ABSTVANTIGUA
REGIONAL TOURISM INTERESTS URGED TO SHOW GREATER URGENCY AMID CLIMATE PERILS
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- REGIONAL TOURISM INTERESTS URGED TO SHOW GREATER URGENCY AMID CLIMATE PERILS
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association president Sanovnik Destang is making a clarion call for greater urgency in protecting the industry from the clear and present danger of climate change.
He is urging expanded use of renewable energy and a strengthening of climate resilience across the regional tourism sector.
His comments come just weeks before the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins.
Elesha George reports.
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- ‘THE VICTORY IS NOT A MANDATE FOR SLOTHFULNESS’ – PM BROWNE URGES DILIGENCE FROM FELLOW MPs
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne has called on his fellow Members of Parliament to show up to House sittings and be diligent in fulfilling their constitutional duties.
He was addressing the first sitting of Parliament’s Lower House on Monday, following the April 30 general elections which delivered a 15-2 landslide victory for his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
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- SPEAKER, DEPUTY SPEAKER APPOINTED, MPs TAKE OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE AT PARLIAMENT SITTING
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Osbert Frederick has been returned as Speaker of the House of Representatives, with Dr Philmore Benjamin as his deputy.
They were confirmed in the posts when Parliament's Lower House met on Monday, for the first time since the April 30 general election.
All government lawmakers also took the oath of allegiance, with the two opposition members sending apologies for their absence.
The sitting comes just over a week before the ceremonial opening of Parliament and the Throne Speech on May 26.
Elesha George reports
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- EZ FIT FLYERS MAKE STRONG START IN ABBA DIVISION ONE PLAYOFF SEMI-FINALS
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Defending champions EZ Fit Flyers have taken the lead in the semi-finals of the ABBA Division One Playoffs on Thursday night.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- ALZARRI JOSEPH AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN UPCOMING CWI HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAINING CAMP
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antiguan Alzarri Joseph is among the 17 players set to participate in a Cricket West Indies 10-day high-performance training camp at Coolidge Cricket Ground from May 21–31, 2026.
Trinidad and Tobago's trio of Jayden Seales, Amir Jangoo and Khary Pierre will also be among the participants.
The camp will serve as the launchpad for the West Indies’ upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Jamaica.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- A&B PRAISED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING’ HOSTING OF CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is receiving glowing praise from regional tourism ministers for its hosting of the 44th Caribbean Travel Marketplace.
It is the second straight year that the country has hosted the event.
The commendation came during a tourism officials’ dinner held at the Hut on Wednesday night.
Elesha George reports.
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- CENTRAL BANK PREPARES FOR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF PEGGING OF EC DOLLAR TO US
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank will be marking a momentous milestone this year.
July 7 will mark the 50th anniversary of the decision to peg the Eastern Caribbean Dollar to the US currency.
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Valda Henry, says residents in the Currency Union have benefitted from the stability of the EC dollar.
Several activities have been planned to mark the milestone, including a high-level panel discussion to be hosted at the Bank's headquarters in St Kitts and Nevis.
It will be moderated by ABS' Garfield Burford.
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- EAG HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR GSNA WITH EXAM ENERGIZER
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Close to 100 students participated in this year's exam energizer with the Environmental Awareness Group, EAG.
The initiative takes the environmental science aspect of the Grade Six National Assessment and repackages it with a focus on local flora and fauna.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LAUNCHES MAJOR EARLY WARNING INITIATIVE
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A comprehensive US$12.3 million initiative has been launched to strengthen disaster preparedness and modernise the country's early warning and weather forecasting systems.
The government is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme for the five-year ‘Early Warnings for All’ project.
The initiative is being funded by the Green Climate Fund.
The programme was launched during a workshop at the Trade Winds Hotel.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- CUBA RAMPS UP SOLAR ENERGY THRUST AMID CONTINUING US OIL BLOCKADE
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cuba says it is accelerating efforts to adapt to tightened United States sanctions which have triggered an energy crisis.
Officials say the healthcare sector has been among the hardest hit, with blackouts disrupting critical medical services across the island.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- DEPUTY ECCB GOVERNOR URGES PRUDENT SPENDING AMID EXTERNAL SHOCKS TO ECCU
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is emphasizing the importance of prudent spending and fiscal buffers, as the Currency Union faces the impacts of global economic shocks.
These include the war in the Middle East, which has resulted in the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane through which a fifth of the world's energy passes.
Deputy Governor of the ECCB, Dr Valda Henry, commented on the issue during an exclusive interview with ABS News on Friday.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY & NEW GOVERNMENT SENATOR (Thursday May 14th 2026)
- Runtime
- 52:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY & NEW GOVERNMENT SENATOR (Thursday May 14th 2026)
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- BARBADOS TRIDENTS RETURN TO CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Barbados Tridents will return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the 2026 season, trading the Royals' colours for the nation's iconic blue and yellow.
