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STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Thursday, June 5, 2025
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a 43-year-old man from Bendals.
It was reported that the man was working on a concrete structure at Jennings when a portion of wall collapsed on him. The incident is believed to have occurred between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, where the man was subsequently pronounced dead at approximately 7:29 p.m. Further investigations remain ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Police Administration is appealing to contractors, site managers, and construction workers to prioritize safety on all job sites. Workers are urged to wear proper protective gear and adhere to established safety standards to help prevent similar incidents.
The Police Administration regrets the unfortunate incident and expresses sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
As a construction worker this one shocked me. I pray for his family. Many times we go on these sites without protective gears. Sometimes we are negligent. I am not saying this is the story with this dude. I dont know the circumstances. What i know is that I am truly sorry
Too many of our construction workers are being damaged and killed on these jobsites. We need to be better. Condolences to family and friends
Walk out of your house everyday with a prayer! You never know if you’ll even walk back in! I keep the families in my prayer! May God bring strength to you in this time!
Hard blow for the family! Condolences
Construction sites need to take proper safety precautions. May he sleep on in peace ajd may his family find true comfort
Ah boy. Not the news we would want to end the night with. Sad