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Drugs, gun, ammo, cash and camouflage recovered in police operations

Several people are in police custody after police conducted a number of operations which resulted in the seizure of one firearm, ammunition, drugs, money and camouflage clothing on Friday. 

Over 30 detained in anti-human trafficking operation

Over 30 people are in the custody of several law enforcement agencies following a joint anti-human trafficking operation at two strip clubs in the...

Who are the new leaders of the force?

Before being elevated to the rank of acting commissioner of police this week, Atlee Rodney was a deputy commissioner of police in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and has been serving for more than three-and-a-half decades. Until his promotion two days ago, he was responsible for the administrative functions of the police force, which includes human resource and training.

Editorial: Time is of the essence

Why did it take so long? Especially since it was pellucid that the presence of Mr. Wendel Robinson at police headquarters, never mind at the helm of the department, was much like a cancer about the body of law enforcement that needed to be excised.  Some school children are suggesting that the foot-dragging was the result of the “good old boys chumminess” between Mr. Robinson and officialdom. Never mind the fact that these branches of the government should be separate (for obvious reasons) and act as a check and balance, of sorts, on each other. Other school children, those from the school of conspiracy theories and intrigue, are suggesting that because the suspended commissioner and officialdom knew each others’ secrets, neither could move effectively against each other, hence the stalemate.

Legend Walsh happy to continue as interim coach

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) – Fast bowling legend Courtney Walsh says he is happy to continue as Bangladesh head coach in the interim, until a full-time replacement is found.

Prisons Superintendent promoted

Superintendent of Prisons Albert Wade will remain at the helm of Her Majesty’s Prison despite his recent elevation to Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. That’s according to Melford Nicholas, Information Minister.

New chief meets force

The 600-plus-member police force is being asked to give the new top cop, Atlee Rodney,  its full support, and to also cooperate with his new deputy, Albert Wade.

Hospital wants regular blood donations

The Mount St. John’s Medical Centre is urging people to donate blood on a regular basis rather than only donating when there is a traumatic event or an appeal to the public for blood.

Opposition against renaming MSJMC after Sir Lester

Two political parties in Antigua and Barbuda, that rarely agree, have found common ground in opposing the renaming of the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) after national hero Sir Lester Bird.

Minister: No need for alarm over prison scabies

Melford Nicholas, information minister has said that the issue of scabies at Her Majesty’s Prison is under control and there is no need for public hysteria.
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