ABSTVANTIGUA
CARNIVAL CALENDAR UNDER REVIEW AHEAD OF 70TH STAGING
- Title
- CARNIVAL CALENDAR UNDER REVIEW AHEAD OF 70TH STAGING
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Antigua Carnival's 2027 calendar could see changes, as organizers prepare for the festival's milestone 70th anniversary.
The Festivals Commission has confirmed a review is underway, but says no changes have yet been finalised.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- ‘MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR YOUR RECEIPT’ – ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS AHEAD OF ABST-REDUCTION DAYS
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is reminding members of the public to shop around, get receipts and be smart about spending, as back-to-school shopping enters its final week.
Members of the division took that message to various locations in St John's on Friday, as many look ahead to ABST-free shopping on school supplies and food items on August 28 and 29.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- EDUCATION MINISTRY TO INTENSIFY ‘MONITORING AND MENTORING’ AMID MATH MISERY
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Education will be embarking on a comprehensive look at the delivery of mathematics in schools across Antigua and Barbuda.
The announcement follows worrying performances in the 2026 CSEC examinations, where only 30.3 per cent of the students who sat Mathematics in Antigua and Barbuda passed their examinations.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ABS PRESENTS (THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:08:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS PRESENTS (THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:03:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST 2026)
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- GOV’T TO SECURE NEW EQUIPMENT TO PUT BRAKES ON TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A major police crackdown on traffic violations is on the horizon, as the force is to receive new tint meters, breathalysers and radar guns.
Cabinet has approved the expenditure of US$30,000 to purchase the new equipment to tackle excessive speeding, drunk-driving and vehicles with tints well beyond the legal limit.
Police have been instructed to deal with illegal tints on the spot.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- GOVERNOR GENERAL TO DECIDE ON REMISSION OF PRISON SENTENCES
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The process for reducing prisoners' sentences for good behaviour is being changed.
Cabinet has amended the prison rule 211, with the Governor General to consider recommendations from the Prison Superintendent for the remission of sentences.
However, the change will only affect new prisoners and will not be retroactive.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- BOE ENGAGED IN EXTENSIVE WORK TO IMPROVE SCHOOL PLANTS
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Work is continuing on several schools in preparation for the new academic year in less than two weeks’ time.
The Board of Education says it has used the summer break to advance major expansion projects, while carrying out routine repairs ahead of the return of students.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday August 20th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:09:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday August 20th 2026)
- Title
- I’M SURE THAT JUSTICE WILL BE DONE’ – AG BENJAMIN RESPONDS TO PICKET OVER INMATE’S DEATH
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Attorney General and Minister for Public Safety, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin, has assured that investigations are continuing into what he says was the “regrettable” death of inmate Rashawn ‘Turtle’ Shabbaz, following an incident at His Majesty’s Prison on July 23, 2026.
Sir Steadroy says there will shortly be a finding of the coroner into Shabbaz’s death, which he says “came under unfortunate circumstances.”
The Attorney General was responding to a picket led by the father of the deceased Khalid Shabbaz outside both the Prison and the Legal Affairs Ministry.
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- ROAD TO CHOGM (WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 45:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ROAD TO CHOGM (WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:00:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- BENNA BOYS DEFEAT TCI 3-1 IN CFU UNDER-14 CHALLENGE SERIES
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's young Benna Boys have secured their third straight victory in the CFU Under-14 Boys Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic.
They defeated the Turks and Caicos Islands 3-1 Wednesday morning, after coming from behind.
Turks and Caicos Islands took the lead inside the first minute, but Antigua and Barbuda gained parity on minute number 25 from Leyland Powell.
The young Benna Boys then took the lead with a penalty from Kalique Martin on minute 52, before the third goal was added on the stroke of full time by number 9, Tevon Henderson.
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- NEW REPORT OUTLINES WAYS TO FIX CHRONIC LEAK AT POT WORKS DAM
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Cabinet is to consider fresh recommendations on repairs to Pot Works Dam, potentially paving the way for the reservoir to retain an additional 800 million gallons of water.
The announcement comes from Utilities Minister, Hon. Melford Nicholas, who says Cuban engineers have provided a report complete with technical drawings and other engineering details.
