ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (TUESDAY 19th MARCH 2024)

Spanish Heat pulled off the biggest upset so far in the top domestic basketball league. They edged Northside Stingerz, 75-74 at JSC.

Three outstanding sporting figures received lifetime awards during the National Sports Awards on Saturday night. Evans 'Jawakie' Jones, Robert Marsh and Maurice ‘Alexis’ Edwards were honoured at the St. John's Pentecostal House of Restoration Ministries. Joel Rayne reports.

A senior public health official tells ABS News the Glanvilles Polyclinic is fulfilling its mandate of providing crucial primary healthcare services to that community and surrounding areas. Myrtle Bruno-Hodge reports.

Grant funding from the government of Japan will result in an increase in the availability of potable water in Antigua and Barbuda. The Asian country, a key bilateral partner, is to add another reverse osmosis plant at the Ffryes Beach Facility. Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne signed the agreement with Japan’s ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda on Monday. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday March 18th 2024)

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Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne has welcomed the country's 54th ranking in the Human Development Index. He says this is irrefutable evidence that his government has been expanding both the economy and opportunities for citizens and residents. Andrena Athill-DaSouza reports.

Law enforcers from this country have benefitted from specialized training from the United States Embassy in VIP and VVIP protection services. It is crucial as the country gets ready to host delegates including heads of state and government and other officials at two major events within months. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

The race for the biggest prize in Antiguan football will resume Saturday with the 3 main title-chasers in action this weekend. Jack Matthew has a preview.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Ray John and Shakema Charles are again facing legal jeopardy over an alleged passport racket. Charges have been re-filed against them, following a recent mistrial in the case. The duo has been re-charged with conspiracy in a case that's taking a second lap through the justice system. ASP John and Charles are jointly accused in the alleged scheme that involved fabricating passport bio pages. The plot reportedly utilized unauthorized multi-layered infilling sheets, and ASP John is facing a separate charge of receiving the sheets.

The Social Security Board wants to use artificial intelligence to improve its services to the public. That's the revelation from the Board's Executive Director, David Matthias, who says the best and most effective way to serve the nation is through digital technology.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says the country's economy will very likely experience double-digit growth this fiscal year. He says the size of the country's economy is also set for a major milestone, reaching around XCD$6B by the end of 2024. The Prime Minister was speaking in an exclusive interview with ABS News.

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has reiterated his explanation that the Works Ministry is paying only 1-dollar per month for rental of a building on Friars Hill Road. His latest response to concerns from opposition parliamentarian Hon. Richard Lewis came via his Facebook page on Thursday. The Prime Minister was also blistering in his critique of Lewis, who is vying for the leadership of the main opposition United Progressive Party. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

The leaders of the country's opposition parties and members of the public are reacting to the Government's decision to seek an exemption from full free movement of Caricom nationals. ABS News gauged their views as Caricom heads of Government prepare to meet on March 15 to ratify the decision set to take effect on March 31. Theresa Goodwin reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday March 15th 2024)

Parents and their children are being urged to attend Youth FLOE which unfolds on the lawns of Government House this Saturday and Sunday. Myrtle Bruno Hodge looks ahead.