BREAKING: Jamaican National Chinlee Robinson Has Died in Prison
Antigua.news has received information regarding a tragic incident at His Majesty’s Prison, where a prisoner has been found dead.
The individual, a young man of Jamaican nationality named Chinlee Robinson, was on remand for the theft of a cell phone.
Reports indicate that he appeared before the court yesterday for a hearing related to his remand.
It was anticipated that he would be granted bail; however, complications arose when it was discovered that his passport could not be located.
This morning, prison staff discovered the young man unresponsive on his bed.
Superintendent of Prison, Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather, confirmed to Antigua.news that he has died.
The circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event are still under investigation.

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