The head of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB) said that domestic violence and poor conflict resolution skills are the main drivers behind an increase in crime across the nation, and has called for urgent community action to address the trend.
Speaking at the annual police press briefing yesterday, Commissioner of Police Atlee Rodney revealed that domestic disputes were behind a significant portion of violent crimes and property damage reported in 2024, including several homicides accounting for the 12 murders in 2024.
