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.

Two members of Antigua and Barbuda's Beach Safety and Security Unit are making waves by becoming the country's first certified lifeguard examiners. The initiative is expected to boost beach safety for locals and tourists alike. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

Two of Antigua and Barbuda's soca artistes were among the acts on stage Sunday night, as the curtains came down on the 24th edition of World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. ABS’ Terry Andrew has been covering the festivities on the Nature Isle.

Antigua and Barbuda’s male volleyballers are celebrating their second consecutive title in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championship. Sharife Sergeant reports.

ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Monday October 28th 2024)

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday October 28th 2024)

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 27.10.2024

NATIONAL SCHOOLS' PANORAMA (SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2024)

A Celebration of life for the late Mitchelle N.V Thomas

Defending Champions Antigua and Barbuda secured another imperious victory in the ECVA Men’s Indoor Volleyball Championships at the YMCA. The Hosts served to a Stright set Victory over British Virgin Islands Thursday night. Sharife Sergeant reports.

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the National Heroes Park on Friday, in honour of the sterling contributions of Antigua and Barbuda’s five deceased national heroes. Ercil Charles Jr reports.

A business decoration competition as part of independence celebrations brought out the finest displays of national pride and ingenuity this week. ABS News visited some of the establishments. Kim Emmanuel-Baird reports.

Cuba has been a strong ally of Antigua and Barbuda, providing assistance in key areas over many years, but its people now need the help of Antiguans and Barbudans. An appeal is being made for members of the public to play their part in assisting the western Caribbean island, which is reeling from an energy crisis, compounded by the recent onslaught of a hurricane. Myrtle Bruno Hodge explains what you can do.

A new fire station is to be constructed at the site where the current structure now sits on Factory Road. The government says the funds will come from the Global Climate Fund. Three clinics across the island will also be repaired with funds from the same source. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

NATIONAL HEROES WREATH LAYING CEREMONY (Friday October 25th 2024)