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**MYDB** » 2013-03-01 23:07

First off my prayers are with the family for their loss. Secondly, everyone who love to claim that it has to be a foreigner and we should get rid of them is obviously lacking in common sense. So you mean to tell me that all of the Antiguans overseas including US, UK and Canada and that every time a crime is committed in one of those countries they should deport the Antiguans because they are foreigners? True that historically Antiguans has not been violent but violence is learned and we are living in a time where it is ever increasing... so what we're invincible? We should have some sort of breed of perfect people that exist no where else. I do agree we should start hanging again. And police need to get on their job. And Baldwin has to go. But as VC Bird said... if we don't have foreigners then we would all be screwing around with our family members on this little island. How much people you friends with to find out you actually related. I've had some friends who dated cousins and didn't know. Give me a break. God bless Antigua we're still the best.

**Reality** » 2013-03-01 11:26

My one observation in this and similar incidents, the first thing out of people's mouths is "where is the church, where are the Christians?" and as a Christian that DOES bother me for one of several reasons.
(Let me say it in dialect) - You live your everyday life, you na want nobody tell you bout God. Cause you feel God go cramp your style. You want to live life they way YOU want it. But then as soon as a tragedy strikes, its "where's the church and where is God".
God hasn't moved. God hasn't changed. He is right there waiting for US to turn to HIM. If each one, every person, serve Jesus, live for Him every single day, we will have less evil and less persons pointing the fingers outward and instead would ask what could "I" have done to prevent the spread of evil. Are Christians infallible, no. Can we be a catalyst for change, yes. Can we do it alone? No... you can join us and help in the fight.

**Valarie** » 2013-03-01 09:36

To the island of Antigua and Barbuda the devil walked into Heritage Quay on the day in question and murdered the young mom. All I can say at this time is to leave all our rage and anger in the hands of the LORD for he will give revenge for revenge is of The Lord. We should pray listen and ask him for solutions in this matter. May this young mom rest in peace.

**Valarie** » 2013-03-01 09:22

It is so sad to see where Antigua is heading.I just can't understand that a terrible crime like this happen in bright day light in a popular area like Heritage Quay without any eye witness. I believe if this incident would have happen to high profile family member someone would have being in custody already. To the young lady and her family may the good LORD keep your heart and soul and mind in place. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.

**Junie** » 2013-02-27 23:30

The thing that most people in Antigua do not know is they are the Government not them that sit in Parliament you need to stand up and do your job, the people of Antigua and NOW before it is to late... :roll:

**dadli** » 2013-02-27 15:16

So my once beautiful little island has gone the way of the Wild West huh?!
What I'm constantly reading about Antigua is just plain ridiculous. I am a police office with a Canadian police agency and I'd seriously love to have a sit down with the Antiguan police heads and law makers about shooting some ideas, strategies and learning how to effectively pool resources.

As a child growing up in Antigua all this violence was virtually unheard of. Like another poster said if a murder occurred it was highly unusual and had the entire country on edge. This island needs to be reclaimed from the criminals before this ship sets sail!

**toots** » 2013-02-27 10:50

May this woman rest with the Lord may he bring love and peace to her babies, friends and family. As a tourist who comes to Antigua from London often, I can say hand on heart I was there in Jan this year and hate to say I didnt feel safe at all, but feel safe in the rough parts of London that makes me sad as I love Antigua and the people. I believe the root of this is these guns coming in from the sea, all sea ports need more security. Cant imagine guns coming via air as all international airports have scanners. Again R.I.P young woman

**Daughter of the Soil** » 2013-02-27 10:34

My condolences to the famil of the victim of this terrible crime. I keep asking the question: What is the problem of policing 108sq ml of ANU? It seems that the gun man have more freedom to commit crime than its citizens. I am deeply hurt at the deterioration of our socity. When I was a child, the most that would have been stolen was a radio. If there was a murder, it was unusual. We need to tackle this lawlessness and criminality on all fronts. They include # 1Job Creation - if the youth have no money then they will steal, # 2 Youth Training #3 Some kind of allowance for those who take up a trade,# 4 more police on the streets #5 Educate the people to know the damage they are causing to their fellow citizen and the tourist industry,#6 Stiffer sentences but with rehabilitation or else they only come out worse # 7 Neighbourhood watch policing,#8 Return of family values.....I could go on and on. In regards to the Govenment, PLEASE consult the ex SuperCop & Former Police Commissioner of NY BILL (WILLIAM) BRATTON, as they did in the UK. I hope that this lady's life and all the others, would not be lost in vain.........RI P Susan!

**Valerie** » 2013-02-27 08:32

It was with a heavy heart that I read all the comments made about this tragic incident at Heritage Quay. I offer condolences to the family especially the children. This is so so sad. May she rest in peace :sigh:

**Disgusted** » 2013-02-27 02:07

I scanned a few of the comments here, and one of the things I immediately observed was instead of one seeing expressions of condolences for the family of this woman - yet again another senseless act of gun violence against women in Antigua and Barbuda - I'm seeing some really incredible insensitive comments. It's as though the person against whom this heinous crime was committed does not exist, and the value of a life lost had significant value. The commentary one reads is platform for a religous prayer meetings, calls to embrace xenophobia etc. I find this utterly shameful!!! What we should be doing is creating meaningful discourse, and in so doing calling upon civic groups to take action to stem this onslaught of violent crimes which has taken Antigua and Barbuda hostage. Most importantly, we should be posing serious questions to the people charged with our security and safety. Until these and other issues are addressed and remediated, the other mothers, daughters, sisters, and this woman's death will never get the TRUE justice it really deserves. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

**OUTOFANTIGUA** » 2013-02-27 01:52

SORRY FOR THE PARENTS AND FAMILIES WHO THINK THIS IS BETRAYAL, BUT NO MAN IS AN ISLAND,WE ALL HAVE A DUTY TO PROTECT LIFE TO ITS FULLEST.THE WORD SNITCHING CALLED THE ( DIRTY WORD) IS A LIE. ONLY FOOLS FEELS SAFE HIDING BEHIND IT; THEY DON'T REALLY LIVE,THEY EXIT ONLY IN FEAR.LIFE IS WHAT U MAKE IT.

**OUTOFANTIGUA** » 2013-02-27 01:32

This is side effects of mindless decisions if not deliberate. Who are the known importers of guns into the Country Government or any one else must give account for the where about of each and every gun and bullets, it’s their responsibility. Guns are agents of Death and GENERATION X'S with a gun in your hand Fair is absent in his world and they feel the entire country will at His mercy. Unless sacrifices are made and even though we don't trust our Police officers we must give them the latitude and the power to T.A.K.E these weapons away. Hate to say it but this Government's decision to Sack the FORCE OF IT IN'TEL'LIGENCE SHOULD NOT BE OVER LOOKED. My condolence goes out to the family of the victim, she is one of many more; without a rapid responds, all these Gun Men are well known to most low level criminals and if the Police knows about interrogation they can get information from them.( a special Force make up of trusted Police And Soldiers that can send a death wish message to these criminals). Families found sheltering the criminals where weapons are found must be made to pay a price.

**my way of helping** » 2013-02-27 01:17

Bring back ASP Francis, was suppose to be the next Commisioner. Crime would practically be done, decrease 80%.

