Concerns over tourist safety have intensified following a robbery at Fort James Beach on Monday, where two cruise ship visitors were targeted.
According to a STRATCOM media release, the incident occurred around 9:30 am when two masked men, armed and demanding valuables, confronted the couple. The thieves escaped with a fanny pack containing a mobile phone and cash in a small silver car.
In response, authorities are introducing enhanced security measures to protect visitors and deter similar incidents, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas.
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So what happened to the improved security after the previous robbery at Fort James?
Any journalists around…….
How long have I been informing ABLP, COP, Deputy COP and their prime minister Gaston Browne that there should be assigned officers to beaches and frequent patrol at beaches, even those not often used by tourist. Please read my previous comments to see them, sent directly to each person mentioned here and more. I have been writing about this since 2006 but more often in 2022, 2023, 2024 on this platform. And on text messages sent out to police officers in Antigua and Barbuda.
If ABLP listened to me, 90% of problems that the country is facing would have been avoided. MP Asot would be alive, crime rate would be the lowest ever and the nation (actual people) wealthy. Innocent people would not be charged with crimes that no reasonable suspicion or probable cause exist to make such arrest and the DPP high rate of no case submission would be at 0% instead of the now tremendously high rate it is now. Any political administration these things occur under cannot be considered as competent. Sadly this is the truth.
This article makes me smile!!
It states ” In response, authorities are introducing enhanced security measures to protect visitors and deter similar incidents, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas “.
Are we a country who is REACTIVE rather than PROACTIVE?
Tourism is the nation’s livelihood and we boast of SUN, SEA and SAND. Why do we have to wait for things to happens to put in things in place? Is it that the persons in authority are using their kidneys to think instead of their brain.
We have had too many incidents / crimes taking place on our beaches with locals & tourists.
It is full time for those in authority to get their act right. They need to think outside of the box and be PROACTIVE
Well said @British Bloke. They are just not competent. It is why they should listen to experts instead of being defensive thinking experts want to take the jobs that these government officials are clearly not qualified for. They immediately attack you for being the best.
Reactive approach, all beaches should have security, all villages should have a police post and regular patrols
@my way of helping and the British Bloke why don’t the two of you organize a volunteer beach watch and your own beach police if it’s that important to you?
@ Anonymous: It is so sad when persons like you do not support progression and add value to to a constructive debate.
Are you one of those persons singing for your supper and wiping the politician’s A****ss to survive….?
Your suggestion will be taken on board and we will have you appointed to be the team leader.
Being PROACTIVE is SO VERY IMPORTANT! Praying And Hoping WE ALL have LEARNT Now …….
…….. We Cannot Lose from being PROACTIVE in ALL OUR ENDEAVOURS …… Whether This Be on an Individual… Family …. Community …. Business …. Police ….. Life Guards …. Government Departments …. Party Political ….. Etc. …. Etc. ….. Etc. …..
We always wait until something happens to do something about it
@British Bloke your the one begging politicians to do something about it , It’s you who are singing for your supper and wiping politicians rear ends thinking they’re even listening to you. If you care that much protect your beaches yourself if you have these wonderful ideas you NINCOMPOOP.