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VIDEO: Second Chances | Over 90% of Former Gang Members Remain at ABICE

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Thirty former members of the 2 Drilly and Grays Farm Killers gang, who left school early, were given a second chance at the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education.

Counselor Charlesworth Browne praised Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s initiative, which generously funded their schooling and supported their pursuit of meaningful jobs.

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Comments (9)

  • Teacher for Life April 17, 2025, 9:58 PM

    Way to go guys!!! Stay the course for yourselves, for your families, for your futures, for your nation. I am so very proud of each and everyone of you and of course a big hug, kiss on the cheek, and thank you to my beloved Prime Minister Browne for spearheading this initiative.

  • Unruly One April 16, 2025, 7:55 PM

    It’s good to hear. But what about the issues that they are causing to the school. They have been problematic to the school population

  • JCFP April 16, 2025, 2:30 PM

    Well done PM.

  • SHERFIELD BOWEN SHOT TESSA April 16, 2025, 9:45 AM

    WONDERFUL NEWS!!! Great to have a CHAPLAIN/COUNSELLOR on site!!! This will definitely help to improve the well-being of the youngsters

  • Devorn Carter April 15, 2025, 9:16 PM

    I guess its okay to see these guys, well atleast some of them, taking this second chance more serious. These guys just needed help all along and they were being neglected by society, parents and the government. Rather them getting second chance, we paint them a picture they walk arounf with. Great thing done by the Browne administration

  • Antigua Surf April 15, 2025, 9:12 PM

    It’s heartening to see former gang members turning their lives around. But we must also invest in preventative programs for the youth before they turn to gangs. Let’s stop the problem before it starts. while this is awesome and i give Gaston his props. but i wanna draw into the light, its like we forget that the reason he saw them in the first place is after the death of Achazea and the rumors there was. so what about Achazea’s justice

  • Juju Bee April 15, 2025, 9:10 PM

    The intervention was needed and I am pleased with the outcome thus far

  • Great Job April 15, 2025, 7:30 PM

    I remember when Gaston went to meddle with these boys, people shamed him and said all sorts of stuff against him. Honestly, I am happy he did. See the results of his labour now. Good job Mr PM. I always admire the way you remain drown out the noise and stay focus. Even with booby alley. All you saw was betterment for your people.

  • Stone April 15, 2025, 6:19 PM

    Congrats, Mr PM , Although it was a negative vibes at first this one turned out positive. Even if only half of them stayed, it is still that much more young men off the streets, off the blocks and that much less committing crime..

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