He told the ‘Taking Stock’ programme on PBN it will now require the government to estimate the cost.
Minister Nicholas also says he would like the process to be done quickly to rectify the leakage issues at the country's main reservoir.
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- SWIMMERS BEAM WITH DELIGHT AFTER CREATING SPLASH AT GOODWILL CHAMPS
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The young Antiguan swimmers returned on Island after their exploits at the Goodwill Swimming Championships in Trinidad and Tobago.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- ‘NATURE DID ITS BIG ONE’ – REDONDA HAILED AS SHINING EXAMPLE OF RESTORATION
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tuesday, August 18 marks three years since the Environmental Awareness Group was notified Redonda would be designated a protected site for its significant role in wildlife preservation.
The group has hailed the tremendous restoration unfolding on the island, as the ecosystem continues to recover.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- FM GREENE RESPONDS TO COMMONWEALTH JURISTS’ CONCERNS
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. E.P. Chet Greene has responded to concerns expressed by a grouping of Commonwealth jurists, regarding comments made about an unnamed judge by Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne.
Minister Greene says the grouping has not taken account of the complete official record, including subsequent comments made by the prime minister on the issue.
Minister Greene also reaffirms the government's commitment to upholding judicial independence, noting that, “Antigua and Barbuda is fully committed to an independent and impartial judiciary, the security of tenure of judicial officers, the separation of powers, the Commonwealth Charter and the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles.”
However, he insists there must be a focus on the substantive issue raised by Prime Minister Browne of tackling the crime threat facing Antigua and Barbuda.
Minister Greene spoke with ABS News Tuesday morning.
Garfield Burford reports.
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- ‘IT’S A VERY GOOD INITIATIVE’ – MORE RESIDENTS WELCOME FREE READING GLASSES
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister's Vision Programme is expanding its reach, with free reading glasses now being distributed to eligible residents in the Grays Farm community and its environs.
The programme has already assisted hundreds of people, as organizers continue efforts to improve access to basic vision care across Antigua and Barbuda.
Some 25,000 pairs of reading glasses will be distributed in the programme’s first phase.
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- CPL ANNOUNCES FIRST TWO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and respected cricket commentator Ian Bishop will be the first to be inducted into the newly-established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame.
Sharife Sergeant reports.
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- CENTENARIAN EDNA PARKER CHIDDICK CELEBRATES ANOTHER MILESTONE
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Edna Parker Chiddick celebrated her 103rd birthday on Tuesday.
The matriarch was joined by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, Social Transformation Minister, Hon. Rawdon Turner, family and friends, to mark the momentous milestone.
She was also presented with a cheque for $10,000 by the government, as part of its continuing initiative to show appreciation to this special group of citizens.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- ‘TWO YEARS SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM ME’ – MOTHER OF MURDERED TEEN REFLECTS
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tuesday, August 18 marked two years since the grisly murder of 15-year-old Achazia James, whose body was discovered at Runaway Beach.
Questions remain about what happened to the teenager, and whether those responsible will ever be brought to justice.
Her grief-stricken mother, Asabi Charles, is reflecting on her beloved ‘KayKay’, saying she forgives those responsible for her murder, but continues the quest for justice.
Charles says, “I refuse to allow whoevertook your life to take the rest of mine too. I don’t want hatred living inside of me. I leave that part to God.”
Shannakisha Francis reports.
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- ABS TV PRESENTS (MONDAY 17th AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:11:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS TV PRESENTS (MONDAY 17th AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SATURDAY 17th AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:01:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SATURDAY 17th AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ASSL MANAGEMENT RESPONDS AS SEVERAL WORKERS FUME OVER PAY AND CONDITIONS
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The management of Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) is facing several allegations from several of their employees, including victimisation, delayed payments and poor working conditions.
Workers outlined their claims to ABS News, calling for urgent redress, even as they move to get unionised.
General manager Daniel Knight says several efforts have been to transform the organisation, since assuming the role some five months ago.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
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- A&B HAS LOWEST PETROL PRICES IN THE ECCU – ECCB DATA
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda has the lowest gasoline and diesel prices across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.
Data on energy prices from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank for July show the price of $14.50 in Antigua and Barbuda for a gallon of gasoline was well below the ECCU average of $17.66 during the month.
