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Government Approves US$50,000 for Injured Police Officer's Medical Care
The Antiguan government has approved roughly US$50,000 to cover medical treatment and airlift costs for Senior Sergeant Jeffrey Benjamin, who is fighting to save an injured leg following a traffic crash. According to Antigua News Room, the officer is set to be transported to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, July 10.
High Court Clears Jahciba Shoy of All Charges in 2023 Fatal Robbery Case
The High Court has dismissed all charges against Jahciba Shoy, 27, in the 2023 fatal shooting of Roudi Shmaly at Pick 'N Mix Mart, ruling the prosecution's evidence amounted to suspicion rather than proof. Defence attorney Wendel Alexander successfully argued that the Crown's case, built largely on CCTV footage and a resemblance of a bag, fell short of the required legal standard.
Officers Stage Sit-In at Police HQ Demanding Overseas Care for Injured Sergeant
Nearly 100 police officers staged a sit-in at Police Headquarters Thursday, demanding the government fly injured Senior Sergeant Jeffery Benjamin overseas for specialist medical treatment after a truck struck and ran over his leg on Valley Road. Officers warn he could lose the limb without advanced care and say the case highlights broader concerns about medical support for members of the Royal Police Force.
Mother Claims Hospital Dismissed Infant's Fever Before Meningitis Death; SLBMC Investigates
A mother is alleging that her seven-month-old son's persistent fever was repeatedly dismissed as a common flu before he died of bacterial meningitis. The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has confirmed it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the infant's death following a viral social media video.
SLBMC Launches Investigation Into Infant Death After Social Media Video Surfaces
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has opened an investigation into the death of an infant after a video linked to the incident went viral on social media. The hospital has expressed condolences to the family but says it cannot comment on clinical details while the review is ongoing.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fined $8,000 After Seriously Injuring National Cyclist
Kishroy Harry, a 24-year-old Vincentian national, has been fined $8,000 after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and related offences stemming from a hit-and-run collision that seriously injured national cyclist Tahje Browne. Harry was arrested the day after the June 20th crash while attempting to leave Antigua for St Vincent.
Autistic Child Missing After Camp Attendance; Family Appeals for Public Help
An autistic child has gone missing after attending camp on Wednesday, with his family urging the public to contact police immediately with any information on his whereabouts.
Royal Police Force Appeals for Blood Donations for Injured Sergeant
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is urgently appealing for blood donations for Sergeant Jeffery Benjamin, who was seriously injured after being struck by a Mack truck on July 3. Members of the public of all blood types are encouraged to donate at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre's laboratory.
Vincentian Man Fined $8,000 for Highway Crash That Injured Cyclist Tahje Browne
Vincentian national Kishroy Harry has been fined $8,000 after pleading guilty to four traffic offences, including dangerous driving, following a June 20 highway collision that left national cyclist Tahje Browne seriously injured. Harry, who attempted to flee Antigua by air the day after the crash, was intercepted at V.C. Bird International Airport before facing justice.
Vincentian Man Fined $8,000 for Crash That Seriously Injured National Cyclist Tahje Browne
A Vincentian man has been fined $8,000 after pleading guilty to four offences, including dangerous driving, in a crash that seriously injured national cyclist Tahje Browne on Sir Sydney Walling Highway. Kishroy Harry was arrested at V.C. Bird International Airport the day after the June 20 collision while attempting to flee to St. Vincent.
Wanted Jamaican National Arrested in St. Kitts After Repatriation from Antigua
Rohan Mullings, a 44-year-old Jamaican national wanted by St. Kitts and Nevis police, was arrested on July 5 upon his repatriation from Antigua. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force credited cross-border cooperation and public assistance for the successful outcome.
Senior Police Sergeant Struck by Truck on Valley Road, Hospitalised
Senior Sergeant Jeffery Benjamin of Golden Grove is hospitalised after being struck by a truck on Valley Road Friday evening. The truck driver claims brake failure caused him to lose control of the vehicle.
Trial Date Set for Man Charged in Fatal Friars Hill Road Crash
A trial date of October 12 has been set for Karim Edwards, who is charged with causing death by reckless driving in connection with a 2022 Friars Hill Road crash that killed medical student Kenneth Mathew and left another victim with permanent injuries.
Eyewitness Testifies in Murder Trial Over Syrian National's 2023 Shooting Death
The murder trial of Jahciba Shoy, charged in the May 2023 shooting death of Syrian national Roudi Shmaly, resumed in the High Court with an eyewitness describing the moments before the fatal shooting at a Desouza Road shop. The witness told the court she heard two gunshots after alerting others to the armed man inside.
Former Athlete Convicted of Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Daughter
A former athlete has been convicted on two counts of serious indecency after an all-female High Court jury found he sexually abused his young daughter on multiple occasions between 2022 and 2023. Sentencing is set for July 24.
Police Investigate Sudden Death of 24-Year-Old Swetes Resident
Police are investigating the sudden death of a 24-year-old Swetes resident who was found unresponsive by a family member early Monday morning. The man was pronounced dead at approximately 7:45 a.m., and investigators have not yet disclosed a cause of death.
Former Athlete Convicted of Two Counts of Serious Indecency Against Young Daughter
A former athlete has been convicted of two counts of serious indecency against his young daughter following a High Court trial before Justice Ann Marie Smith. Sentencing is set for July 24, after the court ordered a social inquiry report.
Police Target Rise in Chain-Snatching as PM Browne Points to Teenage Offenders
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says police are stepping up efforts to address a rise in chain-snatching incidents, with teenagers believed to be responsible for many of the offences. Browne has called on young people to engage with government education and employment programmes as an alternative to crime.
St. Kitts Police Arrest Wanted Man After Repatriation From Antigua
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has arrested Rohan Mullings at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport following his repatriation from Antigua and Barbuda on July 5, 2026. Mullings had been the subject of a police wanted bulletin, though no details about the charges or offence have been released.
Cody Gomes, 24, Found Dead at Swetes Home; Police Launch Investigation
Police are investigating the death of 24-year-old Cody Gomes, who was found unresponsive at his Swetes home by a family member on Monday morning. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown as investigations continue.