Crime
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Four Youths Shot Near Corn Alley in Late-Night Incident
Four young people between the ages of 16 and 20 were shot late at night near Joe Mike's in the Corn Alley and Nevis Street area. All four were transported to hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
Four Youths Shot Near Joe Mikes in Early Morning Incident
Four young people between the ages of 16 and 20 are in stable condition after being shot in the vicinity of Joe Mikes, between Corn Alley and Nevis Street. Police investigations are ongoing.
Mother Pleads for Public's Help Locating Distressed Missing Teen
A mother is urgently appealing to the public for help finding her teenage son, Tejornie Mannix, who is wandering the streets in distress with visible bruises and avoiding family members trying to get him help.
Resident Demands Accountability After Police Response to Firearm Threat Falls Short
A woman is demanding accountability from the All Saints Police Station after she says officers failed to take meaningful action following a firearm threat made against her. According to Antigua News Room, despite providing a full report and license plate information, she has received no updates and continues to live in fear.
Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Silence Management Company in Fee Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed an urgent application by Jolly Harbour property owner Cyprian Kowalczyk, who sought to prevent management company CDAL from labelling him a debtor amid an ongoing fee dispute. The ruling does not resolve whether the fees are legally owed, with that question set to be decided at trial.
High Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Restrain Developer Over Fee Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed Jolly Harbour homeowner Cyprian Kowalczyk's emergency bid to stop management company Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited from labelling him a non-payer, finding he failed to meet the legal requirements for the order. The underlying dispute over whether Kowalczyk is obligated to pay community charges will proceed to a full trial.
Man Sentenced to Five Years for Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Cousin
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old cousin during a school drop-off in October 2022. A jury deliberated for roughly 90 minutes before returning unanimous guilty verdicts on charges of serious indecency and indecent assault.
Woman Ordered to Pay $9,000 for Violent Attack on Retired Teacher
Veyella Peters has been convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and ordered to pay $9,000 to a retired teacher she attacked inside his home in November 2023. The court rejected her self-defence claim, finding the victim's account credible.
Woman Ordered to Pay $9,000 After Meat Cleaver Attack on Sleeping Retired Teacher
Veyella Peters has been convicted and ordered to pay $9,000 in compensation after attacking a retired man with a meat cleaver as he slept. The court rejected her self-defence claim, finding the late-night assault deliberate.
Police Warn Against Drunk Driving, Alcohol Sales Ban in Easter Safety Advisory
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has issued an Easter safety advisory warning against drunk driving and reminding business operators that alcohol sales are prohibited on Good Friday. Officers will conduct increased patrols throughout the holiday weekend.
Man Sentenced to Five Years for Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Cousin
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old cousin on what was supposed to be a trip to school. The jury unanimously rejected his defence, delivering guilty verdicts after roughly 90 minutes of deliberations.
Four Children Killed in Machete Attack at Ugandan Nursery School
A man disguised as a parent forced his way into a nursery school in Uganda's capital Kampala on Thursday and killed four young children with a machete before being arrested by police.
Teen Charged with Murder in 2023 Fatal Beating Over Stolen Phone
An 18-year-old has been charged with the murder of Rodney Piper, who died in September 2023 after being beaten during a dispute over a stolen phone. The accused, who was a minor at the time of the alleged offence, has been granted bail by the High Court.
Teen Charged With 2023 Murder of Golden Grove Man, Granted Bail
An 18-year-old has been charged with the 2023 murder of Golden Grove resident Rodney Piper, who died after being beaten by a group of young men over a stolen phone dispute. The accused, treated as a minor due to his age at the time of the offence, has been granted bail by the High Court.
Police Warn of Strict Good Friday Liquor Restrictions on April 3
The Police Administration has issued a reminder that alcohol sales are banned across Antigua and Barbuda on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, with violations risking licence cancellation under the country's liquor licensing laws.
Police Remind Public: No Alcohol Sales Permitted on Good Friday
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has reminded business owners and the public that the sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, under national licensing law. Establishments found in violation risk licence revocation and further legal action.
Police Warn of Rising Road Collisions Ahead of Busy Easter Weekend
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads this Easter weekend, as collision numbers have risen to 637 so far in 2026, up from 621 during the same period last year. Two road fatalities have already been recorded this year, with authorities citing speeding and inattentive driving as key factors.
Captain Willock Wins Third Straight Court Battle as ABDF Disciplinary Charges Voided
A High Court judge has declared disciplinary charges against Captain Javonson Willock unlawful and void, delivering him a third consecutive legal victory against the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. The Court also rebuked the ABDF for bringing the administration of justice into disrepute after incorrect information was presented during proceedings.
Body of Child Killer Ian Huntley Lies Unclaimed in Prison Morgue
The body of convicted child-murderer Ian Huntley lies unclaimed in a prison morgue weeks after he was fatally attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland, with no family member willing to claim him and his home community of Soham refusing to accept his remains.
Man Convicted for Mill Reef Club Home Invasion Against Three Elderly Victims
Marlon Carr has been found guilty on three counts of aggravated robbery for his role in a 2022 home invasion at the Mill Reef Club, in which three elderly victims were bound and robbed. Sentencing is scheduled for April 30.