Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Charles “Max” Fernandez, has expressed sorrow over the death of American businesswoman Karen Johansson, who was attacked on Runaway Beach several weeks ago and later died from her injuries.
In a statement, Mr Fernandez offered condolences to Johansson’s family on behalf of the government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, describing her as a valued contributor to the tourism sector.
He said Johansson was well known for providing horseback riding experiences along the island’s coastline and had a strong personal connection to Antigua, which she shared with visitors.
Johansson’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief within the tourism community, where she was regarded as welcoming and dedicated to promoting the island.
Mr Fernandez said the government was closely following the police investigation into the attack, stressing that it must be handled with urgency. He also noted that Johansson was a registered organ donor, saying her final act would help save lives.
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We are already in the US cross hairs and under their spotlight and we can ill afford anything else that can cast a bad light on us. Lord help us please.
When will the thieves realize that there humanity compared to riches is like ice in the sun, there body will go leave diamond and gold and money, so why take this woman life for what will outlast you.
Idiots, all the gold been fought for over the centuries has remain but the people gone, some monies in our pocket if we could have seen it that a life was taken for that money and it continues to circulate out of the grips of the thieves.