The disclosure follows the inking of a historic three-year deal between Royals Sports Group (RSG) and the Government of Barbados.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- FOUR CANDIDATES CONFIRMED FOR ABFA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION THIS MONTH
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Four candidates have been approved to contest the presidency of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association.
The highly-anticipated election is set for May 21, 2026.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- JOEL RAYNE AND TIFFANY STRANN PETERS REACT TO LATEST APPOINTMENTS
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Senator Joel Rayne has been sworn in as parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships, a week after being appointed as a government lawmaker.
He took the oaths of allegiance, office and secrecy at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, where Tiffany Strann Peters was also sworn in as the final government senator.
Both expressed delight as they spoke with ABS News.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- GOVERNMENT APPROVES INTEGRATION PROGRAMME FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NATIONALS
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cabinet has approved a new Dominican Republic Integration Programme, DRIP.
The initiative is designed to expand cooperation, while also improving support systems for Dominican Republic nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda.
The announcement was made by Director-General for Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant, during Thursday’s post-cabinet media briefing.
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- SPANISH TO BE MADE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA’S OFFICIAL SECOND LANGUAGE
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is moving to make Spanish its official second language and a core subject throughout the education system.
The government says the change is meant to strengthen regional ties and expand opportunities for students and workers across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The plan also means a major overhaul of the national curriculum.
Elesha George reports.
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- ROTARY CLUB RENOVATES CLASSROOM IN MAJOR BOOST FOR YOUTH INTERVENTION CENTRE
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Rotary Club of Antigua has handed over a refurbished classroom at the Youth Intervention Centre.
Officials say the space represents a renewed investment in rehabilitation, mentorship and positive opportunities for vulnerable young people.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA HOSTS MAJOR JCI CONFERENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The 2026 JCI Conference of America has officially opened at Royalton Antigua, marking the first time the major international conference is being hosted in the twin-island state.
The conference places Antigua and Barbuda at the centre of youth leadership in the hemisphere.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- CREATIVES WELCOME HISTORIC CHANCE TO SHAPE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE DURING CONSTRUCTION
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda’s leading creatives have received an opportunity to have their say in how the country’s new performing arts centre is being built out.
Minister for Social and Urban Transformation, Hon. Rawdon Turner, invited the creatives to tour the construction site at the former Deluxe Cinema on Thursday.
The National Performing Arts Centre will host the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting this November.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- GOVERNMENT SAYS MAJORITY OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS HAVE RECEIVED BACKPAY
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Government says it is still working to complete payment of all retroactive salaries owed to public sector workers.
Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant, told journalists at Thursday’s post-cabinet media briefing that most eligible public servants have already been paid.
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday May 14th 2026)
- Runtime
- 46:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday May 14th 2026)
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- TOURISM MINISTER WELCOMES POSITIVE FEEDBACK AS A&B HOSTS CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez is delighted the country is hosting Caribbean Travel Marketplace for the second straight year.
The minister tells ABS News he is pleased with the responses from industry stakeholders who have converged on Antigua for the region’s premier travel show.
Minister Fernandez and his junior minister, Hon. Michael Freeland, toured the trade show at the American University of Antigua Conference Centre on Wednesday, engaging with the representatives of countries and territories around the region.
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- A&B ENJOYS ‘PHENOMENAL YEAR SO FAR’ AS TOURIST ARRIVALS CLIMB
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority says the destination recorded a seven per cent increase in visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2026.
The twin-island state welcomed 110,832 visitors between January and March, with each month setting new arrival records.
The fresh figures were announced on Wednesday, as Antigua and Barbuda hosts Caribbean Travel Marketplace for the second straight year.
Elesha George reports.
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- CHTA CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE 2026 (Wednesday May 13th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:28:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- CHTA CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE 2026 (Wednesday May 13th 2026)
- Title
- CENTENARIAN RECITES PSALM AS SHE CELEBRATES MOMENTOUS MILESTONE
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ruth Henry of Sutherlands has become Antigua and Barbuda's newest centenarian and the first to receive a grant of $10,000 from the government.
She celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, surrounded by Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams and members of the Community Development and Citizens Engagement Division in the Social and Urban Transformation Ministry.
Kim Emmanuel-Baird reports.
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- OCCUPANTS JUMP FROM WINDOW TO ESCAPE BURNING BUILDING
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Investigations have been launched into a blaze that engulfed a two-storey property on Wehner Road Wednesday afternoon.
