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Vandalism Alert: Government Warns Against Damage to Bus Shelters on Friars Hill Road; Legal Penalties Apply<\/em><\/p>

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Caption: Photo by GIS Antigua & Barbuda\u2014A damaged bus shelter along Friars Hill Road, reflecting a concerning trend of vandalism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda emphasizes the importance of preserving public property and warns that individuals responsible for such damage face serious consequences under Chapter 258 of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda (The Malicious Damage Act), which includes penalties such as imprisonment upon summary conviction.<\/p>

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