ABSTVANTIGUA
AB TODAY - ADELZA SHERIDAN & SANDY BAHRI - TEK BACK MAN MOVIE & PERFORMANCE
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- AB TODAY - ADELZA SHERIDAN & SANDY BAHRI - TEK BACK MAN MOVIE & PERFORMANCE
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- 11:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- AB TODAY - ZAHRA AIRALL, QUEENELLA WILLIAMS & LINDA ALEXANDER HONEYBEE THEATRE 'THE FORGOTTEN' PLA
- Runtime
- 17:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- AB TODAY - COLIN JOHN JENKINS - NODS PURPOSE BUILT DISASTER RECOVERY SHELTER PROPOSAL
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- 20:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- PIGOTTS PRIMARY EARN TOP HONOURS IN MINI TENNIS TOURNEY
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Pigotts Primary School are the champions of the Ministry of Sports’ Mini Tennis Under-10 tournament.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- A&B’S RISING TENNIS PLAYERS SECURE MAIDEN VICTORY IN BILLY JEAN KING CUP
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The women of Antigua and Barbuda recorded their first win of the Billy Jean King Cup in El Salvador on Tuesday.
The tennis players of the twin-island state triumphed over Suriname 3-0.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- TREATY RATIFIED FOR VISA-FREE TRAVEL BETWEEN A&B AND UAE
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda will be able to travel visa-free to the United Arab Emirates for short visits.
Parliament's Lower House has approved the reciprocal arrangement, meaning citizens of the UAE can also travel to Antigua and Barbuda visa free.
The treaty was ratified in Parliament's Lower House on Tuesday, after being presented by Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. E.P. Chet Greene.
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- POLICE GET POWER TO USE SEARCH WARRANTS IF THEY SUSPECT ‘ANY OFFENCE’
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The police can now use search warrants more broadly in their crime-fighting efforts.
Parliament's Lower House has approved major changes to the law governing search warrants, expanding when they can be issued, what they can cover, and when they can be executed.
Attorney General and Minister for Public Safety, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin, says the Magistrates' Code of Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2026 is making it easier for justice to be done.
Previously, warrants were mainly linked to offences such as larceny and felonies.
Magistrates can now issue a search warrant if there is reasonable cause to suspect any offence.
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- GOVERNMENT ON THE VERGE OF DRAWING DOWN ON LOAN FOR ROADWORKS
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The government expects to begin drawing down on loan funds for continued road works later this month.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne provided the update in response to questions from opposition members in Parliament on Tuesday.
Elesha George reports.
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- YOUNG CHILDREN AMONG INDIVIDUALS BEING TREATED FOR DRUG ADDICTION
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Addiction specialist Dr Alfonso Jerry Simon is urging parents to pay close attention to their children's behaviour and to have open, honest conversations about the dangers of drug use.
Dr Simon says this is critical, with primary school students among those being treated for drug addiction in Antigua and Barbuda.
He was a guest on ABS' House Calls Tuesday evening.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- A&B TAPS CHINA TIES FOR AI, ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Health Minister Hon. Michael Joseph says Antigua and Barbuda is leveraging its close diplomatic ties with The People’s Republic of China to further modernize health care delivery.
He is eyeing cooperation on a wide range of areas, including robotic technology in operating theatres and the use of artificial intelligence to support healthcare planning and analysis.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- NEW LAW PASSED TO BOOST REGIONAL INFORMATION-SHARING ABOUT TRAVELERS
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Members of Parliament’s Lower House have passed legislation aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation.
The Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill 2026 facilitates more effective information-sharing among participating Caricom countries.
The legislation repeals the 2016 Act and establishes a modern system for collecting, processing and sharing passenger data within the region.
Elesha George reports.
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- HOUSE CALLS (TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2026)
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- 1:23:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- HOUSE CALLS (TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2026)
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- WINDIES TEST SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR TEST MATCHES AGAINST SRI LANKA
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Alzarri Joseph is among a 15-member squad selected by Cricket West Indies for the two-match test series against Sri Lanka, which will be played here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium from June 25 to July 7.
The West Indies will look to make the most of home conditions and conclude the current World Test Championship cycle on a high note.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ALL SAINTS UNITED PREPARE FOR STERN TEST IN CFU CLUB SHIELD
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Head coach of All Saints United, Schyan Jeffers, will not be on the sidelines when his side competes in the CFU Club Shield scheduled to take place in Trinidad and Tobago from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
Jeffers tells ABS Sports his focus this summer is the national under-20 squad’s preparations for the Concacaf Championship in Mexico.
