Although he previously dismissed the idea of becoming a coach, Jamaica's sprint legend Usain Bolt says he's now contemplating the option in the near future. Sharife Sergeant reports.

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A major milestone has been reached with the collection of revenues at the Customs and Excise Division. Revenues climbed to over 400 million dollars for the first time in the country's history, eclipsing the previous peak of 390 million dollars in 2019. Garfield Burford reports.

Two of the high-flying teams, Grenades and Old Road, will look to ascend to higher heights when the Premier Division enters its 5th round this weekend. With a preview here is Jack Matthew.

A resident of potters who was in his 50s is the country's latest road fatality. He succumbed to his injuries early on Boxing Day following an accident late on Christmas Day. The man's family has been left grief-stricken and demanding answers from the police. Briana Anthony reports.

Staffers at the Agriculture Ministry's headquarters are to complete their temporary move to the Sir Cuthwyn Lake Medical Centre on Nugent Avenue, by the first week of next year. It’s part of efforts to facilitate renovations to the Ministry's building near Country Pond. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Retired politician Anthony Stuart says taxation should not a partisan issue. He was sharing his perspective as new revenue measures, including a 2-percentage point increase in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax are set to take effect at the start of the New Year. Stuart has called for key stakeholders to work together to create a national tax regime. He says leading up to the January 18 general elections, he had indicated that there was a need for new taxes based on the country's fiscal position. He insists this was inescapable, irrespective of which party formed the Government.

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ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Friday December 29th 2023)

An inaugural arm-wrestling championship, dubbed "Antigua's Top 8" is only days away, and competitors are engaged in their final preparations. Sharife Sergeant reports.

Police Superintendent Louisa Benjamin-Quashie is basking in her latest academic success, with a proud achievement at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

Antigua and Barbuda's Miss Teenage, Ajanae bleau will vie for a regional title of Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen, in two days’ time. Bleau is in St Kitts, where anticipation is building for the event. Briana Anthony reports.