St. John's 27°C Mostly clear

Antigua News
Live
Top News Antigua and Barbuda

Fifteen-Year-Old Stabbed in Cashew Hill Expected to Make Recovery After Surgery

By

Published
Sir Lester Bird Medical Center

A fifteen-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times late Friday night has undergone surgery and is expected to fully recover.

Jackiem Gordon is receiving treatment for serious stab wounds at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center.

The Golden Grove teenager was urgently taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries to his waist.

whatsapp-group-names-for-family-friends (1)

Reports indicate that he was attacked by another young man wielding scissors during a confrontation at Cashew Hill, where several young men had gathered at a well-known location in the community.

Editorial Staff

About the author

The Editorial Staff refers to all reporters employed by Antigua.news. When an article is not an original creation of Antigua.news—such as when it is based on a press release, other media articles, letters to the editor, or court decisions—one of our staff members is responsible for overseeing its publication.

Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.

Comments (18)

  • Myrtle April 14, 2025, 6:18 AM

    As someone living right here in Cashew Hill, this hit way too close to home. We know these boys, they’re our sons, nephews, neighbours. And while people on the outside are quick to judge, the truth is, we’ve been asking for support for years. We need real investment in our youth not just when something bad happens, but consistently. I’m praying for Jackiem and his family, but I’m also praying this wakes up those in charge. We’re tired of the violence, tired of the silence, and tired of being forgotten.

  • Shanique April 14, 2025, 6:15 AM

    Why are teenagers carrying weapons? What’s going on in the homes and schools?

  • Melissa April 14, 2025, 6:13 AM

    Wishing Jackiem strength and healing. Hope he comes back stronger and uses his voice to help others instead of promoting violence. Close calls like these are suppose to help people do better not worse. Not coming out the hospital seeking revenge

  • Jermaine April 14, 2025, 6:10 AM

    Same thing every week. A stabbing here, a fight there, and then we move on like nothing happened. Watch how fast this story disappears until the next teenager ends up in hospital.

  • Trevor April 14, 2025, 6:08 AM

    Where are the parents? Why are these boys on the streets late at night unsupervised? and what about the curfew? The curfew the governmtn said they would make for underage teens

  • Rhea April 14, 2025, 6:06 AM

    Are we just gonna plant them at the center and let it be? A young man life in danger and I haven’t hear of any arrest… talk to me here guys

  • Rochelle April 14, 2025, 5:59 AM

    This could’ve ended so much worse. These young boys need guidance and conflict resolution, not weapons. Our communities need to come together. Too many of our youth are turning to violence way too easily.

  • YouthfulDays April 13, 2025, 10:26 PM

    Seem as if you people come here for trouble. I come for the comments. Thanks for the entertainment. Get well soon youngster.

  • Devorn Carter April 13, 2025, 8:21 PM

    Nothing is happening. These music they calling dancehall and that shii is what have these kids like this. They are trying to do everything these song say.

  • Food4thought April 13, 2025, 8:08 PM

    Clearly you have a reading problem. A “Y” isn’t missing. The word is suppose to be ‘Recover’ and not ‘Recovery’.

  • Antigua Surf April 13, 2025, 8:05 PM

    We are yet to hear if the attacker was arrested. I hope a speedy recovery for this young man and please leave the hospital highlighting some peace. Don’t go for revenge

  • Nat turner aka revolutionary militant April 13, 2025, 5:26 PM

    Being tuff is the new thing u don’t have to destroy each other to solve a conflicts..the youth them programing is vicious now remember in order to keep us blacks weak below they have to keep us fighting each other we have too much hate among our own people and it’s a world wide thing ..blacks violence is promoted in movies ,in our music and on the net so it got the youths them programing…we have common sense to know this happening world wide only our race black on black violence is promoted and the worship of the almighty $

  • Juju Bee April 13, 2025, 2:28 PM

    Right now I wouldn’t encourage anyone to bring a child into this wicked wicked world

  • Unruly One April 13, 2025, 2:02 PM

    It is the music that they are listening to that mucking up their heads. As a man thinketh so it he. It they are beng told that they are real bad man what you expect.

  • Unruly One April 13, 2025, 2:01 PM

    Lol smh. AI isnt perfect yanno.

  • Webster April 13, 2025, 1:50 PM

    At least we know you guys arent using AI. You missed the “Y” in the world “Recovery”.

  • Stone April 13, 2025, 1:25 PM

    Alot of anger plus a high disregard for human life and living are some of the things affecting our young men. Of course the fact that they see no hope in the foreseeable just adds more flame to the fire

  • Luka Johnson April 13, 2025, 1:20 PM

    What is happening with young people here? you should investigate why that happened.

Submit a comment

More from Antigua and Barbuda

View section

By clicking "Accept", you consent to our website's use of cookies to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.

Cookie Settings

Privacy Summary

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best possible user experience. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our site or helping our team understand which parts of the site you find most interesting and useful.

More information in Privacy Policy