LETTER: All Tinted Vehicles Should be Banned in Antigua and Barbuda

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Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my concern regarding the issue of tinted vehicles in Antigua and Barbuda.

In light of the tragic abduction and murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump, who was taken on her way home from school, I believe it is imperative that the government takes immediate action to remove all tints on vehicles.

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The safety of our children should be our top priority, and tinted windows can hinder visibility and make it easier for individuals with malicious intent to conceal their actions.

By banning tints, we can enhance the security of our communities and ensure that our children can travel to and from school safely.

I urge the government to reconsider its stance on vehicle tints and take proactive steps to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

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Comments (15)

  • Alvin Samuel March 18, 2025, 1:45 PM

    Not a bad idea once you can solve the issue to block out the son during waiting in a long line of traffic
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    • Listening Post March 18, 2025, 1:56 PM

      In a small society such as the ones we live in, the banning of tint is an extreme measure which is not necessary…I have work vehicles which require it for moving around within this extremely hot climate….
      Reply
  • Lionel Michael March 18, 2025, 1:48 PM

    I totally disagree with this opinion. There is no correlation between tinted vehicles and adduction and crime. If you have evidence profuce it
    Reply
  • Beingreasonable March 18, 2025, 1:50 PM

    I am totally in disagreement with this article. Tint is needed because
    1. It protects the interior of the vehicle
    2. It keeps you cool when the sun is hot. What should be enforced as it is already in place is the darkness of the tint.
    Reply
  • Stone March 18, 2025, 1:57 PM

    Lots of vehicles come with tinted glass
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  • Ninika March 18, 2025, 1:58 PM

    And some vehicles come tinted. I mean if you ask me to drive with my windows down then ok. What about the protect your seats?/ Also thieves look inside your car before trying to break in. I am against this
    Reply
  • Faithful National #1 March 18, 2025, 2:10 PM

    Dark tints only!
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  • Anonymous March 18, 2025, 2:43 PM

    This piece was clearly written by someone who does not own a vehicle.
    Reply
  • My name is no concern to the pub March 18, 2025, 3:25 PM

    Antigua government full a shit Chantel got killed a poor nine year old child and this government not doing one thing about it call election early an let’s vote out Gaston brown because if we don’t all of our young ones are going to get kidnapped an killed
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    • Stop talking out your azzzz March 20, 2025, 6:41 AM

      Y’all talk out y’all ass for no reason. Vote out Gaston and put who there. When you can answer that sure no problem but who is competent in any political party atm to run this country and that can make our young ones safe.
      Reply
  • Anonymous March 18, 2025, 4:35 PM

    I don’t agree the tint is for the sun tint or no tint the world is going to be the same yall need to stop the shit 😑
    Reply
  • 9x19Rugrat March 18, 2025, 5:05 PM

    It doesn’t make sense, what should always be prohibited is not having a license plate.
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  • Unruly One March 18, 2025, 5:06 PM

    Another BS Story. Y’all just write because y’all can’t write. So because there is a missing ppl in means that tinting is an issue 😂! Come on man! So soon we will need to get rid of cars that have trunks in them. 😂. Ridiculous.
    Reply
  • Soso March 18, 2025, 9:08 PM

    So everybody that has a tinted vehicle is a criminal now, just give me a break.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 19, 2025, 8:33 AM

    While your opinion may have some merit I don’t believe there should be an all out ban. I will agree that some people overdo with the tint. Like if your job does not require it why is it necessary
    Reply

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