ABSTVANTIGUA
ABEC TO UNEVIL NEW SEE-THROUGH BALLOT BOX FOR ST PHILIP’S NORTH BY-ELECTION
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- ABEC TO UNEVIL NEW SEE-THROUGH BALLOT BOX FOR ST PHILIP’S NORTH BY-ELECTION
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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.
- Runtime
- 1:27:01
- Date posted
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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
- 9 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.
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- FIRST WITNESS GIVES CHILLING TESTIMONY IN NIGEL CHRISTIAN MURDER TRIAL
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A key prosecution witness delivered explosive testimony in the Nigel Christian murder trial on Thursday, claiming the accused men were given a job to kill the customs principal inspector.
The witness singled out Lasean Bully as the one who pulled the trigger.
The witness, who says he used to drive the men around, also gave jurors a step-by-step account of the movements he claims led to Christian's death.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- VCBIA SET FOR MORE UPGRADES AS PHASED AIRFIELD PROJECT CONTINUES
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Officials of the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority have outlined the next steps in a major airfield rehabilitation project at V.C. Bird International Airport.
The first phase of the project was recently completed and officials say upcoming works are set to revolutionize the comfort and safety of the runway and surrounding areas.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- NEW CAR RENTAL FACILITY OPENS AT VCBIA IN MAJOR OVERHAUL OF OLD TERMINAL
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A new destination management facility has been established at the concourse of the old terminal of the VC Bird International Airport
The facility was officially opened on Thursday afternoon.
It is home to four car rental companies, which brings the total number at the airport to 19.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- ABS LIVE COVERAGE SPECIAL PARLIAMENT SITTING - SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD (WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18th 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:43:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ABS LIVE COVERAGE SPECIAL PARLIAMENT SITTING - SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD (WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18th 2026)
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- CHSS PRODUCES IMPERIOUS DISPLAY IN SCHOOLS NETBALL
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Clare Hall Secondary School produced a dominant performance to defeat Ottos Comprehensive School in the Cool and Smooth, Joma Caribbean Interschool Netball Competition at the YMCA on Wednesday.
They were among teams celebrating victories on the back of exceptional shooting.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- YOUNG BENNA BOYS FINE-TUNE PREPARATIONS FOR CONCACAF QUALIFIERS
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda under-20 men’s football squad is finalizing preparations ahead of round one of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers.
The young Benna Boys will contest Group C in Costa Rica.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- AIRPORT OFFICIALS CONFIRM MAJOR MILESTONE IN PHASED RUNWAY IMPROVEMENT
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority officials say the first phase of the airfield rehabilitation project at the V.C. Bird International Airport has been successfully completed.
The project will ensure the airport continues to meet the highest international standards.
Ercil Charles Jr reports.
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- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday February 18th 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:04:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday February 18th 2026)
- Title
- GOVERNOR GENERAL EXTOLS SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD’S RESILIENCE DURING SPECIAL SITTING
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams has lauded the endurance and resilience of Sir Robin Yearwood, as the St Phillip’s North Member of Parliament celebrated his 50th straight year in the role on Wednesday.
Sir Rodney spoke during a special Parliamentary sitting to honour the historic milestone.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION AS COLLEAGUES PRAISE HIS 50 UNBROKEN YEARS AS MP
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Sir Robin Yearwood has resigned as Member of Parliament for St Phillip’s North.
The announcement came on the same day he marked the 50th year since his first election in 1976.
Fellow lawmakers in Parliament’s Lower House raised a bipartisan chorus of encomiums for Sir Robin’s service to the constituency and the country, as they gathered for a special sitting to mark the memorable occasion on Wednesday.
Jamie J. Roacher reports.
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- SIR ROBIN YEARWOOD’S FAMILY PLEASED AS HE RECEIVES GLOWING PRAISE IN PARLIAMENT
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Members of Sir Robin Yearwood's family have welcomed the honour he received on Wednesday as fellow lawmakers gathered to praise his 50 unbroken years in Parliament’s Lower House.
Sir Robin resigned on Wednesday, as he celebrated the historic milestone of service to St Phillip’s North.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- A&B RECIEVES HIGH MARKS FOR HOSTING OF CARIBBEAN-EU PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is being commended for its hosting of the First Plenary Session of the Caribbean – European Union Parliamentary Assembly, the latest in a string of international events to be staged in the twin-island state.
