ABSTVANTIGUA
JOSEPH AND SEAFORTH COP TOP HONOURS AT NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS
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- JOSEPH AND SEAFORTH COP TOP HONOURS AT NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- West Indies fast-bowler Alzarri Joseph and Bikini Fitness PRO athlete Melissa Seaforth have been named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year respectively.
They received the accolades at the 2025 National Sports Awards held at AUA Conference Centre on Sunday night.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- GOVERNMENT WELCOMES EFFORTS BY PROPERTY OWNERS TO IMPROVE BUILDINGS IN ST JOHN’S
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Some business owners in St John's are responding to the government's call to improve the condition of their buildings.
Minister for Social and Urban Transformation, Hon. Rawdon Turner, says he is encouraged by the steps already taken by several proprietors to upgrade and enhance their properties, as part of a wider push to revitalise the city's aesthetics.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- Hear Dis Yah!
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
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- STUDENTS EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE AT ANNUAL EXPO
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Several students flocked to the Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre on Thursday for the Agriculture Ministry’s second annual career exposition.
They learned of the scores of careers in the crucial sector, in what officials hope will plant seeds of interest to reinvigorate the sector’s human capital.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- SWELLS ERODE SECTIONS OF FORT JAMES BEACH
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The southern end of Fort James Beach bears the tell-tale signs of severe erosion, following huge swells earlier this month.
Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services Dale Destin describes the impact as “unprecedented.”
Elesha George reports.
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- US IMPLEMENTS PARTIAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW VISA APPLICANTS
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The United States has sharply tightened visa terms for nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica, who are applying for new non-immigrant visas.
Under a revised temporary reciprocity schedule published by the US Department of State, several visa categories now come with much shorter validity and tougher entry limits, including a refundable bond.
Those applying for several categories of new visas will find that what was once a 10-year, multiple-entry visa will be granted a single-entry visa valid for three months, provided they receive a national interest exception.
However, those who hold valid US visas are not affected by these changes.
ABS News reactions Friday afternoon from Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- PRIME MINISTER BROWNE REACTS TO US MOVE TO EASE OIL BLOCKADE ON CUBA
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has welcomed the United States' decision to ease the oil blockade on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba.
The US has said it will allow the resale of some Venezuelan oil to Cuba in a move that could ease the island's acute fuel shortages.
The move was announced this week as neighbouring countries raised the alarm over a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation caused by Washington's oil blockade.
Prime Minister Browne spoke exclusively with ABS News on Friday.
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- JUSTICE - ADOPTION AND CHILD PROTECTION(THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2026)
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- 1:00:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- JUSTICE - ADOPTION AND CHILD PROTECTION(THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2026)
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday February 26th 2026)
- Runtime
- 48:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday February 26th 2026)
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- VIGIL HELD IN MEMORY OF EUSTACE ‘TECO’ LAKE
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A candle-light vigil in Golden Grove Wednesday evening provided an opportunity for several individuals to reflect on the life and legacy of former St John’s Rural South Member of Parliament, Eustace ‘Teco’ Lake.
Lake died last week after a period of illness.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- PM BROWNE OPTIMISTIC ON CLICO-BAICO PAYOUT DEAL AFTER TALKS WITH T&T PM
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne is confident a resolution will be reached on Trinidad and Tobago's outstanding payment to former policyholders of CLICO and BAICO in Antigua and Barbuda and the rest of the OECS.
Port-of-Spain has already paid 40 per cent of an agreed US$100 million compensation package, following the collapse of the entities nearly two decades ago.
Prime Minister Browne discussed the issue in bilateral talks with his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Kamla Persad Bissessar in St Kitts this week.
Nicola Barriteau reports.
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- WITNESS REVEALS NAME OF MAN ALLEGED TO HAVE ORDERED HIT ON NIGEL CHRISTIAN
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The prosecution's key witness in the Nigel Christian murder trial has said one of the accused killers named Raymond Yhap as the one who gave the contract to kill Christian.
In another dramatic revelation in court on Thursday, the same witness has revealed police had advance knowledge of the plot to kill Christian.
These have been the most explosive claims yet in the ongoing trial.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- MET SERVICE SET TO GET NEW PURPOSE-BUILT OFFICE
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is set to get a climate-resilient, purpose-built headquarters, as cabinet has approved the project in principle.