**my way of helping** » 2013-02-27 00:50

I will say this again with tears in my eyes, i hace a plan, i can change all this.

**Remember Nineveh** » 2013-02-27 00:33

Like the people of Nineveh, Antiguan's must as one unit get down in sack cloth and ashes call on the name of our Lord GOD to release us from the grips to the enemy. An enemy that has come in the form of robbery, senseless killings, cruelty and the list goes on. So sad for such a small island. :sad:

**Bronx observer** » 2013-02-27 00:21

How many more must die before we take a stance on this BS?? who next ??who next?? who next ""ANTIGUA"" where is the so call leader Dr Dr Baldwin Spencer.

**HURTING** » 2013-02-27 00:10

This is really sad I am lost for words....... R.I.P Susan my prayers goes out to the KIDs, husband and FAmily

**Yannick David** » 2013-02-27 00:09

Antigua's current crime rate over the past few months, is far from simply an adverse result of *poverty*. Empty pockets never held anyone back, Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that. The overall result of such cognition, will benefit no one, for these instances of crime, there is not 1 solution that must be implemented but several on both a psychological and a social premise. one must change societies view point before they can expect any kind of drastic law, or sanction to work to it's full effect. this blame game gets no one, no where.

**Junie** » 2013-02-26 23:54

I have to say I have lost a lot under the UPP Government and I will never forgive them. when my nephew wanted to go to the hospital you never send the Ambulance to take him to the hospital, that was in June and by August my friend toke sick and we call for the Ambulance twice and they hang up on us. You guys hang up on us twice, so we had to call the Green Bay Police station, by the time they got to him he was dead... this is the service you get in ANTIGUA.. I WILL NEVER BRING ANY OF MY FRIEND THERE AGAIN. EVERY DAY I ASK MY FRIEND TO FORGIVE ME TO BRING HIM TO HIS DEAD.. SAD ANTIGUA.. :-x

**not again** » 2013-02-26 23:37

These shooting sound like a gang initiation. Has anyone checks ACB cameras

**DE TAW** » 2013-02-26 22:51

Sad ;;sad;;sad;;;Th ese perpetrators have no conscience in taking an innocent life like that;;;May her family and friends find comfort and peace;;;;
What goes around,comes around,and harder,and sometimes it's through long suffering and pain.

**well said** » 2013-02-26 22:37

My condolence to the family. Hate speech got us into this mess about separating sheep from goat, now we continue to otter hatred blaming foreigner and anyone but ourselves. It’s time for us to stop being so passive and reactivity to everything. Why can’t we as supposedly free people take a proactive stand against crime, corruption, the selling of our passport and anything else we are against and hold the people we pay to govern and protect us to account for their stewardship and if we find their tenure wanting then we jail who needs jailing and replace who needs replacing and keep who needs keeping. My God Bless my and us

**ordinary citizen** » 2013-02-26 22:34

Baldwin Spenser is my PM

**ordinary citizen** » 2013-02-26 22:29

Tomorrow, at 10 AM, I will be in front of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance Offices. I will protest and show that I will not have this happen to my country. People, come out and join me tomorrow at 10 AM, LETS SHOW THIS GOVERNMENT THAT THEY WILL NOT GET WITH THIS!!!

**ANTIGUAN WOMAN** » 2013-02-26 22:25

So what do we do, Sit back pray and wait?I do believe in prayer,and pray often,but the same bible says" Faith without works is dead" ,the bible also tells us to Occupy until he comes" We therefore must make wise decisions and choices while here on earth,and must hold accountable those we entrust and pay to run our affairs. The bible speaks of wisdom,we should not be like lambs to the slaughter,this is the real world,the Govt has neglected the most vulnerable in society for far too long,while creating a divided society of the haves and haves not. This is the price we are now paying.

**young lady** » 2013-02-26 22:02

The 18th of this month, I work up to a very sad day, as memories of my Dear friend Dorothy Prince rushed through my mind. it seems like it was yesterday, but yes It's been one whole year. the never ending pain... One week later, another innocent life is taken.. kids left to suffer or grow up without a mother. What is going on! My heart goes out to the Family, as I know what this kind of pain is all about. May the same God who has taken us through this year, be your strength .....God Is Love

**Observer** » 2013-02-26 21:59

And what do we see here. A lot of window dressing and self-praising from the Minister how well they did fighting crime last year. To everyone’s surprise . According to their analysis they had a reduction in crime. When everywhere women across the island were raped and men and women robbed. Many of these instances are not reported for shame of people knowing your business. Rape is the most horrible thing that can happen to a woman. And especially and elder women. Some are completely losing their mind to see that this is happening to them in their old mature age. I happen to know at least two such women. Antiguan are living in fear for some time now. First it was fear of victimization and now its fear of being robbed/killed or rape. What says you bishop/priest/f ather/brother of the cloth. Still silent about the ills in our society. Shame on you. Shame on you. Shame on you. God Bless.

**Observer** » 2013-02-26 21:46

When you cannot do the job you should not wait until someone fires you, you should have the decency and the humility to reflect on your own record and be honest and resign with your head up high. No one will hold that against you. But it seems that our elected officials are to proud to do the right thing. That is why Mrs. Christopher was so unceremoniously sacked. Mr. Brown is awaiting the same faith. I beg him to set a new president. Don't wait to be sacked. Resign out of your own will. You don't seem to be able to address the crime issue. Whatever the reason is. The box stops with you, thereafter the Minister. Trinidad was plagued with real terror and what did the Prime Minister Kamala did. She declared a state of emergency for parts of the country and dealt the criminals a hard blow. These are tough decisions but one has to take them in order to fight this rising crime. By all means necessary.

**SPEED BUMP** » 2013-02-26 21:37

Is it a domestic matter? We don't know.
Is it a robbery matter? We don't know.
Will the investigators find the killer?
We can only hope so, but we don't know.
What we do know is that most of these crimes, if not all,
are committed by young men.
Lots of young men in Antigua
don't have jobs and so they turn to criminal activities.
Now lets look to the future.
How are we raising our little boys?
Are they been thought to do without?
Are they been thought to be productive citizen?
Are the going to school every day with parents involvement?
Are they been raised in real family setting with a husband and wife as their
parents or a daddy who have kids with a different women in every village?

The police and politicians can only do so much.
But the first guidance of a child come from home.
Lets start taking care of the little things now.
Otherwise, this will get worst.

RIP.
I can only pray that it will not not happen to anyone else. Sad!!

**DadliSun** » 2013-02-26 21:29

WOW!. The bottom has fell from our country. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

**Dig It** » 2013-02-26 20:55

My deepest condolences to the family of 38 years old woman and mother of five. This is someone's granddaughter, daughter, and mother. No amount of words can express my anger and frustration with this senseless killing and all the gun-related crimes plauging the land. Sadly, this shooting came around the one year anniversay of the death of 39-year old Gas Station Attendant, at Dee's Service Station, Miss Dorothy Prince, who was shot during a robbery by masked-men. How many more mothers must be killed, before we take action and root out crime?

Read more: http://caribarena.com/antigua/news/police/99754-gas-attendant-succumbs-to-injuries.html#ixzz2M3Wxa6DW

**trine** » 2013-02-26 20:49

Enough is enough . complaining about the police and the gouverment has not changed anything - nothing! .. the murders, robbery and the killings keeps on.

