The government plans to begin installing an island-wide network of surveillance cameras within the next 30 days as part of a broader push to strengthen national security and public safety.
Officials said Cabinet was informed that equipment for the system has already been shipped and is expected to arrive shortly, with installation scheduled to begin once the hardware reaches the country. Full deployment of the network is anticipated within two months.
Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the system will place high-definition cameras at 43 strategic locations across Antigua and Barbuda.
“The cabinet was advised that the necessary equipment has already been shipped and is expected to arrive within the next 30 days in Antigua and installation is scheduled to commence immediately thereafter with full deployment anticipated within the next two months,” Merchant said during the Cabinet briefing.
The cameras will be installed in areas considered critical to public safety and tourism activity, including busy public spaces, commercial districts and key visitor corridors.
“A total of 43 strategic locations across Antigua and Barbuda have been identified for the installation of these high-definition surveillance cameras,” Merchant said.
Among the areas targeted are locations such as Fort James and Bay Street, which are frequently used by residents and visitors traveling to nearby beaches and commercial areas.
Merchant said the network is intended to improve crime detection and deterrence while strengthening the ability of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda to monitor incidents and respond more quickly.
“The targeted placement of cameras is intended to enhance crime detection and deterrence, improve public order management and support law enforcement initiatives,” he said.
Authorities say the system will allow for real-time monitoring of incidents and provide investigators with additional evidence in cases involving theft, muggings and other crimes.
Officials also noted that the cameras are expected to complement existing surveillance capabilities already used by national security agencies.
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Hurry up buddy! Overdue.
whats the point ?
Antigua alone needs 500 cameras. Barbuda needs about 25 cameras
Reflected on where the cameras are being placed
Once again Yves Ephrain is proven right. Gaston don’t love Antiguans and Barbudans.
It only the crumb snatchers who don’t know or care.
If only the government listen and get solar powered streetlight with camera combination out of china to replace all existing streetlights system and help the police and government solve it crimes.
Great step forward for public safety
Mr. PM let them rich merchants buy their own or pay a monthly fee stop playing with them paint and repair those filthy buildings especially in our town 😒
Cameras are good, but cameras alone don’t stop crime. We still need more police patrols, we can’t stress that part enough
I just hope the system is properly maintained. Too often equipment comes in and then a year later half of it isn’t working.
What about privacy though? We need to know how long footage will be stored and who monitors it.
Can’t the government do anything with out some retarded person talking ridiculous? What privacy is needed in ST. JOHN’S CITY? Talk about “what about privacy though?” The cameras are not going into your home it’s going on the government property…….. and you don’t need to know how long it will be stored and who’s monitoring it. This is about safety. If everybody knows that level of information what safety is there?
I will wait for the rollout. Don’t want to get too excited
We had a case where a vehicle was last seeing in town, and never to be seen again, was later discovered in an area out of town burnt, and to this day the owner is nowhere to be found. Make sure you install these cameras in areas where they feed off one another, you had a vehicle or an individual on camera in town, but lost tack, in this case another camera should be able to pick that vehicle up as he tries to escape, if they are place in the right locations.
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