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CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda recently held discussions regarding the possible relaxation of the curfew law that came into effect on October 1, 2024, following amendments to the Small Charges Act.
This legislation prohibits minors from being outdoors unaccompanied between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, unless special permission has been granted.
After comprehensive consultations—including input from senior officials of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda—the Cabinet resolved that the law will remain in force and that its provisions are to be strictly enforced.
Under the legislation, parents or guardians of minors found in breach of the curfew may face the following penalties:
- A fine of up to EC $5,000 for a third offense
- For earlier offenses, warnings or escalating fines starting at EC $2,000, increasing to EC $3,000, and ultimately EC $5,000, with the possibility of six months’ imprisonment or community service
- Establishments such as bars, nightclubs, or events that permit unaccompanied minors during curfew hours may also be fined EC $5,000 per violation
The Government views the curfew as part of a broader strategy to curb youth-related crime, reduce unsupervised nighttime activity, and reinforce the responsibility of parents and guardians in safeguarding the well-being of minors.
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Crime already on the rise, and the whole purpose of the rule was to reduce crime, which tends to rise around this time
What’s going on in this country? Has that curfew ever been implemented? No I don’t think so, if said be the case that murder and robbery won’t have taken place. The youths and them still roams the street nightly. So I would really like to know what curfew are they speaking about?
Especially around carnival time is when we need to make sure that parents live up to their responsibility and do what they need to do. This government makes informed decisions. You know how many time they have to announced on the PA system at the ARG that a child is found without their parent and the parents are ask to come and collect their child. Those are the irresponsible parents. And we need to hold them accountable. Even if you have to put a leash around your child. You would see parents do that a lot is very busy Malls. Now people also let them wear GPS trackers. That way you can quickly locate their whereabout.
What curfew???. I clearly don’t see one in place when children r still all over the place during the late nights!!!
Look at tonight at Jam Corner…dem go out det from start to finish…
@Jussayin!!! July 17, 2025 At 2:17 pm
Plese understand this. It is not that children cannot be out at those hours. They have to be under adult supervision. When we were growing up the elder brother or sister had to watch over us. Our parents gave them that responsibility when we went to the shows. So that is what will happen. Brothers and Sisters will look out for each other. But of course if they don’t take their responsibility serious then that can cause a problem.