My prayer is that the people of Antigua get a touch from heaven, so they start praying for their country as it were their own lives. If you have a Bible:

2.Chronicles 7:14 ..seek the Lord, repent, ..He will hear your preayer and heal the land

1.Timothy 2:1-4 Pray for Kings, goverment, high positions ..so you shall have peace -and the Lord wants every human to be saved (it doesn´t mean that you have to be agree with them ..just pray for them -that is what the Holy Bible ask us to do)

In Norway, we had this situation in the summer of 2011 that a wicked man shot and killed nearly 70 people at a politilcal youth camp . and the nation were shocked ... now you have one by one gun points and killings in your country - and all the comassion in the world, all the R,I.P. - it doesn´t change anyting

**Antigua Bill** » 2013-02-26 20:47

Clergy I must ask where have you been. With all the robbery and rape at gunpoint going on I can't recall reading anything from a glergy. Antigua has been going to hell in a bread basket and the clergy has been silent. There was Gravy and shortly after a young man from All saints who is said to be on life support. Just last weekend there were two victims who are hospitalized with gun shot wounds from an attempted robbery. And I have not heard the voice of the clergy. A life is lost and all the people hear from the glergy is Gen 9:6/ and 4 helpful votes. May the good Lord help Antigua. I think that I'd better cool it down.

**don** » 2013-02-26 20:37

the people of antigua cry to see how this small island crime ,poverty got so high politic play a deep role in this prime minister is know ,education is the key to succes the time u got on the radio and speak like u don,t have a brain our youth of today not in school all the thing of is guns to the family my heart are with u at this time may almighty grant you strenght

**NYC** » 2013-02-26 20:32

wow this is madness ,we should find these criminals and hand them by the head in broad day light.

**Antigua Bill** » 2013-02-26 20:13

On Sunday in one of my blogs I stated That "Guns were designed to kill and that these punks would not use a gun to rob you if they were not willing to kill you. Really a sad in Antigua. The robbers (Bandits) have declared war against the peaceful law abiding citizens of Antigua. My condolence to the victims family.

**Pray warrior** » 2013-02-26 20:04

It is a sad moment again in the beautiful island which suppose to be paradise become an island of fears and killing. Antigua has change alot we the people of this country need to stop focus on who should run and who should be the prime minister every morning we argue for some foolishness and not even say we going to have some serious praying on the station. Antigua need alot of warfare praying we need pray to God that he can destroy every evil force that is in this nation even in high places and secret places we need to pray seriously and stop this fighting for power. Rise up people start praying and seek God face more.
:sad:

**John John** » 2013-02-26 19:55

Police paying too much attention to taxi men at Heritage Quay when they should be patrolling the area. Get private security to control the taxi men and then the police will be able to do there duty. St. John Development Corporation can provide better security around the Heritage Quay area.

**concerned** » 2013-02-26 19:51

with all these shooting with innocent life .........with life taken away like vapour.

lets hope and that the leads or the hireacky of the countries has nothing to with occut .world
trust me with with ocultism they payback is blood scacrifice.

please let just hope and pay god forgive us

**Cool Ruler** » 2013-02-26 19:50

to the point you raised, there are many persons that believe that those influential persons may be of a particular political persuaton who are hoping to the effect a certain political outcome with the crime wave. read between the lines. As election draws near, we can expect to see an escalation of this. Sadly it will be innocent persons that are affected.

**kelly** » 2013-02-26 19:44

what is Antigua becoming to if crimnals are on the loss :oops:

**The Clergy** » 2013-02-26 19:35

Genesis 9:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

“Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image."

We need to address this as a people...as a nation...as one family! The murder of one is a sin against us all! We are all affected! This is not the time for preaching division or blame! There will be time enough for that! We need now to pull together and look to leaders who will seek to unite rather than divide us!

**Antiguan** » 2013-02-26 19:33

Gary Nelson!!

**ANGRY MOM** » 2013-02-26 19:25

I AM URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF ANTIGUA PLEASE PUT ASIDE DAY FOR ISLAND WIDE PRAYING AND FASTING.

WE HAVE SET ASIDE DAYS FOR EVERY THING IN THIS COUNTRY ....WHICH LEADS TO CRIME AND VIOLENCE

WHY NOT NOT SET A DAY FOR HEALING .PRAYINF AND FASTING.

LET TRUST GOD MY GOD IS ABLE TO DO WHAT EVER HE SAYS HE WILL DO.HE IS GONNA FULL FIL EVERY PROMISE HE HAS SAID TO US.

NOW IT IS UP TO US AS PEOPLE OF GOD.

WHAT DOES THE CHURCH IHAS SYA ABOUT ..............A RE WE GOING TO STAY IN OUR COMFORTABLE BUILDING WHILE CRIME IS GETTING OUR .

TIME HAS HAS COME AS A CHURCH TO STAND .
WHO WILL WILL ....THERE IS VOICE CRYING OUT IN THE WILDNEST.

HARVERT IS RIPE..LABOURER ARE FEW.

MY DEAR PEOPLE OF GOD..LET US STAND FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

A SOULS HAS GONE TO VAPOUR.......................

REST IN PEACE

**At Your Own Risk** » 2013-02-26 19:04

"With ALL the residents and tourist that come and go around Heritage Quay one would think that some sort of security would be there for everyones safety."...Stop the Killing, I second your motion...I've been saying that the government needs to invest in street cameras especially around Heritage Quay. A mask man can walk into a business, high day, shot a hard working woman in her head and disappear in thin air...this is unacceptable. The fact that the government is doing nothing to reduce the crime rate on the country, then business and homeowner have to take matters in their own hands to protect yourself...this is a electronic store, with no camera installed. Employers needs to invest in protecting the employees. There are monitoring cameras that can be monitored from any location, your home, your cellphone, your computer...keep a watch on your business and home from any location. Drastic measures calls from drastic actions and this is the time for drastic action. This woman's life must be the wind that get everyone moving towards doing something to stop this kind of crime to continue to happen in Antigua undetected.

**Say I love politics** » 2013-02-26 18:51

Say I love politics. But we have a NO brain government and representatives . We need serious leaders who can lead us in the right direction. They are sitting back and doing nothing, and allowing full-time criminals to take over our little paradise. smfh Aagin say I love pilitics. What have become of all the investors that were spoken about by the UPP? Again, say I love politics. We got to talk politics when our economy is at ground bottom and young people who have been leaving school every year cant find jobs. Again say I love poloitics. The system is corrupt because politics in Antigua is a friend and firend business and NOT about the right people who is competent to do the work. Again say I love politics. I dont care which poilitician give me land and house, but if they are not doing a job that will benefit all, it makes no sense lending me. I am NOT an ALP OR UPP , I just need to see a better Antigua and Barbuda.

**mmm** » 2013-02-26 18:48

What happen to little Antigua, what is wrong with these people :sad:

**Jumbee Picknee** » 2013-02-26 18:47

The disease, called crime has been spreading from the Halls of the Judiciary, Parliament, the Church, the Streets, for decades, therefore, it's no surprise that the Nation is experiencing this plague called crime.
Again, crime is a disease and like aids, many have caught it.

