ABSTVANTIGUA
RIVETING ACTION AS ABFA KNOCKOUT CUP BEGINS
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- RIVETING ACTION AS ABFA KNOCKOUT CUP BEGINS
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Glanvilles FC, North Coast FC and West Ham have advanced from the preliminary round as The ABFA 2026 Knockout Cup kicked off on Thursday.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- PM MAKES REFERENCE TO BULGANI IN CALL FOR CHEMICAL CASTRATION
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Gaston Browne is standing by his call for chemical castration to be introduced as a punishment for repeat sex offenders, including child rapists.
The prime minister has also responded to criticisms of his proposal from Grenadian criminal defence attorney Gerry Edwin.
The prime minister insists it is an appropriate option for repeat offenders, who lack empathy or control of their sexual urges and are prone to raping our youth.
He also used an example of local serial rapist, ‘Bulgani’.
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- PEACE BEACH TAKES SHAPE WITH INSTALLATION OF ARTIFICIAL REEF
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Coral reef nodules have been installed at Peace Beach at Barnacle Point, in a major ecological project.
Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne was on hand Friday morning as the initiative is being sponsored by his family.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 58:16
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Friday September 18th 2026)
- Runtime
- 15:50
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Friday September 18th 2026)
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- NEW-LOOK VCBIA EXECUTIVE LOUNGE OFFERS ENHANCED TRAVELER EXPERIENCE
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The executive lounge at the V.C. Bird International Airport has a fresh look and a growing clientele.
Officials say the transformation has also coincided with a major push to enhance the passenger experience.
Nicola Barriteau reports.
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- LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY TO BE INTRODUCED ON NOVEMBER 23
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Cabinet says mobile phone users in Antigua and Barbuda will be able to switch networks and keep their numbers starting November 23 this year.
Technical work is to be finetuned local number portability, with a testing phase to be carried out, as the authorities seek to surmount the challenges which have dogged the process.
A comprehensive public education and awareness campaign is being prepared to ensure that consumers understand the procedures for transferring a number and their responsibilities when requesting a transfer.
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- UWI FIC WELCOMES CLOSE TO 600 NEW STUDENTS
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus says it has welcomed its largest class ever, with 587 new students welcomed in a matriculation ceremony on Thursday.
Officials say the milestone comes as government now tuition for students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the institution.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME SPROUTS AT BENDALS PRIMARY
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The agricultural programme at Bendals Primary School is gaining momentum, with students preparing to take a more active role in crop production.
They will also be seeking to participate in local competitions including the inter-school gardening competition next March.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:01:46
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Thursday September 17th 2026)
- Runtime
- 18:10
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Thursday September 17th 2026)
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday September 17th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:05:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday September 17th 2026)
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- ROAD TO CHOGM (WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 0:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- ROAD TO CHOGM (WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- 26-MEMBER BENNA BOYS SQUAD NAMED FOR NATIONS LEAGUE
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Head coach of Antigua and Barbuda’s senior national men’s footballers Jacques Passy is confident about the team’s chances in the Concacaf Nations League as a 26-member squad was announced on Wednesday.
The Benna Boys will clash with Aruba and Anguilla in the tournament.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- SIR RICHIE RICHARDSON WANTS COMMONWEALTH CRICKET LEAGUE INTRODUCED
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Former West Indies captain Sir Richie Richardson is calling for the introduction of a Commonwealth international cricket tournament.
Sir Richard, one of Antigua and Barbuda's cricketing knights and an ICC match referee, was speaking exclusively with ABS as febrile preparations continue for the country’s historic hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November.
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- DENIS BOWERS REHABILITATION CENTRE SEEKS TO READJUST VULNERABLE YOUTH
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Dennis Bowers Rehabilitation Centre is placing greater emphasis on preparing their wards for life after they leave the facility.
Officials at the centre, formerly known as the Boys Training School, say rehabilitation, education and skills development are key to helping juveniles reintegrate into society.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- POLICE PROBE THE CAUSE OF AFTERNOON BLAZE IN ST JOHN’S
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Two homes in the Villa area have been destroyed by fire, while another was damaged, leaving several residents homeless.
No one was injured and the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- ‘IT’S VERY COMFORTABLE NOW’ – TEACHERS WELCOME IMPROVEMENTS AT BENDALS PRIMARY
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Teachers and other staffers at the Bendals Primary School are enjoying the comfort of a newly renovated administration building, months after the original structure was destroyed by fire.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- LOCAL POLICIES AND LEGISLATION ON THE HORIZON AMID AI ALARM
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is crafting policies and legislation to govern the use of the fast-moving technology, artificial intelligence.