Two people who were in the building when the fire broke out escaped unscathed, following a desperate dash to safety.
Several fire tenders rushed to the scene to get the hours-long blaze under control.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ANGUILLA’S TOURISM MINISTER HAILS ANTIGUA AS ‘ONE OF THE LEADERS’ IN THE REGIONAL INDUSTRY
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is being commended by its regional neighbours for its hosting of Caribbean Travel Marketplace for the second straight year.
Tourism Minister in the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla, Cardigan Connor, says the twin-island state has established itself as one of the hubs for regional travel, making it a fitting host for CTM.
Connor has returned to Antigua and Barbuda for the event, following his participation last year.
He spoke with ABS News at the American University of Antigua on Wednesday.
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- FREEMANSVILLE SCORPIONS STING PARHAM TO EARN PREMIER LEAGUE BERTH
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Freemansville Scorpions have earned automatic promotion to the Premier Division.
The Scorpions will play in the top domestic league next season, by virtue of a 3-1 win over Parham FC on Wednesday.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- CUBAN DIPLOMAT WARNS OF DIRE REGIONAL IMPACT IF US ATTACKS HIS COUNTRY
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cuba’s ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda Sergio Manuel Martínez González is warning that escalating tensions between the United States and his country could have serious consequences extending to the wider Caribbean.
The ambassador is appealing for international solidarity, as he condemns recent measures taken by the Trump administration against the Western Caribbean nation.
He was speaking during a news conference at the Cuban Embassy on Blue Waters Drive.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- SWEARING-IN OF INDEPENDENT SENATOR (TUESDAY 12th MAY 2026)
- Runtime
- 57:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- SWEARING-IN OF INDEPENDENT SENATOR (TUESDAY 12th MAY 2026)
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- ABFA PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL OUTLINES VISION FOR ‘NEW ERA FOR FOOTBALL
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Former national defender Fernando Abraham has launched his team's vision to transform football across Antigua and Barbuda, under the theme, "A new era for football."
Abraham is one of several candidates vying to be elected to the presidency of the Antigua Barbuda Football Association.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- BELEAGUERED CUBA OFFERS 18 NEWS SCHOLARSHIPS TO A&B
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cuba says it remains committed to supporting Antigua and Barbuda through educational opportunities, despite tough sanctions and a crippling oil blockade from the United States, which have triggered an energy and economic crisis.
Cuba’s Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Sergio Manuel Martínez González has announced 18 new scholarships for Antiguans and Barbudans to pursue studies in the western Caribbean nation.
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- DIPLOMAT REVEALS US WANTS A&B TO ACCEPT HIGHER NUMBER OF THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The United States is asking Antigua and Barbuda to accept more third-country nationals than it has offered to accommodate.
The revelation comes from Antigua and Barbuda’s top diplomat in Washington D.C., Sir Ronald Sanders, who says while those discussions are continuing with the US, accepting large numbers of these individuals from the US would present significant challenges to the twin-island state.
Antigua and Barbuda signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the US to accept up to twelve of these individuals, whom the US cannot send back to their countries of origin for various reasons.
Sir Ronald insists accepting more of these individuals would not be in Antigua and Barbuda's interests.
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- ‘AND IT JUST SLAM’ – EYEWITNESS RECOUNTS HARROWING FATAL CRASH ALONG ALL SAINTS ROAD
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Police have launched a major probe into a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Swetes Village resident on All Saints Road Tuesday morning.
The National Solid Waste Management Authority employee was cutting grass when he was mowed down by a bus, after the driver reportedly lost control.
Another worker told ABS News he was fortunate to have escaped a similar fate as the vehicle hurtled toward him.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- JAMILLA KIRWAN REAPPOINTED AS INDEPENDENT SENATOR
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Jamilla Kirwan has been reappointed as independent senator.
Kirwan took the oaths of allegiance, office and secrecy during a ceremony at Government House Tuesday afternoon.
The returning legislator delivered a stirring message to women and girls, after being presented with her instrument of appointment by Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams.
Nicola Barriteau reports.
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- PM BROWNE HAILS A&B’S PROMINENT ROLE IN HOSTING HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCES
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne has commended the work to establish Antigua and Barbuda as a premier destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and events.
The head of government was speaking with ABS News as Antigua and Barbuda hosts two high-level conferences this week: Caribbean Travel Marketplace and the JCI Conference of the Americas.
The country is also immersed in preparations to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM, in November this year.
Antigua and Barbuda also hosted the Fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) in May 2024 and the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States in 2025.
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- CHTA PRESIDENT PRAISES A&B’S HOSTING OF CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Sanovnik Destang, says the decision for Antigua and Barbuda to host Caribbean Travel Marketplace for a second straight year was driven by the positive experience last year.