All Saints United have been drawn against 2025 Caribbean Club Shield Champions Mount Pleasant of Jamaica, coached by former Reggae Boyz midfielder, Theodore ‘Tappa’ Whitmore.
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- LAW PASSED TO COMPEL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO COMPLY WITH REQUESTS IN POLICE PROBES
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Parliament's lower house has passed tough legislation to strengthen the ability of law enforcers to more effectively investigate crimes.
The Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill was passed on Tuesday, compelling individuals and companies to promptly turn over electronic information duly requested in investigation of crimes.
There was strong bipartisan support for the legislation, as one lawmaker disclosed he was targeted by fraudsters just days ago.
The resolute message to companies such as telecoms service providers is that there will be hefty fines or even prison time if they refuse to comply.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- ENUMERATORS CONTINUE CENSUS FIELDWORK IN GREEN BAY
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Enumerators are intensifying fieldwork on the 2026 Population and Housing Census.
Enumerators fanned out across the Green Bay community on Monday, adjusting their data collection approach to improve cooperation from residents.
The Census Office is seeking to allay concerns from residents, insisting the information gathered cannot be shared with other agencies.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- TWO-MONTH IMMIGRATION AMNESTY TO BEGIN JULY 1
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The government says the latest immigration amnesty will be in effect from July 1 to August 31 this year.
Immigration Minister the Hon. E.P. Chet Greene announced the two-month amnesty in Parliament on Tuesday, noting the initiative will provide undocumented immigrants an opportunity to regularize their status.
He outlines the eligibility criteria.
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- MEASURES BEING EXPLORED TO IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND LICENCES OF RECKLESS DRIVERS
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Attorney General and Public Safety Minister Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin says he intends to implement additional legislative measures to curb reckless driving.
The Attorney General says under the measures being considered, the driver's licence will be suspended immediately in instances where it is clear dangerous or reckless driving led to loss of life.
He was speaking in Parliament’s Lower House on Tuesday.
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- PARLIAMENTARY SITTING (Tuesday June 16th 2026)
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- 5:48:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- PARLIAMENTARY SITTING (Tuesday June 16th 2026)
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- ABS PRESENTS (MONDAY 15th JUNE 2026)
- Runtime
- 49:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- ABS PRESENTS (MONDAY 15th JUNE 2026)
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- MARIA FERNANDA ESPINOSA - INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE
- Runtime
- 2:32:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- MARIA FERNANDA ESPINOSA - INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE FOR THE POSITION OF THE NEXT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS.
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- SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF AMBASSADORS AT LARGE (Monday June 15th 2026)
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- 53:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF AMBASSADORS AT LARGE (Monday June 15th 2026)
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- CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN (FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2026)
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- 1:49:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN (FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2026)
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- JUSTICE (THURSDAY 11TH JUNE 2026)
- Runtime
- 49:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- JUSTICE (THURSDAY 11TH JUNE 2026)
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- MINISTRY OF HEALTH PRESS CONFERENCE (FRIDAY 22nd MAY 2026)
- Runtime
- 29:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- MINISTRY OF HEALTH PRESS CONFERENCE (FRIDAY 22nd MAY 2026)
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (THURSDAY 21st MAY 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:02:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (THURSDAY 21st MAY 2026)
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- WASTE-TO-ENERGY PUSH GAINS MOMENTUM WITH MAJOR NSWMA WORKSHOP
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Antigua and Barbuda is exploring how today’s trash can become tomorrow’s energy treasure.
The National Solid Waste Management Authority has hosted a waste-to-energy workshop, as part of a regional push to modernize how Caribbean countries handle waste.
Elesha George reports.
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- SIR RONALD SANDERS URGES ‘SPIRIT OF CONSENSUS’ AHEAD OF OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Antigua and Barbuda is urging member states of the Organisation of American States to match Panama's preparations for the next general assembly with a spirit of consensus and cooperation.
Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to the OAS, Sir Ronald Sanders, issued the call as he spoke during a meeting of the hemispheric grouping’s permanent council in Washington on Thursday.
Panama is set to host the 56th regular session of the OAS General Assembly from June 22 to 24, 2026.
Sir Ronald says Antigua and Barbuda understands the scale of that responsibility, having hosted the regular session last year.