Montserrat had the highest gasoline price of $20.74 per gallon, with Dominica was second at $19.03.
Antigua and Barbuda's diesel price of $14.25 was well below the ECCU average of $18.16 last month.
St Kitts and Nevis had the highest diesel price of $23.20, followed by Montserrat at $19.84.
Antigua and Barbuda has the second-lowest price in the ECCU for the 20-pound Liquefied Petroleum Gas at $32.00, with only St Kitts Nevis at $30.00 being lower, while the highest price was in Anguilla at $55.58 and $40.00 in Grenada.
Antigua and Barbuda also has the second-lowest price in the ECCU for the 100-pound LPG, at $155.00, only bettered by St Kitts Ne...
- Title
- INDEPENDENCE FOOD FAIR TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 25 THIS YEAR
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Antigua and Barbuda's 45th independence celebrations will come with several changes to the traditional calendar this year, as organisers adjust the programme around the country’s historic hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026).
One of the biggest changes will see the popular independence food fair moved from November 1 to Sunday, October 25, when it will be held alongside the schools' panorama competition and the national independence church service.
The food fair will begin from 7:30 that morning, while the national church service is set for 4pm and the primary and secondary schools' panorama competition begins at 6pm.
The calendar also features several new or revamped activities, including a special reception for this year's national honourees, a golden age gala for senior citizens, and the return of school murals and an evening of drama.
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- INCREASING NUMBERS OF YOUNGER PEOPLE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Antiguan infectious disease specialist Dr Amina Goodwin-Fernandez says she is seeing more people in their teens, twenties and thirties being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Goodwin-Fernandez, who practises in the United States, says the shift has become increasingly clear over the past two decades she has been in medicine.
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- HEALTH OFFICIALS WELCOME THE OPENING OF NEW SICKLE CELL UNIT
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Health Ministry has officially opened the new Sickle Cell Unit of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, in what is being hailed as a major advance in the treatment of the condition.
Antigua and Barbuda is now one of only two countries in the English-speaking Caribbean with a unit dedicated to the treatment of sickle cell disease, alongside Jamaica.
The facility on the grounds of the Old Holberton hospital is equipped to provide sickle cell patients with faster, specialized care during painful crises.
Samantha Simon reports.
- Title
- GOOD SHEPHERD ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE, Live From St. Johnston's Village Main Road, St. John's.
- Runtime
- 1:30:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- GOOD SHEPHERD ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE, Live From St. Johnston's Village Main Road, St. John's. (SUNDAY 16th AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 36:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 30:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:01:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2026)
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- FEMPRENEUR FUND AWARDEE LOOKS AHEAD TO FRESH OPPORTUNITIES
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Lania Bynoe is the 2026 Fempreneur Fund awardee.
She was awarded by the Caribbean Women in Leadership Antigua and Barbuda national chapter on Thursday evening at Weatherills Resort.
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- ENUMERATORS CONTINUE CENSUS BLITZ IN GRAYS FARM
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Enumerators from the National Bureau of Statistics were in the Grays Farm area Friday morning, as the census blitz continues.
The Bureau is seeking to complete the 2025 National Population and Housing Census by the end of this year.
They are continuing to urge the public to cooperate, as the information gathered is crucial to improving the lives of all citizens and residents.
Hilesha Humphreys reports.
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- CCJ PRESIDENT REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF ‘PANEL FIXING’
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The president of the Caribbean Court of Justice has rejected allegations from fellow judges of “panel fixing” and “attempts to influence the outcome of cases.
There has been a detailed response from Justice Winston Anderson, following damning claims in leaked emails from other jurists on the regional court.
The complaints were recently chronicled by the Trinidad Express newspaper.
Justice Anderson acknowledges he may have handled a dispute over judicial dress code too strongly.
However, as he breaks his silence on the explosive allegations, Justice Anderson is resolute that the court will continue to serve the people of the region with independence fairness and integrity.
Nicola Barriteau reports.
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- SOCCER ACADEMY MEMBERS HEAD TO UK’S FUTURE PRO ACADEMY
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Several players and coaches of Soccer Academy left the island for Future Pro Academy in the United Kingdom on Thursday.