**K.A.D.** » 2013-02-26 18:42

2 Chronicles 7:14 Says- If My people which are called by My name , shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

We can blame every politician, every police officer but that will not bring back a precious life that was taken senselessly. What we need to do is every one of us get down on our knees and earnestly pray for a change.

Only GOD can save us. Even if we arm our selves with guns more husbands and fathers will be taken away because the criminals are only going to come with a stronger intent to kill . PRAYER CHANGES THINGS.

May GOD comfort your family my sister. R.I.P.

**Beanie Man** » 2013-02-26 18:37

What a tragedy. Let us consider: no illegal guns = very few shootings. No gun dealers = few illegal shootings - so lock illegal gun dealers up and throw the key away for the mass murderers they are, and severely restrict legal gun ownership, before Antigua gets like USA. After the Dunblane school shooting tragedy many years ago, UK banned all civilian owned hand guns over a certain calibre, even for target shooting club enthusiasts, and put in place big jail sentences for being found in possession of an unregistered weapon or even having a registered one in the wrong place. A person is 40 (yes 40!) times less likely, per head of population, to be killed by a gun in UK than in USA - yet Americans think guns keep them safe - yeah, sure, and it just happens USA makes many of these guns - go figure, as they say? No guns = no gun crime, so please, let's take all possible steps to get rid of the illegal guns.

**sad citizen** » 2013-02-26 18:36

wake up antigua its not normal that the center of tourist of the island will have 3 police person and no law evry one can do what ever they want no police on the road no police in the nigth no where sooo why not to make a crime any way no one will catch me
its very sad for a butyfull island as antigua with so butyfull ppl wake up and do somthing start with education start from giving value of life to the youth i am a very sad citizen today i love antigua but its losing here ligth we must doo somthing to save our island and it start from the ppl
and for the police start to do your job its not a joke the life of tousands are in your hand
may god bless that lady and the kids

**Indian** » 2013-02-26 18:33

People these kind of things need to stop if in big America the police does find the murderer,why this can't happen here if they police are not fit for the job let's get some from the US let's beg for help these killins need to stop I am sad,mad and tired of this in so small Antigua,Karma is a bad man he don't make joke

**Easy answer** » 2013-02-26 18:21

When any violence occurs in our country, we can all be held liable. It is our duty to speak to others, to look out for others, to seek help from each other and HELP each other.

If we want to blame politicians, then lets DO something about it.

If we want to blame foreigners, then lets allow only those that help the economy to enter.

If we want to blame guns, then LETS GET RID OF THE GUNS.

If we want to blame our police, then lets train our police properly, or get outside help.

The alternative is just us living 100 years behind the rest of the world, with refusal to advance.

What do we need to do? Its time to motivate ourselves and everyone around us. If you dont want to help, then GOD will have his own plans for you.

**mad as hell** » 2013-02-26 18:13

It all stems down to our corrupt as hell government and the few families paying them off. Fix them, then we can fix Antigua. No need for violence, but if our government wasn't corrupt, then there wouldn't be people getting shot in one of the most important locations for our country's economic status.

First person that disagrees is probably cashing out at our citizens' expense. Watch

**ordinary citizen** » 2013-02-26 18:11

Tomorrow, at 10 AM, I will be in front of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance Offices. I will protest and show that I will not have this happen to my country. People, come out and join me tomorrow at 10 AM, LETS SHOW THIS GOVERNMENT THAT THEY WILL NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!

**A Foreigner** » 2013-02-26 18:07

Its very frustrating when you all jump up and blame foreigners for everything that happens in Antigua;before foreigners came here crime was still happening it may not have been so much but still happening nevertheless,bl ame yall **UPP** GOVERNMENT who cant even control there party much less the country.

I KNOW WHAT I AM DOIN>>>>>>>>>> yall remember that famous statement and which dummy said it............. .chupzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzz :-x

**concerned** » 2013-02-26 18:01

Very sad.....noone deserves this

**A sad day...** » 2013-02-26 17:58

My prayers to the families of the mother in today's tragedy and the other victims of recent violent crime. I am going to reserve any other comments until i I am more informed. Jumping to conclusions breeds anarchy & chaos. Let the criminal elements be dealt with by the appropriate authorities. Those of us in the communities across the island be vigilant both at home & in your daily movements.

**Stop the Killings!** » 2013-02-26 17:40

Gosh! Just a thought! Isn't there ANY CTV camera's in St.Johns, as its suppose to be the capital of Antigua. With ALL the residents and tourist that come and go around Heritage Quay one would think that some sort of security would be there for everyones safety.

So that when senceless acts of violence like this happen to innocence hard working people, all the police need to do is take a look at the camera, identify then FIND this animal and go and have him locked up PERMANENTLY, its not rocket science....The violence in Antigua has got out of control, and is spoiling what was once a very beautiful Island.

I can't even begin to think of what her children and family must be going through right now! My heart and prays goes out to them at this awfully sad time. :sad:

**Duncy Bat** » 2013-02-26 17:35

Is it true that as soon as the captains of three mega crusise ships got wind of the incident they immediately left heritage quay? Can you confirm that ND?

**terrible** » 2013-02-26 17:25

It use to be so safe when I was growing up never taught the day will come to see my home in such terror. We r blaming everyone n everything we need to now take some of the blame for what our kid do we r raising young crinimals n we know it n some of us look to blame someone for our mistake we need to nip it in the bud now we need to stop blame foreigners because we also taught it s foreigner who had kill the mullanys I to taught so n was wrong. So stop the pointing n find the solution we all need each other to make a positive antigua. Both party is not about u is about our nation make a start n the lord will do the rest

**Observer 2** » 2013-02-26 17:13

This is so painful and sad, no one seems to be safe no matter where you are, whether you are at Home, at School or at work. I would like to make an appeal to all those who read this message, you have a civic duty and an obligation to pass on any information that you may have the police. That's the only way we will help to stop the criminals. It could have been your sister, niece, cousin, aunt, woman, wife or friend. Today its her, who will it be tomorrow? Lets do something about it as a community and assist the police with whatever information we may have about this and or any crime that we may have info about.

**truly amazed** » 2013-02-26 17:08

It is truly amazing to see the mumber of persons who have drawn amazing conclusions and are ready to cast blame and aspersions even without knowing what really happened. This is truly an amazing country. Can we begin to listen, wait, apply reason, see how we can contribute to making a difference before we blame foreigners and politicians and jump to amazing conclusions?

**jack spratt** » 2013-02-26 17:07

Judging by all the comments.seems like people are mad as hell, well we have to do something about it. If you see something say something, Lets bring back our LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE.

**benjie** » 2013-02-26 17:05

Its an electronic store right ? lets hope they have this crime recorded on cctv security system.

**very sad** » 2013-02-26 16:53

lost for words.......... ...........so say

rest in peace.

we never knows who is nxt

**Robin** » 2013-02-26 16:50

Rounnd up every criminal out on bail for gun crimes, hold them for 48 hours and put a tracking bracelet on them....

