ABSTVANTIGUA
APPLYING FOR TRADEMARKS CAN NOW BE DONE ONLINE
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- APPLYING FOR TRADEMARKS CAN NOW BE DONE ONLINE
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Trademark applications can now be filed electronically in Antigua and Barbuda.
The new system is first being introduced to attorneys-at-law and intellectual property agents, as the Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO) turbocharges efforts to modernize its services.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO HELP TRACK THE MOVEMENTS OF MARINE CREATURES
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Have you seen a turtle, dolphin or whale out on the water?
The Environmental Awareness Group says if you have, you now have a chance to use your mobile phone to help map out the movement patterns of this country's marine life.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- CHINESE OFFICIALS HOLD CULTURAL EXCHANGE FOR YOUTH PARLIAMENTARIANS
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Youth parliamentarians from across the Eastern Caribbean participated in a cultural exchange at China’s Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday evening.
House Speaker Osbert Frederick and China’s Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Jiang Wei spoke glowingly of the young people’s impressive contributions and opportunities for deepening south-south cooperation.
The event was held hours after the youth parliamentarians participated in intense debate on economic diversification and resilience.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- STUDENTS HELP TO MAKE COMMONWEALTH FLAGS WITH BOTTLE CAPS
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Good humans 268 says its bottle-cap flag mosaic is underway at Botanical Gardens this week, as anticipation builds for Antigua and Barbuda’s historic hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- ABTODAY ZUMI; ART WEEK 2026
- Runtime
- 6:36
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY ZUMI; ART WEEK 2026
- Title
- ABTODAY - IYABA, ARTIST; ART WEEK 2026
- Runtime
- 6:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - IYABA, ARTIST; ART WEEK 2026
- Title
- ABTODAY - JERRY ASKA; INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL'S PANORAMA 2026
- Runtime
- 14:06
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - JERRY ASKA; INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL'S PANORAMA 2026
- Title
- ABTODAY - NEIL COCHRANE & LADY FALCON; Karaoke at Beach Limerz
- Runtime
- 9:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - NEIL COCHRANE & LADY FALCON; Karaoke at Beach Limerz
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- ABTODAY - PRICES & CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - PRICES & CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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- ABTODAY - DR. JOSE HUMPHEYS & VICTORIA CHARLTON; RED CROSS SOCIETY 85TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK 2026
- Runtime
- 12:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - DR. JOSE HUMPHEYS & VICTORIA CHARLTON; RED CROSS SOCIETY 85TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK 2026
- Title
- ABTODAY - WELLNESS WEDNESDAY'S SMOOTHIE BREAK WITH SHANDY STEVENS
- Runtime
- 6:46
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - WELLNESS WEDNESDAY'S SMOOTHIE BREAK WITH SHANDY STEVENS
- Title
- ABTODAY - ANDERSON TUITT; NODS OFFICIAL
- Runtime
- 17:19
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - ANDERSON TUITT; NODS OFFICIAL
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- THE SITTING OF THE REGIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT LIVE (TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:00:15
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- THE SITTING OF THE REGIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT LIVE (TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER 2026)
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- UNDER-15 FOOTBALLERS EN ROUTE TO AZERBAIJAN FOR WORLD CUP FESTIVAL
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda’s Under-15 footballers as well as their coaches and management staff departed Antigua Tuesday afternoon for the 2026 U-15 World Cup Festival to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ANTIGUA LIONS DEFEAT BEDFORD CRICKETERS IN TOUR OPENER
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The visiting Bedford School Cricket team from the United Kingdom began competitive action at the Antigua Recreation Ground on Tuesday.
Bedford’s Under 18 A-team faced Antigua Young Lions in a 50-over encounter, with where there were several stand out performers.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ‘MOST OF THE PROPERTIES ARE SOLD OUT’ – CHOGM PROVIDES MAJOR TOURISM BOOST
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) at the start of November is providing a major boon for the hospitality industry.
The government is anticipating about 4,000 arrivals for the event.
Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with ABS News on Tuesday.
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- TOURISM MINISTRY CONTINUES TALKS WITH JET BLUE
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The government is continuing talks with Jet Blue to prevent a complete end to the airline's service at the end of October 2026.
Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez tells ABS News this is part of efforts by the administration to ensure the crucial tourist industry is protected amid global inflationary pressures.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- OECS YOUTH PARLIAMENTARIANS DISCUSS ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Youth parliamentarians from across the Eastern Caribbean are calling for regional governments to build economies that rely less on tourism.
The Eastern Caribbean Youth Parliament Network voted on that issue during the sitting of its assembly at Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament Building on Tuesday.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- SIR RONALD SANDERS RECEIVES MAJOR UKRAINIAN HONOUR
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the Orghanisation of American States, Sir Ronald Sanders, has received one of Ukraine's national honours for his defence of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Sir Ronald was presented with the Order of Merit at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday.
