to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week in New York in the United States. Officials used the opportunity to promote the destination in an effort to maintain the sector’s growth momentum in the most significant source market. Philana Johnson reports.

The Government says it may use fiscal measures to make healthier foods less expensive, while at the same time moving to increase taxes on unhealthy foods. Health Minister Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph tells ABS News these are considerations as it crafts legislation aimed at making healthy eating more financially palatable. Garfield Burford reports.

The Agriculture Ministry is seeking to get more young people involved into the crucial sector as it moves to turbo-charge food production efforts. Portfolio Minister Hon. E.P. Chet Greene also tells ABS News officials are also continuing to make strides towards re-energising commercial farming. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

MELFORD NICHOLAS CELEBRATES MILESTONE AS ST JOHN’S CITY EAST MP St. John's City East Member of Parliament, Hon. Melford Nicholas is celebrating a decade since he was first elected to represent the constituency. The MP is undertaking a week of activities to mark the milestone. Patrice Martin reports.

Junior Social Transformation Minister, Senator Samantha Marshall has renewed calls for greater inclusion of women in crucial areas. Her comments came during the 54th Regular Session of the Organisation of American States General Assembly in Paraguay on Wednesday. Philana Johnson reports.

Match referee Sir Richie Richardson and umpire Joel Wilson have been chosen to officiate in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. Jack Matthew reports.