ABSTVANTIGUA
BLACKHAWKS AND LIONS PREPARE FOR FINAL OF ABCA TWO-DAY LEAGUE
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- BLACKHAWKS AND LIONS PREPARE FOR FINAL OF ABCA TWO-DAY LEAGUE
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 15H MARCH 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY MARCH 11th 2026)
- Runtime
- 5:07:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY MARCH 11th 2026)
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- COOKING MAGIC (FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 37:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- COOKING MAGIC (FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026)
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- A&B SHARES IN CELEBRATING MAJOR MILESTONE BY NBA STAR SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has broken the 63-year-old NBA record for the most 20-point games in a row.
The NBA star, who is of Antiguan lineage, says he gives the "game everything."
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- CWI ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S SQUAD TO FACE AUSTRALIA
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Cricket West Indies has announced the West Indies Women's squad for the highly-anticipated T20 International series against Australia women, set to take place from March 19–23 at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- A&B SEEKS TO FORGE CLOSER TIES WITH SWEDEN IN KEY AREAS
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- St John's and Stockholm are moving to deepen ties, as Sweden appoints a new ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda.
Her Excellency Maria Velasco presented her credentials at Government House Friday morning and met with officials in St John's.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- SIR RODNEY WILLIAMS EAGER FOR NEW-LOOK GOVERNMENT HOUSE TO BE SHOWCASED DURING CHOGM
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams has expressed satisfaction with the progress on the Government House restoration project.
Sir Rodney says he hopes the project will be completed by November this year, in time for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda.
He was speaking at an event in the British capital, London this week.
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- Governor General Calls for Government House to be Featured at CHOGM26
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- H.E. Sir Rodney Williams has expressed satisfaction over the progress being made on the government house restoration project.
Speaking at an event in London this week, the Governor General says he hopes the project will be complete by November this year, in time for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings.
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- JUSTICE (THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:06:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- JUSTICE (THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2026)
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- RECORD FALLS ON OPENING DAY OF INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Under-17 Boys High Jump record has been broken on day one of the 2026 Cool and Smooth Interschool Track and Field Championships at Yasco Sports Complex.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA WELCOMES NEW PERUVIAN AMBASSADOR
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda and Peru are signalling a push to deepen ties.
The new Peruvian ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Gustavo Lembcke, presented his credentials Thursday, before holding courtesy calls with Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. E.P. Chet Greene.
Both countries are bullish on the prospects for closer cooperation in areas including climate change, education, trade, tourism and food security.
Jamie Roacher reports.
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday March 12th 2026)
- Runtime
- 47:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday March 12th 2026)
- Title
- FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER CONFIDENT OF ‘TRANSFORMATIONAL’ CHOGM IN ANTIGUA
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. E.P. Chet Greene has told officials of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London that the Heads of Government Meeting to be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda later this year will be transformational.
Minister Greene says he is confident the issues addressed and decisions taken will go down in the annals of history.
He was speaking at an event at the High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda in the United Kingdom.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- RECORD FALLS ON OPENING DAY OF INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Under-17 Boys High Jump record has been broken on day one of the 2026 Cool and Smooth Interschool Track and Field Championships at Yasco Sports Complex.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ANTICIPATION BUILDS AHEAD OF INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPS THIS WEEKEND
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Princess Margaret School will defend the male and female titles in the much-anticipated Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Interschool Track and Field Championship.
The event begins on Thursday at YASCO Sports Complex.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- MBS OPENS NEW PHARMACY AT GLANVILLES POLYCLINIC
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Residents of Glanvilles and its environs now have access to a pharmacy at the Polyclinic in the community.