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- INTENSIFIED SCREENING AT PORTS OF ENTRY AMID GLOBAL DISEASE RISK
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The government is moving to strengthen health surveillance at Antigua and Barbuda’s ports of entry amid growing international concerns over infectious diseases, including Ebola, hantavirus and malaria.
Cabinet says enhanced screening and monitoring measures are expected to begin by this weekend, as authorities seek to keep the nation safe.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- GOVERNMENT AMPS UP FOOD SECURITY PUSH WITH NEW ABATTOIR AND INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Government says it is intensifying efforts to strengthen food security by increasing local agricultural production.
Officials say growing international instability, rising fuel prices and global trade disruptions are reinforcing the urgency of becoming more self-sufficient.
Director-general for communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant, says one of two new abattoirs has already arrived in Antigua and Barbuda and preparations are now underway for its assembly and eventual operation.
Cabinet has also committed funding to upgrade the new school of agriculture at the former Glanvilles Secondary School, ahead of a full rollout of programmes in September.
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- CARIBBEAN FOOD FORUM IN ANTIGUA INTENSIFIES FOCUS ON LOCAL PRODUCTION
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Caribbean tourism and food industry leaders addressed key issues of food security and economic resilience during the 2026 Caribbean Food Forum in Antigua on Thursday.
Stakeholders called for deeper connections between agriculture, tourism and local businesses, warning that the region's long-term economic resilience will depend on how successfully it invests in locally produced food and authentic culinary experiences.
Elesha George reports.
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- BARBUDA LAND REGISTRY SET FOR AUGUST 2026 LAUNCH
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Government says preparations are moving ahead for the establishment of a Barbuda land registry by this August.
Officials say the move will modernize land administration and improve ownership records on the sister island.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- PARLIAMENTARY SITTING - THE SWEARING-IN OF SENATORS. (WEDNESDAY 20th MAY 2026)
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- 1:28:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- PARLIAMENTARY SITTING - THE SWEARING-IN OF SENATORS. (WEDNESDAY 20th MAY 2026)
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- T&T RED FORCE CELEBRATE REGIONAL 4-DAY CRICKET TITLE
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Trinidad and Tobago Red Force have dethroned Guyana Harpy Eagles to lift the West Indies four-day Championship.
Red Force won by 141 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday’s final day.
The Red Force captured the title for the first time in 20 years, denying the Harpy Eagles a fourth consecutive crown.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ‘WE WILL CRITICIZE WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE’ – UPP PROMISES POLICY-DRIVEN SENATE DEBATES
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Leader of opposition business in the Senate, Chester Hughes, is promising a high standard of debate in Parliament’s Upper House, insisting opposition lawmakers will focus on policy, not politics during debates.
Hughes, who returns to the senate after a previous stint, outlined what the opposition intends to bring to the chamber, as he addressed Wednesday’s first sitting since the general election.
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- RECONSTITUTED SENATE MEETS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE GENERAL ELECTION
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Leader of government business in the senate, Shenella Govia, has reaffirmed the value of Parliament’s Upper House in the country’s liberal democracy.
She was addressing the first sitting of the Senate since the April 30 general election which was won in a landslide by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
Speaking at the same sitting, Senate president Alincia Williams Grant indicated she is hopeful that the final seat in the Upper House will be occupied by a young woman.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- ANTIGUAN HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL BASKS IN GLOBAL ACCOLADE
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Antiguan hospitality professional Kalin Fontaine has reacted to the seminal honour she recently copped in Portugal.
She was selected among the top 100 hospitality workers worldwide through the leading hotels of the world quality assurance programme.
Fontaine speaks with ABS News about the experience of representing not just Antigua and Barbuda, but the entire Caribbean.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- WEST INDIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL SET FOR ENTHRALLING DAY FOUR AT SVRS
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Trinidad and Tobago Red Force are in command of the final at stumps on day three, in the West Indies Championship final against Guyana Harpy Eagles.
Evin Lewis' second first class century coupled with a late surge by the Harpy Eagles spinners have set up an intriguing day four at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ABLP THANKSGIVING SERVICE (SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026)
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- 1:17:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ABLP THANKSGIVING SERVICE (SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026)
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- A&B LOOKS TO DIVERSIFY ENERGY MIX WITH POSSIBLE GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEAL
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is looking to forge a deal with St Kitts and Nevis as part of its push for cheaper, more reliable energy.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says talks are underway on a possible geothermal power arrangement involving St Kitts Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda and the European Union.
