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VIDEO: Tragic March Losses for Five Islands Primary School

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Five Islands Primary teacher Martina Humphreys speaks with Antigua.news, reflecting on the aftermath of Chantel Crump’s tragic death (file photo)

As March draws to a close, the atmosphere at Five Islands Primary School is heavy with sorrow, as they reflect on a series of heartbreaking events that happened in March last year and also this year.

Martina Humphreys, the Family Life Education teacher at the school, expresses a sentiment shared by many: the month of March has proven to be particularly unlucky.

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Last year, March brought the devastating loss of a beloved teacher, Davis, who had an indelible impact on the lives of countless students. This year, the heartache deepened with the tragic death of 9-year-old student Chantel Crump.

In a recent conversation with Briana Anthony, Miss Humphreys shared her deep concern over the emotional toll these losses have taken on the school community.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/03/27/video-tragic-march-losses-for-five-islands-primary-school. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (7)

  • Antigua Surf March 27, 2025, 8:58 AM

    Looking back at march, it’s sad to say that this month has been the worse for Antigua. The tragic murder of an innocent nine year old has rocked the nations to its core. We won’t wake up from this madness
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    • AAB March 29, 2025, 6:57 PM

      I TOTALLY AGREE WITH You Antigua Surf ……We certainly will Take A VERY LONG TIME (if ever) To Get Over THIS NATIONAL TRAGEDY!!!! How Or Who Can Assist A Mourning NATION??? THIS Pain Will NEVER EVER Leave OUR COLLECTIVE HEARTS …..💞 💜 ♥️ ❤️ For me each time I hear her Name — Chantel Crump — tears come to my eyes And My Heart Aches ……. My Sole Comfort is That Chantel Is In THE ARMS OF JESUS…… Safe And Sound …. Yet The Pain of what was done to THIS INNOCENT Child (Our Collective Baby Chantel Crump) will NEVER LEAVE US!!! My way of Dealing with my Pain is to Reason (in my mind) that God sent Chantel to THIS NATION To Teach Us All A LESSON That could ONLY BE TAUGHT To Us in THIS Manner ….., I also Believe deep within me that Chantel DID NOT FEEL ANY PAIN … Because JESUS HIMSELF was Holding Her Close to His SACRED HEART ♥️ throughout her entire experience…… to me She Is and Will Always Be SAINT CHANTEL CRUMP!!!!
      She gave her Life WILLINGLY TO SAVE HER NATION…….!!!! I Pray WE ALL Will Learn EXACTLY WHAT SHE WAS SENT AMONG US TO TEACH US ALL ….. May her Mom and Dad and ALL her Family Members be COMFORTED ….. if I (who didn’t know this Angel) can be so affected by her Life Among Us …. How Much More those persons who lived close to her …… Her Biography will be written….. and Chantel Crump WILL Live On In ALL OF OUR HEARTS 🥰 FOREVER!!!!!
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  • Devorn Carter March 27, 2025, 9:04 AM

    I must Chantel’s gruesome murder was a wake up call to Antigua and this is something we can’t shake off
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  • SupportingYou March 27, 2025, 9:06 AM

    I would never have thought of this. Sad month indeed. Thanks for allowing us to put the pieces together. I am from the south of the island but I am mourning with those from st johns rural west
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  • JJ March 27, 2025, 3:18 PM

    I continue to pray for the healing of these children and especially the family of the poor kid Chantel. May her blood cry out and let us continue to seek justice for her. Nice interview. Great work Antigua.news.
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  • Luka Johnson March 27, 2025, 3:50 PM

    This is very sad
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  • Unruly One March 27, 2025, 7:11 PM

    Sad days in Antigua but we will overcome
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