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Fire Department Seeks Public's Help After Old Parham Road Building Destroyed
A building on Old Parham Road was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, prompting the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department to launch an investigation and appeal to the public for information.
Fire Department Seeks Public Help After Blaze Destroys Old Parham Road Building
A building on Old Parham Road was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, and the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department is now appealing to the public for information to assist its investigation.
Two Men Shot in Grays Farm; One Critical After Chest Wound
Two Grays Farm men were shot on Tuesday evening and are now receiving treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, with one victim in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest. Police have opened an investigation but have yet to release an official statement.
Two Teens Shot on Station Street in Grays Farm Tuesday Evening
Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were shot on Station Street in Grays Farm on Tuesday evening and transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment. Police have opened an investigation, though no suspects or motive have been identified.
St. Kitts Fugitive With Active Arrest Warrant Believed to Be Hiding in Antigua
A 44-year-old Jamaican national wanted by St. Kitts and Nevis police on an active arrest warrant is believed to have travelled to Antigua. Local authorities are appealing to the public for help in locating him.
Carlisle Bay Robbery Suspect Anthony Govia Remains Fugitive Eight Years Later
Eight years after the EC$98,000 robbery at Carlisle Bay Resort, suspect Anthony "Thug Life" Govia remains at large, with police continuing to appeal for information on his whereabouts. Co-conspirator Kathy-Ann Isaac pleaded guilty and has already served her prison sentence.
Anthony 'Thug Life' Govia Still Evades Capture Eight Years After Carlisle Bay Robbery
Anthony "Thug Life" Govia, accused of masterminding the 2018 theft of more than EC$98,000 from Carlisle Bay Resort, remains at large eight years after the crime. His alleged co-conspirator, former hotel clerk Kathy-Ann Isaac, has already served a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a guilty plea.
St. Kitts Authorities Issue Wanted Bulletin for Man Believed to Be in Antigua
St. Kitts and Nevis authorities have issued a wanted bulletin for 44-year-old Rohan Mullings, believed to be in Antigua. Residents are urged not to approach him and to contact local police or Crime Stoppers with any information.
Police Probe Rape of 67-Year-Old Woman Following Early Morning Home Invasion
Police are investigating the reported rape of a 67-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted after a suspect forced his way into her home around 3:30 a.m. last Wednesday. The victim has appealed to the public for help in identifying the perpetrator.
Entertainer Faces High Court Trial in October Over Sexual Assault Allegations
An entertainer whose identity is shielded by legal restrictions is scheduled to stand trial before Justice Ann Marie Smith on October 5, facing charges of serious indecency and indecent assault arising from an alleged incident on December 23, 2024. The accused has pleaded not guilty to both counts.
UWI Warns Public of Fraudulent Website Stealing University's Name and Data
The University of the West Indies has issued a public warning about a fraudulent website falsely claiming affiliation with the institution and collecting personal data from unsuspecting users. UWI has reported the matter to international cyber and law enforcement authorities and is pursuing legal action to have the site removed.
La-Shanti Cooper Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Teen Keane Gregoire
La-Shanti Cooper has pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in the May 2023 crash that killed 18-year-old Keane Gregoire, with a case management hearing scheduled for September 25 to determine a trial date.
Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Teen Killed in 2023 All Saints Road Crash
La-Shanti Cooper has pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the May 2023 crash that killed 18-year-old Keane Gregoire. A case management hearing is scheduled for September 25 to determine a trial date.
Two Teenagers Shot on South Street in Late-Night Ambush
Two teenage boys were shot and hospitalised after masked gunmen opened fire on South Street shortly after 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening, and police are pursuing leads with no arrests made.
Two Teenagers Shot on South Street; Suspects Remain at Large
Two teenage males sustained gunshot injuries in a Saturday night attack on South Street, St. John's. Both victims are receiving treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Two Teenagers Shot on South Street; Police Appeal for Witnesses
Two teenage males were shot and wounded on South Street on Saturday night after two unknown suspects opened fire before fleeing on foot. Both victims are receiving treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
63-Year-Old Stabbed in Broad Daylight Gold Chain Robbery on Armstrong Road
A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the right shoulder and robbed of his gold chain by two men outside a superette on No. 2 Armstrong Road on Friday afternoon. The suspects fled toward Kentish Road and remain at large as police continue their investigation.
Royal Police Force Officer Earns Master's Degree in Forensic Investigation from UK University
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has congratulated officer Latisha Brown on earning a Master's Degree in Forensic Investigation with a concentration in Firearms Investigation from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. The administration says her expertise is expected to bolster the Force's investigative capabilities.
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2020 Murder of Customs Officer Nigel Christian
Saleim Harrigan has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 40 years before parole eligibility, for the 2020 abduction and murder of Principal Customs Officer Nigel Christian. The High Court ruling closes one of the country's most prominent criminal cases in recent memory.
Police Clear APUA Facilities Following Bomb Scare, Operations Resume
A bomb scare Thursday morning prompted the evacuation of staff from two APUA facilities in St. John's before police cleared both buildings and issued the all-clear. Customer services, including bill payment and information lines, were temporarily disrupted during the incident.