Residents on Barbuda participated in the Independence Day flag-raising ceremony and parade Friday morning, as they celebrated the 43rd anniversary of independence. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

INDEPENDENCE CEREMONIAL PARADE (FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 31.10.2024

ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Thursday October 31st 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Thursday October 31st 2024)

West Indies captain Shai Hope is hoping that the batters will continue their fine form when they face England in the ODI series, starting here at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.

ABS News takes a closer look at the impact of tropical cyclones on marine ecosystems, as residents are urged to stay alert this hurricane season. Hilesha Humphreys sought the expertise of marine ecologist, Ruleo Camacho.

A historic resolution drafted and negotiated a resolution by Antigua and Barbuda to tackle poverty across the Americas, has been adopted by acclamation by all member states of the Organisation of American States. It was introduced by Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the OAS, and Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders. He made the presentation during a joint meeting of the OAS Permanent Council and the Inter-American Council for Development in Washington D.C. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

ANTIGUA GRAMMAR SCHOOL INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (Wednesday October 30th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday October 30th 2024)

FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS LIVE FROM THE ST. ANTHONY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL. (TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 29.10.2024

Director of Culture, Khan Cordice is bullish on the prospects for a boost to the country's cultural offerings from the proposed extension of school hours. ABS News sought his reactions as we continue to take a closer look at a proposal broached by Education, Sports and Creative Industries Minister, Hon. Daryll Matthew. Shannakisha Francis reports.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says the government has been making progress in tackling key social development issues, including water supply challenges and the condition of the country's roads. He was speaking during Monday's groundbreaking ceremony for the Booby Alley Housing Renewal Project. Myrtle Bruno Hodge reports.

Health Minister Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph says the social housing project in Booby Alley is a game-changer for Antigua and Barbuda. The housing renewal project is being bankrolled by grant funding from The People’s Republic of China. Sir Molwyn explains it is the first time there is a structured housing project in the Booby Alley area.

ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Tuesday October 29th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday October 29th 2024)

THE PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT 150 TWO-BEDROOM HOUSING UNITS IN BOOBY ALLEY IN ST JOHN'S CITY WEST HAS STARTED. GROUND WAS BROKEN MONDAY EVENING, TWO DAYS AFTER THE PROJECT COMMENCED. THE WORK, BEING BANKROLLED BY A GRANT FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, IS BEING HAILED AS TRANSFORMATIVE BY MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE AREA AND PRIME MINISTER HON. GASTON BROWNE.

Antigua and Barbuda is hosting the 16th annual National Convention of Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA). Scores of travel agents have arrived in Antigua and Barbuda for the weeklong event at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort. Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin James says this is a major boost for the twin-island state’s tourism product.