The update comes as officials push to strengthen the country's early warning systems and modernize services.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- GOVERNMENT PROPOSES 3-MONTH IMMIGRATION AMNESTY TO BEGIN IN APRIL
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The government is proposing to begin a three-month amnesty in April this year.
The matter is set to be debated in Parliament within weeks, with clear eligibility criteria to be laid out.
Elesha George reports.
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- FAMILY OF SLAIN MAN DEMANDS JUSTICE AS PROBE CONTINUES
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Police are continuing a high-level probe into the murder of 42-year-old Dalton Cornwall of Jennings.
He was fatally stabbed on Wednesday, while his 9-ear-old son was with him in his car.
A suspect from Green Bay remains in custody.
His distraught family is calling for a review of laws to address instances of violence perpetrated by individuals who may be affected by mental health challenges.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- WEST INDIES FALL TO SOUTH AFRICA IN SUPER 8 AT T20 WORLD CUP
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- West Indies suffered their first loss of the T20 World Cup, going down by 9 wickets to South Africa in their Super 8 encounter on Thursday.
The result means the West Indies’ clash with India on Sunday is a must-win for the Caribbean cricketers if they are to progress to the semi finals.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ABFA PREMIER DIVISION RETURNS THIS WEEKEND AFTER UNSCHEDULED BREAK
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The country's top domestic football league will resume at the ABFA Technical Centre this weekend, after it hit a snag due to concerns over the playing surface.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ST. PHILLIP NORTH BY-ELECTION NOMINATION DAY (WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:31:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- ST. PHILLIP NORTH BY-ELECTION NOMINATION DAY (WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2026)
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- WEST INDIES WOMEN SECURE CONSOLATION VICTORY IN ODI SERIES
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Hayley Matthews' century led West Indies women to a 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final One Day International at the Grenada National Stadium on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka women had already clinched the series by winning the first two matches.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- CLARION CALLS FROM CARICOM FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION ON CUBA
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Cuba's deepening humanitarian crisis emerged as one of the pre-eminent issues at the opening ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of Caricom Heads of Government in St Kitts and Nevis.
Four leaders addressed the situation on Tuesday evening.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- WATCH: PM BROWNE REACTS AS MARCO RUBIO ENGAGES WITH CARICOM LEADERS IN ST KITTS
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne says he is encouraged by the message delivered by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Caricom leaders at their ongoing 50th regular meeting in St Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday.
Fraught geo-political developments in Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela were among the issues discussed, as leaders engaged in an interactive caucus with the US’ top diplomat.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- T&T PM CHIDES SOME CARICOM LEADERS FOR CREATING DIVISIONS IN THE BLOC
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister, Kamla Persad Bissessar, is criticizing the actions of some regional leaders, saying their actions have created division and further fragmentation within the Caricom grouping.
Speaking at the opening of the Caricom Heads of Government Meeting underway in St Kitts and Nevis, Persad Bissessar alleged that politicians from member states have been sending technocrats to participate in political matters outside their own jurisdictions.
She says this has caused friction among states and is hindering the region's ability to operate as a unified bloc when making key decisions.
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- ABLP AND UPP CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR MARCH 16 BY-ELECTION IN ST PHILIP’S NORTH
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party and the United Progressive Party have duly nominated their respective candidates for the March 16 by-election in St Philip's North.
Randy St Clair Baltimore of the ABLP and Alex Howard Browne of the UPP completed the nomination exercise at the Nelvie N. Gore Primary School in Willikies on Wednesday.
Elesha George reports.
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- FLYBALLERS CLINCH DRAMATIC VICTORY IN PRESIDENT’S CUP NETBALL
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Grays Green Flyballers were victorious in the Cool &Smooth Auto Craze President’s Cup on Monday night.
The match was decided in the final seconds in an exciting clash at the YMCA.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- J’QUAN ATHANAZE SHOWS PRODIGIOUS TALENT IN INTER-SCHOOLS CRICKET
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- J'Quan Athanaze continues his impressive form in the Ministry of Sports Interschools Under-19 Two-Day Cricket Competition, with his third century in four matches.
