Chaotic Tangle: Concerns Raised Over Utility Wiring in St. John’s

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Residents are voicing concerns about the tangled utility wires in their neighborhood (file photo)

Residents of St. John’s are voicing their alarm over the hazardous condition of utility wiring throughout the city. 

Photos taken by Antigua.news depict a chaotic tangle of wires dangling precariously above streets.

The unsightly and potentially dangerous state of these exposed wires exemplifies a troubling neglect of public infrastructure. 

Observers have expressed disbelief that, in 2025, such a lack of order and care still exists in vital city areas, provoking concern over public safety.

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Who is responsible for managing these utility wires? What proactive measures are being implemented to address these concerns?

Is there a lack of regular inspections and maintenance, or are residents simply left to wait for an incident—such as a power outage or worse, a fire—before action is taken?

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Comments (9)

  • Stone April 16, 2025, 9:16 AM

    Waiting for a major fire
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  • Antigua Surf April 16, 2025, 9:28 AM

    I urge the Antigua Public Utility Authority to hold accountability for this. some serious inspection and security of these wires should be carried out before it becomes a bigger problem. Public safety must be a priority and immediate maintenance can prevent more serious consequences down the line. But I guess they are truly waiting on something like a fire to happen.
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    • Unruly One April 16, 2025, 8:16 PM

      You are spot on. The DCA also needs to be held accountable for this too.
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  • food4thought April 16, 2025, 9:40 AM

    Atleast someone realises the slackness of the people responsible for this. I am afraid to even park close to wires can we never know what can happen. These are important things that has to be looked into in order for us to maintain safety
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  • Rhea April 16, 2025, 9:40 AM

    Very disheartened by the state of the wires around the island, most specially in the town area. Representation of how people neglect their duties until something bad happens. This is not safety at all
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  • Devorn Carter April 16, 2025, 9:43 AM

    The state of these wire poses hazard to almost the entirety of the nation. When you drive around there’s many places that have tangled wires and even with some, the wire is hanging down. It’s like we’ve live the thought of safety for other so we don’t care. The responsible ones should work on this not pass it straight
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  • Rochelle April 16, 2025, 9:46 AM

    We shouldn’t have to wait for someone to get electrocuted or for a fire to break out before action is taken. Where is the accountability? It’s 2025 why do we still have wires hanging like we’re in a post-storm zone? Who’s in charge of this mess? A disaster is waiting to happen, literally.
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  • Aaliyah April 16, 2025, 9:49 AM

    Urban infrastructure reflects national priorities. This isn’t just about wires, it’s about how much we value safety and functionality in our capital city. The photos speak for themselves. This isn’t just an eyesore, it’s a serious safety risk. If this was a tourist hotspot, it would’ve been fixed like yesterday. There needs to be routine inspection and maintenance by APUA or whoever’s responsible. Infrastructure should reflect the standards we claim to uphold.
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  • Luka Johnson April 16, 2025, 11:12 AM

    a disaster that if left like this, in the future it will be impossible to solve.
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