Prime Minister Gaston Browne has extended condolences to the families of two teenagers killed in a shooting in Villa, saying he stands in support of those grieving the loss.
“I want to take this opportunity to extend condolences to the family members, all of whom I know… during this very difficult time, that as a representative, I’m standing with them,” Browne told ABS.
Browne, who is also the parliamentary representative for the area, appealed to the public to assist law enforcement by providing information on individuals involved in illegal firearms activity.
He said the government is taking steps to curb the flow of guns and ammunition into the country, including the use of sniffer dogs and increased spot checks at ports and courier services.
The Prime Minister also pointed to unresolved conflicts as a contributing factor to recent killings and said efforts will be stepped up to promote conflict resolution through public education.
“We have had two individuals who were killed… as a result of unresolved conflicts,” he said, noting the need for greater awareness and intervention.
He added that approximately 200 additional security cameras are being installed across the country to serve as a deterrent and assist with crime detection.
Browne urged young people to avoid crime, saying there are opportunities for employment and skills training available, and warned of the consequences of violence.
“Crime and violence does not pay… it’s just one or two possible outcomes, either jail or the cemetery,” he said.
The appeal comes as police continue investigations into the fatal shooting of Brianna Clark and Omari Lewis, which has shaken the Villa community.
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To many condolences, families don’t want that… they want justice and the citizens on Antigua want their government to have preventative measures in place to protect them. These kind of senseless crimes are happening too often and we don’t seem to have a plan to stop it. Why is the PM always reacting after the fact? We need proactive leaders in this country, the citizens need to be protected, our children need to be protected, our seniors need to be protected. Our government is doing nothing to
Mitigate these crimes, our AG is telling us that Antigua is a safe place. Is the government in denial or they just don’t care? Is crime in our country not a priority? How many more persons have to be killed before something sustainable be done to stop these heinous crimes? I plea to our government to do some in a proactive significant way and crack down on these criminals once and for all.
Its also alleged that, he, the same boy, kill the girl then kill himself and he not to long came home from jail for the crime that killed the young man from the robbery, he was a part of the crime, ALLEGEDLY.
Mr brown .. “the big question of the day” who’s bringing in the guns .. why are we not hearing about those kind of bust ? … preople get caught with Gun and silencer and get there sentence reduced…. “Total madness” that’s a serious offense and you would get many years in prison somewhere else, a silences expresses a more sinister mind not just for selfdefense…I don’t think you understand, this is a real concern for most Antiguans , Antigua is getting to be really dangerous and we can’t even solve crimes … too many special treatments and conflict of interest .. what are you doing about this ? A young girl before got murdered by some guys and still no arrest… but some how we solved the one with the person that is not from this country, I don’t want more promises, I want action… And I will vote that …
All you ask who bringing guns but the police system is been institutionalized to tip toe around Caucasian or syrians, and you know the amount a shipment of guns that pass through Antigua by them two bird brothers? Guns don’t rotten you know, a gun from the 1950’S would be still out there today, during the bird brothers gun transaction it is said people close to them was given guns and cash as bush mouth, but them syrians gun shipment is also destructive, but our little black Poli e can’t trouble them or go search white people yachts, do you think a little black Poli e or custom officer will check those multi million dollars power yacht to see how much guns they declare? They are so poor they do just stand there in awe admiring the glossy sleek yacht exclaiming yes sir.
All you ask who bringing guns but the police system is been institutionalized to tip toe around Caucasian or syrians, and you know the amount a shipment of guns that pass through Antigua by them two bird brothers? Guns don’t rotten you know, a gun from the 1950’S would be still out there today, during the bird brothers gun transaction it is said people close to them was given guns and cash as hush mouth, but them syrians gun shipment is also destructive, but our little black Police can’t trouble them or go search white people yachts, do you think a little black Police or custom officer will check those multi million dollars power yacht to see how much guns they declare? They are so poor they do just stand there in awe admiring the glossy sleek yacht exclaiming yes sir.
De chicken and dem ah cum home fu roost. U no membah U RED SHUT days?
Ah who does run RED SHUT, ah U R Asot?
Dem yute dey yah, ah de branch fram de RED SHUT roots.
This is so senseless. I mean come on and in such close proximity to a preschool. Nonsense
We need more down to protect our youths. We need especially for parents and communities to step in into the life our youths are living! Protection starts from home
im too broken to speak. instead of giving gifts to bribe people to vote let’s give people bibles.
Yes PM! Sometimes it’s better not to sugar coat things and talk it plain.
Guns being smuggled into the country by those who can do it
De chicken and dem ah cum home fu roost.
U no membah U RED SHUT days?
Ah who does run RED SHUT, ah U R Asot?
Dem yute dey yah, ah de branch fram de RED SHUT roots.
@? Ask your PM and his Son. Ask him why he allegedly keeps smuggling guns from Florida and Santo Domingo. Ask him why he keeps selling illegal guns to people on the street of Antigua. Also check the Jamaicans as they have a whole syndicate. What is he/them preparing for? The FBI is coming and questions will need answers.
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