ABSTVANTIGUA
UWI FIC’S LIFELONG LEARNING UNIT TOUTS ITS ROLE IN ‘LEARNING REVOLUTION’
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- UWI FIC’S LIFELONG LEARNING UNIT TOUTS ITS ROLE IN ‘LEARNING REVOLUTION’
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Life-long Learning Unit at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus says it is expanding its role in improving the competitiveness of Antigua and Barbuda's human capital.
The unit's director is outlining the wider impact and how it is changing lives across the twin-island state and beyond.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- ABEC EXTENDS OPENING HOURS AS THE COUNTRY ENTERS ELECTION MODE
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Preparations are intensifying across Antigua and Barbuda for the pending general election.
The Electoral Commission is now ramping up operations, urging citizens to ensure they are registered and ready to exercise their franchise.
ABEC’s Public relations officer, Elisa Graham, says the country is now entering full election mode.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- Alma Mater Day 2026 To Be Commemorated This Week
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Education is encouraging all adults to don the colours of their former schools and to participate in the activities each school will host for Alma Mater Day 2026.
Speaking on the issue early Wednesday, Principal of Pares Secondary School, Letitia Lawrence, says the purpose is to engender school pride and reviving a love for educational institutions.
This year's edition is being held on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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- FLOTILLA TRANSPORTS CRITICAL SUPPLIES TO BELEAGUERED CUBA
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The "Nuestra America" international flotilla has arrived in Cuba with essential supplies, as part of a crucial aid initiative to the Cuban people, who have been affected by a tightened blockade by the United States.
The vessel brought solar panels for health centres, basic food supplies, medicines and hygiene products.
Telesur reports.
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- CEDAR GROVE PRIMARY BENEFITS FROM DONATION FACILITATED BY MP CHARLES FERNANDEZ
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Cedar Grove Primary School has welcomed another donation from United States-based travel agency 'Got Stamps,' working in tandem with Tourism Minister, Hon. Charles Fernandez.
The agency donated several school supplies, as well as a large printer to assist staff in their administrative duties.
Minister Fernandez, who is also Member of Parliament for St John's Rural North, welcomed the second major outreach from Got Stamps.
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- ALL-ROUNDERS PRODUCE TOP PERFORMANCES IN ABCA TWO-DAY LEAGUE
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- All-rounders Kofi James and Glenton Williams led the batting and bowling charts respectively in the just-concluded ABCA two-day competition.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- JOHN HUGHES SECURE UPSET WIN OVER ATTACKING SAINTS
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- John Hughes FC stunned Attacking Saints in the ABFA Premier Division on Monday to record only their fourth win of the 2025/2026 season.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- OVER 1,400 PEOPLE SO FAR TRAINED AT UWI FIC’S LIFE-LONG LEARNING UNIT
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Lifelong Learning Unit at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus is marking five years of rapid growth, with over 1,400 people gaining professional certification.
The unit is setting its sights on significantly scaling up those numbers to ensure the country's human capital keeps pace with the rapid changes in the world of work.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- TOURISM ARRIVALS REMAIN ROBUST DESPITE GLOBAL FALLOUT FROM MIDDLE EAST WAR
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez says arrivals remain strong, with several hotel properties reporting high occupancy rates.
The minister tells ABS News that the numbers have been further boosted because the Caribbean region remains safe at a time when the Persian Gulf remains in the throes of military conflict, triggering geopolitical tumult and a surge in global oil prices.
Minister Fernandez provided the update during an exclusive interview with ABS News on Tuesday.
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- NEW WINTHORPES DETHRONE LIBERTA IN ABCA TWO-DAY LEAGUE
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Caribbean Motor Works New Winthorpes Lions have lifted their maiden trophy in the ABCA Two-day Competition.
The Lions prevailed over hosts PIC Liberta Blackhawks on first innings in the final over the weekend.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- FC ASTON VILLA DEFEAT OLD ROAD IN PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL FEST
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- FC Aston Villa prevailed 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller in the ABFA Premier Division at the Technical Centre on Sunday.
Terry Andrew reports
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- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PREPARES TO INCREASE SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is making more progress toward boosting sweet potato production.
