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Dominica Port Worker Killed After Being Struck by Shipping Container
A 47-year-old stevedore, Otis Francis, was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a shipping container while working aboard a cargo vessel at Woodbridge Bay Port in Dominica. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, including potential workplace safety violations.
Dominica Port Worker Killed After Being Struck by Shipping Container
Veteran stevedore Otis Francis, 47, was killed at Woodbridge Bay Port in Dominica after being struck by a shipping container during cargo operations early Friday morning. The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force has launched an investigation into the fatal industrial accident.
AG Benjamin Challenges New Police Graduates to Uphold Public Trust
Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin challenged graduates of the Royal Police Force's 50th Recruit Training Course to uphold public trust through professionalism and integrity in every aspect of their policing duties. He urged the new officers to embrace their roles as more than a job, and called on senior officers to mentor the incoming class.
Police Commissioner Launches New Recruitment Drive, Calls for Dedicated Public Servants
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has announced a new recruitment drive for the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, following the graduation of 43 officers from the 50th Recruit Training Course with a 95.6 percent pass rate. Jeffers urged applicants to view policing as a sacred public trust rather than a routine job.
AG Benjamin: Integrity Must Come From Within, Not Government Mandates
Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin urged graduates of the Royal Police Force's 50th Recruit Training Course to uphold personal integrity, stating that governments can fund equipment and infrastructure but cannot manufacture the ethical character needed to earn public trust.
Attorney General Calls on Public to Report Crime at Police Graduation Ceremony
Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin has called on residents to adopt a "see something, say something" approach to crime, urging citizens to work alongside law enforcement. He made the appeal at the Royal Police Force's 50th Recruit Training Course graduation ceremony on Thursday.
Prosecution to Appeal $8,000 Sentence for Entertainer Convicted of Sexual Assault
Entertainer Harrison Horsford, known as Jesse Fyah, has been fined $8,000 after being convicted of indecently assaulting a woman in 2020 — a sentence the prosecution now intends to appeal. Horsford, who was convicted on two counts before Justice Ann Marie Smith, had remained in custody since the jury's verdict in May.
CCTV Expansion Across 42 Sites Set for Late August Completion
Antigua and Barbuda's government-led CCTV expansion, covering 42 new high-definition camera sites, is expected to be fully operational by late August, as reported by Antigua Observer. Officials are also exploring whether the network could eventually be used to automate traffic law enforcement.
Prosecution Appeals 'Unduly Lenient' $8,000 Sentence for Convicted Entertainer Jesse Fyah
The prosecution has appealed the $8,000 sentence imposed on entertainer Jesse Fyah — real name Harrison Horsford — following his conviction on two sexual offences, arguing the punishment is unduly lenient given each charge carries a maximum five-year prison term. As reported by Antigua News Room, a jury convicted Horsford on both counts after less than an hour of deliberation.
Jesse Fyah Sentenced to Fine and Compensation After Sexual Offence Convictions; Crown to Appeal
Antiguan entertainer Harrison "Jesse Fyah" Horsford has been sentenced to pay $5,000 in compensation to his victim and a $3,000 court fine following convictions for indecent assault and serious indecency. The Director of Public Prosecutions has announced an intention to appeal the sentence, arguing it is too lenient.
National CCTV Network Set for Completion by End of August
Antigua and Barbuda's national CCTV surveillance network is on track for completion by the final week of August, with 42 strategic locations identified for high-definition cameras. The system will be integrated into the Royal Police Force's infrastructure to support crime prevention, traffic management, and emergency response.
Royal Police Force Graduates 43 Officers in Historic 50th Recruit Training Course
Forty-three new officers have been welcomed into the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda following the completion of the historic 50th Recruit Training Course, achieving an overall pass rate of 95.6 percent. Police Academy Commandant Superintendent Rodney Ellis marked the occasion as a landmark in the force's history, urging graduates to be remembered for their integrity and service rather than their examination results.
Commissioner Jeffers Urges Newly Graduated Officers to Put Public Service First
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers addressed 43 newly graduated officers at the 50th Recruit Training Course ceremony, urging them to place public service at the core of their careers and warning that unprofessionalism will not be tolerated in the force.
National CCTV Surveillance Network on Track for August Completion
The government has confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda's National CCTV Surveillance Programme is on schedule, with high-definition cameras to be installed at 42 strategic locations by the final week of August. The new cameras will be integrated into the Royal Police Force's existing surveillance network.
Man in Custody After Shooting Leaves Villa Resident Hospitalised
A 40-year-old Mount Joy man is in police custody after turning himself in at the Parham Police Station Monday evening following a shooting that left a 66-year-old Villa resident hospitalised in stable condition.
Top Police Officers Jeffers and Dinard Awarded King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
Commissioner of Police Glenroy Everton Jeffers and Assistant Commissioner of Police Desmond Dinard have been awarded the King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, honouring a combined eight decades with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams presented both honours during separate investiture ceremonies at Government House.
RPFAB Rolls Out Comprehensive Security Plan for Carnival 2026
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled a comprehensive security plan for Carnival 2026, including increased patrols, zero tolerance for illegal weapons, and a range of public safety advisories covering revellers, parents, motorists, and vendors.
Police Unveil Comprehensive Security Plan for Carnival 2026
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has released a comprehensive security plan for Carnival 2026, promising heightened patrols, a zero-tolerance approach to weapons, and a wide-ranging public safety advisory for the July 25 to August 4 festivities.
RPFAB Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy, Full Security Plan for Carnival 2026
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled a comprehensive security plan for Carnival 2026, including zero-tolerance enforcement against weapons, a ban on ski masks, and strict regulations for vendors and bar operators during the July 25 to August 4 festivities.
Two Men Detained After Suspected Cannabis Bust on Pares Main Road
At least two men were detained late Tuesday night on Pares Main Road after a vehicle crash allegedly exposed several pounds of suspected cannabis during what police believe was a drug transfer operation.