MINISTER OF EDUCATION EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN OVER THE DISAPPEARANCE OF CHANTEL CRUMP

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Missing 9-Year-Old Chantel Crump.

As Minister of Education, I am deeply troubled by the disappearance of Chantal Crump, a young student who was allegedly last seen walking home from school in the Grays Farm area.

This distressing situation weighs heavily on our hearts, and our thoughts are with her family, friends, and school community during this difficult time.

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I urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything – no matter how insignificant it may seem – to come forward and share this information with the authorities. Even the smallest detail could prove crucial in bringing Chantal home safely.

As a nation, we must stand together in times like these. Let us all be our brother’s keeper – looking out for one another and ensuring that our children feel safe in their communities. I implore the public to remain vigilant and cooperative with law enforcement in their ongoing efforts.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police immediately. Let us work together to find Chantal and bring peace of mind to her loved ones.

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Comments (9)

  • Dimplez March 13, 2025, 9:11 AM

    ANTIGUANS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN GET ANY SUPPORT IS TO HIT THEM IN THEIR POCKETS!!! GO DOWN BUY THE DOCK AND STOP EVERY TOURIST THAT COMES OFF THAT SHIP AND TELL THEM ABOUT THE ABDUCTIONS ON THE ISLAND!!!
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  • Teacher for Life March 13, 2025, 9:51 AM

    What is going on in once peaceful safe Antigua? What monster(s) have we let in or bred? I pray this precious child is returned safe and sound to her family.
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  • Jezz March 13, 2025, 9:57 AM

    We sell passports to foreigners that are not properly vetted! For a measly few hundred thousands, any sick psycho could have been granted citizenship and residency!! WE HAVE A VERY SICK INDIVIDUAL(S) IN OUR MIDST!! We need to start retro-vetting these folks in a meaningful way. GO BACK AND DO INDEPTH BACKGROUND CHECKS!! This is no joke!!
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    • Teacher for Life March 13, 2025, 10:33 AM

      Jezz, I agree with you.
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  • Stone March 13, 2025, 10:16 AM

    Mr minister, all you have said there does nothing to ease or erase the grief her family her family is feeling at this moment. Stop hiding behind these press releases at let your presence be felt aggressively demand the return of this young child. A child was abducted yesterday, and when I look around st John’s and it’s environs, it appears to be just another day
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  • TRUTH March 13, 2025, 10:39 AM

    I pray the Lord cover Antigua and Barbuda . This is just getting out of hand. I pray she is found safe and sound. Let the search continue.
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  • Luka Johnson March 13, 2025, 11:25 AM

    These things must stop in Antigua.
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  • Juju Bee March 13, 2025, 1:32 PM

    BRING BACK THE PERSON CHILD PLEASE, TAKE HER BACK HOME. DROP HER OFF SOMEWHERE. RELEASE HER
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  • Unruly One March 13, 2025, 3:59 PM

    Really sad news. Important to teach children to do without. Your parents don’t have a car, don’t take no ride from nobody.
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