The Medical Benefits Scheme officially opened its newest pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic on Tuesday, in what the Health Ministry says is part of the commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- ATTACKING SAINTS SECURE EMPHATIC VICTORY IN ABFA PREMIER DIVISION
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Attacking Saints were in the winning column on Tuesday in the ABFA Premier Division, with a 4-1 victory over Jennings United.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- PRIVATE SECTOR GROUP IN ST LUCIA TO IMPORT WATER FROM DOMINICA
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A private-sector led initiative in St Lucia is moving to import water from Dominica, as the country faces a severe dry spell during its peak tourist season.
The St Lucian government has also launched an emergency inter-agency task force.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre Provided an update on the unfolding crisis this week.
(Video credit: HTS News Force).
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- POLICE SEEKS FBI’S ASSISTANCE IN REVIEWING ‘COLD CASES’
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Federal Bureau of Investigations in the United States has been contacted to assist in reviewing several cold cases being reviewed by the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda.
Cold cases refer to matters under investigation which remain unsolved after many years.
The update was provided during a news conference at the Police's American Road headquarters on Tuesday.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- POLICE TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN ARRESTING PEOPLE WHO SMOKE IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Police are warning they will be prosecuting people who are breaking the law by smoking either tobacco or marijuana in public places.
Those in breach face a fine of up to $2,000, upon summary conviction.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Albert Wade, says he is deeply concerned about this widespread practice.
DCP Wade says the grace period is over and now is the time for strict enforcement.
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- ADULTS FOUND IN COMPANY OF MISSING MINORS FACE ARREST – POLICE COMMISSIONER
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Police are assuring they have taken action against adults who are found in the company of missing minors, who are not their relatives.
Commissioner Everton Jeffers provided the update during a news conference on Tuesday, as he was asked about probes into reports of missing children, especially girls
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- OPENING HOURS TO BE EXTENDED AT FOUR CLINICS
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Four community clinics will extend their opening hours starting on April 1 this year.
Health Minister Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph made that disclosure on Tuesday, indicating the aim is to increase access to primary healthcare and ease the strain on Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
The four health centres which will open from 8am to 9pm are: Grays Farm, Browne’s Avenue, Clare Hall and Villa Polyclinic.
The extended opening hours will provide primary healthcare access to people who may not be able to visit a clinic during regular working hours.
- Title
- GOVERNMENT IN MOTION (MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:04:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- GOVERNMENT IN MOTION (MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026)
- Title
- SPECIAL SETTING FOR NATIONAL WOMEN DAY AFTERNOON SESSION
- Runtime
- 1:59:10
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- SPECIAL SETTING FOR NATIONAL WOMEN DAY AFTERNOON SESSION
- Title
- SPECIAL SETTING FOR NATIONAL WOMEN DAY
- Runtime
- 1:42:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- SPECIAL SETTING FOR NATIONAL WOMEN DAY
- Title
- DANIEL ANTONIO SHINES IN ARM-WRESTLING CHAMPS
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's Daniel Antonio powered his way to quadruple gold at the North American Arm-Wrestling Championships in Canada over the weekend.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- FC ASTON VILLA TROUNCE JOHN HUGHES FC IN ABFA PREMIER DIVISION
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- FC Aston Villa recorded a massive win over John Hughes FC in the ABFA Premier Division on Sunday.
There was also a chaotic end to the encounter between Green City and Old Road.
Terry Andrew reports.
- Title
- YOUNG WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP DEBATE CANNABIS LAW IN PARLIAMENTARY SITTINGS
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's second Young Women in Leadership parliamentary sitting put youth voices front and centre inside the nation's Parliament, on the heels of International Women’s Day.
This year's cohort tackled a hot-button national issue: whether cannabis legislation should be reviewed through a human rights and gender-responsive lens.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- A&B CELEBRATES COMMONWEALTH DAY AS COUNTDOWN TO CHOGM CONTINUES
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- King Charles III is highlighting the untapped potential for increased trade among the 56 nations of the Commonwealth.
His message was delivered on Monday as Antigua and Barbuda joined 55 other nations in celebrating Commonwealth Day.
Dignitaries joined students in activities extoling the power of culture and connections across oceans.
Garfield Burford reports.
