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WATCH: A Case of Parental Abduction in Antigua and Barbuda

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Lindon Bristol and his son Nyique

A father in Antigua and Barbuda is desperately trying to reunite with his seven-year-old son, Nyique, who has been missing for over two years.

Lindon Bristol, originally from Guyana and living in Antigua for more than 15 years, says his son was taken by his ex wife when Nyique was just five.

After the couple separated in 2019 and finalized their divorce in 2022, they struggled to agree on a shared custody arrangement, leading to ongoing conflicts.

Lindon shared his story with Antigua.news.

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Comments (21)

  • Jah son February 3, 2025, 11:44 AM

    Not all that glitters is gold. Maybe the mother also needs to have her say.
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    • Anonymous February 3, 2025, 11:53 AM

      Mom should have a say, but story seems to be saying that the COURTS have granted the father custody. If this was the other way around, there would be a collective outrage.
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    • Anonymous February 3, 2025, 11:53 AM

      Then do so in the Courts
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    • Anonymous February 3, 2025, 1:03 PM

      Indeed!
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  • Stone February 3, 2025, 11:58 AM

    Women are usually at the receiving end of sympathy when it comes to children and custody of, when ever there is conflict between them and their other half and men are usually tagged the irresponsible ones
    . the truth of the matter is more often than not it is the woman who is to be blamed. Weather out of spite, bad mind or what ever else, they oftentimes use the child or children against us as revenge knowing that the courts will usually rule in their favour..
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    • Anonymous February 3, 2025, 8:07 PM

      I concur
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  • Anonymous February 3, 2025, 12:03 PM

    Bitter Baby mamas
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    • Micah Robert's February 3, 2025, 5:42 PM

      Btw it would be good to get some comments from the mother. This is a sad story. Hopefully she can see this ans turn herself in. I’m sure her family members in antigua have seen it. Let me add a human touch…The readers voice is the sweetest part of the story. I love to hear this girl read…sweetest melodious voice.
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  • Antigua Surf February 3, 2025, 12:09 PM

    I will say the heart of a wicked mother/woman. This does not only hurt the father but also rids the son of growing up with his father. this can round up to the son having knowledge of the entire situation and begins hating the mother for making his youthful days with his dad wasted. And as Ms. Gordon said, YES , is this case had been Mr. Bristol running away with his son, then they would’ve gone all out!! Bring back the son, reunite him with his father. It’s growing without a father. You’re not making this any good for the son.
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  • Devorn Carter February 3, 2025, 2:08 PM

    I would like to commend Antigua.News for assisting you Mr. Bristol. I pray that under the help of Antigua.News you will be able to have your son back in your arms. I love that you approached it this way and not just give up on your son or reap greater problems!
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  • Luka Johnson February 3, 2025, 4:07 PM

    Good Job antigua.news. now this is what I call reporting. Lovely reporting. You guys little but you talawah. Keep up the great work. We need more stories like these. I hope this man finds his son. Looking for an update.
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    • Berry February 4, 2025, 8:40 AM

      Ur opinion but i dissagree with you,what ever the case be between the two parties there are many routes to legal action for both parents to have custody for the child they dont even have to be friends but on terms for the childs sake. There is no justification on runnnig away with the child,saying this because ik the father he is nothing near an abusive father or individual whatsoever. We woman sometimes tends to thing we spite a man by useing the child/children not know later down the road it only hurts the children.
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  • Ashley February 3, 2025, 4:13 PM

    A child needs their father in their life.
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  • Concerned February 3, 2025, 5:15 PM

    Sometimes women can hurt their children while trying to destroy a man. Lady your son is more important than any penis your ex has to offer. Let the man see his damn child. You bitter buy your child should never have to suffer. He said he won’t spite you. He just want his son and I felt his pain. This is great work antigua.news. big up yall damn self
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    • Ping February 4, 2025, 9:32 AM

      I agree 100%
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  • Anonymous February 3, 2025, 8:09 PM

    He needs to let the court handle it, or get a lawyer to fight the case.
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  • A Good Woman February 4, 2025, 10:39 PM

    I’m so sorry for this father! This woman is soooo wicked to do such a thing!!! She will reap what she sow!
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  • Sandra Duvall February 6, 2025, 2:19 AM

    As someone with direct knowledge of the case, the mother has withheld the child over the course of many years and the court gave her a million chances. She has made false claims against the father, she has lied repeatedly about the break down of their marriage. She paints herself as the victim when she is not! At some point she will speak up. Be prepared to hear lies about how he was an awful husband and father.
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  • Anonymous February 6, 2025, 2:23 AM

    Mekel Aaron is a liar and wicked woman. Ask anyone who has worked with her. She has a nasty attitude. She is bitter because the man moved on so she’s punishing him by withholding the child. She’s going to show up with her lies to try to gain sympathy, but see the lies for what they are. She has manipulated the child to say he was abused but the father has been cleared by police and the court. She only speaks lies!!!!
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  • Alison August 24, 2025, 4:58 PM

    I support Mekel 100%. This man Lindon does not care one bit about this child. He’s an abuser and has neglected the child. The problem with the justice system in Antigua is they do not consider the child’s right to be protected from this monster. He should not be anywhere near this or any other child.
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  • Alison August 24, 2025, 5:18 PM

    This guy is a monster. He’s abusive and a liar. I pray that this child will never ever have to undergo the abuse he’s faced in your care again. Tap lie Lindon.
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