ABSTVANTIGUA
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SEEKS TO MAKE ITS MARK IN BEACH HANDBALL
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- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA SEEKS TO MAKE ITS MARK IN BEACH HANDBALL
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda are into their final preparations ahead of the International Handball Federation Tournament in St Kitts and Nevis.
The team is aiming to qualify for World handball Tournament.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- PMS DEFEATS AGS TO HOIST T20 TROPHY
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Princess Margaret School added the T20 title to their joint two-day crown, with an emphatic performance at the historic Antigua Recreation Grounds Thursday afternoon.
PMS defeated Antigua Grammar School in the Ministry of Sports Schools Cricket competition.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- A&B ON COURSE FOR MAJOR CULINARY MILESTONE AFTER ABCAS DEAL
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A major agreement has been signed which is set to make Antigua and Barbuda the home to the first overseas Chinese cuisine college in the Caribbean.
The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a leading Chinese hospitality institution for the initiative.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- STUDENTS REACT AFTER BEING DECLARED AMBASSADORS OF THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Forty-six students from the T.N. Kirnon Primary School were made official ambassadors of the Donkey Sanctuary Thursday afternoon.
It was the second time the sanctuary hosted the students, hoping to teach them how to be humane towards animals.
The children shared their memorable experiences with ABS News.
Elesha George reports.
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- RESIDENTS OPINE ON WHETHER THERE SHOULD BE A PRE-ELECTION DEBATES
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Electors are not only focusing on policies in the home stretch of the election campaign, but on how campaigns are conducted.
Opinions are divided on topical issues, including whether there should be face-to-face debates and whether accepting gifts from politicians on the hustings constitutes vote-buying.
Jamie Roacher gauged the views of members of the public in St John’s.
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- LABOUR COMMISSIONER PROVIDES CLARITY ON TIME ALLOTTED FOR WORKERS TO VOTE
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Citizens will cast their ballots between 6am and 6pm on April 30.
However, what does that mean for employers operating businesses during those hours and their employees?
Labour Commissioner Eltonia Anthony-David provided clarity during an interview with ABS News on Thursday.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- EDUCATION MINISTER CHRONICLES GOVERNMENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE SECTOR
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Education Minister Daryll Matthew says the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has made major strides at all levels of the education sector.
He says the government has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring no one is left behind, pointing to the waiving of fees for CXC-administered examinations.
The Minister also praises the decision to introduce tuition-free education at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) and the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC).
Minister Matthew, who is also the ABLP’s incumbent candidate for St John’s Rural South, was speaking on ABS’ ‘Know Your Candidates’ on Thursday.
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- ‘THE TEAMS ARE IN PLACE’ - ABEC FINETUNES PREPARATIONS FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission says all will be in place for next Thursday's general election.
Voters will cast ballots at 190 polling stations across all 17 constituencies in what ABEC assures will be transparent and well-coordinated general elections.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- DARYLL MATTHEW COMMITS TO MULTI-PURPOSE PARK IF RE-ELECTED IN RURAL SOUTH
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A multi-purpose park with a business hub is key commitment by Daryll Matthew, as he continues his re-election bid in St John's Rural South.
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's incumbent candidate is also assuring he would continue to spearhead improved services for constituents, if he retains the seat next Thursday.
He was speaking on Thursday in ABS' 'Know Your Candidates.'
Elesha George reports.
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- UPP’S MALAKA PARKER EMPHASIZES TOURISM DIVERSIFICATION ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The main opposition United Progressive Party took its campaign message to Bolans on Wednesday, hosting a ‘UPP Rising’ rally.
Malaka Parker, the party's candidate for St John's Rural North challenged the performance of Tourism Minister, Charles Fernandez.
She claimed the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party had failed to fully develop the country's main industry.
Parker argued that the island's tourism industry is still vulnerable and proposed diversifying routes and carriers if the UPP were to form the government.
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- VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS TO BENEFIT FROM CHINESE DONATION OF SOLAR UNITS
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The People's Republic of China has donated over 200 household solar units to Antigua and Barbuda, in a major boost for climate resilience.