The 16-year-old all-rounder has spoken with ABS News about his exploits in the tourney.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- HOW SHOULD CARICOM ASSIST BELEAGUERED CUBA? – RESIDENTS REACT
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Cuba continues to face a severe crisis, driven by a crippling fuel shortage and economic strain.
This comes as the United States has prevented Venezuela from sending oil to Cuba, since the US military operation in Caracas which deposed President Nicolas Maduro last month.
US President Donald Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on goods from any country sending oil to Cuba.
ABS News sought the views of members of the public on what role Caricom should play in assisting Cuba.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- JUSTINE CHARLES CONTINUES FAMILY TRADITION IN PHARMACY
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Antiguan Justine Charles is celebrating a major professional milestone, after successfully passing the pharmacy forensic examination.
This means she is officially qualified to practice as a licensed pharmacist in Antigua and Barbuda.
Charles says she was overjoyed after passing the difficult exam, which tests knowledge of local pharmaceutical laws and professional responsibilities.
Charles is continuing a proud family tradition in the profession, as she is the granddaughter of Cecil Charles, owner of Ceco Pharmacy, and the daughter of pharmacist Mark Charles.
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- OVER 100 FAMILIES SO FAR ASSISTED BY HAPI INITIATIVE; THREE MORE HOMES IN PROGRESS
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Home Advancement Programme for the Indigent (HAPI) initiative is expanding its reach across Antigua and Barbuda, with more homes now under construction for vulnerable families.
Programme coordinator Inspector Veldon Ragguette says over one hundred households have already received assistance since the initiative began.
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- ABEC TO UNEVIL NEW SEE-THROUGH BALLOT BOX FOR ST PHILIP’S NORTH BY-ELECTION
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission says all is in place for Wednesday’s nomination day exercise in St Philip’s North, ahead of the March 16 by-election.
The nomination process will take place at the Nelvie N. Gore Primary School in Willikies, and will run from 8am to 6pm.
Supervisor of elections Ian Hughes says new ballot boxes will be piloted for the by-election
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- PM BROWNE WELCOMES ‘EXCITING’ TECHNOLOGY OF AMMONIA-POWERED SHIP ON VISIT TO A&B
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Officials in Antigua and Barbuda have praised the work of Fortescue Shipping for having rolled out the world's first ammonia dual-fuelled ship.
The Green Pioneer arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday, and will remain in St John’s for a week to accommodate tours of the vessel.
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne were among officials who toured the ship on Monday evening to observe its engine technology firsthand.
Elesha George reports.
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- GOVERNMENT IN MOTION (MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 46:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- GOVERNMENT IN MOTION (MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2026)
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- WEST INDIES COMPLETE IMPERIOUS WIN OVER ZIMBABWE IN SUPER 8 CLASH
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- West Indies delivered a dominant performance to maintain their unbeaten run at the ICC T20 World Cup.
The Windies posted a record total for this edition of the global showpiece, as they emphatically defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their Super 8 clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- A&B WELCOMES SHIP ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF GREEN ENERGY INNOVATION
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- One of the most talked-about ships in the world is now docked at the Nevis Street Pier in St John's.
The Fortescue Green Pioneer - the world's first dual-fuel vessel using ammonia - has been in port since Saturday.
It is drawing attention as it showcases what many see as the future of cleaner maritime transport.
Elesha George reports.
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- GOVERNMENT’S DISTRIBUTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS WARMS HEARTS IN ST PHILLIP’S SOUTH
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The government’s latest social assistance initiative to distribute building materials to vulnerable households continued in St Phillip’s South on Saturday.
The beneficiaries welcomed the assistance, which will improve their living conditions.
The government is distributing materials worth over XCD$1 million to assist those most in need.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday February 23rd 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:55:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday February 23rd 2026)
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- HOMEOWNER EXPRESSES THANKS AFTER RECEIVING BUILDING MATERIALS FROM GOVERNMENT
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Several vulnerable households have begun receiving building materials under the government's latest social assistance initiative.
An elderly resident of English Harbour in St Paul was the first to benefit last Friday, expressing thanks to Member of Parliament, Hon. E.P. Chet Greene for advocating on her behalf.
Several other individuals received materials over the weekend, as Social and Urban Transformation Minister Hon. Rawdon Turner marshalled the effort.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- HEALTH OFFICIALS POINT TO BITTER CONSEQUENCES OF OVER-CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Are you monitoring your daily consumption of sugar?