The award recognises his diplomatic advocacy at the OAS, including efforts to mobilise support for resolutions condemning Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Sir Ronald shares the honour with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, saying its support for Ukraine reflects principles essential to the country's own independence.
However, Sir Ronald says the principle at stake goes beyond Ukraine and applies equally to every nation, regardless of its size or power.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 39:51
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2026)
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- BEDFORD CRICKETERS ARRIVE FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ANTIGUA TOUR
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Cricketers from Bedford School in the United Kingdom have arrived in Antigua and Barbuda as part of their international cricket tour.
The nine-day trip will consist of several matches and sight-seeing opportunities for the over 65-member delegation.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- BULLETS AND GRENADES SEAL EXPLOSIVE VICTORIES IN PREMIER DIVISION
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Ten-man Autocraze Pigotts Bullets were in sublime form as they held off the challenge from Old Road FC.
Defending champions Grenades FC also prevailed over Greenbay Hoppers on Sunday in the ABFA Premier League.
Tery Andrew reports.
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- OFFICIALS WELCOME STRONG SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURE NIGHT MARKET
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The Agriculture Extension Division is pleased with this year’s celebration of World Food Day in Antigua and Barbuda.
The activities to mark the global observance culminated with Agriculture Night Market on Sunday.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- IMF POINTS TO POTENTIAL REVENUE FALLOUT FROM THREAT TO CIP
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The International Monetary Fund is warning that uncertainty over Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programmes could put government revenues at risk.
The warning comes as Antigua and Barbuda and four other Eastern Caribbean countries face pressure from the European Union to phase out their programmes by June 2028.
Deputy director of the IMF's western hemisphere department, Ana Corbacho, says the future of these programmes would depend, in part, on how governments address governance concerns and respond to evolving international discussions.
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- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 16:26
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER 2026)
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- ABTODAY - SHERIE-ANN CATON & DAWSON LEWIS; FOOD FAIR & WADADLI BEER PROMOTION.
- Runtime
- 9:49
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - SHERIE-ANN CATON & DAWSON LEWIS; FOOD FAIR & WADADLI BEER PROMOTION.
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- ABTODAY - JUANTE KIRBY; PRESIDENT OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN (LPC)
- Runtime
- 10:57
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - JUANTE KIRBY; PRESIDENT OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN (LPC)
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- ABTODAY - Joshuanette Francis; GOOD HUMANS 268 CHOGM BOTTLE CAP FLAGS.
- Runtime
- 4:51
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - Joshuanette Francis; GOOD HUMANS 268 CHOGM BOTTLE CAP FLAGS
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- ABTODAY - PASTOR TOYE AKINMUSIRE; MIRACLE SERVICE @ SJPC HOUSE OF RESTORATION
- Runtime
- 9:37
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - PASTOR TOYE AKINMUSIRE; MIRACLE SERVICE @ SJPC HOUSE OF RESTORATION
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- ABTODAY - APUA UPDATES PRESENTED BY ANNAZETTE REYNOLDS
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - APUA UPDATES PRESENTED BY ANNAZETTE REYNOLDS
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- ABTODAY - CHOGM SECURITY OFFICIALS ON THE USE OF DRONES DURING CHOGM
- Runtime
- 13:59
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - CHOGM SECURITY OFFICIALS ON THE USE OF DRONES DURING CHOGM
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- ABTODAY - DORBRENE O'MARDE; Caribbean Reparatory Justice Movement & CHOGM
- Runtime
- 17:40
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- ABTODAY - DORBRENE O'MARDE; Caribbean Reparatory Justice Movement & CHOGM
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 37:01
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 23:30
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2026)
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (Saturday October 17th 2026)
- Runtime
- 27:01
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (Saturday October 17th 2026)
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- CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR THE LATE SLINGER ''MIGHTY SPARROW'' FRANCISCO (Friday October 16th 2026)
- Runtime
- 3:29:01
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR THE LATE SLINGER ''MIGHTY SPARROW'' FRANCISCO (Friday October 16th 2026)
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 45:46
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 2026)
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- MAJOR SEEDLING DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCED IN FOOD SECURITY THRUST
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- The government says more than 30,000 seedlings are being distributed to farmers, while two new abattoirs are also in the pipeline, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's food security.
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Anthony Smith Jr made the announcements on Friday as Antigua and Barbuda joined in celebrating World Food Day.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- ROADWORKS TO INTENSIFY IN ST JOHN’S AS APUA FINALIZES PIPE-LAYING
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Road resurfacing in St John's is expected to pick up pace as APUA finalizes work on laying new water mains in the capital.
The move will allow the Ministry of Works to focus on restoring road surfaces ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which runs from November 1 - 4.
Merchant says APUA is expected to withdraw its teams from St John's by the end of the week, after completing the installation of new mains., using the horizontal directional drilling method.
