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Prime Minister Gaston Browne urged young people in Antigua and Barbuda to seek honest employment rather than turning to crime, noting that there are job shortages in sectors like construction. <\/p>

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He warned that those choosing a life of crime do so at their own risk and stressed that able-bodied individuals should contribute productively to nation-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne emphasized an “all of society” approach to tackling crime, involving every citizen. <\/p>

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He highlighted the importance of effective parenting, the roles of churches, schools, social workers, and community activists in positively engaging youth. <\/p>

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He called for unity in fighting crime, urging citizens and residents to support law enforcement by sharing information to help apprehend criminals.<\/p>\n

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne urged young people in Antigua and Barbuda to seek honest employment rather than turning to crime, noting that there are job shortages in sectors like construction. He warned that those choosing a life of crime do so at their own risk and stressed that able-bodied individuals should contribute productively to nation-building. 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