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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.
Antiguan-Born Ex-Prison Guard Summoned to Testify in US Epstein Probe
Antiguan-born former prison guard Tova Noel has been called to testify before the US House Oversight Committee on March 26 as part of the continuing congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein's death, according to Antigua Observer.
Court of Appeal Cuts Sentences for Five Men Convicted on Firearms Charges
Five men convicted on separate firearms offences have had their custodial sentences reduced by the Court of Appeal following a successful joint appeal argued by attorneys Wendel Alexander and Andrew Okola.
Chantel Crump Murder Case Committed to May Assizes as Family Awaits Justice
The murder case against Angela Mejia, accused of killing nine-year-old Chantel Crump, has been committed to the May assizes, as the child's family braces for a lengthy road to justice. According to Antigua Observer, an emotional committal hearing included the reading of the young victim's personal belongings as evidence.
Man Convicted of Attempted Rape and Serious Indecency After Trial
A jury has convicted Sazeek Joseph on charges of attempted rape and serious indecency, following a trial that heard how he drove a woman to a secluded dirt road and assaulted her. Joseph was 22 at the time of the offences, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Taxi Driver Faces Five Charges Following Confrontation with Police Officer
Taxi driver Denicia Martin of Bethesda has appeared in court on five charges following an alleged confrontation with a female police officer on Long Street. The incident has since escalated into a legal matter, with the case now before the courts.
High Court Rejects Fishermen's Co-Op Bid to Reclaim Control Over Rival Board
A High Court judge has dismissed a bid by the Antigua and Barbuda Fishermen Co-Operative Society's 2014 board to reclaim control from a rival group, ruling the application procedurally unfair. The decision is the latest chapter in a protracted legal dispute over the society's leadership that dates back to 2017.
Police Name 38-Year-Old Glanvilles Man Killed in Lion's Estate Stabbing
Police have identified 38-year-old Daniel Lewis of Glanvilles as the man who died following an alleged stabbing at Lion's Estate near Newfield in the early hours of Monday, March 16.
Chantel Alert System Now Fully Operational, Police Confirm
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has confirmed the Chantel Alert System is fully operational, using the Common Alerting Protocol to rapidly disseminate information about missing children. Police also urged motorists to exercise caution at intersections.
Canadian Woman Remanded After 67 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport
A Canadian woman has been remanded in custody after a joint interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport led to the seizure of more than 67 pounds of cannabis concealed in vacuum-sealed packages. The drugs were discovered upon her arrival in Antigua, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Homicide Investigation Launched After Body Found at Former Ottos School Identified
Antiguan police have launched a homicide investigation after identifying a man whose body was found at the former Ottos Primary School compound. CID Superintendent Lisbon Michael confirmed the identification at a press briefing on Tuesday.
US Tourist Fined $1,000 After Drug Dog Finds Cannabis in Luggage at VC Bird Airport
A 34-year-old American tourist was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis possession following his arrest at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 7, when a drug-detection dog alerted officers to his luggage.
Police Clarify Protocol for Detaining Minors Amid Curfew and Cannabis Enforcement
Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has clarified the Royal Police Force's protocol for detaining minors, following public debate over cannabis regulations and curfew enforcement. The clarification addresses the practical challenges officers face in determining the age of individuals during patrols.
Fire-Damaged West Bus Station Police Outpost Nears Full Restoration
The police outpost at the West Bus Station Terminal is nearing the end of restoration work following a damaging fire, with Commissioner Everton Jeffers confirming officers are set to return soon.
Police Close Khaleel Simon Death Investigation; Cold Case Unit Now Active
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has officially closed its investigation into the death of 18-year-old Khaleel Simon, with the announcement coming alongside confirmation that the Cold Case Unit is now operational.
Police Warn of Immediate Arrests for Public Smoking as Grace Period Ends
Antigua's Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has announced that officers will now make immediate arrests for public smoking, bringing an end to the previous practice of issuing warnings or tickets.
ABDF Officer: Military Uniforms Cannot Be Publicly Purchased, Court Told in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
A senior ABDF officer testified in the Nigel Christian murder trial that military uniforms cannot be purchased by the public, meaning the uniform allegedly worn during the abduction had to have come from within the Defence Force. The revelation forms a critical element of the ongoing case against three accused men.