**Backkaz** » 2013-02-26 16:49

i am scared for antigua's youth if this is what it is like now - god knows antigua go be a real DANGEROUS PLACE 20 years from now - tourist will avoid the country which will put so many people out of work the economy will fall lower again than it is now --- RIGHT NOW IM IN UK - i hate to see when people say get all the foriegners out thats jus stupid - every country has foreigners - they need to get the POLICE SOME PROPER TRAINING they obviousely cannot handle the situations that occur anymore -- THIS IS SAD AND DISGUSTING my heart goes out to that girls family - this world is becoming a very cruel sick disgusting place to live --- god help our youth :cry:

**Maria** » 2013-02-26 16:45

Maybe the guns from Space Research are now coming out!

**CIROC** » 2013-02-26 16:35

We have to use cooler heads.Vigilante justice is not the way to go.Let the lawmen do their work.The population need to help them.Antigua is 108 sq.miles.Popula tion is 80,000.How come the criminals are running wild.You have to turn them into the police.Y

**PATRIOT** » 2013-02-26 16:35

This is a very sad day in the life of Antigua and Barbuda....But you know something.....W e have a big problem in this country and no one is looking at it.
Go anyday to the magistrate's court and you will see the amount of young men, many of them have not even lost their baby features.... yet they are appearing to answer charges of a serious nature..... and for many it is like a joke....We need to implement a national service... to deal with the youth....if not we are going to be overrun by criminals.....A nd we also need to look at the whole question of parenting....Th ese guys just don't care...We need to become more proactive when it comes to crime .We need to find out where all these guns are coming from......We need more
police to infiltrate the gangs.....aroun d the country.... by getting the necessary intelligence... . We have too many of our cops moonlighting instead of doing police work.... but who cares......For the amount of money being spent on the Police force We citizens need better security.

**very sad** » 2013-02-26 16:33

this is is indeed very sad new the the island of antigua........ ....being a mother going work having a hope to come back home to your kids and and there is no return of that mother..my hearts goes out to those kids.this is not a time of what every body might might believe the situation is .it time to get out knees and repent so the father in heaven will hear our pray and heal our land.the bible say the devil is as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.this island need jesus .

my people of antigua please let all fall on our knees and pray and put away all these other god and seek the one holy god almight.

this island need an entire day for of parying and fasting.

it is not ime to pint fingers at politician because they cannot help us .. we need jesus he is our only hope right now.

god help us and have mercy.

forgive ur

**Godpitney** » 2013-02-26 16:28

Criminals have more guns than. police and their not afraid to use them, they mek police run fi cover. It is very easy to find powder and bush so why is it so hard to find metal and see the real criminals? Guns toooooooo much on the streets of Antigua, another mother, sister, aunt,innocent soul gone! God don't wear pyjamas I swear on the name of Jesus that person go get catch and the Almighty go make it easy the authorities to find you! Fire pan you!

**CANDY** » 2013-02-26 16:27

I'm tired of how Antigua is becoming, I have children and i'm scared for them. We need to do something about this. Criminals get away cause the prison system is screw. Murders eating tax payers money. they sit there for free so why not. Government need to take things into consideration.

**cavel** » 2013-02-26 16:24

Turn the car park into a jail and put the people running the country in it first then find the gun men and lock them up and throw away the key.

gb » 2013-02-26 16:23

i rwealy dont understand what is taking place in this place
u mean to tell me that on several occasions the same incidents has been happening repeatiously and not even the police officers or the goverment ca ndo something about it. smh
the time they take to watch foreigners they seek better assistance to keep antigua from perishing

baldwin spencer and his law imforcements need to get up and work- its about time

**Renna Roberts-Gore** » 2013-02-26 16:22

This sounds personal, even--dare I say intimate. My prayers are with the family of the deceased. Boy home need 'Jesus'.

**rupert j.** » 2013-02-26 16:19

When the white man was here things looked professional and organised but now we chased them out put in one of our own and looks like all hell is turning loose. Someone do tell how are we going to arrest this mess that we find ourselves in because the criminal elenent don't give a hoot, their purpose is to cause fair and mistrust and create mayhem each and every day.

**Observer** » 2013-02-26 16:16

We have to be careful with the conclusions that we draw without having all the facts. Do we know for sure this was an attempted robbery? Could it have been something domestic? Could it be someone she was familiar with? I guess we have to await the details as the investigation goes on. We can only pray though that the pervasiveness of gun crimes, and any crime for that matter, abates in our country. We have to pray strength for her family during this time.

**Angie** » 2013-02-26 16:15

2 Chronicles 7:14 says "If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land. Just a simple question; has the church truly repented? Is our society as God fearing as we often state cause these criminals are a part of the society, part of families who condone these deviant behaviours and operate as normal. My sympathies to the family of the young lady, God will give comfort and peace. A wide cross section of the country is looking to our leaders for help but they need help themselves they a most likely just afraid like us. Our only solution comes from above. God alone can help us. I believe that if our nation truly becomes repentant then answers will come. In this time instead of seeking to lay blame, let us fall on our knees before God Almighty.

**happycamperni** » 2013-02-26 16:14

It took the Antiguan Courts four years to convict the murderer of Drew Gollan a yacht captain who was murdered in front of his fiance and baby child. The perpetrator got 22 years. What is that telling the people of Antigua? Gun crime isn't taken seriously. This man set out to rob and was willing to use a gun and he will get out of jail in time to live his life. There is a child with out a father. And now there are children with out their mother. If you commit murder the least you should get is life.

**Struptz** » 2013-02-26 16:14

SMH..... your words are not only appalling but offensive and as an Antiguan I think you need to retract that statement, ''Deport everyone that is not Antiguan and all the killings and gun crimes will stop''. I think you need some tissue paper to wipe your mouth as you are talking S%$£". This is an issue that stems from a downturn in our economy. Simple really....'no job, no money, no money no food, no food = desperation. Its unfortunate it had to come to this but I blame the ruling party's inability to stimulate the economy in the last 7 years. Even the working man is struggling. We need to look within and not blame foreigners..... ...

**Butters** » 2013-02-26 16:13

Dear God I Ask You To Bless Susan Children Husband And Other Family Please God Guide Then And Proctect Them In You Holy Name Amen.Bless Us All Lord.

**sequel** » 2013-02-26 16:03

its not about foreigner,look @ all the deportees on the island.the crime they did in the us are be done in antigua,stop blaming other nationals and look @the corrupt government.

**very upset** » 2013-02-26 16:02

Capital Punishment is need for the senseless killings ........... We the piblic would love for our tax dollars to pay for something better other than these loosers. My prayers goes out the family :sad:

**Theolinda E. Charles** » 2013-02-26 16:01

Am I really living in Paradise country. Antigua need Jesus too much politics is destroying our nation. My sympathies goes out to the family of the young woman.

**Rocky Don** » 2013-02-26 15:59

How could someone be able to fire a gun shot at 1:30 pm in Heritage Quay and get away???

Was there nobody around the store or Heritage Quay at all? Nobody saw where this person took off to or how he looked? Most importantly ... was there no police in or around Heritage Quay at 1:30pm? Heritage Quay doesn't have security guards? Something is seriously wrong here!!!

Now don't get me wrong because this young ladies life or any local's life is just as important ... but can you imagine the international headlines if it was a tourist from one of the cruise ships that got shot?