The units will in turn be distributed to senior citizens and vulnerable groups.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- UWI FIC PRINCIPAL WANTS CREATIVES TO BENEFIT MORE FROM ORANGE ECONOMY
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Economist and principal of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, Professor C. Justin Robinson, says the Caribbean’s culture is generating millions, but creatives are not seeing enough of that money.
He says the problem lies in what he calls leakage in the orange economy.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- A&B SEEKS TO BENEFIT FROM US FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PORT DEVELOPMENT
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is positioning itself to take advantage of millions of dollars in United States funding for Caribbean port development.
Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority and chairman of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean, Darwin Telemaque, has been instrumental in those talks.
He led a regional delegation at a US State Department roundtable in Washington this week, coming away with concrete financing opportunities for the local port.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- ABLP’S KIZ JOHNSON UNVEILS PLANS TO IMPROVE WATER, INFRASTRUCTURE IN ST PHILIP SOUTH
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St Philip South, Kiz Johnson, says passion is what drives her commitment in representing the interests of constituents.
She has outlined plans to improve infrastructure and social services in the constituency, as she expresses confidence of victory in the election next Thursday.
Johnson was a guest on ABS’ ‘Know Your Candidates’ on Wednesday.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- ABLP’S DWAYNE GEORGE EYES NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE IF ELECTED IN ST MARY’S SOUTH
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St Mary’s South, Dwayne George, says he would focus on the construction of a “state-of-the-art community centre” in the constituency, as a key project if he is elected on April 30.
He was a guest on ABS' ‘Know Your Candidates’ on Wednesday.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ‘WE NEED MORE ACTION’ - INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE NIGEL BASCUS WOOS ELECTORS IN RURAL WEST
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Independent candidate in St John's Rural West, Nigel Bascus, is calling for a shift away from what he describes as political infighting, toward more action-driven leadership.
Bascus, of Missing Link - Voice of the People, says his decision to run stems from concerns about national issues.
He insists too much time is being spent on political disagreements and not enough on delivering results for the public.
Bascus adds that if elected, he intends to work with whichever party forms the government, emphasizing the need for a more unified approach to national development.
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- TOURISM MINISTER EXPECTS THRICE WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM DUBAI STARTING IN 2027
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Tourism Ministry is seeking to further diversify the country’s source markets and is in talks with Emirates Airlines about adding Antigua and Barbuda to its global network.
Tourism Minister and Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party incumbent candidate for St John’s Rural North, Charles Fernandez, says the country is working to welcome flights from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates three times per week starting next year.
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- NSWMA Chief Meets with Disgruntled Workers
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The General Manager of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, Indira James-Henry, says a misunderstanding over pay and benefits triggered today's work stoppage by sanitation workers.
Some staff have returned to work, but several still say they are prepared to protest until they see changes in salary, incentives and benefits. They are also calling for her to resign as they are unsatisfied with her management style.
Speaking after meeting with staff, she gave this explanation about where she believes the misunderstanding is occurring.
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- ABLP’S Kiz Johnson Announces Imminent Housing Project for St Philip South
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St Philip South, Kiz Johnson, says ten homes are to be constructed in the constituency, exclusively for residents of the constituency. She says this first phase of the housing project is earmarked for St Philip’s Village and provides an eight-month timeline for the initial units.
Johnson made the announcement on ABS’ ‘Know Your Candidates’ programme on Wednesday, as she seeks to wrest the seat from the United Progressive Party’s incumbent, Sherfield Bowen, in next Thursday’s general elections.
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- NSWMA Staff Withhold Services
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- About 60 workers from the landfill and garbage collection departments of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) stopped working today.
They say their main issue is the lack of incentives and benefits. The workers argue they are not being treated fairly compared to employees in other government departments, such as Public Works.
They are also calling for the removal of the General Manager, claiming management has not addressed their concerns.
The protest has disrupted garbage collection services, and discussions are expected as efforts are made to resolve the situation.
The General Manager, Indira James-Henry has arrived on the scene and is now meeting with employees.
Our news team is on site and will have more in the news.