Fifteen individuals in the Agriculture Ministry are receiving crucial training as part of a major initiative to introduce new varieties through tissue culture.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- GASTON BROWNE, OTHER SENIOR ABLP OFFICERS UNOPPOSED HEADING INTO CONVENTION
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Gaston Browne is unopposed as leader of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party, ahead of the party's convention on April 12.
The central executive gave its nod of approval to all senior positions by acclamation, ahead of being ratified by the convention.
In addition to party leader Gaston Browne, the central executive gave its backing to chairman, E.P. Chet Greene, first vice chairman, Samantha Marshall, second vice chairman, Clement Antonio, and newly-minted third vice chairman, Donna Chaia.
The ABLP's new general secretary is Shenella Govia, while the former holder of the post, Mary Clare Hurst, has been honoured with the title of general secretary emerita.
The new treasurer is Abena St Luce, while the party's supervisor of elections is Mary Edwards
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- KENDRA BEAZER SAYS ABLP ‘POSITIONED TO CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BARBUDANS’
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Community activist and former Barbuda Council member, Kendra Beazer, is returning to active politics, as he prepares to contest the Barbuda parliamentary seat on an Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party ticket.
The former Barbuda People's Movement candidate says he has joined forces with the ABLP because the party is “positioned to create more opportunities for Barbudans and, more importantly, to strengthen political unity between the two islands.”
He will face incumbent Hon. Trevor Walker in what is being billed by some political observers as one of the contests to watch in the upcoming general elections.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- PARENTS OF CHANTEL CRUMP SPEAK OF FEELING OF EMPTINESS A YEAR SINCE HER MURDER
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The parents of Chantel Crump have spoken about their pain and anguish, as they continue to reel from her murder in March 2025.
Earnest and Marsha Crump were in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday as the case against murder-accused, Angela Mejia, was committed to the May assizes of the High Court.
They spoke with ABS News.
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- APUA MAKES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE WATER DISTRIBUTION
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Utilities Minister Hon. Melford Nicholas says the Antigua Public Utilities Authority is making progress in procuring a new technology to improve water distribution.
He also says another technology-based platform is being acquired to address the significant loss of water to leaks from aging pipes nationwide.
He was a guest on ABS' ‘Monday Meeting with the Minister’ Monday morning.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- DPP PRESENTS DOZENS OF EXHIBITS AS CASE AGAINST ANGELA MEJIA HEADS TO THE HIGH COURT
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Chantel Crump's accused killer will go on trial starting in May this year.
The case against Angela Mejia was committed to the May assizes of the High Court Monday morning.
The committal proceedings were the culmination of delays and an ultimatum to prosecutors from the chief magistrate last month.
Elesha George reports.
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- COOKING MAGIC (FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 55:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- COOKING MAGIC (FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2026)
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- LIONEL MESSI MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Lionel Messi has become only the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals, when he scored in Inter Miami's match against Nashville SC on Wednesday.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- NODS WELCOMES ‘ENCOURAGING’ RESPONSE TO CARIBE WAVE EXERCISE
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The National Office of Disaster Services says Thursday's Caribe Wave tsunami exercise has provided valuable insight into the country's level of preparedness, if it were to be faced by this natural hazard.
Thousands of people across Antigua and Barbuda participated in the annual drill, which tested response systems and evacuation procedures.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- LONG-AWAITED WORK TO BEGIN ON ALL SAINTS ROAD
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Rehabilitation work on All Saints Road is set to begin next week.
Cabinet notes say the Ministry of Works is already mobilizing equipment, materials and personnel for the job.
Officials say the project is meant to strengthen the roadway and make travel safer and smoother for both drivers and pedestrians.
At Thursday's post-cabinet briefing, Director General for Communication in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant, made it clear the decision is also about speed.
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- MINIMUM WAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SAYS LIVING WAGE SHOULD BE $13.01 PER HOUR
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The national minimum wage is to be increased from $9.00 to $11.50 per hour as of April 1.
It is part of a phased approach to get the rate to 13-dollars within three years, to ensure it keeps pace with the cost of living.
The National Minimum Wage Advisory committee has explained its calculations and has recommended to cabinet that the living wage is $13.01 per hour.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- LOCAL MUSLIMS JOIN IN EID-AL-FITR CELEBRATIONS AT END OF RAMADAN
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Scores of muslims across Antigua and Barbuda and around the world gathered at the Islamic Society's mosque on American Road Friday morning, marking the end of the religion's holy month of Ramadan.