The update was provided by director general of communications in the prime minister's office, Maurice Merchant, during the post cabinet media briefing Friday morning.
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- SOCIAL PROTECTION BOARD DISTRIBUTES MEALS ON WORLD FOOD DAY
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Residents benefitted from hot lunches free of cost in St John’s on Friday, as the Social Protection Board celebrated World Food Day.
Residents expressed appreciation for the gesture of kindness by the Board.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- WINDIES COACH EAGER FOR CLINICAL PERFORMANCE IN T20I SERIES DECIDER
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says it will be crucial for his team to execute well in all facets of the game to win the T20 International decider in Bengaluru on Saturday.
The Caribbean side are seeking to clinch the high-scoring finale, with the series now tied at 2-2.
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- OFFICIAL HANDING-OVER CEREMONY OF PELICAN COURT HOUSING PROJECT LIVE (THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:32:30
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- OFFICIAL HANDING-OVER CEREMONY OF THE PELICAN COURT HOUSING PROJECT, LIVE FROM BOBBY ALLEY, POINT VILLAGE, ST. JOHN'S. (THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER 2026)
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- PREMIER DIVISION MATCHES RETURN TEMPORARILY TO ABFA TECHNICAL CENTRE
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Premier Division Football is moving back to the Technical Centre, at least for a short while as the ARG will host other events up to early November.
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association made the announcement on Thursday.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- VALUE OF SEAGRASS ON DISPLAY AT DOCKYARD MUSEUM
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The National Parks Authority and international conservation group Fauna & Flora have unveiled a new seagrass diorama at the Dockyard Museum.
The launch on Wednesday ensures that an underwater ecosystem most people never get to see is now on permanent display at Nelson's Dockyard.
Samantha Simon reports.
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- A&B TO STAND WITH CHINA ‘EVEN IF IT COMES WITH CONSEQUENCES’ – PM BROWNE
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne has again hailed the close bilateral ties between Antigua and Barbuda and the People's Republic of China.
China provided grant funding for the Pelican Court housing project and is also bankrolling the construction of social housing in Bolans and Barbuda.
Prime Minister Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is eternally grateful and will stand with China, even in the face of geopolitical blowback from other powerful countries.
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- PELICAN COURT HOUSING PROJECT TRANSFORMS LIVES AND ST JOHN’S CITYSCAPE
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The People's Republic of China has officially handed over the 150-unit Pelican Court housing development to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
The condominiums, funded through a grant of approximately XCD$50 million, replaces ramshackle dwellings in what had been the Booby Alley community.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- GAMBLING AND DRUG-RUNNING AMONG PROHIBITED PRACTICES AT PELICAN COURT – PM BROWNE
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Residents who will occupy units in the gleaming new Pelican Court in Point are being warned that violations of community regulations could result in their removal from the condominiums.
Prime Minister and City West Member of Parliament, the Right Honourable Gaston Browne, says a facility manager has been appointed to oversee the development.
Chinese officials officially handed over the new units to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday.
They were built with grant funding of XCD$50 million from the People’s Republic of China.
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- ‘SOME OF YOU MAY PROBABLY VOTE AGAINST ME’ – PM BROWNE RESOLUTE ON PELICAN COURT RULES
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne insists strict rules will be maintained at the new Pelican Court in his City West constituency, even if this means losing political support.
The prime minister says gambling, narco-trafficking, loud noise and improper garbage disposal will be among the practices strictly prohibited in the new condominiums, built on the site of the area formerly called Booby Alley.
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- CHOGM TASKFORCE ASSURES ‘THERE IS NO INTENTION TO CLOSE DOWN ANTIGUA’ DURING EVENT
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Residents and business owners in the country are to be briefed on planned road closures and traffic restrictions ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM 2026.
The CHOGM media and public affairs committee says town hall meetings will be held to help affected communities understand the arrangements and prepare for potential disruptions.
Co-lead for media and public relations, Everton Barnes, says the outreach will target businesses and residents in key areas.
He insists there is no plan for islandwide shutdowns resulting from the country’s hosting of CHOGM and its many side events.
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- VICTORY CENTRE REELS FROM LETTUCE VANDALISM FOLLOWING HYDROPONICS PUSH
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A vandal has destroyed several lettuce plants at the Victory Centre, a week before they were to be harvested.
The criminal act happened less than 24 hours after a hydroponics system was handed over to the school for students with disabilities.
School principal Jahmorla James Francis told ABS News that a camera captured a man scaling the fence to gain access to the school compound, before destroying 20 lettuce plants.
By the time police and a teacher arrived, he had left the compound.
The man has not been identified, but is believed to be the same individual who attempted to break into the school a few days earlier.
The Victory Centre has been burglarised on several occasions, with thieves stealing donated tablets and a television set intended for the school's Information Technology room.
The school installed burglar bars on its windows and air-conditioning units n response to the repeated break-ins.
James Francis says the school has bee...