Lawmakers from Europe and the Caribbean gathered for three days of discussions on critical issues affecting both regions, within the context of the EU’s engagement with the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, OACPS.
Visiting delegates and a member of Antigua and Barbuda's foreign service spoke with ABS News, as the meeting drew to a close on Wednesday at the American University of Antigua.
Nicola Barriteau reports.
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- HOUSE CALLS (TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:34:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- HOUSE CALLS (TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:00:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2026)
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- THE FIRST CARIBBEAN-EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY YOUTH FORUM (Monday February 16th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:28:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- THE FIRST CARIBBEAN-EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY YOUTH FORUM (Monday February 16th 2026)
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- THE FIRST CARIBBEAN-EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (Monday February 16th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:36:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- THE FIRST CARIBBEAN-EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (Monday February 16th 2026)
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- SALVATION ARMY BENEFITS FROM ROTARY CLUB’S KINDNESS
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The salvation army is the latest beneficiary of outreach efforts by the Rotary Club of Antigua.
The club made a major donation to the Salvation Army on Tuesday, as part of its continuing thrust to empower residents across the twin-island state.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- ANTIGUAN AND BARBUDAN LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR MEANINGUL ACTION AT WOMEN’S FORUM
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- WOMEN FROM THE CARIBBEAN AND EUROPE ARE CALLING FOR MEANINFUL ACTION, AS THEY LAMENT THAT DESPITE PROGRESS, GENDER EQUALITY HAS REMAINED OUT OF REACH.
SENATE PRESIDENT ALINCIA WILLIAMS GRANT AND GOVERNMENT SENATOR KIZ JOHNSON WERE PANELISTS DURING A WOMEN'S FORUM AS PART OF THE CARIBBEAN–EU PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY.
ELESHA GEORGE HAS OUR RECAP ON THOSE DISCUSSIONS.
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- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday February 17th 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:58:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Tuesday February 17th 2026)
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- GOVERNMENT IN MOTION (MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 59:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- GOVERNMENT IN MOTION (MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Runtime
- 59:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026)
- Title
- THE FIRST CARIBBEAN-EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (Monday February 16th 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:48:20
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- THE FIRST CARIBBEAN-EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (Monday February 16th 2026)
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- ASTON VILLA REDISCOVER WINNING FORMULA IN ABFA PREMIER DIVISION
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Aston Villa got back to winning ways, with victory over Garden Stars in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association’s Premier Division on Sunday.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday February 16th 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:51:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Monday February 16th 2026)
- Title
- BLACK HAWKS TAME LIONS IN ABCA TWO-DAY TOURNEY
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Liberta Blackhawks prevailed by 5 wickets in their home match against CMW New Winthorpes Lions in the ABCA Two-day Competition on Sunday.
The result ensures the Black Hawks extend their lead at the top of the standings.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- NEW BOOK ON LEADERSHIP LAUNCHED IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Apostle Donnell Duncan has launched his new book in Antigua and Barbuda.
‘A New Mindskin: Leadership Superpowers’ presents 100 leadership principles, and was welcomed by officials during the launch at Royalton Resort on Sunday.
Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.
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- PM BROWNE WANTS EU AND CARIBBEAN TO ‘STAND TOGETHER IN DEFENDING MULTILATERALISM’
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is again in the international spotlight, as the country hosts the First Plenary Session of the Caribbean-European Union Parliamentary Assembly.
Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne told the opening ceremony on Monday that the Caribbean and the EU “must stand together in defending multilateralism.” He was speaking against the backdrop of the unravelling of the post-World War II global order.
The Assembly being hosted in Antigua is the first regional gathering of Cariforum and European lawmakers following the signature of the new Samoa Agreement, which focuses on region-specific priorities.
The assembly represents the latest high-level gathering to be hosted by the twin-island state at the conference centre of the American University of Antigua, AUA.
Elesha George reports.
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- ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES NEW PAYMENT PLATFORM TO IMPROVE EASE OF TRANSACTIONS
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda is moving toward a cashless future with the introduction of a new mobile payment platform on Monday.
Cliccash is designed to modernize how consumers and businesses conduct transactions.
The service was officially demonstrated at the West Indies Oil Company’s service station on Friars Hill Road.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