They gathered for morning prayer and the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, the Islamic celebration marking the end of fasting during Ramadan.
After weeks of abstaining from food and drinks from dawn to dusk, muslims turned to celebration, fellowship and thanksgiving.
An adherent of the faith, visiting from the United Kingdom, spoke with ABS News.
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- JUSTICE (THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 55:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- JUSTICE (THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2026)
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- OFFICIAL BURIAL SERVICE FOR HAROLD CARTER (Thursday March 19th 2026)
- Runtime
- 59:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- OFFICIAL BURIAL SERVICE FOR HAROLD CARTER (Thursday March 19th 2026)
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- OFFICIAL FUNERAL SERVICE FOR HAROLD CARTER (Thursday March 19th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:42:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- OFFICIAL FUNERAL SERVICE FOR HAROLD CARTER (Thursday March 19th 2026)
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday March 19th 2026)
- Runtime
- 42:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday March 19th 2026)
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- STONEVILLE AND EAGLES ONE SECURE VICTORIES AS ABAVA LEAGUE OPENS
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The men of Stoneville and the women of Eagles One emerged victorious in their respective matches, as they began their campaign in the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association League on Wednesday night.
Terry Andrew reports
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- BLACKHAWKS AND LIONS PREPARE FOR FINAL OF ABCA TWO-DAY LEAGUE
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Defending champions PIC Liberta Blackhawks and CMW New Winthorpes Lions will clash in the final of the ABCA two-day league this weekend.
It will be the first trophy to be decided in the domestic cricket season.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- VETERAN CRICKET ADMINISTRATOR WANTS DAREN SAMMY REMOVED AS WINDIES COACH
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Former Cricket West Indies Director Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven has doubled down on calls to have Daren Sammy removed as head coach of the regional men’s side.
Heaven's comments come on the heels of the West Indies team's elimination at the Super-Eight stage of the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- JUELLE COLAIRE INSPIRES THROUGH HOSPITALITY JOURNEY
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Juelle Colaire has been unveiled as the Antigua Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association’s newest hospitality professional, showcasing her inspiring journey from the Miss Antigua stage to the dizzying heights of aviation management.
She now serves as the guest experience manager at Signature Aviation.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO INCREASE STAFFING AT EMS
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The government has launched a national recruitment drive for emergency medical technicians as the demand for those services continues to grow.
The Health Ministry says it is part of continued investment to strengthen the country's healthcare infrastructure.
Elesha George reports.
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- GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES INTERIM PAY RISE, ABST CUT AND MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax will be completely removed from food items and school supplies for two days in April.
Cabinet confirmed this at its meeting on Wednesday, one of three measures aimed at helping to cushion inflationary pressures on the populace.
In addition, the minimum wage is to be increased and public sector workers are to receive an interim salary increase as of this month.
Elesha George reports.
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- VENEZUELA CELEBRATES MAIDEN TITLE IN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Venezuela has celebrated its first World Baseball Classic title, with a 3-2 win over the United States.
The celebrations were marked by fireworks and flag-waving in the capital, Caracas.
Reuters captures the reactions of unbridled joy.
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- HAT-TRICK PROPELS OTTOS RANGERS TO VICTORY IN ABFA PREMIER DIVISION
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A hat-trick by Howayne James was the highlight of an impressive victory for Ottos Rangers over Jennings United in the ABFA Premier League on Tuesday.
Terry Andrew reports
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- FINAL SALUTE – POLICE SERGEANT LAID TO REST FOLLOWING OFFICIAL FUNERAL
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Government officials joined members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and family and friends to bid final farewell to Sergeant Vanetta Cochrane Batchelor.
She was laid to rest following an official funeral held at the Bible Speaks Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
The tributes during the service highlighted her unwavering commitment, leadership and no-nonsense approach to policing.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS MAKE THE NATIONAL FLAG FROM BOTTLE CAPS ON RECYCLING DAY
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Students from across Antigua and Barbuda took part in a unique environmental activity Wednesday morning, as part of Global Recycling Day celebrations at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Good Humans 268 marshalled harnessed the creativity of the students in making a giant replica of the national flag from bottle caps.
