Crime
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Construction Worker Hospitalised After Worksite Altercation in Barbuda
A construction worker is recovering in hospital after allegedly being struck during a workplace dispute in Barbuda on Wednesday afternoon. The incident reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. at an active job site.
Teenager Charged with Murder of Golden Grove Man Two Years After His Death
A teenager has been charged with the murder of 33-year-old Rodney Piper of Golden Grove, more than two years after his death — a development his mother says came only after months of pushing authorities for action.
Pharmacy Council President: Fraudulent Prescription Activity Could Lead to Criminal Charges
The President of the Pharmacy Council of Antigua and Barbuda, Algernon Roberts, has warned that pharmacists must report patients obtaining prescriptions from multiple doctors, cautioning that those involved in such fraud could face criminal charges.
Police Issue Good Friday Alcohol Ban Reminder Ahead of April 3 Holiday
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has reminded residents that the sale of alcohol is banned on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, under the Licensing (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2014.
Nigel Christian Murder Trial: Witness Met Politician Before Accused Were Arrested, Court Told
A senior police officer testified in the Nigel Christian murder trial that the Crown's key witness met with a politician and senior officers before the three accused were arrested. The witness is the driver who claims to have transported and observed the accused on the day of the killing.
St Kitts' DPP Calls for Stricter Gun Laws Amid Antigua's Rising Violence
St Kitts and Nevis DPP Adlai Smith has called for stronger gun legislation and prosecutorial action as Antigua and Barbuda mourns the shooting deaths of two young Villa residents, aged 17 and 18. The double homicide has intensified regional debate over how to curb escalating gun violence.
Herbert's Man Fined $500 for Cannabis Possession, Warned Over Public Smoking
A 34-year-old Herberts man was fined $500 for cannabis possession and warned after being reprimanded and discharged for smoking the drug in public. Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel used the case to remind the public that cannabis consumption in public spaces remains a prosecutable offence.
Man Charged in Sixth Murder of 2026 Remanded to His Majesty's Prison
Jermaine Nicholas, 24, has been remanded to His Majesty's Prison after being charged with the murder of 29-year-old Jahmarie Pierre of All Saints — the sixth murder recorded in Antigua and Barbuda in 2026.
Fort Road Man Convicted of Armed Robbery Against Three Elderly Victims at Mill Reef Club
Marlon Carr, a Fort Road man, has been found guilty of the armed robbery of three elderly persons at the Mill Reef Club and will be sentenced on April 30, after being remanded into custody following the verdict.
Pregnant American Woman Fined $3,000 for Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport
A 40-year-old pregnant American woman of Antiguan descent was fined $3,000 after cannabis was found in her possession at VC Bird International Airport on March 25, as she prepared to fly home after a family visit.
Pregnant American Woman Pleads Guilty to Cannabis Possession at VC Bird Airport
A pregnant 40-year-old American woman of Antiguan parentage has pleaded guilty to cannabis possession after being stopped by security at V.C. Bird International Airport while attempting to depart the island. Keishell Labeach now awaits sentencing.
Two Held for Questioning in Villa Double Homicide of Two Teenagers
Two persons of interest, aged 19 and 24, are in police custody in connection with the shooting deaths of teenagers Omarie Lewis, 17, and Brianna Clarke, 18, both of Hand Street in Villa.
Ovals Man Charged with Murder Following All Saints Stabbing
A 24-year-old Ovals man, Jermaine Nicholas, has been formally charged with the murder of 29-year-old Jahmarie Pierre, following a stabbing near the All Saints traffic lights on March 25.
Three Killed in Less Than 24 Hours as Double Homicide and All Saints Slaying Shake Nation
Two teenagers, Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark, were killed in a double homicide in Villa on Thursday morning, just hours after a separate fatal incident in All Saints — claiming three lives in under 24 hours, according to Antigua Observer.
Cold Case Unit Now Active Within RPFAB, but Staffing Shortages Hamper Progress
A senior RPFAB official has confirmed that a cold case review unit is now operational, offering renewed hope to families of unsolved crime victims, though a shortage of manpower is slowing investigators' progress.
Family of Slain Youth Cricketer Vonde Bowers Still Awaiting Answers Nearly a Year On
The mother of 16-year-old youth cricketer Vonde Bowers says her family has received no updates from police nearly a year after his murder. She is calling for answers as the case remains unresolved.
Murder Trial of Men Accused of Killing Customs Official Nigel Christian Adjourned to Monday
The murder trial of three men accused of abducting and killing senior Customs official Nigel Christian has been adjourned and will resume Monday before Justice Rajiv Persaud. The trial, now in its fifth week, has seen dozens of witnesses called by the Crown.
Old Road Man Faces Three Charges Over 377 Cannabis Plants Found in Crabbe Hill
Old Road resident Shawn Richards has been charged with cultivating, possessing, and being concerned with supplying 377 cannabis plants allegedly discovered in Crabbe Hill. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Tuesday.
All Saints Man Faces Firearms Charges After Alleged Discovery of Two Pistols, 93 Rounds
An All Saints resident, Xavier Alexis Davis, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on charges related to the alleged possession of two pistols, multiple magazines, and nearly 100 rounds of ammunition. The case has been adjourned to June 3, 2026.
Stabbing and Malicious Damage Among Two Separate Incidents Reported in Barbuda
Two separate incidents have been reported in Barbuda, including a stabbing that left one man with multiple stab wounds and a case of alleged malicious damage to a private residence. Both matters are under review as details continue to emerge.