It comes amid startling revelations which have led to renewed calls for a global pause on AI training.
Some AI agents have hacked other platforms, without human instruction.
ABS News sought the perspective of Antigua and Barbuda’s AI focal point Andrea Jacobs.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ROAD TO CHOGM (WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 42:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- ROAD TO CHOGM (WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:03:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Wednesday September 16th 2026)
- Runtime
- 13:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Wednesday September 16th 2026)
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- ‘FIRE AND PASSION’ – MOEEN ALI CREDITS FALCONS’ SPIRIT FOR IMPRESSIVE SHOWING
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Captain of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Moeen Ali believes the character being shown by the players has been the driving force behind their success so far in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.
Ali says the fire and passion in the squad have been undeniable.
The Falcons are preparing to face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier One at Kensington Oval on Thursday, with a berth in Sunday’s final at stake.
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- BUSINESS LEAGUE NETBALL RETURNS IN BOOST FOR THE SPORT
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Netball Associations Business League returns to the sporting calendar after a five-year hiatus.
President of the local association, Karen Joseph, is urging the teams to enjoy the game, as efforts to re-energize the sport continue across Antigua and Barbuda.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ‘IT IS A MULTI-FACETED PROBLEM’ – EDUCATION MINISTER REACTS TO TEACHER SHORT IN BARBUDA
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Education Minister the Hon. Daryll Matthew says the ministry is aware of the teacher shortage on Barbuda and is actively working to have it resolved.
The minister provided the update to ABS News, as both the primary and secondary school are being affected by the shortage.
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- YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE IMPRESSIVE WORKS AT EXHIBITION
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A local cafe was recently transformed into a veritable art gallery, giving a group of young artists a platform to showcase their work.
The Emerging Voices Youth Art Exhibition brought together painters, an animator and a graphic designer; all between the ages of 18 and 24.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- TOURISM OFFICIALS GATHER FOR STRATEGY MEETING TO TURBOCHARGE ARRIVALS
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Tourism stakeholders are fine-tuning strategies this week to attract more visitors to the country's shores and have them spend more.
The aim is to ensure the sector continues to grow for the benefit of all residents, while fuelling further economic development.
The tourism strategy meetings are being spearheaded by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority at the Blue Waters Resort and Spa.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- SHORT-LISTED ENTREPRENEURS TO GET COACHING AHEAD OF ‘INVESTMENT POWER PITCH’
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Five local businesses are to be selected to make investment pitches during the Commonwealth Business Forum, one of the marquee side events of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November.
The short-listed entrepreneurs will receive coaching and assistance from the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority to prepare professional presentations at the Investment Power Pitch.
The Authority’s executive director, Garfield Joseph, is relishing the prospects.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:02:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Tuesday September 15th 2026)
- Runtime
- 9:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Tuesday September 15th 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:05:10
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- PM COMMITTED TO ANNUAL DAY OF PRAYER; URGES UPP TO STATE ITS POSITION
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne says his administration will continue with the National Day of Prayer, as it remains undaunted by detractors and “naysayers.”
He has called on the main opposition United Progressive Party to state its position regarding the annual observance.
The head of government was speaking on the Browne and Browne Show on PBN on Saturday.
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- CORNWALL CONFIDENT ABOUT FALCONS
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are finetuning preparations to face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Thursday.
The Falcons ended the preliminary round in second place on the seven-team table with 13 points from their 10 matches.
All-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall talks about the season so far for the Falcons.
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- A&B BENEFITS FROM FLOOD FORECASTING TRAINING
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is strengthening its capacity for flood forecasting and flood impact assessment and early warning, amidst previous experiences with the damage from sudden downpours.
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS) commenced a five-day training on Monday, in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and with financial support from the United States Department of State.
The training is being carried out at the National Office of Disaster Services, NODS.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- PM BROWNE SEEKS ‘HAPPY MEDIUM’ IN CIP TALKS WITH EUROPEAN COMMISSION
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The government is requesting talks with the European Commission amid an ultimatum from Brussels to end Citizenship by Investment Programmes in this region in two years, or lose visa-free access to the Schengen area.
Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne made the disclosure on Monday, as he welcomed a courtesy call from France's top diplomat to Antigua and Barbuda, Her Excellency Marie-Noelle Duris.
Prime Minister Browne says the government is hoping to meet with EU officials as early as this month, or in October.
The EU has expressed security concerns regarding the operation of these CBI programmes by countries of the OECS and wants them phased out in under two years.