The initiative engaged young people in hands-on recycling, while promoting sustainability.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- CWI PRAISES JASON HOLDER ON HIS SELECTION TO ICC T20 ‘TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT’
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cricket West Indies has congratulated to all-rounder Jason Holder on his selection to the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- CHANTEL CRUMP’S FATHER SPEAKS OF HIS FAMILY’S PAIN AS HIS ANGER RECEDES
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Chantel Crump's father says the rage he once felt toward his child’s accused killer, Angela Mejia, has faded.
Ernest crump spoke with reporters on Wednesday after seeing Mejia in person for the first time, in court.
He says what remains now is sadness, as his family continues to grieve one year after Chantel's death.
Over the weekend, relatives and well-wishers marked one year since the young girl's killing on March 15 last year.
Crump says the passage of time has been painful, especially with what he describes as limited movement in the matter.
Still, he says he is holding on to hope that justice will come through the high court.
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- COMMITTAL PROCEEDINGS IN ANGELA MEJIA CASE DELAYED AGAIN
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The case against the accused killer of Chantel Crump has been hit by yet another delay in the Magistrate's Court.
Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel had been expected to decide on Wednesday whether the case against Angela Mejia would be sent to the high court or be thrown out.
However, that decision was put on hold after a last-minute request from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Elesha George reports.
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- BULLETS EARN DRAW WITH DRAMATIC COME-BACK IN ABFA PREMIER DIVISION
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Pigotts Bullets came from a two-goal deficit to earn a draw against Garden Stars in the ABFA Premier League on Monday.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- PMS MAINTAINS DOMINANCE OF INTER-SCHOOL CHAMPS
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Princess Margaret School have again reigned supreme in the Cool and Smooth Joma Caribbean inter-school track and field Championships.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- CWI PRESIDENT WANTS IMPROVEMENTS FROM WOMEN’S TEAM
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cricket West Indies President Dr Kishore Shallow has expressed concern with the recent performances of the West Indies Women's team, describing them as below par.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- CRUCIAL TALKS BEGIN TO STRENGTHEN DISASTER RESILIENCE
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is beginning work on a new national disaster management programme, with stakeholders being engaged to help shape the country's priorities for the next several years.
The consultation is being led by the National Office of Disaster Services, with a focus on strengthening preparedness, coordination and long-term resilience.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- POLLSTER SUGGESTS CONDITIONS ARE FAVOURABLE FOR ABLP TO CALL A GENERAL ELECTION
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Regional pollster and political commentator Peter Wickham says Prime Minister and Antigua Barbuda Labour Party leader Gaston Browne should consider calling a general election soon to capitalize on the party's momentum.
He was speaking on ABS’ ‘St Philip North Decides’ on the heels of a resounding victory for the ABLP’s Randy Baltimore in Monday’s by-election.
Wickham suggests the election result is indicative of more favourable political winds for the ABLP.
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- PETER WICKHAM SAYS BY-ELECTION RESULT BUOYS ABLP, JOLTS UPP LEADERSHIP
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Regional pollster Peter Wickham says the margin of victory for the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party could encourage the prime minister to call a general election.
Wickham also says the main opposition United Progressive Party may need new leadership, following the resounding victory by Randy Baltimore over Alex Browne.
Wickham revealed findings from a recent poll he conducted in St Philip North during ABS’ election night coverage on Monday.
Elesha George reports.
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- RANDY BALTIMORE COMMITS TO WORKING FOR CONSTITUENTS FOLLOWING EMPHATIC WIN
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's Randy Baltimore is basking in the afterglow of his resounding victory in the St Philip North by-election on Monday.
He won about 70 per cent of the votes cast, with a turnout of 65 per cent of electors across the seven polling stations.
For the United Progressive Party's Alex Browne, it was a dramatic reversal of the momentum he enjoyed in the last general elections, when he had come within just under 100 votes of turning the seat blue.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- ST. PHILLIP NORTH BY-ELECTION DAY - (MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:57:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ST. PHILLIP NORTH BY-ELECTION DAY - (MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 55:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 15H MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 33:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 15H MARCH 2026)
