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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has expressed sorrow following the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Tafari Joseph, a resident of Villa in Antigua and Barbuda.
Joseph, who was previously involved in gang activity, was among several youths the government had attempted to support through education and employment.
“We enrolled him at ABICE, provided tools and uniforms, and gave him a job opportunity. Sadly, he was the first to drop out,” Browne said.
Extending condolences to the teen’s family, the Prime Minister—also MP for Villa—said he hopes the tragedy will deter others from criminal activity.
“Crime and violence do not pay. Those who engage in it will pay the price,” he warned.
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Condolences to the family and friends of this young man. Such a sad thing to happen
That’s true PM Browne. What you look for is what you get!
Base on this situation, i honestly believe that community policing should have back the Town Hall meetings and reintroduce the National Police base community Youth clubs movement of Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬
Although I have my doibts, I truly hope that this is a lesson to the other young men who think that fast cash is the way top go. I hope that more people start defnding themselves so that they cut the nonsense out and start to live full and meaningful lives. Antigua is a peaceful country and we need to maintain it as such.
Sad end didn’t have to be this way, he got help and support
Wasn’t he the same one who encouraged thugs and criminals to get rid of firearms after they would have committed gun crimes. Hypocrisy at the highest lever, I hope your sins don’t fall on your kids and grandkids, it would be such a shame
Hey GB, why not tell the people that your foolish “Gun Amnesty” and “Curfew” is not going to do anything to combat gun violence in Antigua.
When you start arresting the top dogs in the gun and drug trade, the corrupt officials that are involve, your weak message will continue to fall on deft ears.
The same how you know who killed Asot, you know who are the big wigs that are involve in these money making crimes. Go after them..grow a spine, you and your useless AG, and start circling these corrupt officials.
Your Bwoi ” man call George” is one of them. Also the big man that you have taking pictures with the so-called gangsters, that very same one who is behind your ” youth intervention” program, go after him as well.
Your hands are dirty Gatson..and I say it loud and clear.
Now you can come after me for slander!
PeeeeeeeeeM he was a member of the gang you said was reformed.
He didn’t die in your constituency.
He wasn’t shot in your constituency.
He was shot during a robbery.
The gang is still very much alive.
Ask the driver why he drove pass the hospital with the deceased and went back to Villa.
Children who believe they can fool the system will suffer the consequences.
Complement to the person who fired that shot when he was coming out of the shop,without you we will still be wondering this morning who the robbers are……..GOOD JOB!!
Well, well, well, how the saying go again?
“If you live by the sword …”
The shooter did well, one shot to the chest, im just looking at my cameras waiting for the next fools who won’t take heed becuase they like to scope out walking around in hoodies and riding on bicycles…yall leave people things and keep out of peoole yard..
Sad he had a choice but I am so sorry it ended in this my condolences to his family such a young soul.
Mr. Prime Minister as the old saying goes ” you make your children ,but you donot make their minds”. Hope others who are planning on doing same open their eyes. Crime doesn’t pay.
Sad
Did this young man’s father ever try to work with him and guide him through life? Some of these young men in society need their fathers’ love, a hug, and spending time with them. Society and groups tried him. I know of several young men who started to rebel and hang out with bad influences, and once their fathers stepped in, they made the changes to a better path.
” If you come into my space I will thump you in your face”….. Peace my one time comrade … RIP
I highly commend the Honourable Prime Minister for his initial initiative to get these young gangsters off the streets and enrolled into ABICE. My only regret is that there was not enough follow up and follow through and ensuring that they remained committed and intouch with the program and not just falter and quit a few weeks later. These kids need proper guidance and directive and in many cases nothing but harsh tough love would suffice. They should never been allowed to “”dis” the program as they did and they ought to have been heavy sanction for anyone leaving the program. We also need to read the riot act to many of these parents, many of whom are enjoying the spoils of their children dirty acts but are failing to reign them in. These parents are complicit in their children’s action and often turns a blind eye.
Getting these kids, these young gangsters off the street and into something meaningful is commendable but it is counter-productive if there are no meaningful follow up and follow through. I really miss the likes of former Inspector of Police Greer and Dods Joseph around. Things would have been way different.
It is amazing to me, that there are still people out there that thinks that ” Governments/Rulers” have everything to do with our full purpose of living, but holds no blame when the shit hit the fan!
Just simply amazing.
I will speak against all powers who claim that a man’s ego, such as the likes of the Donald Trump, Putin, and Gatson Brownes of the world is the Answer to mankind problem’s, and if they are as many would claim, then I will hold them to account when their praise is not worthy of their position.
So yes, if we are giving God the praise, give him, but when we start elevating man to be our leaders, then they must be held responsible as well, period.
When we get leaders that everybody can respect we will return to being the GEM OF THE CARIBBEAN again. With rogues and vagabonds making and breaking laws things must fall apart, this might just be the tip of the ICEBERG
Antigua need a Terminator to make the country safe for its citizens. We must eliminate those who refuse to change
There is alot of troubled youths who are slipping through the cracks. I realised it is harder for young people today get opportunities that were easily provided to us during VC Bird’s time. The education system has failed them, their parents has failed them (many with single mother household) and our society has failed them. Until we addressed these issues, the problem will will continue.
more to go because some wont learn police keep watch on those criminals that have just been released too they’re already drinking smoking celebrating and having alot of sex they soon get bored