If you go to police headquarters or St Johns police staion at 1:30 pm you will see all kinds of officers walking around doing NOTHING!!! Send them on the road to patrol!!! What good are they doing by staying at the police station chatting all day???

**CIROC** » 2013-02-26 15:59

May the soul of the departed RIP.This is senseless.All murders are senseless.There is a gun problem in Antigua.I will take this a step further and declare.There is a drugs problem in Antigua.I am basing my assertions on the barefaced and brazen crimes being commited in Antigua.

**Dave** » 2013-02-26 15:58

How can I get on the task force ,in the army or police I need the job to help clean up the streets

**Far Left** » 2013-02-26 15:58

BAN ASSAULT RIFLES!

**Justice** » 2013-02-26 15:57

There is all this dialogue about the Citizens Investment Program. We need to remember that the first responsibility of any government is to protect the people. So, I find it shocking that our Politicians on both sides of the isle, and our radio stations make this CIP issue priority over the safety and security of the citizens. Safety FIRST. Today has turned up a notch in the lawlessness in the country. If this continues, the market that we depend on for our tourism product will soon place and advisory/warnin g to their citizens that have intentions on travelling to Antigua and Barbuda. We cannot put the horse before the cart.... Safety FIRST!

**ANTIGUAN WOMAN** » 2013-02-26 15:56

Was the lady alone in the store? Did anyone see a mask Gunman enter/leave the store.If no one else was in the store,and no one saw the person how do they know he was wearing a mask.

**bashie** » 2013-02-26 15:54

it's time. more than time. this crime situation is getting worse everyday is antigua and what is the gov'ment doing about it? nothing as far as i see. believe it or not change of government wont curb the situation. change of government policies where criminal activities are concerned may have an effect on crime rate.the people who are in charge please do something about these criminals before crime become antigua's main product.

**Pied Piper** » 2013-02-26 15:53

just so? in the heart of the business day and town? tarhhhl man!!

school children say "the person had it out for her or someone else"!

not every gun that show is a robbery...as some bloggers noted from the stories put forward there is something else amidst!

**Dussa** » 2013-02-26 15:50

It is just sad to hear of the crime rate that happens in this country. Back to back shooting and rubbery. COME ON!!!! Don't anyone know how to live in peace :zzz

All of this is a sign that Christ is near to His return. Condolences to the family will be prayin for you all

**Justice** » 2013-02-26 15:47

We have so much task force that has been set up to implement strategies to fight crime. How many "new" initiatives has been implemented since this task force was established. They have been doing stop-and-search , has that helped? No. We have been doing this since I know myself. It is NOT enough. How many lives must be taken before the government see it necessary to have the defense force patrol the streets daily. What are they doing at Camp Blizzard that is so much more important than assisting the police daily on the streets. As far as I know we haven't fought a war since World War II. Some might speak about our tourist and citizens being intimidated, but I prefer to be intimidated than being shot innocently. If you don't have any criminal intentions then you should have no fear of military presence. There are other Caribbean territories that have military presence in the capital daily. The thing is our government refuses to do this because we sell our country as a crime-free destination so there is no need for military presence. However, the reality is, there is a significant surge in crime and acts such as this one today with cruise passengers present is proving the contrary.

**GregL** » 2013-02-26 15:47

This is over-bearing now. The police cannot be everywhere but they need to do more patrols. On Saturday night, I travelled through town once and made 2 trips to the east of the island and not once did I pass a marked police vehicle or see an officer on foot. In places like Puerto Rico, mobile patrols will pass an area and burst the siren briefly just to let you know they are in the area. What we need is to contract a someone like the retired officer Sup Renato Adams out of Jamaica for a 2 year period - those familiar with Jamaica know how he operated effectively and fearlessly to the point where he did not inform members of his own team about the specifics of operations since he trusted no one but himself (and even held on to their cell phones until the operation ended). We need to get serious.

**Wadadli Blogger** » 2013-02-26 15:45

I want to see if King Baldwin is gonna have a National speech on ALL this gun activity in our tiny country?

Or is King Baldwin only interested in selling passports right now!!!

**Go now jack.** » 2013-02-26 15:44

This crime situation smell fishy,Goooooooo ooooooooooooooo ooooo Upp ,Go now. You all not working Goooooooo,no more of this BS,you hear BS.GO.

**Resident** » 2013-02-26 15:42

Where were our police officers? When will we hold the police chief accountable and responsible for crime in antigua? Task force....farce! Security minister and police should resign and be replaced by persons who will be more effective. In 2010, while the Canadians were running the force, the UN reported that Antigua enjoyed the lowest crime rate in the English speaking Caribbean! Time for a change to go leadership...

**SMH** » 2013-02-26 15:37

Oh my! There is an even simpler solution. Deport everyone that is not Antiguan and all the killings and gun crimes will stop. Antiguans do not commit crime. We are peaceful and law-abiding people. All those crimes that were previously ascribed to Antiguans were really committed by foreigners using Antiguan names. That's how ridiculous it is.

**Macca** » 2013-02-26 15:36

WORDS CANT DESCRIBE THE ANGER THAT IS BOILING INSIDE ME. TO SEE MY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY FALL PREY TO THESE HEARTLESS CRIMINAL. WHO IS BRINGING ALL THESE GUNS IN ANTIGUA........ AND MOST IMPORTANT, WHO ARE THESE MASK PERPETRATORS... .....WE WANT JUSTICE

**lethal.** » 2013-02-26 15:35

them sey desperate times calls for desperate measure, but this measurement has gone a little too far. ANTIGUA you are the take of the cake, apple pie and ice cream. not even my worst enemy, satan i would send to visit that place. it gone, gone, gone. :-?

**At Your Own Risk** » 2013-02-26 15:29

"This has attracted a large, curious, and angry crowd, calling for swift justice of the perpetrator.".. .Just like the Masacre in Connecticut started the movement against illegal firearms...this incident should be a wake up call to the people of Antigua...It is time to get angry and stand up for your country...deman d action from the lazy government that is just sitting idling by and doing nothing to stop this from happening. Baldwin Spencer has his security unit protecting him...who is protecting the people of the country..Stand up for your right...Antigua ns it is time to stop talking..we are only good in talking bad about each other...now is the time to stand up with each other..time to be your brother's keeper...Organi zed a March "Antiguan's and Barbudans Against Crime" ...March to the Prime Minister's office...March to his house..do whatever you have to do to get Baldwin Spencer to get up and do something to protect the people of Antigua....Anti gua is being held hostage by these criminals. Antiguans it is up to you to tek back control of the country. What happen to Antigua A Fu Arwe!!!!

**fire** » 2013-02-26 15:28

Errol Corte, We need the right to bare arms. Are you still silent? Do you feel safe? Well I don't. Can the process be changed where in no more than 6 months an applicant can receive a license to legally bare fire arms?

If you can protect us and will not allow us to protect ourselves legally, we will find other means to so do.

What a failure? What a miserable bunch of failures is the UPP.

Election will come and the UPP will go!

**Morris** » 2013-02-26 15:24

My condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased. It is quite evident that the inaction of our leaders and our lax justices system have emboldened the criminals in ANU. What is even more troubling is that many of these crimes are taking place within earshot of police stations, yet met with little to no response. I still maintain that these criminals are as daring and brazen as they are, because many of them are carrying out the bidding of some influential figures who they know will get them out of trouble should they be caught. It takes money, lots of it, to import guns and drugs into the island. Do the math!