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- MATCH ABANDONED AT SVRS DUE TO ‘DANGEROUS PITCH CONDITIONS’
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The West Indies Championship match between Leeward Islands Hurricanes and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force ended prematurely on Tuesday, because the condition of the pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was deemed to be dangerous.
The match ended in a draw, after officials were forced to abandon the game before lunch on day three, shortly after a batter was injured.
The head curator at the grounds spoke with ABS Sports.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- CHRIS GAYLE NOW CO-OWNS EUROPEAN CRICKET FRANCHISE TEAM
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Legendary West Indies batter Chris Gayle has been announced as the co-owner of a Glasgow-based franchise taking part in this summer's inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL).
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- GAIL PERO OUTLINES ACCOUNTABILITY FOCUS FOR ELECTION CAMPAIGN
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Independent candidate for St George, Gail Pero, is entering the April 30 general election with a campaign focused on accountability and governance reform.
The attorney-at-law says many of the country's long-standing issues stem from a lack of accountability in public office.
Pero argues problems such as poor roads, drainage, and healthcare access are not unique to St George, but reflect a national challenge.
She maintains these matters should be addressed by central government, not through the disparate efforts of individual members of parliament.
Pero had contested the 2023 general elections as an independent candidate for St John’s Rural South, but decided to contest the St George seat because she lives in that constituency.
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- ANTHONY SMITH JR SAYS ALL SAINTS WEST CLINIC ‘VERY CLOSE’ TO BEING COMPLETED
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua Barbuda Labour Party candidate for All Saints West, Anthony Smith Jr, has assured that the clinic in the constituency is on the verge of being completed.
Smith won the seat in 2023 on a United Progressive Party ticket, before resigning from that party to sit as an independent member of parliament and later joining the ruling party.
He tells ABS' 'Know Your Candidates' that his focus has been on delivering for his constituents.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- CHARLES FERNANDEZ SEEKS RE-ELECTION ON COMMITMENT TO MORE IMPROVEMENTS IN SJRN
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's candidate for St John's Rural North is assuring of continued infrastructure developments, if he is re-elected in next Thursday’s general election.
The minister for tourism, investment, civil aviation and transportation was one of the guests on ABS' 'Know Your Candidates' programme on Tuesday.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ABEC OUTLINES STEPS TO VOTING IN APRIL 30 GENERAL ELECTION
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission is reminding voters of the correct procedures to follow in casting their ballots.
ABEC’s public education efforts are crucial as electors prepare to cast their ballots in the April 30 general election.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- ABEC FINETUNES PREPARATION FOR SEAMLESS GENERAL ELECTION
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission’s public relations officer, Elisa Graham, says all is being done to ensure the April 30 general election is conducted in a smooth manner.
She provided an exclusive update to ABS News on the final stages of preparations.
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- ABLP’S KENDRA BEAZER SEEKS BALANCED SOLUTION TO PERENNIAL LAND DISPUTE IN BARBUDA
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s candidate for Barbuda, Kendra Beazer, says any approach to address the land controversy in Barbuda, must prioritise fairness and broad community input.
Land ownership in Barbuda remains one of the most divisive political issues on the sister island, shaping relations between the local council and the ABLP-led administration.
At the centre of the debate is whether Barbuda should continue its traditional communal land system, or move toward individual freehold ownership.
Beazer commented on the issue during ABS’ ‘Know Your Candidates’ on Monday morning.
Elesha George reports.
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- MELFORD NICHOLAS COMMITS TO MULTI-USE COMPLEX IF HE RETAINS CITY EAST SEAT
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party incumbent candidate for St John's City East, Melford Nicholas, says a multi-use complex would be a priority, if he succeeds at the polls on April 30.
Nicholas, who has held the seat since 2014, says there is still work to be done in the constituency, and he is the one to do it.
He was a guest on ABS' 'Know Your Candidates' Monday morning.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- ABLP LAUNCHES 103-PAGE ‘RENAISSANCE’ MANIFESTO
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has unveiled its election manifesto, outlining plans to drive further social and economic development, if it retains the reins of government following the April 30 general elections.
