Crime
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Mother of Slain Customs Official Takes Stand in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
The mother of slain senior Customs official Nigel Christian testified in the ongoing murder trial of three men accused of abducting and killing her son, with her emotional account at times conflicting with earlier statements made to police. The case continues to draw widespread attention across Antigua and Barbuda.
Cannabis Worth $78K Seized in Joint Operation at V.C. Bird International Airport
Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Unit seized cannabis with an estimated street value of $78,000 during a joint operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on Thursday, March 5.
CCTV Equipment Bound for Antigua as Island-Wide Surveillance System Nears Launch
The equipment for Antigua and Barbuda's island-wide CCTV surveillance system is on its way to the island, with installation set to begin within weeks. The update was delivered to Cabinet by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant, as reported by Antigua Observer.
FBI DNA Expert Cross-Examined in Murder Trial of Men Accused of Killing Customs Official
The murder trial of three men charged with the abduction and killing of senior Customs official Nigel Christian continued Thursday with the cross-examination of an FBI forensic DNA expert whose testimony links the accused to crime scene evidence.
Nut Grove Man Sentenced to Seven Months for Smuggling Gun Magazine in Speaker
A Nut Grove man has been sentenced to seven months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle a firearm magazine into Antigua concealed inside a wireless party speaker. Alex Joseph, 33, was sentenced on Thursday following a stop-and-search operation that uncovered the hidden contraband.
Female RPFAB Officers Launch 'Beyond the Badge' Retreat to Boost Community Ties and Well-Being
Female officers of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda have launched a four-day retreat titled 'Building Strength Beyond the Badge 2026,' aimed at deepening community bonds and supporting the personal and professional well-being of women in the force.
CID Investigates Break-In at Market Street Fisheries Complex
The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating a break-in at the Fisheries Complex on Market Street, discovered by an employee at approximately 6:30 am. Authorities were alerted after the staff member arrived for their shift and found the ice dispatch door had been breached.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Abuse of Wife's Teenage Niece
A man has been jailed for six years after a jury found him guilty of having sexual intercourse with a dependent and indecent assault involving his wife's teenage niece. The case, reported by Antigua Observer, centred on the abuse of trust within a family household.
West Bus Station Police Outpost Suffers Significant Fire Damage
The St. John's Fire Station is investigating a fire that caused significant damage to the West Bus Station Police Outpost on the morning of Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Fire tender No. 17 was dispatched to the scene at 6:50 am, according to Antigua Observer.
FBI DNA Expert Links Accused Men to Evidence in Customs Officer Murder Trial
An FBI forensic expert has linked DNA evidence found on clothing and other items recovered from two locations to the men accused of abducting and murdering a senior customs officer, according to Antigua Observer. The testimony, featuring statistics reaching into the octillions, marked a significant development in one of Antigua and Barbuda's most closely watched murder trials.
Nut Grove Man Pleads Guilty After Firearm Magazine Found Hidden in Party Speaker
A Nut Grove man has pleaded guilty to firearm magazine possession after police found a 30-round 9mm magazine concealed inside a wireless party speaker he had just collected from a shipping agency. Alex Joseph was intercepted by officers along Simon Bolivar Boulevard in St Johnston's Village.
Jamaican National Remanded After Nearly 60 Pounds of Cannabis Found at VC Bird Airport
A 38-year-old Jamaican national has been charged and remanded to HMP after officers seized nearly 60 pounds of cannabis, valued at EC $360,000, from two suitcases at VC Bird International Airport on March 1st.
Murder Victim Warned Brother of Work Tensions Before Death, High Court Told
On day nine of a high-profile murder trial, witnesses described victim Nigel Christian as a quiet, family-oriented man who had warned his brother of workplace tensions months before his death. The disclosure, reported by Antigua Observer, adds a significant dimension to one of Antigua and Barbuda's most closely watched court proceedings.
Jamaican Man Arrested After 60 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VCBIA
A 38-year-old Jamaican man was arrested after approximately 60 pounds of cannabis, valued at an estimated $360,000, were seized during a joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 1st.
CCTV Footage Shown in Court During Nigel Christian Murder Trial
CCTV footage allegedly showing murdered Customs official Nigel Christian's truck being tailed by a silver car was played in the High Court on Monday, as the murder trial of three accused men reached its eighth day before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
Ex-Hadeed Motors Employee Jailed Five Years for $80K Vehicle Fraud
Dylan Simon, a former Hadeed Motors employee of over two decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of stealing an $80,000 vehicle using forged documents and fictitious payment records.
Nine Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird International Airport
A joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport's FedEx Cargo Shed uncovered nine pounds of cannabis with an estimated street value of $54,000. Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Task Force carried out the operation on February 25th.
Greenbay Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Valley Road Stabbing
Kevin Frederick, 57, of George Street, Greenbay, has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing on Valley Road on February 25 and is expected to appear in Magistrate's Court this week.
Bus Driver Found Guilty of Indecent Assault on 12-Year-Old Passenger
A jury has found bus driver Kenroy Graham guilty of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl who boarded his bus alone at the West Bus Station on April 1, 2022. The trial revealed a calculated sequence of events targeting the young victim.
High Court Awards Prisoner $10K After Finding He Was Unlawfully Held Without Magistrate Appearances
A High Court judge has found that an inmate at His Majesty's Prison was unlawfully held for an extended period after authorities failed to bring him before a Magistrate as required by law, awarding him $10,000 in damages. The prisoner went nearly two months without a proper court appearance at one point, according to Antigua Observer.