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- ABS PRESENTS - THE CENSUS & YOU (MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2026
- Runtime
- 1:15:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- ABS PRESENTS - THE CENSUS & YOU (MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2026
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- PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 14TH 2026
- Runtime
- 5:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 14TH 2026
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- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Monday September 14th 2026)
- Runtime
- 9:11
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- ABS MIDDAY NEWS (Monday September 14th 2026)
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- A&B PARTICIPATES IN TALKS ON TECH-DRIVEN IMPROVEMENTS TO PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is contributing to regional discussions on how artificial intelligence and digital technology can be used to modernize the operations of Parliament.
This was the focus of a two-day regional workshop which concluded in Miami, Florida on Sunday.
Government Senator Angelica O'Donoghue and Deputy Clerk to Parliament Ondell Constant have represented the country at the Caribbean Regional Workshop, under the theme, "Applying AI and Digital Solutions to Modernize Parliamentary Practice."
Senator O'Donoghue says a major component of the workshop is ParlLink — an AI-powered platform designed to digitize and organize parliamentary records, including bills, Hansards and minutes.
ParlLink is designed to make decades of parliamentary records searchable, while allowing parliaments to retain ownership of their data.
O'Donoghue says the initiative also fits into the government's broader digital transformation agenda.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 46:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- SPRING GARDENS MORAVIAN CHURCH SERVICE, LIVE FROM ST. JOHN'S STREET, ST. JOHN'S. (13.9.2026)
- Runtime
- 52:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- SPRING GARDENS MORAVIAN CHURCH SERVICE, LIVE FROM ST. JOHN'S STREET, ST. JOHN'S. (SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- PRIME MINISTER BROWNE PROMISES CHOGM ‘WITH A DIFFERENCE’
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Rt Hon. Gaston Browne is promising a high impact series of engagements during Antigua and Barbuda’s historic hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
There are febrile preparations nationwide, with fewer than 50 days to go before the country hosts heads of state and government from the 56-nation Commonwealth, alongside thousands of delegates.
Prime Minister Browne says the November 1 to 4 CHOGM will be one with a difference.
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- GIRLS’ PURITY SEMINAR BUILDS FAITH, SELF-WORTH
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of girls between the ages of 9 and 15 came together on Saturday for the first-ever Girls' Purity Seminar, hosted by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in collaboration with the Ace Foundation.
The initiative is creating a space where young girls could explore their faith, build self-worth, and learn to make positive choices.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- POLICE FORCE RECEIVES TECHNOLOGY BOOST, ALL STATIONS TO OPEN 24 HOURS
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Crime-fighting efforts are getting a boost as Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne says government is equipping the police with more resources to boost crime-fighting.
These include closed-circuit television cameras and drones.
There is also an edict for all police stations to remain open around the clock.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 29:26
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 59:16
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2026)
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- TWO BATHLODGE RESIDENTS REMANDED TO PRISON FOR SERVICE STATION ROBBERY
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Two men are on remand at His Majesty's Prison after being charged in connection with the armed robbery at the Buckley Line service station last Friday.
Dion Smith and Jermaine Joseph who resided in Bathlodge have been charged with Aggravated Robbery.
Police commissioner Everton Jeffers says further charges are expected to be laid against them.
He praises members of the public who shared information with investigators in the aftermath of the brazen robbery.
An undisclosed sum of money was stolen during the robbery about 4pm, as one of the men carried a handgun while the other had what appeared to be a rifle.
The men reportedly fired one shot as they ran from the scene before getting into a car.
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- ‘THIS IS UNFINISHED BUSINESS’ – RENEWED CALL FOR TENURE FOR INDUSTRIAL COURT JUDGES
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Fresh calls have been made for judges of the Industrial Court to have security of tenure.
President of the court, Samantha-May Francis was among speakers to highlight the issue at a special sitting on Wednesday to mark the court's 50th anniversary.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- ROTARY CLUB WARMS HEARTS AT FIENNES INSTITUTE
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Rotary Club of Antigua has again extended a hand of kindness to residents of the Fiennes Institute.
The club used its volunteer day to provide warm lunches and personal care items at the state-run elder-care facility.
The outreach activity was among initiatives in celebration of the club's 54th anniversary.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- OFFICIALS WELCOME EXPANSION OF SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMME IN BARBUDA
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Barbudan students are now receiving two meals each day free of cost.
The expansion of the National School Meals Programme's kitchen is allowing the team now has the capacity to prepare over 400 meals daily.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