The document is titled ‘Renaissance, a New Era of Progress and Prosperity for the Antigua and Barbuda we Love’, and was released at the American University of Antigua on Monday morning.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH SERVICE ( SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 2026 )
- Runtime
- 1:43:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH SERVICE ( SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 2026 )
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- PM BROWNE WARNS UPP PROMISES WOULD RESULT N BALLOONING OF THE DEFICIT
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister and Finance Minister Gaston Browne is warning that the United Progressive Party’s bevy of election promises would come with a hefty price tag, if they were to form the next government.
The Prime Minister made the comments on the Browne and Browne Show on PBN on Saturday, against the background of promises from the UPP to remove taxes and duties from a range of goods.
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- PM BROWNE COMMITS TO TUITION-FREE EDUCATION AT UWI FIC STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Gaston Browne says an Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party administration is committed to tuition-free education at the University of the West Indies by September, 2026.
This is presuming his party retains control of the government following the April 30 general elections.
The prime minister made the announcement during Saturday's Browne and Browne Show on PBN, calling it part of a new era of development for the country.
He had earlier committed to implementing the policy upon completion of the US$80m expansion of the campus, but has now given the commitment to an earlier roll-out.
Jamie Roacher reports.
- Title
- COOKING MAGIC (FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 2026)
- Runtime
- 23:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- COOKING MAGIC (FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 2026)
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- POLICE FORCE AND MILITARY REACT TO SIMULATION EXERCISE FOR CHOGM 2026
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Members of the security forces are assessing this week's ‘Exercise Daybreak’, as Antigua and Barbuda continues preparations to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting this November.
Officials say the multi-agency simulation was successful, but key gaps have been identified that will be addressed.
A debriefing exercise was held at ABDF’'s headquarters Friday morning.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- GOVERNMENT HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams have welcomed officials to the presentation and museum preview opening at Government House.
The Government House Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage associated with this historic institution.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- UPP’S ASHWORTH AZILLE SUGGESTS CUTTING ABST FOR 6-MONTH PERIOD
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The United Progressive Party’s candidate for St John's Rural East, Ashworth Azille, is advocating for tax relief measures, as part of a broader effort to cushion the impact of the cost of living.
Azille says one option he is exploring is a temporary reduction in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) for a six-month period.
He noted this is not a policy position of the party, neither has a costing analysis been done.
He was a guest on ABS' ‘Know Your Candidates' on Friday.
Elesha George reports.
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- UPP’S KELVIN SIMON SAYS PROMISED URLINGS PROJECT SCUPPERED BY LACK OF DONOR FUNDING
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Incumbent United Progressive Party candidate for St Mary's South, Kelvin Simon, is addressing concerns over his unfulfilled promise of a basketball complex in Urlings.
He says limited resources as an opposition MP have made major projects difficult to execute.
Simon says the Urlings project remains unfinished because funding from private donors which he relied on, has not materialised.
Simon argued that responsibility for community facilities, such as playing fields and courts, ultimately rests with the government.
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- CONFIDENT RAWDON TURNER COMMITS TO CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS IN ST PETER
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St Peter, Rawdon Turner, says his focus would remain on infrastructure and employment opportunities, if he retains the seat in the April 30 general elections.
He has defended his record after just over 14 months in office, following last January's landslide victory in a by-election.
Turner was a guest on ABS' ‘Know Your Candidates’ on Friday.
Elesha George reports.
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- ABLP’S KENDRA BEAZER BLASTS TREVOR WALKER AS HE SEEKS TO WREST BARBUDA SEAT FROM BPM
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for Barbuda, Kendra Beazer, has expressed confidence of victory, saying Barbudans are tired of what he called the antagonistic approach toward governance from the Barbuda People's Movement.
Beazer, a former member of the BPM, launched a blistering broadside against his political opponent, Trevor Walker, during a campaign meeting in Barbuda on Thursday night.
