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Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> has appointed a new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), ending a vacancy that lasted over a year.<\/p>

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Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin confirmed the selection but said the appointee\u2019s identity would remain confidential until they officially take office in May.<\/p>

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\u201cHe is vastly experienced in criminal law and has prosecuted cases across the Caribbean, Canada, and beyond,\u201d Sir Steadroy told Observer Media, expressing confidence the appointment would restore the DPP\u2019s office to full strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The post has been vacant since 2023, following the departure of Anthony Armstrong. Shannon Jones-Gittens has been acting in the role during the interim.<\/p>

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