There is a response from the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St John's-Basseterre to a recent decision from the Vatican, allowing priests to bless individuals in same-sex unions. Bishop Robert Llanos does not expect major fallout in the Diocese from this new Papal direction. Garfield Burford reports.

There is a major new development to report regarding the teaching of mandarin to students in Antigua and Barbuda. Primary school students are being given a unique opportunity, in preparation for a global competition. Briana Anthony reports.

Antigua and Barbuda's Thyana Sebastian will be seeking to keep the Miss OECS Title in this country, when she flies the flag in the revived regional pageant. Briana Anthony caught up with the former Miss Labour Queen, as she puts the final touches on her preparation.

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Ambassador Kimberly Percival, one of the top IFBB bikini fitness athletes in the region, is reflecting on an outstanding year. Sharife Sergeant reports.

UK-based Antiguan Professor Ivan Browne has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Chief Medical Officer's National Impact Award at a recent ceremony. The accolade, presented by the Association of Directors of Public Health, recognizes Professor Browne's exceptional leadership and impact during the covid-19 pandemic in the UK. Professor Browne, now at De Montfort University, previously served as the Director of Public Health for Leicester, an area under intense scrutiny during the pandemic. He is celebrated for not only his individual contributions, but also his role in leading the Leicester City Council public health team, which developed the nation's first local contact tracing service.

Student Councils from public schools in zone one have helped to spread Christmas cheer through a heart-warming outreach activity. Hilesha Humphreys reports.

ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 25.12.2023