The group is looking ahead to the higher level of training and how this will redound to their continued progress.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:04:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- LAUNCH OF INDEPENDENCE 2026 (THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:16:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- LAUNCH OF INDEPENDENCE 2026 (THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday August 13th 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:10:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- CABINET PRESS BRIEFING (Thursday August 13th 2026)
- Title
- ABS EXCLUSIVE: FORMER BENNA BOY JUSTIN COCHRANE REFLECTS ON ‘SURREAL’ WORLD CUP EXPERIENCE
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Former Benna Boy and Assistant Coach of the England team at the 2026 World Cup, Justin Cochrane, says it was a dream come true to have been on the sidelines at the global showpiece in the United States, Mexico and Canada earlier this summer.
He tells ABS Sports it was one he will never forget in his coaching career.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- NEW LEGISLATION PAVES THE WAY FOR VISITING SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR CHOGM
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Parliament has passed the Visiting Forces Bill 2026, creating the legal framework for foreign military and security personnel who will be brought in to assist with security for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to make history in November, as the smallest country ever to host the event.
Elesha George explains what the new law allows.
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- PRIME MINISTER BROWNE WANTS INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF FIREARM SENTENCING
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne is insisting he is not seeking to control the courts, but is also refusing to back away from his criticism of what he sees as lenient sentences for serious crimes.
He has issued a detailed response to a joint statement from the Caribbean Heads of Judiciary, following controversy over his statements about making an unnamed judge persona non grata, over what he considers lenient sentences.
The head of government has also written to Chief Justice Margaret Price-Findlay to propose an independent review of firearm sentencing, repeat offending and the wider criminal justice system.
Jamie Roacher reports.
- Title
- WATCH: CABINET AGREES MOST POLICE OFFICERS SHOULD BE ARMED
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Cabinet wants laws in place to allow most police officers to carry firearms, regardless of their rank.
The announcement was made by director general for communications in the prime minister’s office, Maurice Merchant, during Thursday’s post-cabinet media briefing.
He says work will begin immediately to facilitate this.
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- ABS EVENING NEWS (WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:04:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- CONTRASTING RESULTS FOR A&B’S TEAMS IN REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Defending champions Antigua and Barbuda went down in a gritty five-setter against St Lucia in the opening game of the ECVA Senior Men’s Championships, being played in the British Virgin Islands.
However, Antigua and Barbuda’s women’s team made a winning start to their campaign.
Terry Andrew reports.
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- ANTIGUA-CUBA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION DONATES OVER $33K TO CUBA
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Antigua-Cuba Friendship Association has made a significant monetary donation to Cuba, which continues to reel from an energy blockade imposed by the Trump administration in the United States.
The donation was handed over at the Cuban Embassy on Blue Waters Drive on Tuesday evening.
Raghib Apparicio reports.
- Title
- WATCH: GUN CRIMES AND SENTENCES EXPLAINED
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- When an individual is charged in a case involving a gun, the word firearm alone does not determine which court will hear the case, who can grant bail, or what sentence could follow.
ABS takes a closer look at the hot-button issue of how gun-related crimes are handled in the courts, with a summary of what the law and the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s sentencing guidelines dictate.
The exact charge is crucial to the outcome.
Jamie J. Roacher explains.
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- ‘ASKING FOR HELP DOES NOT MAKE YOU LESS OF A MAN’ – MINISTER KIZ JOHNSON ON MEN’S WELL-BEING
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The conversation around men's mental and emotional well-being took centre stage on Wednesday, with a call for men to feel more comfortable expressing their emotions and seeking support when necessary.
The Directorate of Gender Affairs hosted its ‘Man in the Mirror’ forum, creating a space for men to reflect on the pressures they face, and expectations placed on them from an early age.
Nicola Barriteau reports.
- Title
- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2026)
- Runtime
- 50:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- ABS EVENING NEWS (TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2026)
- Title
- ATHLETES COMMENDED FOR PERFORMANCES AT WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Sports and the Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association have expressed their appreciation to the three young athletes who represented the country at the recent World Athletics Under-20 Championships.
They were praised for their creditable performances on the track in Eugene, Oregon.
Terry Andrew reports.