**Dimples** » 2013-02-26 15:22

RIP Susan. May God be with your children :sad:

**concerned citizen** » 2013-02-26 15:22

Let us all pray for Gods guidance and intervention on this small nation of ours. We all need to bend down on our needs and PRAY. By ourselves we are nothing...... with God the impossible will become possible!!

My heart goes out to the family of the deceased!

**Ah Me Man** » 2013-02-26 15:21

Antigua people, now is the time to stand up for your country! We are good for talking the talk and not walking the walk! I don't know about you, but I refuse to allow these little thugs take control of the country! Heritage Quay is where the majority of the tourist disembark to enjoy our island and look where the shooting happened. What message are we sending the tourists right at our front gate? If you see a petition circulating - sign it. If you see an organized demonstration forming - join it and if dem say bring back hanging - SUPPORT IT!

**Jimmy** » 2013-02-26 15:18

In any other country in the world, Cort and his Commissioner would have to resign! The car park not finished, yet everybody have to try and hide from traffic wardens and police. Meanwhile the criminals wreaking havoc while the police chasing people parking over the yellow line.

I am convinced...Bal dwin and his band of clowns have lost their way!

**Serious** » 2013-02-26 15:17

Why all of a sudden ppl jumpping up and say its none nationals like seriously that is just pure ignorance....It seems like ANTIGUANS are not capeable of committing any sort of crime in there own country........ .all talks in this country and no action now when drastic things happen it seems shocking>>>>>>> >>>>>chupzzzzzz zzzz

BS » 2013-02-26 15:17

Shooting in the face- point blank range? Seems to be an emotional shooting -- i'd be surprised if it were really a robbery

**nija** » 2013-02-26 15:14

did they caught any one

**Conscious** » 2013-02-26 15:13

Let's have another press conference and another task force blah blah blah. When these young men are found with guns let the magistrate let them off easy because they "found it" Let their mothers cry about their innocence and police brutality when they are caught. Tell the woman's kids to pray.

Or take the leash off of the police and hunt and exterminate them like the animals they are. That's the tak force we need....fire with fire....us against them. They don't care about anything except themselves....n ot about our kids, family or the law.

**eli** » 2013-02-26 15:12

We need more police on the roads, more WALKING the streets and more stop and searches. I think the most simple of the many problems that we have to deal with is a managerial one. The police force needs better management in every aspect. Like the most successful hotels, it isn't about old school management. These days you have to be real good and real smart. I don't feel the force is being managed the way it was a few years ago. Bring back them Canadians!

**lost** » 2013-02-26 15:12

I am crying!! I am frustrated!!!! Can you immagine Heritage Quay without visible and plenty security at this time? AFTER D Thing happen, the place was flooded with cops and soldiers. Forensic and NOrensic experts.... OH, MY. the fainting and crying aquaintances were many. A life just blotted off the earth just because she was working!!! The employer who had this lone person there without security!!!! in an electronic store. That seems gross negligence to me.

**Lips** » 2013-02-26 15:06

I want to know where are all these guns coming from as the last time I checked there were no stores in the whole of Antigua and Barbuda that sells guns...what is going on in this place...Earth a run red (by richie spice) start hanging them as i find it unfair I have to be working to be feeding killers and rapist and child molesters...

**Young analyst** » 2013-02-26 15:05

This is crazy 1:30 pm, people we can not to continue to blame police officers for these hideous crimes, the lady was defenseless and they shot her in the face at heritage quay. Police are always there at the quay, this lone mask man had his stuff planned out. Can not be real not in Antigua

**Teen Concerned** » 2013-02-26 15:05

ths is sad this is really very sad this couldve been anyone. I'm lost for words... :cry:

**Well Said** » 2013-02-26 15:04

When you let demons into our country to win an election do you think these evil will just leave when the election is over -----------Hell no!!! what we are experiencing is not the effect of local or foreigners but the effect of the evil the xx let into our beloved country

**Speak out!** » 2013-02-26 15:04

Antigua is too small for all this crime to be taking place and nobody ever sees anything. Those who know the criminals need to speak out now.

**island bouy** » 2013-02-26 15:03

You mean all non Arawak and Caribs? Maybe you're right.

**SMH** » 2013-02-26 15:00

To Scared, Madd, Fed up, Tenman et al: There is a simple solution to the current problem of gun crimes. The Prime Minister should assign an armed policeman to every citizen. That policeman should be within sight of the citizen he is guarding at all times of the day - sleeping or waking, working or idle. The policeman should shoot anyone that comes within feet of the person he is protecting and the Prime Minister should be held accountable if the bullet misses its intended target. The Prime Minister should spend his time standing by in the studios of every radio station to address the nation if anyone else loses his or her life. It is tragic that people should lose their lives so tragically and senselessly but it is even more tragic when idiots use these situations to spout inane comments. John Compton won an election by fooling St. Lucians that he had the answer to the gun crimes in that nation and where did he end up in short order?

**Madness** » 2013-02-26 14:59

Something smells to high heaven with the latest murder at Heritage Quay. There are shop owners at HQ that are nothing more than traffickers. HQ and all it's sordid 'fronts' called shops must be cleaned up. This was no every day masked gunman situation. Mark my words. There's more to this than meets the eye. :eek:

**BAPU** » 2013-02-26 14:55

I do no think that we need to be pointing fingers at this moment at anyone. What we need to do now is fall on our knees before God and cry out to him not only for the family but for the perpetrator/s. Let us not blame others, but let us start to examine ourselves and play a part in this great nation of ours. It is not a blame game, it is the responsibility of ALL of us to be our brother's keeper and do our part to keep our nation safe.

**Robert Frost** » 2013-02-26 14:53

At this stage, the ordinary citizen cannot be faulted if he/she takes justice into his own hands! Honestly, vigilante justice is going to have to be the way to go if our Police Force can't do the job. I have no reservations about doing my utmost to get the upper-hand of any would-be assailant and killing them, should it happen to me. None whatsoever.
DO SOMETHING.

**ursula osborne** » 2013-02-26 14:53

National repentance, that's what it will take. Sad for the loss of the young lady, But unfortunately it will get worst before it gets better.

Men being lovers of themselves.

**Robert Frost** » 2013-02-26 14:52

They always out giving tickets left right and center, they good at that! And you want to tell me that NO police OR transport board officer was ANYWHERE in the vicinity?? Not even to apprehend or give chase to the perpetrator, but even to OBSERVE a would-be perpetrator fleeing and to be able to say in which direction he fled?? With the recent rapid and systematic increase in armed robberies and assault, the police don't see that they have to step-up patrols? They sitting on they hind quarters in the village stations all day all night; they note out to breakfast and lunch on-time, but you can't see them any other time. To claim lack of manpower is rubbish. FIND a way; get defense force help, according to WATCHFUL (above). Police, Vere Brown, you are failing us; you are miserably failing to protect or serve. DO SOMETHING.

**Babyface** » 2013-02-26 14:51

This is beyond hurtful...what' s happening in this country?

