New Director of Public Prosecutions Appointed After Extended Search
Antigua and Barbuda’s government has officially filled the long-vacant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) position, with the new appointee expected to assume office next month.
Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin confirmed the appointment to Observer Media while keeping the individual’s identity confidential until they officially begin their tenure.
“I am pleased to inform the nation that a new director of public prosecutions has in fact been appointed and will be coming to Antigua to start work in May of this year,” Sir Steadroy said in his announcement.
According to the Justice Minister, the incoming DPP brings substantial credentials to the role. “This gentleman is vastly experienced, knowledgeable, skilled in all areas of criminal law and has extensive experience in prosecuting, not only in the Caribbean but also around Canada and other areas of the world,” he noted.
Sir Steadroy expressed optimism about the appointment, adding, “We believe that we have at last found somebody who will really restore the office to what it is supposed to be and we will have a perfect director of public prosecutions. I’ll make the announcement formally when he starts, and give the public more information as to the individual who will be filling that position.”
The position became vacant following the 2023 departure of former DPP Anthony Armstrong, who faces professional misconduct charges in Jamaica. During the extensive search process, Shannon Jones-Gittens has served as the acting DPP, maintaining the office’s operations.
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Comments (13)
Stone April 17, 2025, 2:34 PM
Anonymous April 17, 2025, 2:35 PM
Unruly One April 17, 2025, 8:05 PM
Luka Johnson April 17, 2025, 2:55 PM
Donna April 17, 2025, 3:24 PM
Juju Bee April 17, 2025, 6:33 PM
Faithful national April 17, 2025, 6:42 PM
I do hope, however, that the identity and bio of the incoming DPP will shared with the public BEFORE he assumes office next month. The spin doctors, I hear all have bought themselves new spinning tops for Easter
Hallelujah Amen April 18, 2025, 8:31 AM
As a born Antiguan I never know of any natives hold that possion which is a shocking shame.
At the age of fifty plus I reach my conclusion, the ABLP sideline natives from top positions
Have no regards for national security much more so our sovereignty.
Original 2 to 3 generation born Antiguans the present ABLP don’t care about you since you have been replaced by non-natives at the ballot box.
It’s time for a peaceful revolution, we need real patriots to rule our country even though I feel when majority of the economy is controlled by expatriates it’s will be a huge task
Mahaila Smith April 18, 2025, 6:27 PM
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