Antiguans and Barbudans are reacting to the growing debate in several countries about the possibility of a four-day work-week. Nearly a third of large companies in the United States are exploring new work schedule shifts such as four-day or four-and-a-half-day workweeks, according to a KPMG survey of CEOs released this week. Briana Anthony reports on the views for and against.

Preparations are continuing for Antigua Sailing Week and the launch of Antigua’s Carnival. That’s the focus of ABS’ Entertainment Weekly with Patrice Martin.

Tevaughn "Peter Redz" Harriet is tackling arguably his toughest opponent yet – a severe knee injury that threatens not just his career, but his very mobility. He is seeking the public’s assistance in getting crucial surgery carried out overseas. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

Antigua and Barbuda has achieved another crucial milestone in the preparations for next month's fourth conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS-4. The United Nations has adopted the SIDS4 official policy document entitled 'the Antigua Barbuda agenda for SIDS: a renewed declaration for Resilient Prosperity'. Ercil Charles Jr. Reports.

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Our Black History Month episode of House Calls 2024 invites Dr. Nilesh Mehta, Professor of Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University, to discuss the diseases that disproportionately affect black people. Episode 6 of House Calls 2024, hosted by Garfield Burford

Dr. Yazigi and three of his patients star in Episode 5 of HOUSE CALLS 2024 on Cancer Awareness. This episode originally premiered during Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted by Garfield Burford

In Episode 4 of House Calls 2024 our hostGarfield Burford was joined by Dr. Georgette Meade, President of the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Antigua & Barbuda.

Dr. Cherie Tulloch, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Chairperson of the Cervical Cancer Task Force at the Ministry of Health Wellness and Environment is our guest on Episode 3 of House Calls 2024.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 11.4.2024

A four-member delegation is currently in China continuing the drive toward securing more electric vehicles. The visit forms part of an agreement between the Antigua and Barbuda Bus Association and the Department of Environment to assess various manufacturers of the electric buses. Philana Johnson reports.

Several aspects of the country's cruise tourism industry have received praise during the Seatrade Global Summit 2024 in Miami beach. Tourism Minster Charles Fernandez shared the highlights. Ercil Charles JR. Reports.

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide prize moneys immediately following Carnival events. It also says it will gradually pay down on arrears from previous stagings of the summer festivals. Cabinet will be asked to approve funding for this year's carnival when the overall plans are presented in two weeks' time. The Carnival Media Launch and Sponsorship Cocktail have been slated for April 25 at the Hodges Bay Club.

Cabinet is to move toward making Judge-Only trials a permanent feature of the country's justice system. It follows a recommendation from Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Dame Janice Pereira, who suggests removing the sunset clause which made the law temporary. The Chief Justice's views were contained in a letter to the government and which was read aloud in cabinet at the last meeting. Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office, Ambassador Lionel Hurst said that Judge-Alone trials bring more efficiency to the court.

One of the usually challenging races of the season, the Avalanche event, will be staged on Sunday starting at 3:00 pm. President of the Antigua & Barbuda Cycling Federation St. Clair Williams is anticipating the customary number of 20 to 25 riders. The route will cover the Friar's Hill and Marble Hill roads.