**maddddd** » 2013-02-26 14:49

deportation right away for all outsiders..inno cent go suffer fo guilty

**tenman** » 2013-02-26 14:47

Fed Up, you hit the nail on its proverbial head

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**maddddd** » 2013-02-26 14:46

WE NEED TO START DEPORTING RIGHT AWAY.. DE INNOCENT A GO SUFFER FOR THE GUILTY. WE ARE OVER POPULATED WITH FOREIGNERS :-x

**Scared** » 2013-02-26 14:46

This is sooo overbearing, can't even feel safe in the daylight. What is becoming of this country? Usually when these tragic events take place shouldn't the Prime Minister address the country and inform us of the game plan as to how these situations will be dealt with? He seems to be sitting back and allowing the country to go to these criminals. Something needs to be done fast!!!

**sickening** » 2013-02-26 14:46

people like him should be put in front of a firing squad. He should not get the benefit of our hard earned money paying for his court date. If that sounds to harsh, then the only other alternative is death by hanging. I go out to work to hard for him to eat my money and sit idly by in prison. Really fed up now man. :zzz

JB » 2013-02-26 14:46

Wah ah happen round this place yah, Jesus!...my eyes filled with tears, as I heard the breaking news that around 1-1:30, broad day light, high-attahnoon. ..at Heritage Quay a store clerk shot in the head...seeming attempted robbery...! Everyday - some shooting, robbery, sexual assault...where is the Antigua that I love and grew up in? And de country ah run good...!

**Objectivity** » 2013-02-26 14:45

This is beyond acceptable. Drastic measures are needed. Curfews for young people. The army whom we are feeding needs to get on the road. They know the hotspots around the country start shaking them up. Resume HANGING and take a stronger stand against gun crime. All those boys going around with sacks on their backs and not in school uniforms start picking them up and searching them. This crime spree is out of control and the minister of national security and the police clearly lack the skills and capacity to manage this situation.

**shocked** » 2013-02-26 14:41

dont know what this little island of antigua coming to, so much illegal weapons on the streets,....... .. if is not one thing its another........ .. lord plz help us

**ANTIGUAN WOMAN.** » 2013-02-26 14:37

Wow,this is Hell on earth.This is an explosion of vicious crimes,seem unexplainable. These senseless and brutal killings will not go unpunished,by Man maybe,certainly not by God.The innocent will suffer for the guilty soner or later. This land is crying out for blood,and blood it is getting.This govt has really bought a scourge on this land,one of poverty and of Evil.

**Fed Up** » 2013-02-26 14:35

I see the police every day, every morning they are out there very busy. Taking wives and/or girlfriends to work, taking kids to school, all in Official Police Vehicles, then I see them getting food & getting themselves fatter & fatter. Official work ?? What's that ??

**FEARFUL** » 2013-02-26 14:31

Them always investigating! That is all them tail part good for...investiga tion. Chupsssss!

**sexiness** » 2013-02-26 14:31

omg what this world is coming to high day light lord what's next

**WATCHFUL** » 2013-02-26 14:22

Caribarena, yesterday you carried an article by Samantha Marshall. That suggestion she made about bringing out 50 Defence Force Personnel to compliment the Police Force should be implemented tonight, if not now. I don't care who first mentioned it here. Sometimes those who come last sit at the head of the table. Samantha Marshall, your idea is timely, and damn good. Take the opportunity, if you are reading this, and call Errol Cort and tell him that the country demands the implementation of this idea. They must take responsibility for rising crime and to solve it.

**sitting in awe...** » 2013-02-26 14:22

Where are the police before things happen? It seems like you only see them going out to get lunch, they do not do their work!

It's a sad day when you can't even feel safe in your own country!

**just wondering** » 2013-02-26 14:20

This is now completely out of hand, broad daylight, bold faced and brazen, a press conference is not going to help, there need to be new leadership, people need to feel safe

**Very sad** » 2013-02-26 14:18

We don't need to worry about the dark or a lonely place any more we also need to worry about daylight and a busy place too.

**Have Mercy!** » 2013-02-26 14:17

**armstrong** » 2013-02-26 14:17

help help help may the good lord bless her family.could be me or you next who can tell. :cry:

**So Afraid** » 2013-02-26 14:15

I am here trembling and I dont even know the person because I am at work too. God help this nation of ours.

**B-Easy** » 2013-02-26 14:15

A foot partol cop was quick to give me a ticket yesterday for parking by the post office as I went to ECAB to conduct business because a small cruise ship was in port. Where was the said cop today?

The people of this nation are no longer safe in their own homes, workplaces or walking the streets. Heads need to roll. Cort needs to go. Vere Brown needs to go. This whole crime task force needs to be fired. Total waste of taxpayers money yielding negative results.

**WARDADLISPY** » 2013-02-26 14:14

POLICE GO AND LOOK FOR THE GUN MEN AND LEAVE PEOPLE WHO HAPPEN TO HAVE A PIECE OF TOOL LIKE A SCREWDRIVER OR A PUNCH AT NIGHT WHICH IS USE TO MAKE A HONEST LIVING.

**buss** » 2013-02-26 14:13

the country is being plunged into chaos and all the police can do is har** innocent people for weed and suspicion of crap?? i hope this is not a political ploy by one of the idiots in power to capture voting cuz THIS IS PURE BS!!!!

**jassy** » 2013-02-26 14:11

and the lady has 2 kids...what are you to tell them mommy can't come home no more

**fingaz** » 2013-02-26 14:10

thies is really sickening now!! Broad daylight? Seems like people have to start taking matters into their own hands. Was the perpetrator caught?

**fed up** » 2013-02-26 14:09

where is the cop....( on vacation)... the prime minister thinking to send home members of Senate cause they say no to to the bill ..... man wake up that's childish look whats happening in the country and a boat is in at the Quay.... man get out of the prime minister seat your not worthy .. then tonight your gonna come with another unintelligent boring speeches...

**Lost for words** » 2013-02-26 14:09

Whatever next, is anybody safe on this god damm island.

The police need to step up and step up fast. This is getting out of hand.

Bring back police from other countries because it is pretty clear that our police force are doing nothing.

**A Wa Ya!!!** » 2013-02-26 14:08

I'm at lost for words myself... She is indeed dead ... i just confirm that from a Family member ... i can’t even stop crying now.... no this person and her family and all her kids very well .. Lord have mercy on us all .. Please protect her husband and kids... give them strength i pray Lord to deal with this tragedy… i'm sitting here and i'm trembling ...

**very sad** » 2013-02-26 14:08

i think its time for hanging when we ketch the wicket evil criminals stop
letting them eat tax payers money and enjoying life in 1735 ...

**Fed Up** » 2013-02-26 14:08

Bring back Gary Nelson NOW !!!!!

**furious** » 2013-02-26 14:06

Our police force is not trained to handle the criminal in our country. we need a complete new force. The police a too scared of the criminals. We need to go back to having the Leeward Island police force.

aj » 2013-02-26 14:04

hang that.... no court and lock up till trial... hang that out to dry...

**B-Easy** » 2013-02-26 14:02

WTF man!!! Enough is Enough. People defend yourselves at all cost. Time for vigilante justice.

**Truth Be Told** » 2013-02-26 14:01

I am at a loss for words. I don't know what else to say anymore. :eek:

I hope the employee survives this terrible ordeal :sigh:

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