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- RANDY BALTIMORE ASSURES OF PROGRESS ON HOUSING PROJECTS IN ST PHILIP NORTH
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Incumbent ABLP candidate for St Philip North, Randy Baltimore, is looking to carry over the electoral momentum from last month's landslide by-election victory into the April 30 general election.
Baltimore secured about 70 per cent of the vote in by-election against the United Progressive Party's Alex Browne.
Baltimore says his campaign is focused on delivering practical improvements in road infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and youth employment.
Appearing on ABS' ‘Know Your Candidates’ programme, he identified road rehabilitation as his immediate priority, saying work will continue if he is returned to office.
Baltimore, who is also chairman of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA), says work is progressing on new housing developments in Willoughby's/Romans Estate and the Newfield (Highway 44) area.
- Title
- PM BROWNE EYES WEALTH FUND FOR BARBUDA
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister and Antigua Barbuda Labour Party leader, Gaston Browne, says consideration is being given to establishing a wealth fund for Barbuda.
He made the announcement during a campaign meeting on the sister island Thursday night, in support of his party’s candidate, Kendra Beazer.
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- JAMAICAN ELITE ATHLETES AMONG 11 PREVENTED FROM SWITCH TO TURKIYE
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- World Athletics has rejected the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to represent Turkiye.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
- Title
- SVG TO HOST CPL MATCHES THIS YEAR
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced that it will stage fixtures at Arnos Vale in St Vincent and the Grenadines for the first time this year, while confirming an August 7 start date.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- ABLP’S LAMIN NEWTON COMMITS TO NEW CLINIC IN OLD ROAD, CONTINUED ROADWORKS, IF ELECTED
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for All Saints East and St Luke, Lamin Newton, has given a commitment to have a new clinic in Old Road within a year, if he is elected on April 30.
This was among a slew of initiatives announced by Newton across infrastructure, health and education to be funded by both public and private sources.
He is hoping to wrest the seat from the United Progressive Party's leader, Jamale Pringle.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- 100 HOMES TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN FIVE ISLANDS – MICHAEL JOSEPH
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St John's Rural West, Michael Joseph, has announced a major housing project for Five Islands, and is confident he will be elected as the MP to see it through.
He says 100 single-family homes are to be constructed, designed specifically for first-time home-owners.
Joseph, the junior health and environment minister, also outlines plans for upgrades to infrastructure development and empowerment in the constituency.
He was a guest on ABS' 'Know Your Candidates' Thursday morning.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- ABLP DEMANDS PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM UPP OVER ERRONEOUS WEBSITE CLAIM
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is demanding an apology from the United Progressive Party, after the UPP's official campaign website falsely declared that Sir Robin Yearwood had died in office.
The erroneous statement appears on the UPP's campaign website, myupp.org, under the St Philip North constituency page.
The ABLP says the site was built and populated using artificial intelligence tools, and that the false claim appears to be AI-generated content published without human verification.
The party says the error is part of a pattern of serious mistakes on the site, including planning instructions left visible on the homepage, candidates listed in the wrong constituencies, and a fabricated phone number in the party's contact details.
The ABLP's public relations officer, Angelica O'Donoghue says this was deeply irresponsible and the UPP must ensure appropriate redress.
- Title
- GOVERNMENT HOUSE MUSEUM TO BE UNVEILED ON FRIDAY
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Government House Museum officially opens Friday afternoon, in a major milestone for the restoration project.
ABS News has been given a sneak peek at what awaits guests.
Hilesha Humpherys reports.
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- BODY OF JAMAICAN WOMAN TO BE FLOWN HOME FOUR YEARS AFTER FATAL CRASH
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The family of Lashauna Bridgen is finally preparing to lay her to rest, four years after she died in a vehicular crash.
It comes after a High Court found the motorist Diondre Samuel liable in in her death.
A jury in the earlier criminal case had earlier returned a not-guilty verdict.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- FOOTBALLERS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT FOR SCOUTS FROM EUROPE
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The European Development Tour hosted by Jets FC and Pitchplay ended this week at the North Coast Field.
It was an opportunity for Antigua and Barbuda’s footballers to showcase their talent, in hopes of seizing opportunities overseas.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
