Crime
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NSWMA Worker Okeen Lightfoot Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on All Saints Road
NSWMA worker Okeen Lightfoot has died after being struck by a vehicle while performing roadside duties on All Saints Road on Tuesday. The agency has expressed its condolences, while Health Minister Michael Joseph visited the scene and called for greater road safety.
Villa Resident Found Dead at Home After Neighbours Raise Alarm
The body of Henry Waterman, a Barbadian national and former local teacher, was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition at his Villa home on Tuesday after neighbours raised the alarm. Police and a district doctor attended the scene, and an investigation into the circumstances of his death is now underway.
Former Teacher Found Dead in Decomposed State at Villa Residence
The body of Henry Waterman, a Barbadian national and former teacher at Mary E. Pigott Primary School, was discovered in a decomposed state at his Villa home on Tuesday. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Driver's Family Speaks Out After Fatal All Saints Road Crash Claims Worker's Life
The family of the driver involved in Tuesday's fatal All Saints Road crash has released a public statement expressing heartbreak and offering condolences to the family of Okeen Lightfoot, the 29-year-old National Solid Waste Management Authority worker who died at the scene. The family confirmed full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation.
Jamaican National Pleads Guilty to $246K Cannabis Trafficking Charge
Damar Sappleton, a Jamaican national living in Bendals, has pleaded guilty before the High Court to trafficking 41 pounds of cannabis worth an estimated $246,000, seized at Deep Water Harbour in March 2024. He is due to be sentenced on 5 June.
Jamaican National Pleads Guilty to $246K Cannabis Trafficking at Deep Water Harbour
Damar Sappleton, a Jamaican national residing in Bendals, has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after officers discovered 41 pounds of cannabis valued at $246,000 hidden in boxes at Deep Water Harbour in March 2024. He is due to be sentenced on June 5th.
Driver's Family Offers Condolences, Vows Full Cooperation After Fatal All Saints Road Crash
The family of the driver involved in a fatal crash on All Saints Road on May 12th has issued a public statement offering condolences to the family of victim Okeen Lightfoot and confirming full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
NSWMA Worker Killed in All Saints Road Crash Identified as Okeem Lightfoot
Okeem Lightfoot, 29, of Swetes Village has been identified as the National Solid Waste Management Authority worker killed after a motor bus struck him while he was on duty along All Saints Road Tuesday morning. Police investigations into the fatal crash are ongoing.
NSWA Worker Killed in All Saints Road Bus Collision
A 29-year-old employee of the National Solid Waste Management Authority was killed on Tuesday after a motor bus lost control on All Saints Road and pinned him against a parked truck. Police have identified the deceased as Okeem Lightfoot of Swetes Village and say the investigation is ongoing.
Health Minister Visits Scene After NSWMA Beautification Worker Killed on All Saints Road
Health Minister Michael Joseph visited the scene of a fatal road accident on All Saints Road after an NSWMA beautification worker was struck and killed while performing roadside duties. The minister offered condolences to the worker's family and called on motorists to exercise greater care around roadside crews.
NSWMA Worker Killed After Being Struck by Bus on All Saints Road
A National Solid Waste Management Authority worker was killed on Tuesday after being struck by a bus while cutting grass along All Saints Road. Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident.
Solid Waste Worker Killed After Being Struck by Bus on All Saints Road
A National Solid Waste Management Authority worker has died after being struck by a bus while cutting grass along All Saints Road on Tuesday. Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal accident.
Newfield Man Dies After Weeks on Life Support Following Motorcade Incident
A 33-year-old Newfield man has died after nearly two weeks on life support at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, following injuries he allegedly sustained during an Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party motorcade in late April. Investigations into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Man Dies After Alleged Fall From Truck During ABLP Motorcade
A 33-year-old Newfield man has died after spending weeks on life support at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, following an alleged fall from a truck during an Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party motorcade. Authorities have not confirmed a cause of death as investigations continue.
Former Antigua DPP Loses Appeal in Jamaica Legal Misconduct Case
A Jamaican Court of Appeal has upheld a professional misconduct ruling against Anthony Armstrong, a former Director of Public Prosecutions in Antigua and Barbuda, finding that he falsely attested to witnessing a property transfer document. The May 1 decision dismissed Armstrong's appeal against a ruling by Jamaica's General Legal Council Disciplinary Committee.
Two Restaurant Workers Injured in Sutherlands Workplace Altercation
Two restaurant workers in Sutherlands were left injured following a violent workplace altercation near the Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Police are investigating after the co-workers offered conflicting accounts of how the confrontation unfolded.
Family of Slain Teen Kahleel Simon Plans Fifth Justice Picket at Police HQ
The family of Kahleel Simon, a teenager fatally shot by police on his 18th birthday, is organising another public protest outside Police Headquarters on May 29, as they continue demanding answers and accountability into his death.
Two Armed Men Rob Family at Knifepoint in Upper Fort Road Home Invasion
Two masked men armed with machetes forced their way into a Penny Lane, Upper Fort Road home at approximately 2 a.m. on May 5, robbing residents of cash, phones, and other personal items. No arrests have been made as police continue their investigation.
Masked Intruders Rob Upper Fort Road Home in Early Morning Machete Attack
Two masked, machete-wielding men broke into a Penny Lane, Upper Fort Road residence at around 2:00 a.m. on May 5, 2026, robbing two occupants of cash, mobile phones, and identification documents. Police and crime scene investigators are actively pursuing the case.
DCP Benjamin-Quashie Represents RPFAB at ACCP 40th Annual Conference in Suriname
Deputy Commissioner of Police Louisa Benjamin-Quashie is attending the ACCP 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference in Paramaribo, Suriname, from May 11 to 15, marking her first appearance at the regional gathering in her current role. The conference focuses on organised crime and its implications for Caribbean development.