Destang was speaking with ABS News on Tuesday, as regional tourism stakeholders gather in the twin-island state for high-level discussions on the crucial industry.
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- A&B HOSTS CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is hosting the movers and shakers in tourism from across the Caribbean and beyond for the second straight year, as they gather for Caribbean Travel Marketplace.
They are discussing ways to strengthen the industry and improve its global competitiveness.
Elesha George reports.
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- SPORTS MINISTER PLEASED WITH YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN DOMINO SEASON
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Domino Association's 2026 season officially opened over the weekend with a march-pass and opening ceremony.
Newly-appointed Sports Minister, Hon. Dwayne George, is delighted with the participation of the youth in the domestic clubs.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- OCS STUDENTS RELISH ‘SNEAKERS ON THE MOVE’ INITIATIVE FROM MBS
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Medical Benefits Scheme has wrapped up its 'Sneakers on the Move' school tour, following visits to several primary and secondary schools across the island.
The activity involves high-energy 15-minute school activations designed to fuel the body and mind.
There was a buzz of excitement on Monday, as the programme visited Ottos Comprehensive School.
Elesha George reports.
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- SIR RONALD SANDERS SAYS A&B CONTINUES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE THE US ABOUT VISA RESTRICTIONS
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders says he held talks as recently as last Friday with US officials to discuss the visa restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda.
He assures the matter continues to be actively discussed.
Nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Grenada who are applying for new United States visas have been subject to new restrictions since early this year.
Sir Ronald spoke exclusively with ABS News from Washington on Monday.
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- A&B STANDS FIRM IN SUPPORT OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DESPITE PRESSURE FROM LARGER OAS COUNTRIES
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda has vowed to stand its ground in supporting a proposed Inter-American Declaration, despite strong pushback from larger countries of the hemisphere.
The country's ambassador to the Organisation of American States, Sir Ronald Sanders, is even suggesting the country should consider staying away from next month's OAS General Assembly, if the declaration is not on the agenda.
Sir Ronald spoke exclusively with ABS News Monday afternoon.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- LIAT AIR REVIEWS FLIGHT SCHEDULES AS FUEL PRICE SPIKE CREATES TURBULENCE
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua-based regional airline LIAT Air has been forced to adjust how it operates, amid the spike in fuel prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.
The carrier’s Chief Executive Officer, Hafsah Abdulsalam, says the flight schedule is being reviewed every month, in an effort to keep travel affordable for passengers across the Caribbean.
Elesha George reports.
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- WORK TO COMPLETE NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE GATHERS PACE
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Work to transform the former Deluxe Building in St John’s into a National Performing Arts Centre is continuing apace.
The facility will host the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in November.
Prime Minister the Right Hon. Gaston Browne and Social and Urban Transformation Minister Hon. Rawdon Turner visited the site for a first-hand look on Monday.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- OPPOSITION LEADER, THREE SENATORS SWORN IN AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- United Progressive Party leader Jamale Pringle has been reappointed as leader of the opposition.
He took the oath of office at Government House on Monday afternoon, shortly before three of his party's four senators were also sworn in.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- OFFICIAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION & SENATORS. (MONDAY 11th MAY 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:21:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- OFFICIAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION & SENATORS, LIVE FROM GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST. JOHN'S. (MONDAY 11th MAY 2026)
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- SNRA STUDENTS COMPLETE CRUCIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME AT GARD CENTRE
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Over a dozen students from Sir Novelle Richards Academy's special educational needs programme have graduated from the Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Centre’s Vocational Training programme.
They received their certificates during a ceremony at Freeman’s Village Methodist Church on Thursday morning.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- LIAT AIR BULLISH ON PROSPECTS AS IT LAUNCHES SEASONAL FLIGHTS TO GUADELOUPE
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- LIAT Air has reinstated a vital air route to the French territory of Guadeloupe, with a new seasonal flight from the V.C. Bird International Airport to the Maryse Conde Airport.
The new flight expands the carrier’s regional footprint and further solidifies Antigua and Barbuda’s position as a major hub for regional travel.
The ABS News team of Elesha George and Hubert Joseph were aboard the flight Friday morning.
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- FAMILY OF COUNTRY’S YOUNGEST-EVER SENATOR EXCITED ABOUT HIS APPOINTMENT
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Members of Senator Shaquan O’Neil’s family have expressed their delight with his appointment.
Senator O’Neil was among ten government senators sworn in on Friday and is the country’s youngest-ever lawmaker appointed, at 22 years old.
His parents, Shawn and Earleen O’Neil, as well as sister, Jaeda O’Neil, spoke with ABS News at Government House on Friday morning.
