POINTE XPRESS – The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has denied a proposal by the Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney, to amend legislation for the declaration of limited states of emergency in specific situations.
The Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, Lionel Max Hurst, explained that the Cabinet was unconvinced about the necessity of such measures for the small country.
Hurst noted concerns about suspending citizens’ rights and the rarity of implementing states of emergency in Antigua and Barbuda.
The Cabinet’s decision follows discussions on addressing gun crimes, acknowledging the challenges faced by other Caribbean nations as well.