The prime minister says the idea is to help advance geothermal development in Nevis, then connect that power to Antigua once the project becomes viable.
He says the plan is part of a wider effort to reduce the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels.
He was speaking recently on the Browne and Browne on Pointe Broadcasting Network.
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- SIR CLARE ROBERTS URGES FOCUS ON CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Governor General's Deputy, Sir Clare Roberts King’s Counsel, is urging parliamentarians to place constitutional reform as one of their areas of focus.
Sir Clare says this is even more critical after almost four and a half decades of Antigua and Barbuda's independence.
He was speaking at Tuesday's swearing-in of Malaka Parker as the fourth and final opposition senator.
Senators will take the oath of allegiance when Parliament's Upper House meets on Wednesday, the first time since the April 30 general election.
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- DISCUSSIONS UNDERWAY FOR CONTROLLED RETURN OF ANTIGUAN RACER SNAKE TO THE MAINLAND
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A wildlife sanctuary is being considered as part of plans for the controlled return of the Antiguan Racer snake to the mainland.
The Environment Awareness Group has provided an exclusive update to ABS News about the conservation effort surrounding the reptile, once considered the rarest snake species in the world.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- PM BROWNE EXPLAINS WHY ‘BILINGUAL AGENDA’ IS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA’S INTEREST
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne is defending the move to make Spanish Antigua and Barbuda's official second language.
The head of government says the step is important as the country's international profile continues to grow.
He says if Antiguans and Barbudans are to compete for high-level opportunities across the region and beyond, a second language will be a major advantage.
The Ministry of Education will now be tasked with developing the framework to integrate the initiative into the school curriculum, along with other supporting measures.
Prime Minister Browne was speaking on the Browne and Browne Show over the weekend.
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- GOVERNMENT MOVES TO IMPROVE DATA COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Antigua and Barbuda is taking steps to better protect and manage important national data used for land boundaries and development planning.
The Survey and Mapping Division in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and the Blue Economy, hosted a one-day workshop for stakeholders at the Royalton Resort on Monday.
The workshop focused on improving how the country collects, stores and shares geographic and land-related information.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- PM BROWNE WANTS HOTELS TO PROVIDE CRECHE FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES’ CHILDREN
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne says hotels should provide crèche facilities for workers, especially mothers who are otherwise locked out of night and shift work.
He is also renewing his call for better pay in the sector, and warning hotels to prepare for closer tax scrutiny.
Jamie Roacher reports.
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- PARLIAMENTARY SITTING - SWEARING-IN OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (MONDAY 18th MAY 2026)
- Runtime
- 43:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- PARLIAMENTARY SITTING - SWEARING-IN OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (MONDAY 18th MAY 2026)
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- PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM BENEFIT FROM SUPPORT INITIATIVE
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Scores of parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder have received crucial support in responding to challenges they face.
It came in the form of a free retreat at Multi-purpose Centre on Sunday, organised by the Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition and other stakeholders.
The parents and caregivers benefitted from practical tools, information and emotional support.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- RED FORCE EDGE AHEAD IN WEST INDIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Trinidad and Tobago Red Force have taken a crucial first innings lead of 15 runs over Guyana Harpy Eagles at stumps on day two of the final of the West Indies Championship.
The enthralling encounter is taking place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Terry Andrew reports
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- JAMAICA AND MANCHESTER CITY’S KHADIJA ‘BUNNY’ SHAW RECEIVES FRESH ACCOLADE
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw has been named WSL Football's Player of the Season, after an impressive campaign in the Women's Super League.
The 29-year-old also won the Golden Boot for a third successive season after scoring 21 goals in 22 appearances, as City claimed a first WSL title in a decade.
She won the Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award earlier in May and was named City's Player of the Season on Sunday.
Known affectionately as 'Bunny', the Jamaican striker has dominated headlines after contract renewal discussions broke down with her current deal set to run out in June.
WSL rivals Chelsea are favourites to sign Shaw on a free deal in the summer, amid heavy interest from clubs around the world.
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- STUDENTS SHINE IN COMPETITIONS TO PROMOTE COSNUMER PROTECTION
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Several students have been recognized for their creativity in promoting product safety and consumer awareness.
The awards formed part of the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division's World Consumer Rights Day activities.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