This was one of the major topics as the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Antigua and Barbuda held its 7th annual symposium on Sunday.
The focus was on how to better manage risk factors to reduce heart disease and stroke across the population.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- YEEP MARKS DECADE OF PROVIDING SECOND CHANCES
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Youth Education and Empowerment Programme, YEEP, is celebrating a decade of impact in Antigua and Barbuda, following its establishment on February 22, 2016.
The department hosted an awards gala Sunday evening to celebrate the milestone, pointing to its many successes in reaching those most in need of a second chance.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- SAHARAN DUST SURGE TRIGGERS FALL IN AIR QUALITY
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Individuals affected by respiratory ailments are being asked to be particularly careful between Monday night and Friday of this week.
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service says air quality will fall to moderate levels during this period.
Director, Dale Destin, says this is due to the third notable surge of Saharan dust to affect the country since the start of 2026.
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- AGHS SEEKS TO ADDRESS MAKE-UP MAELSTROM
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Parents of fifth-form students at Antigua Girls High School are up in arms after several students were reportedly sent home Thursday morning and prevented from taking their yearbook photographs.
The bone of contention surrounds cosmetics, particularly whether students are allowed to wear make-up for the photographs.
Some parents have taken issue with some of the institution’s rules.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD FAREWELL SERVICE, LIVE FROM THE ST. STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH, GLANVILLES.
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- 1:27:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD FAREWELL SERVICE, LIVE FROM THE ST. STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH, GLANVILLES, ST. PHILLIPS. (SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2026)
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Friday February 20th 2026)
- Runtime
- 53:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Friday February 20th 2026)
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- TOURISM DOYENNE CLEO HENRY MOULDS NEW GENERATION OF TOUR GUIDES
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A veteran in Antigua and Barbuda's tourism industry is reflecting on more than three decades of service after receiving a major national award.
Cleo Henry is an accredited national trainer and tour director with the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations.
Her journey has helped shape the next generation of tour guides.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- OFFICIALS ALARMED BY NUMBER OF LOST PASSPORTS
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The cabinet has been alerted to a sharp rise in the number of lost passports being reported across the country.
The Passport Office says the trend presents national security risks and places growing administrative and financial pressure on the government.
Elesha George reports.
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- MEDIA LAUNCH FOR CARNIVAL 2026 OFFERS FOREGLEAMS OF ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Officials say Antigua’s Carnival 2026 will be marked by energy, culture, and a full calendar of events.
The theme this year is "feel the rhythm," and it was unveiled at a high-energy media launch Thursday night packed with music, dance and colour.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- ABLP REVS CAMPAIGN MACHINERY IN ST PHILLIP’S NORTH AHEAD OF BY-ELECTION
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Willikies is the first stop on the campaign trail for the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party ahead of the March 16 by-election.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that supporters will go house-to-house to drum up support for caretaker Randy Baltimore, who is seeking to succeed former long-serving Member of Parliament Sir Robin Yearwood.
The party's hierarchy and supporters turned out in large numbers at a town hall meeting Thursday night to endorse Baltimore's candidacy.
Theresa Goodwin reports.
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- GOVERNMENT PAYS FULL CXC EXAMINATIONS FEES FOR ALL ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Cabinet has confirmed it has covered the examination fees for eligible students sitting Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) this year.
The government says this removes a “major financial barrier” for many families.
Parents and guardians who already paid have also been receiving full refunds.
Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne had made the announcement in his budget presentation in December.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- JUSTICE with JENIECE ST. ROMAIN (THURSDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:02:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- JUSTICE with JENIECE ST. ROMAIN (THURSDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2026)
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- BENNA BOYS SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The 21-man squad to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Costa Rica has been revealed.
The CONCACAF Under-20 Championship will serve as the qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Terry Andrew reports.
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- WEST INDIES DEFEAT MINNOWS ITALY IN FINAL GROUP MATCH AT T20 WORLD CUP
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Shamar Joseph's four-wicket haul and Shai Hope's half century led West Indies to a 42-run win over Italy at the ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday.
It was the Windies’ final group game as they prepare for the Super 8 stage, starting next week.
Terry Andrew reports.

